Childrens Health Defense
- Assets
- $17.6m
- Revenue
- $16.1m
- Investments
- $529.0
- Employees
- 133
- Location
- Franklin Lakes, NJ
- Founding
- 10/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 26-0388604
Organization Overview
Childrens Health Defense is located in Franklin Lakes, NJ. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Childrens Health Defense employed 133 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Childrens Health Defense is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Childrens Health Defense generated $16.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 65.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $19.2m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO RESTORE AND PROTECT THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN BY ELIMINATING ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES, HOLDING RESPONSIBLE PARTIES ACCOUNTABLE, AND ESTABLISHING SAFEGUARDS TO PREVENT FUTURE HARM OF CHILDRENS HEALTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMWHEN A HARMFUL EXPOSURE IS IDENTIFIED,WE FOLLOW THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE AND IMMEDIATELY EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING STRATEGIES TO AVOID THESE EXPOSURES THROUGH PUBLICATION OF INFORMATIVE AND WELL REFERENCED ARTICLES. THESE ARE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS (THE DEFENDER), AND ON OUR WEBSITE.ONCE THESE EXPOSURES ARE IDENTIFIED WE UTILIZE HEALTH INFORMATICS DATA TOFURTHER ASSESS EXPOSURES TO THESE CHEMICALS AND ADVERSE HEALTH OUTCOMES. IF OUR FINDING SUPPORT A CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE EXPOSURE AND ADVERSE HEALTH OUTCOMES WE IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SOURCES OF THESE EXPOSURES, THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXPOSURES AND WORK WITH THEM TO REDUCE AND ELIMINATE.
REFORM PHARMA PROGRAMUNDER THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO END PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY CORRUPTION AND RESTORE HEALTH CARE INTEGRITY BY IDENTIFYING AND REMOVING THE SPECIFIC MECHANISMS THE INDUSTRY USES TO EMBED ITSELF DEEP WITHIN OUR GOVERNMENT, MEDIA, AND SCHOOL SYSTEM.
LITIGATION PROGRAMIN ORDER TO HOLD THOSE RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTABLE, CHILDRENS HEALTH DEFENSE FILES OR SUPPORTS CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ACTIONS IN FEDERAL AND STATE COURT TO FORCE TRANSPARENCY, SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY, AND POLICY CHANGE WITHIN INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT REGULATORY AGENCIES.
RESEARCHCHILDRENS HEALTH DEFENSE HAS THOUSANDS OF MEMBERS THROUGHOUTTHE US WHO SHARE WITH US PERSONAL STORIES ABOUT THE DECLINE IN THEIR CHILDRENS HEALTH AND WHAT THEY THINK MIGHT HAVE BEEN RESPONSIBLE. WE THEN ENGAGE OUR TEAM OF SCIENTISTS, RESEARCHERS, AND ADVOCATES TO DIG DEEPER BY COMBING THROUGH FULL-TEXT ARCHIVES OF BIOMEDICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES RESEARCH AT THE US NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHS NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE TO DETERMINE IF THE PARENTS CONCERNS ARE SUPPORTED BY RESEARCH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert F Kennedy Jr Chairman On Leave | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $326,056 |
Giorgio Zeolla Sr Director Of Development | Officer | 40 | $219,417 |
Laura Bono Executive Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $205,734 |
Doug Kissell Treasurer & Sr Director Of F | Officer | 40 | $193,803 |
Mary S Holland President Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $180,675 |
Rolf Hazlehurst General Counsel | 40 | $171,735 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Gibson Law Firm Pllc Legal | 12/30/23 | $871,959 |
Mccollough Law Firm Pc Legal | 12/30/23 | $884,351 |
Schley Look Guthrie Locker Llp Legal | 12/30/23 | $375,812 |
Jed Rubenfeld Legal | 12/30/23 | $537,290 |
Roger Teich Legal | 12/30/23 | $293,933 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,219,070 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,219,070 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $288,303 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $246,714 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $193,904 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $187,470 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5,361 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $16,146,234 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $241,599 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $36,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $315,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,647,646 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $505,364 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,241,363 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,248,006 |
| Payroll taxes | $617,819 |
| Fees for services: Management | $42,657 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,362,739 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $50,427 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,236,270 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,291 |
| Office expenses | $273,633 |
| Information technology | $524,315 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $718,897 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $243,795 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $165,308 |
| All other expenses | $80,465 |
| Total functional expenses | $19,212,861 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,191,579 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,369,252 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $724,083 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $803,069 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $267,055 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $154,840 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,861 |
| Investments—other securities | $529 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $55,962 |
| Total assets | $17,580,230 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $988,889 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $988,889 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,552,944 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,038,397 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $17,580,230 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Childrens Health Defense has awarded $226,000 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN CITIZENS FOR HEALTH CHOICE | | | $15,000 |
AUTISM AGE LLC | | | $10,000 |
GLOBAL HEALTH PROJECT | | | $10,000 |
AUTISM INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION IN | | | $20,000 |
MOMS ACROSS AMERICA | | | $25,000 |
NEURODIVERSITY FOUNDATION | | | $136,000 |