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
$6.3M
+21.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$859K
-43.9% YoY
Grant Count
9
-30.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$95K
-19.0% YoY
About American Federation for Children Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Federation for Children Inc 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 $6.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $859K. Net investment income was $263K.
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 | $6,313,490 | $5,198,587 | $5,215,670 |
| Revenue | $11,825,233 | $11,135,289 | $8,995,479 |
| Expenses | $10,808,906 | $11,010,965 | $8,835,736 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $262,758 | $43,296 | $28,603 |
| 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 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Empower Kentucky Parents Inc ($500,000), Partners for Education Freedom Nc ($100,000), Kentucky Students First Inc ($75,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EMPOWER KENTUCKY PARENTS INC DALLAS, TX | EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN KY | $500,000 |
| PARTNERS FOR EDUCATION FREEDOM NC RALEIGH, NC | EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN NC | $100,000 |
| KENTUCKY STUDENTS FIRST INC LOUISVILLE, KY | DIRECT CONTRIBUTION | $75,000 |
| HOOSIERS FOR QUALITY EDUCATION INDIANAPOLIS, IN | EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN IN | $75,000 |
| SCHOOL CHOICE OHIO ALLIANCE INC COLUMBUS, OH | EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN OH | $50,000 |
| STATE FREEDOM CAUCUS NETWORK WASHINGTON, DC | DIRECT CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| CHARTER SCHOOLS NOW AUSTIN, TX | DIRECT CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |
| THE REVITALIZATION PROJECT WASHINGTON, DC | DIRECT CONTRIBUTION | $12,500 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION FOR CHILDREN ACTION FUND DBA VIRGINIA FEDERATION FOR C ARLINGTON, VA | DIRECT CONTRIBUTION | $6,300 |
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 | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM E OBERNDORF | CHAIRMAN | 1.5 | — |
| JOHN KIRTLEY | VICE-CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| KATHY HUBBARD | SECRETARY | 0.75 | — |
| LEE BARFIELD II | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
| STACY HOCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HON JOSEPH LIEBERMAN | DIRECTOR (THRU 02/24) | 0.75 | — |
| EDWARD MCDERMOTT | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
| PAUL SHIVERICK | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
| THOMAS SCHULTZ | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 17.05 | $383,293 |
| ELISA CLEMENTS LINDE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 15.05 | $350,522 |
| JENNIFER MILLER | CFO/TREASURER | 23.09 | $263,230 |
| RYAN CANTRELL | VP GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | 26.2 | $316,320 |
| MARK Z DAWES | SPECIAL ADVISOR | 18.54 | $283,380 |
| STEVE SAXE | GENERAL COUNSEL | 33.58 | $259,289 |
| KATIE LINEHAN | VP COMMUNICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT | 15.08 | $265,544 |
| GILLUM FERGUSON | DIRECTOR OF POLITICAL STRATEGY | 32.25 | $232,029 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Federation for Children Inc?
American Federation for Children Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in COLUMBIA, MD. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Federation for Children Inc?
As of 2024, American Federation for Children Inc holds $6.3M in total assets with $11.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $859K in 2024.
Where does American Federation for Children Inc operate?
American Federation for Children Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does American Federation for Children Inc award?
In 2024, American Federation for Children Inc awarded 9 grants totaling $859K — an average of about $95K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Federation for Children Inc's EIN?
American Federation for Children Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0627955. 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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