Stand For Children Inc
- Assets
- $11.5m
- Revenue
- $7.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 103
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 04/1999
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 52-2146673
Organization Overview
Stand For Children Inc is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (O01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Stand For Children Inc employed 103 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Stand For Children Inc 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 08/2023, Stand For Children Inc generated $7.1m 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 (4.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.2%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Stand For Children Inc has awarded 51 individual grants totaling $17,071,808. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
STAND FOR CHILDREN IS A UNIQUE CATALYST FOR EDUCATION EQUITY AND RACIAL JUSTICE, TO CREATE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR US ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN ARIZONA, STAND FOR CHILDREN WAS A KEY PARTNER AND SPONSOR OF LEGISLATION TO END THE PRACTICE OF CHARGING ADMINISTRATIVE FINES AND FEES IN JUVENILE COURT. STAND HAD BEEN WORKING ON THIS ISSUE SINCE THE 2021 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. STAND ALSO SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR FUNDING TO SUPPORT 9TH GRADE ON TRACK PROGRAMS IN ARIZONA'S HIGH SCHOOLS AND FOR THE DEFEAT OF A BILL THAT WOULD RESTRICT ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND TEACHERS' AUTONOMY. STAND ALSO SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR FUNDING DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS.
STAND OPERATES PROGRAMS IN 6 ADDITIONAL STATES: COLORADO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, OREGON, TENNESSEE, AND WASHINGTON.
IN COLORADO, STAND FOR CHILDREN WAS A KEY PARTNER IN SECURING THE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT REDUCED THE COST OF PHONE CALLS TO PEOPLE IN STATE PRISONS, IMPROVED INTERROGATION STANDARDS FOR JUVENILES, INCREASED FUNDING FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION, AND EXPANDED ACCESS TO EDUCATOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. STAND'S ROLE INCLUDED DIRECT LOBBYING, EARNED MEDIA, PARENT ADVOCATE TRAINING, GRASSROOTS LEGISLATIVE OUTREACH, AND BUILDING COMMUNICATION TOOLS FOR COALITIONS.
IN EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, STAND ADVOCATED AND LOBBIED FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF A BUDGET THAT EXPANDED QUALITY EARLY CARE SEATS BY 1,100, PLACED LITERACY COACHES IN EVERY SCHOOL, ENSURED HISTORIC INVESTMENTS IN LITERACY SUPPORT, AND SUPPORTED A TEACHER PAY RAISE. ADDITIONALLY, STAND WORKED IN SUPPORT OF THE PASSAGE OF FOUR MILLAGE RENEWALS THAT FUND TEACHER PAY, CURRICULUM AND SUPPORT MATERIALS, AND STUDENT PROGRAMS. AT THE STATE LEVEL, STAND ADVOCATED FOR AND HELPED PASS LEGISLATION THAT ALLOWS FOR TRANSFER OF ADVANCED COURSE CREDITS TO ANY IN-STATE INSTITUTION, STATEWIDE TEACHER PAY INCREASES, AND AN INCREASE IN STATEWIDE EARLY CARE SEATS. LASTLY, STAND WORKED TO SECURE PASSAGE OF SB11 WHICH PROVIDED SYSTEM UPGRADES TO THE LOUISIANA BUREAU OF CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION AND INFORMATION AND THE LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN ORDER TO MAKE THE EXPUNGEMENT PROCESS MORE EFFICIENT AND LESS COSTLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Juan Sepulveda Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Luis Avila Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eliza Leighton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisette Nieves Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Aswad Thomas Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonah Edelman Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 21.5 | $191,034 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Iws Public Affairs Advertising | 8/30/22 | $17,560,192 |
Screen Strategies Media Advertising | 8/30/22 | $19,699,630 |
Dixondavis Media Group Llc Production | 8/30/22 | $466,635 |
Akpd Message And Media Advertising | 8/30/22 | $424,313 |
Tulchin Research Polling And Surveys | 8/30/22 | $379,000 |
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 | $7,053,667 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,053,667 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $28,278 |
| 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 | $7,085,258 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,391,513 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $11,145 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $287,625 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,240 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,263,282 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $38,964 |
| Other employee benefits | $130,156 |
| Payroll taxes | $128,481 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $38,637 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,050 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $342,453 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,860 |
| Fees for services: Other | $253,973 |
| Advertising and promotion | $140,794 |
| Office expenses | $5,546 |
| Information technology | $171,512 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $26,555 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,327 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $8,275 |
| All other expenses | $11,550 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,427,294 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,245,167 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,803,035 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,131 |
| 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 | $33,389 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,453,954 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,868 |
| Total assets | $11,544,544 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $177,798 |
| 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 | $177,798 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,055,681 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,311,065 |
| 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 | $11,544,544 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Stand For Children Inc has awarded $1,387,628 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
STAND FOR CHILDREN AZ IEC PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $12,691 |
BETTER SCHOOLS FOR A STRONGER COLORADO PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $40,000 |
STAND FOR CHILDREN OR PAC PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $576,500 |
STAND FOR CHILDREN LOUISIANA IEC PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $551,483 |
STAND FOR CHILDREN WASHINGTON PAC PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $24,499 |
STAND FOR CHILDREN LOUISIANA PAC PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $30,601 |