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EIN 41-2259676

Defenders of Children

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
12
City
Phoenix
State
Arizona
Year formed
2008
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
I72: Child Abuse, Prevention of
Description
Defenders of Children protects children and families from violence, fights for their access to justice, facilitates healing, and works to end the intergenerational cycle of abuse. In 2022, the organization collaborated with different community partner agencies to expand its reach and improve services for family violence survivors while also working towards preventing future abuse and violence. Its extensive work with other agencies continues from its location in Phoenix, AZ.
Also known as...
Joanne Mcdonald
Total revenues
$826,164
2023
Total expenses
$822,675
2023
Total assets
$175,446
2023
Num. employees
12
2023

Program areas at Defenders of Children

Established in 2007, Defenders of Children helps low-income Children throughout Arizona escape and stay safe from abuse and neglect by providing them and their families with free, expert, trauma-informed legal services that they otherwise could never afford. At absolutely no cost, we protect and promote the legal rights and physical and emotional safety and healing of vulnerable Children, which makes it possible for them to enjoy a stable and healthy future.

Who funds Defenders of Children

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Arizona Community FoundationGeneral Support$20,500
Arizona Foundation for WomenProject Saving Grace$8,782
Network for GoodUnrestricted$5,171

Personnel at Defenders of Children

NameTitleCompensation
Johanna Fierstein, MSWChief Executive Officer
Johanna FiersteinExecutive Director$84,214
Daed Ayala, LCSWDirector of Clinical Services
Sharla Denton, MC, LPCDirector of Clinical Services and Trauma Therapist
David J NewstonePast Executive Director / Director of Legal Services and General Counsel
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Defenders of Children

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$822,872
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-5,785
Net income from fundraising events$9,077
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$826,164

Form 990s for Defenders of Children

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-12990View PDF
2022-122023-10-06990View PDF
2021-122022-10-19990View PDF
2020-122021-11-09990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s

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Four Corners Child Advocacy CenterCortez, CO$711,333
Child Welfare Alliance of Calhoun CountyPort Lavaca, TX$699,891
The Haven for ChildrenMelbourne, FL$2,129,482
Can CouncilBay City, MI$525,416
The Childrens HouseTowanda, PA$402,103
Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy CenterHot Springs National Park, AR$1,230,992
Child Protection Center of Ross CountyChillicothe, OH$448,030
Shining Star Children's Advocacy CenterDixon, IL$413,700
Child Advocacy Center of MchenryCrystal Lake, IL$641,417
Prevent Child Abuse HabershamClarkesville, GA$672,542
Data update history
October 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 20, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,500 from Arizona Community Foundation
March 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildrenAbuse preventionCrime and law
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2700 N Central 1100
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Metro area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
County
Maricopa County, AZ
Website URL
defendersofchildren.org/ 
Phone
(602) 710-1903
IRS details
EIN
41-2259676
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2008
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I72: Child Abuse, Prevention of
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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