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The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation

West Hartford, Connecticut  ·  EIN 043632641  ·  Private foundation

The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation is a Connecticut-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.3M in annual giving against $150.4M in assets. This page documents the 85 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$150.4M
Total assets
85
Grants tracked
2022
Most recent grant

What The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation funds

The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, youth development, economic development, health care.

Early Childhood EducationYouth DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentHealth Care

Populations it has supported include children, youth pop.

childrenyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Big Win Philanthropy Inc
A GRANT AGREEMENT WAS SIGNED BY THE FILING ORGANIZATION (GRANTOR) AND BIG WIN PHILANTHROPY, INC. (GRANTEE; EIN: 82-0843080) TO TRANSFER ALL
Greens Farms, CT$139.1M2022
Harvard College
TO SUPPORT THE HARVARD MINISTERIAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Boston, MA$2.5M2022
Harvard University
GENERAL PURPOSES
Quincy, MA$2.4M2017
President and Fellows of Harvard College
HARVARD MINISTERIAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL, DEAN'S COUNCIL, DEAN'S LEADERSHIP FUND AT THE HARVARD T.H. CHAN SCHOOL OF PU
Cambridge, MA$1.2M2020
Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Health
SEQOTA DECLARATION
$1000K2022
Ministry of Education Ghana
GHANA EDUCATION CURRICULUM REFORM
$914K2020
Ministry of Education Ghana
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION CURRICULUM REFORM
$790K2022
Ethiopia Federal Ministry of Health
REDUCE CHILDHOOD STUNTING IN THE SEQOTA REGION
$781K2020
National Philanthropic Trust
GENERAL PURPOSES
Jenkintown, PA$750K2017
Liberia - Ministry of Education
IMPROVE TEACHER PERFORMANCE TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR LIBERIAN CHILDREN.
$535K2017
Addis Ababa City Administration
FUTURE HOPE OF ADDIS ABABA EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD)
$404K2022
Digital Skills Foundation
STRENGTHENING ONGOING EFFORTS ON HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DIGITAL LITERACY IN RWANDA
$400K2022
Hopewell Fund
ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF PRESIDENTIAL CENTER / AMUJAE INITIATIVE
Washington, DC$375K2020
Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Health
ESSENTIAL HEALTH SERVICES IN IDP SITES
$360K2022
Friends of the World Food Program Inc World Food Program USA
TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS CAUSED BY CONFLICT AND LOCUSTS
Washington, DC$250K2020

The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$4.9M
2020$5.3M
2022$145.3M

How to apply for funding from The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation

The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation

Does The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation accept grant applications?
The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation fund?
The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation's grants focus on early childhood education. Recent recipients include Big Win Philanthropy Inc, Harvard College, Harvard University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation give in grants?
The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation reported $5.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $155.5M over 85 grants.
Where is The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation located?
The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation is based in West Hartford, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 043632641.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Childrens Investment Fund Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.