Childrens Defense Fund

Organization Overview

Childrens Defense Fund is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Childrens Defense Fund employed 190 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Defense Fund 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 09/2021, Childrens Defense Fund generated $43.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $21.5m during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Childrens Defense Fund has awarded 162 individual grants totaling $8,111,097. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND'S MISSION IS TO LEAVE NO CHILD BEHIND AND TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD A HEALTHY START, A HEAD START, A FAIR START, A SAFE START, AND A MORAL START IN LIFE AND SUCCESSFUL PASSAGE TO ADULTHOOD WITH THE HELP OF CARING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. WE ARE A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION WITH OUR HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND OFFICES IN CALIFORNIA, MINNESOTA, MISSISSIPPI, NEW YORK, OHIO, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS AND TENNESSEE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - IDENTIFIED AND TRAINED CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS NATIONWIDE TO BE LEADERS AND ADVOCATES FOR THE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THAT CHILDREN NEED TO THRIVE. DELIVERED EMPOWERING, MULTIGENERATIONAL PROGRAMMING ON SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CIVIC ACTION TO YOUNG PEOPLE, FAITH LEADERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BROADER COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF POOR CHILDREN IN AMERICA.


POLICY/ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN - EDUCATED POLICY MAKERS AND THE PUBLIC ON THE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE ODDS FOR POOR CHILDREN AND CHILDREN OF COLOR. WORKED AT THE NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS TO PROMOTE, IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR KEY POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS. PRODUCED RIGOROUS NON-PARTISAN RESEARCH AND REPORTS ON THE FACTORS THAT SUPPORT CHILDREN'S WELL-BEING.


CDF FREEDOM SCHOOLS - PROVIDED A HIGH QUALITY, RESEARCH-BASED READING ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN UNDERSERVED AND IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES. FOSTERED CULTURAL PRIDE AND PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT, ACADEMIC CONFIDENCE AND BELIEF IN THEIR ABILITY TO EFFECT CHANGE IN THEMSELVES, THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Name Not Listed
Bod Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Lisa Sock & Associates
Fundraising, Communications And Project Management
$121,243
Russell Reynolds Associates
Professional Services
$131,835
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$767,163
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,216,332
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$37,495,703
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$40,479,198
Total Program Service Revenue$2,799,831
Investment income $528,119
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $572
Net Rental Income $16,000
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,001
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$72,796
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $11,648
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $43,799,827

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Childrens Defense Fund has awarded $1,309,882 in support to 21 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

TEXANS CARE FOR CHILDREN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: Program Support

$216,000

VARIOUS HATS INC

PURPOSE: Program Support

$154,000

YOUTH JUSTICE COALITION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: Program Support

$152,500

ACADEMIA CESAR CHAVEZ CHARTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

St Paul, MN

PURPOSE: Program Support

$135,294

FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY OF THE ARTS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: Program Support

$129,209

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: Program Support

$124,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 46 grants that Childrens Defense Fund has recieved totaling $3,813,334.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Robin Hood Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: POVERTY RELIEF

$1,600,000
Episcopal Health Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: Expand Health Coverage & Benefits

$600,000
Episcopal Health Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: Raise Community Voices

$225,000
Texas Organizing Project Education Fund

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: Change law or policy in accordance with the proposal submitted to CCAF.

$212,500
Episcopal Health Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: Expand Health Coverage & Benefits

$175,000
Ms Foundation For Women Inc

Brooklyn, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$100,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$7,635,913
Earnings$328,094
Ending Balance$7,964,007

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