TO EMPOWER FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY LOWER-INCOME FAMILIES, WITH THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE THE BEST K-12 EDUCATION FOR THEIR CHILDREN.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.4M
+17.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+17.9% YoY
Grant Count
11
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$218K
+7.2% YoY
About American Federation for Children Growth
Based on IRS filings
American Federation for Children Growth is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in COLUMBIA, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $2.4M. Net investment income was $392K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,387,483 | $8,024,821 | $7,919,910 |
| Revenue | $14,793,929 | $12,027,528 | $10,112,654 |
| Expenses | $13,215,663 | $12,117,751 | $11,596,217 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $392,081 | $76,211 | $37,279 |
| 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
55 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include School Choice Ohio ($750,000), Parents for Educational Freedom North Carolina ($500,000), Empower Kentucky Parents Inc ($500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PARENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM NORTH CAROLINA RALEIGH, NC | EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN NC | $500,000 |
| INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION INDIANAPOLIS, IN | EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN IN | $225,000 |
| OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS OF NEBRASKA LINCOLN, NE | EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN NE | $100,000 |
| PALMETTO PROMISE INSTITUTE COLUMBIA, SC | EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN SC | $35,000 |
| SCHOOL CHOICE OHIO COLUMBUS, OH | EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN OH | $750,000 |
| IOWA ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS FOUNDATION DES MOINES, IA | EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN IA | $40,000 |
| CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN PA | $50,000 |
| EMPOWER KENTUCKY PARENTS INC DALLAS, TX | EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN KY | $500,000 |
| EDUCATION FREEDOM ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM, AL | EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN AL | $150,000 |
| NEBRASKA COALITION OF NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS SEWARD, NE | EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN NE | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN DUPLESSIS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $22,000 |
| WILLIAM E OBERNDORF | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| JOHN KIRTLEY | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KATHY HUBBARD | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LEE BARFIELD II | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN P CHAVOUS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HON JOSEPH LIEBERMAN | DIRECTOR (THRU 02/24) | 1 | — |
| EDWARD MCDERMOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SISTER ROSEMARIE NASSIF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL SHIVERICK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELISA CLEMENTS LINDE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 24.45 | — |
| THOMAS SCHULTZ | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 22.35 | — |
| JENNIFER MILLER | CFO/TREASURER | 16.56 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Federation for Children Growth?
American Federation for Children Growth is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in COLUMBIA, MD. It holds $9.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Federation for Children Growth?
As of 2024, American Federation for Children Growth holds $9.4M in total assets with $14.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $2.4M in 2024.
Where does American Federation for Children Growth operate?
American Federation for Children Growth has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, District of Columbia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
What size grants does American Federation for Children Growth award?
In 2024, American Federation for Children Growth awarded 11 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $218K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Federation for Children Growth's EIN?
American Federation for Children Growth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2111508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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