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Defend the Fatherless Inc

EIN 84-2625009 • 501(c)3 • Fort Mill, SC

Profile

To be one more reason for families to say, yes to the fatherless through foster care and adoption. Defend the Fatherless meets this mission by serving the physical, emotional, educational, spiritual and financial needs of the local foster and adoptive community.

1274 Lange CtFort Mill, SC 29715

www.defendthefatherless.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

65th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$76,077

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

66th percentile

11%

Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

13%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Up

$902,502

Up $89,776 (+11%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $2,311 (-100%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$902,502

Up $92,087 (+11%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin65th percentile

Revenue

Up

$720,756

Up $82,452 (+13%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$628,669

Up $177,205 (+39%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$92,087

Down $94,753 (-51%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth66th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2020: $136,090Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $136,0902020Assets 2021: $422,183Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $422,1832021Assets 2022: $489,462Liabilities 2022: $77Net Assets 2022: $489,3852022Assets 2023: $812,726Liabilities 2023: $2,311Net Assets 2023: $810,4152023Assets 2024: $902,502Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $902,5022024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$902,502
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$902,502
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth59th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2020: $85,651Expenses 2020: $16,854Net Income 2020: $68,7972020Revenue 2021: $355,497Expenses 2021: $69,404Net Income 2021: $286,0932021Revenue 2022: $180,820Expenses 2022: $112,898Net Income 2022: $67,9222022Revenue 2023: $638,304Expenses 2023: $451,464Net Income 2023: $186,8402023Revenue 2024: $720,756Expenses 2024: $628,669Net Income 2024: $92,0872024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$720,756
Expenses$628,669
Net Income$92,087
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$902,502
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$902,502
Revenue
$720,756
Expenses
$628,669
Net income
$92,087
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$9.03$0.00$9.03$7.21$6.29$0.92
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$8.13$0.02$8.10$6.38$4.51$1.87
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.89$0.00$4.89$1.81$1.13$0.68
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.22$0.00$4.22$3.55$0.69$2.86
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.36$0.00$1.36$0.86$0.17$0.69
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 26, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$738,782
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Public Charity. Defend the Fatherless exists to be one more reason for families to say YES! to the fatherless through foster care and adoption. We meet this mission by helping to address the physical, financial, educational, emotional, and spiritual needs of foster and adoptive families across York County South Carolina.

To be one more reason for families to say Yes to the fatherless through foster care and adoption.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$581,222$673,588▲ $92,366
Inventories for Sale or Use$216,495$176,828▼ $39,667
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$15,009$49,320▲ $34,311
Total Assets$812,726$902,502▲ $89,776
Other Assets Total-$2,766-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,311--
Total Liabilities$2,311$0▼ $2,311
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$564,304$685,542▲ $121,238
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$246,111$216,960▼ $29,151
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$810,415$902,502▲ $92,087
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$812,726$902,502▲ $89,776
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Caitlin SundExecutive DirectorFT$76,077$76,077

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Anthony BoddieChairman
Adam SchorrBoard Member
Brad SundBoard Member
James HoltBoard Member
Jason ForeBoard Member
Kendra KingBoard Member
Louise SouthernBoard Member
Emily BaldinoSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$677,742
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$21,099
Other Revenue
$21,915
All Other Contributions
$677,742
Change in Net Assets
$92,087

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeReported AmountValuation Method
Clothing and Household Goods$310,106Replacement cost
Total Noncash Contributions$310,106-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$424,436
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$159,871
Other Expenses$44,362
Total Fundraising Expense$1,471
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$424,436--$424,436
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$57,058$19,019-$76,077
Other Salaries and Wages$69,814--$69,814
Payroll Taxes$12,121$1,859-$13,980
Insurance$2,886$2,886-$5,772
Office Expenses$2,719$2,719-$5,438
Conferences and Meetings$4,527--$4,527
Other Expenses$5,374$2,912-$2,912
Occupancy$1,300$1,300-$2,600
Information Technology-$2,037-$2,037
All Other Expenses-$1,607-$1,607
Advertising--$1,471$1,471
Travel-$905-$905
Total Functional Expenses$587,893$39,305$1,471$628,669
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$39,060
Fundraising Direct Expenses$18,026
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Clay Shooting Event$39,060$39,060$18,026$21,034
Total Events$39,060$39,060$18,026$21,034
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Defend the Fatherless Inc
EIN
84-2625009
Phone
7044974050
Address
1274 Lange Ct, Fort Mill, SC 29715

Signing Officer

Name
Caitlin Sund
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7044974050
Signed
2025-06-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Caitlin Sund
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Sc
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
4
Volunteers
300

Preparer

Firm
V Tkach CPA PLLC
Address
110 Clebourne St Unit 101, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Preparer
Vladimir I Tkach
Phone
8033577021
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Program Service Expenses 7,658, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 13,000 Connection Events Connection and respite continue to be a huge need for the families Defend the Fatherless serves. The family structure of the foster and adoptive family is unique and it is important for the families served by Defend the Fatherless to feel a sense of community and belonging. Defend hosted 20 unique connection and respite events and touched nearly 1000 individuals through this programming.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Program Service Expenses 14,359, Grants and allocations 14,359, Revenue 13,500 Mental Health Scholarship Programs To help offset the cost of trauma based mental health services Defend the Fatherless offers a Mental Health Scholarship. Families are required to apply for the scholarship, services must be verified by Defend the Fatherless and receipts are required. Families are eligible to be reimbursed up to 500 per family per year.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Program Service Expenses 5,000, Grants and allocations 5,000, Revenue 1,125 Adoption Grant Program In 2024 5000 was awarded to two different families each to offset the cost of adoption fees. Families applied for the adoption grant and the board of directors met to discuss who would receive the grants.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Program Service Expenses 170,584, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Allocation of wages, payrolls taxes, and other expenses - all programs.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Program Service Expenses 7,658, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 13,000 Connection Events Connection and respite continue to be a huge need for the families Defend the Fatherless serves. The family structure of the foster and adoptive family is unique and it is important for the families served by Defend the Fatherless to feel a sense of community and belonging. Defend hosted 20 unique connection and respite events and touched nearly 1000 individuals through this programming.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Program Service Expenses 14,359, Grants and allocations 14,359, Revenue 13,500 Mental Health Scholarship Programs To help offset the cost of trauma based mental health services Defend the Fatherless offers a Mental Health Scholarship. Families are required to apply for the scholarship, services must be verified by Defend the Fatherless and receipts are required. Families are eligible to be reimbursed up to 500 per family per year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Program Service Expenses 5,000, Grants and allocations 5,000, Revenue 1,125 Adoption Grant Program In 2024 5000 was awarded to two different families each to offset the cost of adoption fees. Families applied for the adoption grant and the board of directors met to discuss who would receive the grants.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Program Service Expenses 170,584, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Allocation of wages, payrolls taxes, and other expenses - all programs.
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