CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND
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The Children's Defense Fund (EIN: 52-0895622) is a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in California, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee. Its mission is to ensure that no child is left behind, advocating for children's rights and promoting healthy, fair, and moral starts in life. With an operating budget of $27.9 million and total revenue of $24 million for the 2024 filing year, the organization does not rely on any single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. More information can be found on their website at www.childrensdefense.org.
Mission Statement
THE CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND'S MISSION IS TO LEAVE NO CHILD BEHIND AND TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD A HEALTHY START, A HEAD START, A FAIR START, AND A MORAL START IN LIFE AND SUCCESSFUL PASSAGE TO ADULTHOOD WITH THE HELP OF CARING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. WE ARE A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION WITH OUR HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND OFFICES IN CALIFORNIA, MINNESOTA, MISSISSIPPI, NEW YORK, OHIO, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS AND TENNESSEE.
Cause Areas
2
Children's rights
Antidiscrimination
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND’s budget?
In 2024, CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND reported an annual operating budget of around $27.9 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND support?
CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND supports work in Children's rights and Antidiscrimination.
Where does CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND operate?
CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND is headquartered in Washington, DC.
Who funded CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND recently?
In 2025, CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND received grants from AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, OLIVIERI JOHNSTON FAMILY FOUNDATION, and Boston Foundation, Inc. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND received in 2024?
The largest grant to CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND in 2024 exceeds $1 million.
What is CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND’s reliance on government grants?
CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND relied on government grants for more than 5% of their total revenue in 2024.