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Children International

Children International

Kansas City, MO, US
501(c)3
EIN
44-6005794
Regional Funder
Logo for "Children International"

Children International

Kansas City, MO, US
501(c)3
EIN
44-6005794
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1951

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

Children International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. In the filing year 2025, the organization awarded a total of $357.3K across three grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits interested in engaging with Children International can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

AS AN INTERNATIONAL CHILD AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION, WE CONNECT PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD IN THE FIGHT TO END POVERTY. WORKING TOGETHER, WE INVEST IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH, FOR THE FIRST TWO DECADES OF THEIR LIVES SO THEY TRANSFORM THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, AND, AS A RESULT, MULTIPLY GOOD IN THE WORLD.
Total Funding Given

$357.3K

2025
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

3

Median 1st year grant
$133.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$130.7K
S
Susana Eshleman
Board Member
D
Danielle Mitchell
Board Member
J
Jessica Wilcox
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Children International?
No. Children International does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Children International give?
Children International primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri and Arkansas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Children International’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Children International fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $134 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Children International make each year?
In 2025, Children International awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $357 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Children International fund recently?
In 2025, Children International awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include Children International Community Organization, Children International Chapters of America, and OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Children International?
Children International does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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