Agenda for Children
Agenda for Children is a nonprofit advocacy and service organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, focused on the well-being of children from birth through eighteen years of age. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity and has been in operation for over 40 years, with tax-exempt status granted in May 1988.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.1M
+13.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$34.5M
+213.8% YoY
Grant Count
126
+85.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$274K
+69.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Agenda for Children works to build a Louisiana where every child can thrive. The organization supports children and families by expanding access to essential resources, promoting healthy development and a strong start in life through high-quality early education and care, and strengthening the people, organizations, and systems that support children.
Vision: A Louisiana where all children grow up healthy, safe, and supported, prepared to thrive in school, life, and their communities.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Early childhood education and care
- Children and youth services
- KIDS COUNT data initiatives to inform public conversations about children using local data and analysis
- Early childhood sector development and capacity building
Grantmaking
Agenda for Children administers multiple grant programs:
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $5,030 to $2,459,435.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus on Louisiana, with particular emphasis on Orleans Parish. The organization also has documented activity in Maine and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $23,090,181
- Total Revenues: $51,397,791
- Total Expenses: $50,013,786
- Total Giving: $35,124,376
Previous Year Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $20.3M
- Total Revenues: $19.4M
- Total Expenses: $18M
- Total Liabilities: $12.9M
Staffing: 48 employees (as of 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,090,181 | $20,290,257 | $10,066,002 |
| Revenue | $51,397,791 | $19,444,080 | $19,502,253 |
| Expenses | $50,013,786 | $17,973,752 | $16,812,478 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $801,099 | $106,761 | $2,539 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
198 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Agenda for Children
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Children's Palace Learning Academy North ($1,629,320), Cuddly Bear Cdc ($1,307,184), Clara's Little Lambs Preschool Academy ($1,095,371).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 SISTERS ACADEMY NEW ORLEANS, LA | SEATS FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN | $7,000 |
| ABEONA HOUSE CHILD DISCOVERY CENTER NEW ORLEANS, LA | ECHO FUND COMMUNITY GRANT | $97,443 |
| ANGEL CARE LEARNING CENTER NEW ORLEANS, LA | SEATS FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN | $233,084 |
| ANGEL'S HAVEN DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL NEW ORLEANS, LA | SEATS FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN | $223,683 |
| ASPIRING LEADERS ACADEMY NEW ORLEANS, LA | ECHO FUND COMMUNITY GRANT | $14,000 |
| AVZ HEALTHY PLACE SLIDELL, LA | SEATS FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN | $62,500 |
| BECAUSE WEE CARE LEARNING ACADEMY NEW ORLEANS, LA | ECHO FUND COMMUNITY GRANT | $7,000 |
| BELOVED COMMUNITY NEW ORLEANS, LA | SEATS FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN | $39,700 |
| BLACKBURN'S TOTS & TODDLERS LEARNING ACADEMY NEW ORLEANS, LA | SEATS FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN | $22,000 |
| BLESSED CHILD CARE CENTER LLC NEW ORLEANS, LA | SEATS FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN | $14,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jennifer Roberts - CEO
- Teresa Falgoust - Director of Data and Research
- Anna E Williamson - Chief Program Officer
- Hermoine Spencer - Comptroller
- Melanie Every - Comptroller
- Tonia Loria - Managing Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER ROBERTS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $227,492 |
| NICOLE COUSIZAN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $139,175 |
| ANNE RAYMOND | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| BERNADETTE D'SOUZA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JADE BROWN-RUSSEL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| WALT LEGER III | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| AULSTON TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| EDWARD GEORGE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN POURCIAU | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KONECA WEST | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| TINA OWEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CHIS BARDELL | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 7/2023) | 0.5 | — |
| CORI MORRISON | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 6/2024) | 0.5 | — |
| DAYNA PRICE | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 6/2024) | 0.5 | — |
| ANA GERSHANIK | PAST CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN MORTON | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| JP HYMEL | VICE CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| SONJIA JOSEPH | BOARD SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| VANESSA BROWN-CLAIBORNE | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| ANNA WILLIAMSON | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $146,929 |
| ANGELIQUE THOMAS | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CITY SEATS | 40 | $115,488 |
| MAX WEISS | CHIEF OF STAFF & LEGAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $120,774 |
Recent Activity & Programs
Recent developments and announcements
**Early Childhood Education Expansion:** Agenda for Children was named the lead administrator of Orleans Parish's new early care and education millage for 2023-2028. The organization has spearheaded the country's third-largest expansion of early childhood education, increasing service by over 160% and reaching over 2,200 children ages 0-3.
ECHO KidSpace Grant | Agenda for Children**State Funding:** Secured over $21 million in matching state funding through the Early Childhood Education Fund (ECEF) to support over 700 accessible early childhood education seats for children ages 0-3.
**Child Care Assistance Program B-3:** Launched with 470 new seats for New Orleans children ages 0-3.
**New Orleans Early Education Network (NOEEN):** An initiative in partnership with NOLA Public Schools that supports caregivers and families and helps early learning centers improve service quality. NOEEN comprises more than 170 publicly funded early childhood care and education providers serving more than 5,500 publicly funded birth to five-year-old children.
**Sector Capacity Building:** Administers a $2.4 million wage enhancement grant program for early childhood education workers.
AG Platkin Announces 21 Grants to Expand Summer Programs for At-Risk YouthContact Information
Address: 8300 Earhart Boulevard, Suite 201, New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: 504.586.8509 or 800.486.1712
Website: agendaforchildren.org
Email: info@agendaforchildren.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Agenda for Children fund?
**Mission:** Agenda for Children works to build a Louisiana where every child can thrive. The organization supports children and families by expanding access to essential resources, promoting healthy development and a strong start in life through high-quality early education and care, and strengthening the people, organizations, and systems that support children. **Vision:** A Louisiana where all children grow up healthy, safe, and supported, prepared to thrive in school, life, and their commun…
How do I apply for a grant from Agenda for Children?
Agenda for Children administers multiple grant programs: **Early Childhood Opportunity Fund (ECHO):** A primary grantmaking initiative supporting early childhood advancement. **Wage Enhancement Grant Program:** Offers up to $3,000 in retention bonuses to early childhood education workers. **Sub-granting Activity:** Agenda for Children sub-granted over $5.6 million through more than 400 grants to child care providers to support quality, facilities, administrative support, and student enrollment …
Where does Agenda for Children make grants?
Primary focus on Louisiana, with particular emphasis on Orleans Parish. The organization also has documented activity in Maine and Florida.
What size grants does Agenda for Children award?
In 2024, Agenda for Children awarded 126 grants totaling $34.5M — an average of about $274K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Agenda for Children's EIN?
Agenda for Children's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1058157. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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