Childrens Defense Fund
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 52-0895622
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in District of Columbia
- Total giving
- $7.1MTax year 2024
- Total assets
- $40MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND ENVISIONS A NATION WHERE MARGINALIZED CHILDREN FLOURISH, LEADERS PRIORITIZE THEIR WELL-BEING, AND COMMUNITIES WIELD THE POWER TO ENSURE THEY THRIVE.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| National League of Cities Institute | $750K | 2023 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | $300K | 2023 |
| Start Early | $300K | 2023 |
| The Center for the Study of Social Policy | $300K | 2023 |
| The James B Hunt Institute for Educational Leadership and Policy Foundatio | $300K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: childrensdefensefund.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.