defenders of freedom

What defenders of freedom does

Defenders of Freedom is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2004 by Donna Cranston and headquartered in Coppell, Texas, that provides support services and access to traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment for post-9/11 veterans. Its core offering is a comprehensive functional neurology treatment program delivered through a partnership with Dr. Scharlene Gaudet and Resiliency Brain Health, combining multiple FDA-approved modalities including repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), vestibular therapy using an off-vertical axis rotational device (OVARD/GyroStim), eye movement therapy, neurofeedback, interactive metronome training, neuropathy treatment, functional movement restoration, and cognitive training. The organization also provides emergency financial assistance for veterans in transition to civilian life, morale-building community events (including an annual golf outing), and access to supplements through a pharmacy partner.

The organization is 100% donor- and sponsor-funded, with no direct charge for treatment to eligible veterans. Revenue streams comprise donations (via Raisely online portal, Venmo @info-defenders-freedom, and CFC workplace giving), corporate sponsorships (JR's Custom Auto, Dell Technologies, Jackson Fields Consulting, Shields Business Solutions, Dan Dipert, AGL Cinema LLC, All USA Clothing, Thrive Mortgage, Patriot Mobile), and ancillary merchandise sales through a WooCommerce-based e-commerce shop (apparel, hats, accessories, $10-$50 per item). The organization holds Combined Federal Campaign Approved Charity #25374 status and is registered under EIN 20-1795631. Distribution operates through four state chapters in Florida, Kansas/Missouri, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania, with veteran referrals sourced from the Department of Veterans Affairs, crisis hotlines, local social service providers, and word-of-mouth. The organization markets via its website, YouTube testimonial videos, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter, and reports reach across 32 states.

Name

defenders of freedom

Legal name

Defenders of Freedom

Website

https://defendersoffreedom.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Defenders of Freedom is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides post-9/11 veterans with access to a comprehensive functional neurology treatment program for traumatic brain injury, alongside emergency financial assistance and community programs, funded entirely through donations, corporate sponsorships, and CFC workplace giving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Coppell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: 100% donor and sponsor funded nonprofit organization accepting donations through website platform (Raisely), Venmo (@info-defenders-freedom), and CFC workplace giving program. EIN 20-1795631.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate sponsors provide financial support that enables veteran services and treatment programs. Sponsors include JR's Custom Auto, Dell Technologies, Jackson Fields Consulting, Shields Business Solutions, Dan Dipert, AGL Cinema LLC, All USA Clothing, Thrive Mortgage, and Patriot Mobile.
3. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce sales of branded merchandise including apparel (polos, t-shirts, v-necks), accessories (hats, bumper stickers, tumblers), and specialty items (GI Joe T-shirts, America 250 T-shirts). Prices range from $10-$50.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Defenders of Freedom is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides post-9/11 veterans access to a comprehensive functional neurology Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) treatment program through its partnership with Resiliency Brain Health. The treatment combines FDA-approved modalities such as rTMS, vestibular therapy, neurofeedback, and eye movement therapy. Complementary offerings include emergency financial assistance, morale-building community programs, and branded merchandise sales to fund operations.

Product overview

Defenders of Freedom is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering a single integrated program focused on TBI treatment for post-9/11 Veterans. The core offering is the comprehensive TBI Treatment Program at Resiliency Brain Health, which combines multiple therapeutic modalities (rTMS, vestibular therapy, neurofeedback, etc.) into one treatment protocol. Supporting services include emergency financial assistance and morale-building community programs. An online merchandise shop sells branded apparel and accessories as a supplementary fundraising channel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Veterans report improved sleep patterns after treatment
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Patriot MobileminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 November 2023America's only Christian conservative wireless carrier that donates a portion of every dollar to organizations like Defenders of Freedom. Free activation with promo code DOF at patriotmobile.com/dof
• Resiliency Brain HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dr. Scharlene Gaudet and Resiliency Brain Health in Coppell, TX provides the functional neurology treatment program for veterans with TBI. This is the core treatment delivery partnership enabling the organization's primary mission.
• Dr. Scharlene GaudetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Gaudet leads the TBI treatment program as a key clinical partner providing functional neurology expertise for veteran treatment.
• Las Colinas PharmacyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmacy partner providing supplements to veterans who attend treatment programs.
• Life Stream WellnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellness partner contributing to the comprehensive approach addressing physiological and chemistry issues facing veterans with TBI.
• JR's Custom AutominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor - Texas 5-Star Custom Outfitter providing vehicle upfitting services. Supports veterans through sponsorship.
• Dell TechnologiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate technology sponsor providing technology solutions and support for the organization.
• Jackson Fields ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNon-profit consulting partner with 20+ years experience helping organizations grow and scale, cultivating high-performance work environments.
• Shields Business SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness solutions company providing cash-in-transit and financial services; supports veterans through sponsorship.
• Dan Dipert (Dipert Travel & Transportation)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-time supporter providing transportation for veterans attending annual golf outing. Family-owned tour and travel business since 1972.
• AGL Cinema LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVideography partner handling Defenders of Freedom video production to share veteran stories.
• All USA ClothingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMichigan-based apparel company providing Made in USA polos and t-shirts for the organization. Supports American craftsmanship mission.
• Thrive MortgageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMortgage company sponsor supporting veteran programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Team Rubicon: Team Rubicon is a veteran-led nonprofit that mobilizes ex-military volunteers for disaster response and community service. It shares the post-9/11 veteran community and donor base but pursues a humanitarian/disaster relief mission rather than medical treatment.
• Travis Mills Foundation: The Travis Mills Foundation runs a retreat and recalibration program for recalibrated wounded veterans and their families. Comparable as a smaller peer nonprofit delivering direct programming to post-9/11 wounded veterans via community/retreat experiences, similar to DOF's morale-building events and TBI program access.

Direct peers

• Cognitive FX: Cognitive FX operates a functional neurology treatment clinic for traumatic brain injury and concussions, combining neurofeedback, vestibular, ocular, and cognitive therapies in an integrated protocol. It is the most directly comparable operating peer to the treatment program Defenders of Freedom funds at Resiliency Brain Health.
• The Independence Fund: The Independence Fund supports catastrophically wounded post-9/11 veterans with mobility equipment, family programs, and advocacy. Comparable as a donor-funded nonprofit serving the same severely wounded post-9/11 cohort with direct service delivery, though focused on physical rather than brain injury.
• Semper Fi & America's Fund: Semper Fi Fund provides direct financial and medical support to critically wounded, ill, and injured post-9/11 veterans and their families. Comparable as a donor-funded nonprofit focused on the post-9/11 cohort and on access to specialized medical care, similar in spirit to DOF's TBI treatment access mission.

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: Wounded Warrior Project is the largest U.S. nonprofit serving post-9/11 veterans with a broad portfolio of physical, mental, and financial wellness programs. It is comparable as a dominant incumbent in the same donor-funded veteran services category, although its mission and program mix are far wider than DOF's TBI-focused niche.
• Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA): IAVA is the leading post-9/11 veteran membership and advocacy organization, providing direct support, policy advocacy, and community programs. It overlaps with DOF's target demographic and donor base but operates at much larger national scale with a policy-driven model.
• American Legion: The American Legion is a large congressionally chartered wartime veterans organization providing advocacy, benefits support, and community programs. Comparable as a peer U.S. veteran nonprofit with overlapping donor and member segments, but operating at significantly larger scale and broader mission than DOF.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): DAV is a long-established congressionally chartered veterans service organization providing benefits assistance, advocacy, and support to disabled veterans. Comparable as a peer veteran-support nonprofit, though broader and more benefits/administration focused than DOF's clinical TBI focus.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): VFW is one of the largest and oldest U.S. veteran service organizations, providing advocacy, community programs, and financial support to a broad veteran base. Comparable as a peer donor- and member-funded veteran nonprofit, though its scope is far wider than DOF's TBI treatment niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/defoffreedom
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DefendersOfFreedomHQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/DefendersOfFreedom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/defenders-of-freedom
• Instagraminstagram.com/defendersoffreedom

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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