Grantmaking public charityEIN 520895622
CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND
WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Total Assets
$40.1M
FY 2024
Annual Giving
$7.0M
FY 2024
Grants Made
34
FY 2024
Avg Grant
$207K
FY 2024
Grant Range
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Typical
Deadlines
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Applications
Programs & Activities
Program 1
$9.3MBuilding a movement for youth - 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.
Program 2
$6.6MCdf 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.
Focus Areas
Financial Snapshot
2024 filing
Total Revenue
$24.0M
Total Expenses
$34.9M
Giving Over Time
6 years
Total dollars recorded per filing year. Scale adjusts to the foundation's range.
Top Recipients
208 grants
Grant Size Distribution
208 grants
Geographic Focus
20 states
+10 more states
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