Children's Defense Fund
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 520895622 · Private foundation
Children's Defense Fund is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.9M in grants paid and $32.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 142 individual grants from this funder — $16.3M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Children's Defense Fund funds
Children's Defense Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, faith-based (christian), health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National League of Cities Institute PROGRAM SUPPORTS | Washington, DC | $1.4M | 2024 |
| New Yorkers for Children PROGRAM SUPPORTS | New York, NY | $1.3M | 2022 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc PROGRAM SUPPORTS | Fairfield, CT | $1.0M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Children's Defense Fund
Children's Defense Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at childrensdefense.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Children's Defense Fund
- Does Children's Defense Fund accept grant applications?
- Children's Defense Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Children's Defense Fund fund?
- Children's Defense Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include National League of Cities Institute, New Yorkers for Children, Save the Children Federation Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Children's Defense Fund give in grants?
- Children's Defense Fund reported $1.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $16.3M over 142 grants.
- Where is Children's Defense Fund located?
- Children's Defense Fund is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 520895622.
- How can I find foundations similar to Children's Defense Fund?
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