EIN 52-0895622

Childrens Defense Fund (CDF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
296
Year formed
1969
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Children's Defense Fund 's mission is 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.
Total revenues
$23,484,456
2023
Total expenses
$34,275,209
2023
Total assets
$57,617,574
2023
Num. employees
296
2023

Program areas at CDF

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.
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.

Grants made by CDF

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
New Yorkers for Children (NYFC)Program Supports$1,320,000
The Anti-Recidivism CoalitionProgram Supports$181,818
Academia Cesar Chavez Charter SchoolProgram Supports$155,391
...and 23 more grants made totalling $2,510,168

Who funds Childrens Defense Fund (CDF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Basketball Association FoundationIn Support of Programs Enhancing Economic Empowerment in Black Communities.$4,063,750
California Community FoundationHealth$1,020,000
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)80601 General Operating Support for the Children'childrens's Defense Fund, 2023-2025$1,000,000
...and 110 more grants received totalling $12,476,643

Personnel at CDF

NameTitleCompensation
Starsky WilsonPresident and Chief Executive Officer$315,384
Gijsbrecht DeleedeChief Financial Officer and Treasurer$142,773
Shamir ShahiChief of Staff$190,690
Mark PublowChief Development Officer$137,866
Randy MarshVice President Operations$162,252
...and 30 more key personnel

Financials for CDF

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$18,140,519
Program services$4,600,777
Investment income and dividends$772,044
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$38,368
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$180,361
Net income from fundraising events$-404,237
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$41,070
Miscellaneous revenues$115,554
Total revenues$23,484,456

Form 990s for CDF

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122024-04-26990View PDF
2021-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-092023-08-07990View PDF
2021-092022-08-10990View PDF
2020-092021-08-13990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $85,000 from Greater Twin Cities United Way
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 28 new grant, including a grant for $4,063,750 from National Basketball Association Foundation
July 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 9, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rights
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
840 First St Ne Suite 300
Washington, DC 20002
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
childrensdefense.org/ 
Phone
(800) 233-1200
Facebook page
childrensdefensefund 
Twitter profile
@childdefender 
IRS details
EIN
52-0895622
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1969
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R20: Civil Rights, Advocacy for Specific Groups
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Revoked
AG Registration Number
079760
FTB Entity ID
1953895
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-18
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