Fight For Children Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Fight For Children Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fight For Children Inc 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 12/2022, Fight For Children Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Fight For Children Inc has awarded 101 individual grants totaling $11,784,744. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FIGHT FOR CHILDREN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (THE "INSTITUTE") IS THE WASHINGTON, DC METROPOLITAN AREA'S FIRST AND ONLY YOUTH SPORTS COLLABORATIVE AND PROVIDES ROBUST CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES, TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND OPERATING SUPPORT TO SPORTS-BASED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (SBYD) NONPROFITS. LAUNCHED IN 2020, THE "INSTITUTE" INCLUDES 32 NONPROFITS WHO USE THE POWER OF SPORTS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF UNDER SERVED CHILDREN AND YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, SOUTHERN MARYLAND AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA. BY STRATEGICALLY BRINGING THESE ORGANIZATIONS TOGETHER, THE "INSTITUTE" HELPS MEMBERS DELIVER THEIR BEST WORK BY COLLABORATING, LEARNING FROM ONE ANOTHER AND SHARING BEST PRACTICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Keith Gordon President, CEO & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $202,691 |
G David Fensterheim Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michela English Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Adrian M Fenty Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Aaron Hyland Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ernie Jarvis Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $2,348,442 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $150,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $754,820 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,253,262 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $52,124 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $148,500 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,297,038 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,156,848 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,415,710 |
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. | $226,667 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,196 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $336,975 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,680 |
Other employee benefits | $24,334 |
Payroll taxes | $41,594 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $8,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $19,690 |
Fees for services: Other | $222,068 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,796 |
Office expenses | $5,628 |
Information technology | $13,828 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $143,568 |
Travel | $8,547 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $816 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $82 |
Insurance | $5,016 |
All other expenses | $12,539 |
Total functional expenses | $4,571,758 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $32,196 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $979,728 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $598,816 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $20,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,015,049 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $32,622 |
Total assets | $3,678,411 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,097,382 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $130,500 |
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 | $2,022,871 |
Total liabilities | $3,250,753 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $427,658 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $3,678,411 |
Over the last fiscal year, Fight For Children Inc has awarded $3,354,210 in support to 19 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ALEXANDRIA BOXING CLUB PURPOSE: STRUCTURED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR KIDS | $71,500 |
ALEXANDRIA SOCCER ASSOC PURPOSE: MISSION IS TO CONNECT AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH HIGH QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE, SPORTS PROGRAMS THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT YOUTH IN ALEXANDRIA | $6,500 |
ATHLETES UNITED FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE PURPOSE: RE-IMAGINES IN-SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAMS BY MOBILIZING LOCAL NCAA ATHLETES TO FACILITATE SPORTS-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN TITLE 1 MIDDLE SCHOOLS. | $30,000 |
CAPITAL JUNIORS ROWING CLUB PURPOSE: WILL EMPOWER DC-AREA YOUTH, ESPECIALLY THOSE FROM WARDS 6, 7, AND 8 TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS ATHLETES AND STUDENTS | $6,500 |
CHILDREN'S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PURPOSE: SUPPORTS THE FIGHT FOR CHILDREN YOUTH SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER | $3,000,000 |
CITY KIDS DC PURPOSE: PROVIDES OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING FOR 6TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS OVER A SEVENYEAR TIMEFRAME. | $17,250 |