Childrens Defense Fund
- Assets
- $63.3m
- Revenue
- $12.6m
- Investments
- $83.8k
- Employees
- 242
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 11/1969
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-0895622
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 12/2021, Childrens Defense Fund employed 242 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 12/2021, Childrens Defense Fund generated $12.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (21.4%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Childrens Defense Fund has awarded 190 individual grants totaling $9,626,868. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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, 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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Angela Glover Blackwell Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ruth-Ann Huvane Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ivanna Omeechevarria Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Martin Rodgers Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lan Bentsen Bod Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Zachary Boyers Bod Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Blackbaud Inc Digital Webservices | 12/30/21 | $160,684 |
Lisa Sock And Associates Fundraising, Communications And Project | 12/30/21 | $159,540 |
Domestic And Foreign Missionary Society Rent | 12/30/21 | $124,870 |
La Piana Associates Inc Professional Services | 12/30/21 | $108,038 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $213,687 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $589,142 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,096,461 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,899,290 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,963,979 |
| Investment income | $745,671 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $289 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,600 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $42,771 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$83,329 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,569 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,572,840 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $230,390 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $17,993 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $297,154 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $287,866 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,294,881 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $25,509 |
| Other employee benefits | $84,780 |
| Payroll taxes | $219,919 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,325 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,251 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $49,184 |
| Fees for services: Other | $730,689 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,590 |
| Office expenses | $94,705 |
| Information technology | $270,425 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $377,000 |
| Travel | $69,177 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $48,996 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $109,069 |
| Insurance | $82,135 |
| All other expenses | $17,349 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,094,751 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,764,686 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,318,923 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,358,984 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $228,820 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $505,941 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,911,965 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $46,109,829 |
| Investments—other securities | $83,846 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $63,282,994 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,633,088 |
| 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 | $273,968 |
| Total liabilities | $4,907,056 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $41,737,442 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,638,496 |
| 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 | $63,282,994 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Childrens Defense Fund has awarded $205,889 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE CONNIE RICE INSTITUTE FOR URBAN PEACE PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORTS | $80,000 |
FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY OF THE ARTS PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORTS | $28,591 |
ACADEMIA CESAR CHAVEZ CHARTER PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORTS | $24,798 |
EAST TEXAS HUMAN NEED NETWORK PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORTS | $20,000 |
UNITED WAY OF TARRANT COUNTY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORTS | $20,000 |
VARIOUS HATS INC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORTS | $12,500 |