Donnie Edwards Best Defense Foundation
SOLANA BEACH, CA · Human Services
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Donnie Edwards Best Defense Foundation has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES UNIQUE AND TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR MILITARY VETERANS OF ALL WARS TO BRING CLOSURE AND HONOR TO THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED. OUR THREE KEY PROGRAMS, BATTLEFIELD RETURN, STRONGHOLD TRANSITION AND OUR EDUCATION INITIATIVE STRIVE TO CONTINUE THE LEGACY, MEMORY AND TO PRESERVE THEIR STORIES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. OUR STRONGHOLD TRANSITION PROGRAM SERVES NEWLY TRANSITIONED SERVICE MEMBERS OF SPECIAL FORCE OPERATIONS TO BUILD A NEW LIFE OUTSIDE THE MILITARY FOCUSING ON REHABILITATION AND MENTAL HEALTH.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Donnie Edwards Best Defense Foundation
$657K in foundation grants on record from 22 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin Charity Golf Tournament Fka Michelin Pro-Am Charity Golf Tournament | $170K | 1 |
| Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation | $150K | 2 |
| Greater Horizons | $100K | 1 |
| Helicopters for Heroes | $55K | 1 |
| Ja Daley Iii Foundation | $30K | 3 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | $21K | 2 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | $20K | 2 |
| Crc Cares Foundation | $20K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $17K | 2 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $14K | 2 |
Leadership
DONNIE EDWARDS — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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