From public IRS filings
CHILDRENS DEFENSE FUND
WASHINGTON, DC · Civil Rights & Advocacy
Mission
THE CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND'S MISSION IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY SO YOUNG PEOPLE GROW UP WITH DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$20.2M
Total expenses
$33.5M
Total assets
$55.8M
Program expense ratio
7020%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds CHILDRENS DEFENSE FUND
$32.1M in foundation grants on record from 116 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| National Basketball Association Foundation | $5M | 3 |
| California Community Foundation | $3.1M | 3 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | $2.2M | 3 |
| Episcopal Health Foundation | $1.7M | 6 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | $1.4M | 2 |
| Share Our Strength | $846K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $532K | 2 |
| Marin Community Foundation | $500K | 2 |
| American Youth Policy Forum | $478K | 1 |
| Texas Organizing Project Education Fund | $368K | 3 |
Leadership
STARSKY WILSON — PRESIDENT AND CEO (Principal officer)
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