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FREEDOM'S DEFENSE FUND

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FEC committee id
C00401786
Internal id
166c8f23-a668-407a-a40e-886462883427
Treasurer
KILGORE, PAUL
Filing frequency
M Monthly

Cycle financials

Source: FEC webl / webk bulk file (cycle summary). Numbers in USD; 0 = no activity reported.

CycleReceiptsDisbursementsCash on handDebtsFrom individualsFrom other PACs
2026$1,457,743$0$182,525$15,330$3,105$0
2024$895,187$0$6,806$182,525$4,925$0
2022$1,940,162$0$47,163$6,806$70,250$0
2020$1,487,278$0$23,222$47,163$14,150$0
2018$2,408,121$0$47,407$23,222$43,023$0
2016$2,765,055$0$6,264$47,407$11,940$0
2014$2,865,516$0$7,353$6,264$132$0
2012$3,683,138$0$46,043$13,449$2,453$0
2010$2,793,714$0$9,609$43,781$100$0
2008$2,216,167$0$23,796$9,609$3,600$0
2006$304,334$0$4,486$23,796$304,334$0
2004$69,321$0$0$4,486$69,321$0

Candidates

No candidate relationships on file.

Independent expenditures by this committee

Money this committee spent independently on or against a candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E.

DateCandidateFor / againstAmountPurpose
ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR.support$25,000Digital Marketing
2025-03-03FINE, RANDYsupport$20,000Advertising
2025-02-05PATRONIS, JIMMY JR.support$20,000Advertising
2022-10-25H2MT02050support$10,000Digital Advertising
2021-10-22CAREY, MIKEsupport$15,000Digital Marketing
2021-10-13CAREY, MIKEsupport$15,000Digital Marketing
2021-07-26ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR.support$7,000Digital Marketing
2021-07-23ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR.support$25,000Digital Marketing

Top individual donors (2026 cycle)

Aggregated from FEC Schedule A by donor (name + city + state). Employer + occupation reflect the donor's most recent gift. Source: FEC indiv bulk.

DonorEmployer / occupationCity, STGiftsTotal
MATSUOKA, CHIYOKOCHICAGO, IL1$1,000
CHOATE, ARTHUR B MR.NONE · RETIREDCORAL GABLES, FL1$1,000
DUNCAN, CHARLESNONE · RETIREDPAWLEYS ISLAND, SC18$977
KREITER, TIMNONE · RETIREDLEXINGTON, KY9$835
MACALINO, EDGARDONONE · RETIREDCOLUMBIA, MD14$633
FORBECK, JENNIFERNONE · RETIREDFONTANA, WI2$500
KOVAL, MERRY A MS.ALAMOGORDO, NM1$450
CALFANO, ALBERT J MR.NONE · RETIREDHOPEWELL, NJ1$300
FIELDS, CONNIE MS.NONE · RETIREDSYRACUSE, IN2$300
BECKERT, SHEILANONE · RETIREDSOUTH NEW BERLIN, NY16$260
LANTING, ROBERT J MR. JRPHOENIX, AZ1$250
LEVY, LINDA MRS.BOYNTON BEACH, FL1$250
MONDIN, PRIMO JRETIRED · RETIREDLOUISBURG, NC1$250
KNEIBERT, FREDERICK DOUGLAS MR.NONE · RETIREDSEDALIA, MO1$250
CHRISTIAN, SUSAN MS.SELF EMPLOYED · HOMEMAKERDOYLESTOWN, PA1$250
REINHARD, DONALD G MR.PENCOV SERVICE IND. · EXECUTIVEPALMERTON, PA1$250
YANCEY, JOANN ANNNONE · RETIREDCONROE, TX4$229
SOURBIER, STEVEN R MR.NONE · RETIREDCLIVE, IA1$225
MICHAEL, PAULNONE · RETIREDMCKINNEY, TX13$215
PREUSS, JANIELNONE · RETIREDLAKEVILLE, MN19$211
BASSLER, ALFRED S MR.NONE · RETIREDWOODBINE, MD2$200
THORNTON, ROY E MR.NONE · RETIREDMIDWEST CITY, OK2$150
MCINERNY, DENNIS Q DR.LA CROSSE, WI2$150
LLOYD, SHIRLEYINDIANAPOLIS, IN3$125
BEYERL, GLENNKPM · OWNERLONG VALLEY, NJ2$125

Transfers to candidates

Direct contributions from this committee to candidates and other committees. Source: FEC pas2 bulk.

DateRecipientTypeAmount
2026-02-26BUCKHOUT, LAURIE24K$5,000
2026-02-25FLORES, ERIC24K$5,000
2026-02-11KAUFMAN, JOE24K$1,000
2026-01-16DANIELS, SHOLDON24K$5,000
2025-12-04HARRIGAN, PAT24K$1,000
2025-12-04KELLY, JOHN TRENT24K$1,000
2025-12-04HAMADEH, ABRAHAM24K$1,000
2025-12-04VAN ORDEN, DERRICK F. MR.24K$1,500
2025-12-04VAN ORDEN, DERRICK F. MR.24K$-1,500
2025-12-04SCOTT, JAMES AUSTIN24K$1,000
2025-10-24VAN EPPS, MATTHEW ROBERT24K$5,000
2025-10-06VAN EPPS, MATTHEW ROBERT24K$5,000
2025-09-15VAN ORDEN, DERRICK F. MR.24K$1,500
2025-09-03EVANS, TIMOTHY GABRIEL JOSEPH24K$2,500
2025-09-03VAN ORDEN, DERRICK F. MR.24K$2,500
2025-08-20BARRETT, THOMAS MORE24K$4,000
2025-08-01BUTIEREZ, DANIEL24K$1,000
2025-08-01WHITSON, STEWART24K$1,000
2025-06-04CALVERT, KEN24K$1,000
2025-06-04BARRETT, THOMAS MORE24K$1,000
2025-06-04ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR.24K$1,000
2025-04-29H4VA0507124K$5,000
2025-04-29NICK, LALOTA24K$2,500
2025-03-10MACE, NANCY24K$1,000
2025-03-10KELLY, JOHN TRENT24K$1,000

Operating disbursements

Every check this committee wrote — vendors, ad buys, consulting, salaries. Source: FEC Schedule B (oppexp bulk).

DatePayeePurposeCategoryAmount
2026-02-28RIGHT TIME MEDIA LLCPAC DIGITAL MARKETINGAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$1,373
2026-02-28WINRED TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLCPAC CC TRANSACTION FEESAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$2,711
2026-02-26FORTHRIGHT STRATEGY INCPAC DIRECT MAIL MANAGEMENT$6,889
2026-02-26DONOR BUREAUPAC DIGITAL MARKETINGAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$549
2026-02-26LEGACY LIST MANAGEMENT INCPAC LIST RENTAL$2,211
2026-02-26DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICESPAC DIRECT MAIL POSTAGEAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$9,041
2026-02-26DONOR BUREAUPAC LIST ENHANCEMENT$693
2026-02-26CONSOLIDATED MAILING SERVICESPAC DIRECT MAIL PRINTING & MAILSHOPAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$9,317
2026-02-26FORTHRIGHT STRATEGY INCPAC DIRECT MAIL MANAGEMENT$1,079
2026-02-26CAPITOL CAGING CORPPAC CAGING SERVICESAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$1,331
2026-02-26LEGACY LIST MANAGEMENT INCPAC LIST RENTAL$321
2026-02-26CONSOLIDATED MAILING SERVICESPAC DIRECT MAIL PRINTING & MAILSHOPAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$24,850
2026-02-26DIRECT SUPPORT SYSTEMSPAC DATA PROCESSINGAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$2,154
2026-02-25CONSOLIDATED MAILING SERVICESPAC DIRECT MAIL PRINTING & MAILSHOPAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$1,844
2026-02-25CONSOLIDATED MAILING SERVICESPAC DIRECT MAIL PRINTING & MAILSHOPAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$501
2026-02-23TMA DIRECT, INC.PAC DIGITAL MARKETINGAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$2,094
2026-02-17TRANSFIRSTPAC CC TRANSACTION FEESAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$296
2026-02-12CONSOLIDATED MAILING SERVICESPAC DIRECT MAIL PRINTING & MAILSHOPAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$24,963
2026-02-12DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICESPAC DIRECT MAIL POSTAGEAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$6,048
2026-02-09LAUNCHPAD STRATEGIES, LLCPAC DIGITAL MARKETING/CONSULTINGAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$415
2026-02-09LAUNCHPAD BROKERINGPAC DIGITAL MARKETINGAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$56
2026-02-05ARISTOTLE INTERNATIONAL INCPAC SOFTWARE$1,200
2026-02-05CONSOLIDATED MAILING SERVICESPAC DIRECT MAIL PRINTING & MAILSHOPAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$12,772
2026-02-05MADERA ESCROWPAC ESCROW SERVICESAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$341
2026-02-03DRAGONFLY CONSULTINGPAC MEDIA CONSULTINGAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$625
2026-02-03DRAGONFLY CONSULTINGPAC MEDIA CONSULTINGAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$7,500
2026-02-03FIRST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY BANKPAC BANK FEESAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$16
2026-02-02FIRST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY BANKPAC BANK FEESAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$97
2026-01-31RIGHT TIME MEDIA LLCPAC DIGITAL MARKETINGAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$270
2026-01-31TMA DIRECT, INC.PAC DIGITAL MARKETINGAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$1,278
2026-01-31WINRED TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLCPAC CC TRANSACTION FEESAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$2,377
2026-01-31IMPERATORPAC DIRECT MARKETINGAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$1,422
2026-01-31LAUNCHPAD STRATEGIES, LLCPAC DIGITAL MARKETING/CONSULTINGAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$133
2026-01-31LAUNCHPAD BROKERINGPAC DIGITAL MARKETINGAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$2,497
2026-01-31LP BROKERING LLCPAC DIGITAL MARKETINGAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$1,554
2026-01-29DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICESPAC DIRECT MAIL POSTAGEAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$9,336
2026-01-29CAPITOL CAGING CORPPAC CAGING SERVICESAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$540
2026-01-29CAPITOL CAGING CORPPAC CAGING SERVICESAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$610
2026-01-22DIRECT SUPPORT SYSTEMSPAC DATA PROCESSINGAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$1,203
2026-01-22DIRECT SUPPORT SYSTEMSPAC DATA PROCESSING$215
2026-01-22CONSOLIDATED MAILING SERVICESPAC DIRECT MAIL PRINTING & MAILSHOPAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$7,575
2026-01-22DONOR BUREAUPAC DIGITAL MARKETINGAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$683
2026-01-22DONOR BUREAUPAC LIST ENHANCEMENT$62
2026-01-22TAILWINDS POLITICALPAC DIGITAL MARKETINGAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$830
2026-01-22DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICESPAC DIRECT MAIL POSTAGEAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$3,076
2026-01-15CONSOLIDATED MAILING SERVICESPAC DIRECT MAIL PRINTING & MAILSHOPAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$2,099
2026-01-15CONSOLIDATED MAILING SERVICESPAC DIRECT MAIL PRINTING & MAILSHOPAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$4,437
2026-01-14LAUNCHPAD STRATEGIES, LLCPAC DIGITAL MARKETING/CONSULTINGAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$20,787
2026-01-14DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICESPAC DIRECT MAIL POSTAGEAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$4,068
2026-01-08MADERA ESCROWPAC ESCROW SERVICESAdministrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses$263

Connected on the graph

Inbound (30)

datefromtypeamountrolesource
2025-11-04PERRY, DORIS N MRS.contributed_to$35fec_indiv
2025-11-04REAVIS, ROYcontributed_to$19fec_indiv
2025-11-04VIADA, MARIAcontributed_to$25fec_indiv
2025-11-03CHOATE, ARTHUR B MR.contributed_to$1,000fec_indiv
2025-11-03CHRISTIAN, SUSAN MS.contributed_to$250fec_indiv
2025-11-02KREITER, TIMcontributed_to$835fec_indiv
2025-11-02SPANN, CINDYcontributed_to$25fec_indiv
2025-11-02DUNCAN, CHARLEScontributed_to$977fec_indiv
2025-11-02HILL, VERNONcontributed_to$50fec_indiv
2025-11-02BECKERT, SHEILAcontributed_to$260fec_indiv
2025-10-31MONDIN, PRIMO Jcontributed_to$250fec_indiv
2025-10-30OPDYCKE, NICOLAcontributed_to$23fec_indiv
2025-10-30TAYLOR, ALINEcontributed_to$19fec_indiv
2025-10-29SCHATTYN, JOHN M. MR.contributed_to$23fec_indiv
2025-10-28LYNCH, JOBETHcontributed_to$10fec_indiv
2025-10-28HOULIHAN, FRANCIScontributed_to$100fec_indiv
2025-10-28MICHAEL, PAULcontributed_to$215fec_indiv
2025-10-27MATSUOKA, CHIYOKOcontributed_to$1,000fec_indiv
2025-10-27FOGHT, LYDIAcontributed_to$9fec_indiv
2025-10-27MICHAEL, DAVIDcontributed_to$23fec_indiv
2025-10-27STRECKER, LINDAcontributed_to$55fec_indiv
2025-10-25DAUGHERTY, KATHYcontributed_to$25fec_indiv
2025-10-25CRAIGO, JACQUELINEcontributed_to$19fec_indiv
2025-10-25FORBECK, JENNIFERcontributed_to$500fec_indiv
2025-10-24HOPKINS, MARK T MR.contributed_to$100fec_indiv
2025-10-23OZBURN, CHRISTINEcontributed_to$73fec_indiv
2025-10-23RANDAZZO, GASPAREcontributed_to$50fec_indiv
2025-10-23LEHENBAUERINGLE, VIRGINIAcontributed_to$67fec_indiv
2025-10-23COLUCCI, MARYLOUcontributed_to$34fec_indiv
2025-10-22WOOD, DARLENEcontributed_to$50fec_indiv

Outbound (100)

datetypetoamountrolesource
supports_independentlyEllzey, Jake$25,000fec_ies
2026-02-26contributed_toBUCKHOUT, LAURIE$5,000pas2
2026-02-25contributed_toFLORES, ERIC$5,000pas2
2026-02-11contributed_toKAUFMAN, JOE$1,000pas2
2026-01-16contributed_toDANIELS, SHOLDON$5,000pas2
2025-12-04contributed_toHamadeh, Abraham J.$1,000pas2
2025-12-04contributed_toScott, Austin$1,000pas2
2025-12-04contributed_toHarrigan, Pat$1,000pas2
2025-12-04contributed_toVan Orden, Derrick$-1,500pas2
2025-12-04contributed_toVan Orden, Derrick$1,500pas2
2025-12-04contributed_toKelly, Trent$1,000pas2
2025-10-24contributed_toVan Epps, Matt$5,000pas2
2025-10-06contributed_toVan Epps, Matt$5,000pas2
2025-09-15contributed_toVan Orden, Derrick$1,500pas2
2025-09-03contributed_toEvans, Gabe$2,500pas2
2025-09-03contributed_toVan Orden, Derrick$2,500pas2
2025-08-20contributed_toBarrett, Tom$4,000pas2
2025-08-01contributed_toWHITSON, STEWART$1,000pas2
2025-08-01contributed_toBUTIEREZ, DANIEL$1,000pas2
2025-06-04contributed_toBarrett, Tom$1,000pas2
2025-06-04contributed_toEllzey, Jake$1,000pas2
2025-06-04contributed_toCalvert, Ken$1,000pas2
2025-04-29contributed_toNICK, LALOTA$2,500pas2
2025-03-10contributed_toMace, Nancy$1,000pas2
2025-03-10contributed_toVan Orden, Derrick$1,000pas2
2025-03-10contributed_toClyde, Andrew S.$1,000pas2
2025-03-10contributed_toMcCormick, Richard$2,500pas2
2025-03-10contributed_toKelly, Trent$1,000pas2
2025-03-10contributed_toLuttrell, Morgan$1,000pas2
2025-03-10contributed_toJackson, Ronny$5,000pas2
2025-03-10contributed_toHarrigan, Pat$1,000pas2
2025-03-04contributed_toFine, Randy$1,000pas2
2025-03-04contributed_toPatronis, Jimmy$1,000pas2
2025-03-03supports_independentlyFine, Randy$20,000fec_ies
2025-03-03contributed_toFine, Randy$20,000pas2
2025-02-05contributed_toPatronis, Jimmy$20,000pas2
2025-02-05supports_independentlyPatronis, Jimmy$20,000fec_ies
2022-12-23contributed_toVance, J. D.$-5,000pas2
2022-10-31contributed_toVance, J. D.$5,000pas2
2022-10-25contributed_toZinke, Ryan K.$10,000pas2
2022-10-19contributed_toPerry, Scott$1,000pas2
2022-10-19contributed_toMiller-Meeks, Mariannette$1,000pas2
2022-10-19contributed_toLAXALT, ADAM$1,000pas2
2022-10-19contributed_toKENT, JOSEPH$1,000pas2
2022-10-19contributed_toBacon, Don$1,000pas2
2022-10-19contributed_toBOLDUC, DONALD C.$1,000pas2
2022-10-19contributed_toAADLAND, ERIK$1,000pas2
2022-09-30contributed_toFRANCE, MIKE$5,000pas2
2022-09-29contributed_toSCHMITT, COLIN J$5,000pas2
2022-09-26contributed_toKiggans, Jennifer A.$5,000pas2
2022-06-26contributed_toNICK, LALOTA$5,000pas2
2022-06-26contributed_toMAKKI, AMANDA$200pas2
2022-06-26contributed_toMAKKI, AMANDA$4,000pas2
2022-06-19contributed_toAADLAND, ERIK$400pas2
2022-06-17contributed_toREEVES, BRYCE$1,000pas2
2022-06-17contributed_toAADLAND, ERIK$1,000pas2
2022-06-17contributed_toALLCORN, TYLER$1,000pas2
2022-06-17contributed_toMAKKI, AMANDA$1,000pas2
2022-06-17contributed_toKiggans, Jennifer A.$1,000pas2
2022-06-10contributed_toMcCormick, Richard$2,500pas2
2022-05-17contributed_toEdwards, Chuck$1,000pas2
2022-03-30contributed_toSCHMITT, COLIN J$5,000pas2
2022-03-23contributed_toMiller-Meeks, Mariannette$1,000pas2
2022-03-23contributed_toIRWIN, WILLIAM$1,000pas2
2022-03-23contributed_toSTOLL, MATTHEW$1,000pas2
2022-03-23contributed_toKING, ESTHER JOY$1,000pas2
2022-03-23contributed_toMalliotakis, Nicole$1,000pas2
2021-12-08contributed_toBice, Stephanie I.$-250pas2
2021-12-08contributed_toBice, Stephanie I.$250pas2
2021-12-07contributed_toJackson, Ronny$1,000pas2
2021-12-07contributed_toKING, ESTHER JOY$500pas2
2021-12-07contributed_toGarcia, Mike$500pas2
2021-12-07contributed_toMalliotakis, Nicole$500pas2
2021-10-22contributed_toCarey, Mike$15,000pas2
2021-10-22supports_independentlyCarey, Mike$15,000fec_ies
2021-10-13supports_independentlyCarey, Mike$15,000fec_ies
2021-10-13contributed_toCarey, Mike$15,000pas2
2021-09-28contributed_toPfluger, August$500pas2
2021-09-28contributed_toMast, Brian J.$500pas2
2021-09-28contributed_toWaltz, Michael$500pas2
2021-09-28contributed_toGallagher, Mike$500pas2
2021-09-28contributed_toGarcia, Mike$500pas2
2021-09-28contributed_toMiller-Meeks, Mariannette$500pas2
2021-09-28contributed_toNehls, Troy E.$500pas2
2021-09-28contributed_toMalliotakis, Nicole$500pas2
2021-09-28contributed_toJackson, Ronny$500pas2
2021-09-28contributed_toEllzey, Jake$500pas2
2021-09-28contributed_toBacon, Don$500pas2
2021-09-28contributed_toCrenshaw, Dan$500pas2
2021-09-28contributed_toClyde, Andrew S.$500pas2
2021-09-28contributed_toSteube, W. Gregory$500pas2
2021-09-28contributed_toGreen, Mark E.$500pas2
2021-09-28contributed_toBANKS, JAMES E HON.$500pas2
2021-09-16contributed_toDORILAS, ROD MR.$1,500pas2
2021-07-29contributed_toCarey, Mike$1,000pas2
2021-07-26supports_independentlyEllzey, Jake$7,000fec_ies
2021-07-26contributed_toEllzey, Jake$7,000pas2
2021-07-23contributed_toEllzey, Jake$25,000pas2
2021-07-23supports_independentlyEllzey, Jake$25,000fec_ies
2021-07-19contributed_toEllzey, Jake$25,000pas2

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