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AGENDA FOR CHILDREN

AGENDA FOR CHILDREN

NEW ORLEANS, LA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
72-1058157
Regional Funder
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AGENDA FOR CHILDREN

NEW ORLEANS, LA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
72-1058157
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1986

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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AGENDA FOR CHILDREN is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Louisiana and Maine, with a total of $34.5 million granted to 42 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

AGENDA FOR CHILDREN WAS FOUNDED TO MAKE LOUISIANA A STATE IN WHICH ALL CHILDREN CAN THRIVE, BY ENSURING THAT THE BASIC NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ARE MET, THAT OUR CHILDREN ARE NURTURED AND WELL TAUGHT, BEGINNING IN THE EARLY YEARS AND CONTINUING THROUGH ADOLESCENCE; THAT THEY ARE PROTECTED FROM HARM; AND BY ACTING IN WAYS THAT COMBAT RACISM AND OTHER FORMS OF OPPRESSION. AGENDA FOR CHILDREN HAS BEEN WORKING TO IMPROVE CHILD WELL-BEING IN LOUISIANA FOR MORE THAN 35 YEARS BY SUPPORTING, INFORMING AND EMPOWERING THE EDUCATORS, FAMILIES, POLICYMAKERS, DONORS AND ADVOCATES WHO IMPACT THEIR LIVES. OUR DIVERSITY OF PROGRAMS CONNECT ADULTS TO RESOURCES, SERVICES AND NETWORKS THAT CAN HELP THEM SUPPORT CHILDREN. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE EARLY CHILDHOOD OPPORTUNITY FUND (ECHO), A CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS AND DEVELOPMENT, THE JUDY WATTS CENTER FOR POLICY & ADVOCACY, LOUISIANA KIDS COUNT, AND NEW ORLEANS EARLY EDUCATION NETWORK (NOEEN).
Total Funding Given

$34.5M

2024
Grantees funded
42
Multi-year grantees
33%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

126

Median 1st year grant
$10.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$154.6K
J
Jennifer Roberts
Board Member
N
Nicole Cousizan
Board Member
T
Tina Owen
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AGENDA FOR CHILDREN?
No. AGENDA FOR CHILDREN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AGENDA FOR CHILDREN give?
AGENDA FOR CHILDREN primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, Maine, and Florida. 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 AGENDA FOR CHILDREN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AGENDA FOR CHILDREN fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AGENDA FOR CHILDREN make each year?
In 2024, AGENDA FOR CHILDREN awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $34.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AGENDA FOR CHILDREN fund recently?
In 2024, AGENDA FOR CHILDREN awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Preschool Learning Center Inc, New Orleans College Preparatory Academie, and ROYAL CASTLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AGENDA FOR CHILDREN?
AGENDA FOR CHILDREN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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