Children Now Action Fund
- Assets
- $247.9k
- Revenue
- $200.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 03/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 94-3059144
Organization Overview
Children Now Action Fund is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Children Now 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 12/2023, Children Now Action Fund generated $200.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $93.7k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
TO PROMOTE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CHILDREN'S WELFARE, PARTICULARLY CHILDREN WHO ARE POOR, AND TO WORK FOR SPECIFIC PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES ON THE BEHALF OF CHILDREN, AND ENGAGE IN SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT ARE NECESSARY AND PROPER TO CARRY OUT THE FOREGOING PURPOSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHILDREN NOW ACTION FUND IS A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN 501(C)(4) ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PUSHING KIDS TO THE TOP OF THE PUBLIC POLICYMAKING AGENDA. THE ACTION FUND HOLDS POLICYMAKERS ACCOUNTABLE BY PUBLISHING SCORECARD AND CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRES THAT PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MOST IMPORTANT REFORMS AND INVESTMENTS ACROSS KIDS'S ISSUES AND HOW ELECTED OFFICIALS PROVIDED LEADERSHIP IN THOSE ISSUES. THE ACTION FUND ALSO AMPLIFIES THE POWER OF THE CHILDREN'S MOVEMENT OF CALIFORNIA, A NETWORK LED BY CHILDREN NOW, AN AFFILIATED NONPARTISAN 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, BY ADVOCATING ON VITAL KIDS' ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Edward Lempert President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Lenny Mendonca Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Deborah Mintz Secretary | Officer | 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 | $200,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $200,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $108 |
| 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 | $200,108 |
| 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 | $45,306 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,034 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,244 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,955 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,736 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $163 |
| Information technology | $1,750 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $280 |
| 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 | $2,707 |
| All other expenses | $16,519 |
| Total functional expenses | $93,694 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $245,630 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $2,284 |
| 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 | $247,914 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $175 |
| 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 | $175 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $247,739 |
| 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 | $247,914 |