Childrens Investment Fund Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3105358
- Massachusetts
- Boston
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Massachusetts
- Total giving
- $1.1MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $6.9MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE CHILDREN'S INVESTMENT FUND'S (CIF) PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF AND EXPAND ACCESS TO EARLY LEARNING AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS FOR LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES. IN ORDER TO BROADEN THE IMPACT OF ITS WORK CIF ALSO SEEKS TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH PLACE-BASED TWO-GENERATION AND OTHER STRATEGIES THAT RESULT IN SAFER, HEALTHIER AND MORE STABLE ENVIRONMENTS IN WHICH TO RAISE YOUNG CHILDREN.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Nurtury | $200K | 2024 |
| Sportsmen'S Tennis & Enrichment Center | $200K | 2024 |
| United South End Settlements | $200K | 2024 |
| Vietaid | $200K | 2024 |
| The Crispus Attucks Children'S Center Inc | $170K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: childrensinc.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.