Overview

Sign up for

Est.

1988

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantseeker

AI Summary

Children Now is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to advocating for children's health, education, and overall well-being in California. With an operating budget of $8.1 million and total revenue of $9.9 million, it leads The Children's Movement of California, connecting over 4,300 organizations and individuals to address key issues affecting youth. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue, ensuring a diverse funding base to support its mission.

Mission Statement

Children Now is a nonpartisan whole-child research, policy development, communications, and advocacy organization working on all key kids' issues, and dedicated to promoting children's health, education and overall well-being in California. Children Now also leads The Children's Movement of California - the member-based Pro-Kid constituency, that represents a network of more than 4,300 business, youth, parent, civil rights, and faith- and community-based organizations, and others, as well as thousands of individuals throughout the state, that seek to learn more about how children are faring in California. Members receive information and research about children's policy issues so that they can better support kids' well-being.
Revenues
$9.9M
Expenses
$8.1M
Net Income:
+$1.8M
Assets
$15M
Liabilities
$1.5M
Net Assets:
+$13.5M
Operating Budget
$8.1M
Operating Budget by Year

Due Diligence

Are you a grantmaker?
Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Not in Business Master File
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
Go beyond basic verification
Instantly get 50+ financial health and governance metrics, including LUNA.
plg-image
plg-image
Go beyond basic verification
Instantly get 50+ financial health and governance metrics, including LUNA.
Total No. of Grants
52
Median grant size
$70K
Largest grant received
$500K
E
Edward Lempert
Board Member
D
Denise McCain-Tharnstrom
Board Member
J
Jason Salzetti
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Children Now’s budget?
In 2024, Children Now reported an annual operating budget of around $8.1 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does Children Now support?
Children Now supports work in Education, Health, Basic and emergency aid, and Youth services.
Where does Children Now operate?
Children Now is headquartered in Oakland, CA.
Who funded Children Now recently?
In 2025, Children Now received grants from THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT, DELOITTE FOUNDATION, and ALLIANCE FOR EARLY SUCCESS FKA BIRTH TO FIVE POLICY ALLIANCE. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant Children Now received in 2024?
The largest grant to Children Now in 2024 exceeds $500 thousand.