Liabilities / Assets
60th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Dignity Defense Institute
EIN 86-1692520 • 501(c)3 • Franklin, TN
Profile
To establish the inherent and equal value of all members of the human family within culture in order to obtain tur justice and peace for all.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
62nd percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
99th percentile
Higher net margin than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
81st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
85th percentile
Faster asset growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
11th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$6,008
Up $1,878 (+45%) from 2023
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2023
Net Assets
Up$6,008
Up $1,878 (+45%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$1,878
Down $4,829 (-72%) from 2023
Expenses
Down$0
Down $6,543 (-100%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$1,878
Up $1,714 (+1045%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $6,008
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $6,008
- Revenue
- $1,878
- Expenses
- $0
- Net income
- $1,878
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Jun 3, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $1,878
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To establish the inherent and equal value of all members of the human family within culture in order to obtain tur justice and peace for all.
To defend the inherent dignity and worth of every human life through education, advocacy, and innovation. Dignity Defense Institute bridges the challenge-solution gap by equipping communities, influencing policy, and building technologies that elevate and protect vulnerable populations across the human lifespan.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| In 2024, Dignity Defense Institute expanded its cultural education initiatives through podcasts, public speaking events, and multimedia campaigns. These efforts aimed to reshape societal views on human value by engaging thousands of listeners, followers, and attendees at events. | $0 | $2,500 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Smith | Executive Director/President | PT | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Dignity Defense Institute
- EIN
- 86-1692520
- Address
- 208 Coronation Court, Franklin, TN 37064
Signing Officer
- Name
- Kyle Smith
- Title
- Secretary
- Phone
- 9319809269
- Signed
- 2025-06-03
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