Program areas at CDF
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.
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.
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.
Who funds Childrens Defense Fund (CDF)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at CDF
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Starsky Wilson | President and Chief Executive Officer of Children's Defense Fund CDF and CDF Action Council | $556,332 | 2024-03-15 |
| Gijs de Leede | Chief Financial Officer , Treasurer / Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | $140,586 | 2021-08-13 |
| Gijsbrecht Deleede | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | $142,773 | 2021-12-31 |
| Sarah Forman | Chief of Staff | $125,247 | 2021-12-31 |
| Mark Publow | Chief Development Officer | $137,866 | 2021-12-31 |
| ...and 30 more key personnel |
Financials for CDF
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $22,137,983 | $8,899,290 | 148.8% |
| Program services | $3,498,061 | $2,963,979 | 18% |
| Investment income and dividends | $932,563 | $745,671 | 25.1% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $709 | $289 | 145.3% |
| Net rental income | $34,210 | $1,600 | 2038.1% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-2,497,791 | $42,771 | -5939.9% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-239,472 | $-83,329 | -187.4% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $8,259 | $2,569 | 221.5% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $23,874,522 | $12,572,840 | 89.9% |
Organizations like CDF
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Anti-Defamation League (ADL) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $105,430,775 |
| Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $12,574,957 |
| Texas Appleseed | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $9,262,843 |
| Jobs with Justice Education Fund | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $6,528,864 |
| Equality Alliance of San Diego | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $7,418,582 |
| National Asian Pacific American Womens Forum | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $7,327,574 |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta | 501(c)(3) | Norcross, GA | $7,630,311 |
| Tahirih Justice Center | 501(c)(3) | Falls Church, VA | $11,707,491 |
| Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $44,877,869 |
| American Jewish Committee (AJC) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $68,011,015 |
Data update history
July 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 9, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $7,850 from Jewish Communal Fund March 9, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 17 new personnel
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rights
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsNational levelEndowed 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/Â
- Phone
- (800) 233-1200
- Facebook page
- childrensdefensefundÂ
- Twitter profile
- @childdefenderÂ
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
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