Citizens Defending Freedom 2025 logo
Founded
2021
Led by
Steve Blackwelder
HQ in
Mulberry, FL

Effectiveness & Efficiency info

What is the impact?
291 legal aid efforts in 2022-2024, securing victories for street preachers, pastors, and employees facing religious discrimination
Growth in last 3 years?
1346900% Growth in clients served
How is money spent?
$5,662,527 spent last fiscal year to serve 53,880 people
Is fundraising efficient?
5¢ spent to raise $1 from 885 donors

Leadership & Focus info

Team
39 staff + 0 volunteers + board of 6
Mission
To educate and equip citizens to defend freedom, counter breaches of liberty, and hold local officials accountable in accordance with local and state laws
Topic(s)
Education, Leadership Training, Advocacy & Public Policy, Disaster Relief
People Served
Disaster/War Victims, Church Leaders, General Public, Believers

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