Children First Action Fund
- Assets
- $207.6k
- Revenue
- $464.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 05/2023
- EIN
- 37-1866867
Organization Overview
Children First Action Fund is located in Philadelphia, PA. According to its NTEE Classification (P01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Children First Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 05/2023, Children First Action Fund generated $464.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $444.9k during the year ending 05/2023. While expenses have increased by 37.3% per year over the past 3 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
CHILDREN FIRST ACTION FUND STRATEGICALLY WORKS WITH LEGISLATORS IN A BI- PARTISAN MANNER, IN A NON-PARTISAN FASHION, TO HELP LAWMAKERS LEARN WHAT IT TAKES FOR CHILDREN TO SUCCEED AND PERSUADE THEM TO SUPPORT OUR LEGISLATIVE MEASURES. WE ARE SINGULARLY FOCUSED ON INCREASING THE NUMBER OF ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO WILL CHAMPION INVESTMENTS AND POLICIES NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN GROW UP IN HEALTHY, SAFE, AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE THEY CAN LEARN AND PARTICIPATE IN ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR LIFETIME SUCCESS CHILDREN FIRST ACTION FUND EMPLOYS THREE PROVEN STRATEGIES TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL. 1.DEPLOYING HIGHLY EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS STRATEGIES TO EDUCATE AND PERSUADE LAWMAKERS TO FIGHT FOR THE POLICIES AND RESOURCES WE KNOW ARE NECESSARY. 2.PUBLISHING AND DISSEMINATING INFORMATION TO CITIZENS TO ENABLE THEM TO JUDGE HOW WELL LAWMAKERS ARE DELIVERING ON THEIR DUTY TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP CHILDREN THRIVE FROM INFANCY TO COLL
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHILDREN FIRST ACTION FUND STRATEGICALLY WORKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE, IN A NON-PARTISAN FASHION, TO HELP LAWMAKERS LEARN WHAT IT TAKES FOR CHILDREN TO SUCCEED AND PERSUADE THEM TO SUPPORT OUR LEGISLATIVE MEASURES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Laigaie Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Emily Marks Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Lucas Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carolyn Adams Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Harriet Dichter Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Ewing Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $464,470 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $464,470 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $464,470 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $37,086 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $37,778 |
| Advertising and promotion | $228,320 |
| Office expenses | $35,755 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $150 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $780 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $444,893 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $102,564 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $100,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,000 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $207,564 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,942 |
| 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 | $27,942 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $62,955 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $116,667 |
| 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 | $207,564 |