About American Federation for Children
The American Federation for Children Inc primarily funds state-level school choice and education advocacy organizations, with a heavy emphasis on political/advocacy activity (PAC contributions and direct support for state federations). Grants are targeted to groups that promote vouchers, charter/choice policies, and pro-school choice campaigns across multiple states, often supporting state affiliates or coalitions rather than classroom programs. The foundation repeatedly backs the same networks and state-level advocacy vehicles to advance legislative and electoral efforts for educational choice.
Focus Areas
State-level school-choice PACs and political action (e.g., state Federations for Children PACs)State advocacy coalitions promoting private school vouchers and scholarship tax credits (e.g., Partners for Educational Freedom/School Choice alliances)Targeted support for campaign and legislative efforts in swing or priority states (KY, NC, OH, MI, IA, IN, NE, AZ, SC)Support for faith-based and Christian school choice organizations (e.g., Iowa Association of Christian Schools)Latinx-focused outreach for choice support (e.g., Padres Unidos)
Who They Fund
About American Federation for Children
American Federation for Children Inc. repeatedly backs state-level school choice and advocacy groups, with the largest recent awards going to political and policy vehicles such as the American Fed for Children Action Fund Dba Virginia Fed for Children Pac at $700,000 in 2024 and Missouri Federation for Children Pac at $690,000 in 2023. Across the recent grant list, the foundation supports organizations that promote vouchers, scholarship tax credits, and broader school-choice campaigns, often through direct contributions to PACs or affiliates tied to state-level education politics. Its giving shows a clear preference for organizations working at the state policy level rather than classroom-based program delivery. Recipients include Empower Kentucky Parents Inc, which received $500,000 in 2025 for educational choice support in Kentucky, and Let Michigan Kids Learn, which received $250,000 in 2023 through a direct contribution. The pattern suggests a funder focused on legislative and electoral efforts around K-12 education reform, with repeated support for advocacy networks in priority states.
What American Federation for Children Funds
In Kentucky education-choice work, American Federation for Children Inc gave $500,000 to Empower Kentucky Parents Inc in 2025 for educational choice support in KY, then followed with another $75,000 to Kentucky Students First Inc in 2025 through a direct contribution. In North Carolina, the foundation supported Partners for Educational Freedom in North Carolina with $200,000 in 2023 and $145,000 in 2024, then added $100,000 in 2025 to Partners for Education Freedom NC. The grant list also shows support for state-level coalitions in Iowa and Ohio: Priorities for Iowa Inc received $150,000 in 2024, while School Choice Ohio Alliance received $175,000 in 2024 and $50,000 in 2025. These awards point to a funding approach built around state advocacy organizations working on school-choice policy and implementation.
How American Federation for Children Gives
Typical grant size is $30,000 at the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $150,000 at the 75th percentile, with a few much larger awards to state PACs and advocacy groups. The recipient list shows recurring support over multiple years rather than one-off giving: organizations such as Partners for Educational Freedom in North Carolina, School Choice Ohio Alliance, Hoosiers for Quality Education, Education Leadership Council Inc, and Sc Opportunity Now appear in more than one year. The foundation makes direct contributions and targeted program support, and it does not fund individuals or program-related investments. The latest 990 year on file is 2025.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$895K
Total Assets
$6.3M
Total Revenue
$11.8M
Total Expenses
$10.8M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $30K and $150K, with a median of $50K.
25th Percentile
$30K
Median
$50K
75th Percentile
$150K
Geographic Reach
National19 states funded
About 5% of grants go to recipients in TX.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
THOMAS SCHULTZ
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