Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is a Washington, DC-based public charity that advocates for evidence-based policies to protect children, improve health, and save lives. Its work addresses tobacco use in the United States and around the world, and also includes public-health advocacy through its Global Health Advocacy Incubator.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids at a glance
In short: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids gave $1.0M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $104K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,041,195
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $104,120
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $64,688
- Total assets
- $88,960,790
- +29.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
- Review Cycle
- October 23, 2026, for the Barrie Fund Community Action Grant.
- Deadline
- October 23, 2026, for the Barrie Fund Community Action Grant.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1400 I Street Nw 1200, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 296-5469
Website: https://tobaccofreekids.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Africa Grants Program
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Amount
Varies by grant ($52,415 - $250,000)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Youth Advocates of the Year Awards
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Amount
Scholarships and grants (amounts not specified)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Earthrights International Inc ($374K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 39 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes tobacco-control work in the United States and internationally. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in DC (54%), NY (28%), RI (8%), NC (5%), and VA (4%). The Barrie Fund Community Action Grant is for U.S.-based organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $506K (2021) to $1.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earthrights International Inc Washington, DC | Tobacco Control Grant | $373,536 |
| United States Fund for UNICEF New York, NY | Tobacco Control Grant | $274,075 |
| National LGBT Cancer Network Providence, RI | Tobacco Control Grant | $83,750 |
| Pan American Health Organizationwho-Paho Washington, DC | Tobacco Control Grant | $78,459 |
| National Council of Negro Women Washington, DC | Tobacco Control Grant | $75,000 |
| The Center for Black Health and Equity Durham, NC | Tobacco Control Grant | $54,375 |
| Jack and Jill of America Inc Washington, DC | Tobacco Control Grant | $37,500 |
| National PTA Alexandria, VA | Tobacco Control Grant | $22,500 |
| Champlain Valley Family Center Plattsburgh, NY | Tobacco Control Grant | $22,000 |
| Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (Astho) Arlington, VA | Tobacco Control Grant | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization’s filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,960,790 | $71,866,182 | $47,686,095 | $1,041,195 | 10 | $1,192,776 |
| 2024 | $68,674,262 | $34,287,835 | $48,737,133 | $1,301,819 | 13 | $948,782 |
| 2023 | $89,353,565 | $74,981,238 | $50,169,189 | $1,121,445 | 7 | $472,684 |
| 2022 | $77,362,594 | $40,354,963 | $45,450,752 | $732,793 | 5 | $109,331 |
| 2021 | $89,618,825 | $37,630,196 | $37,412,391 | $505,518 | 4 | $249,112 |
| 2020 | $60,935,614 | $11,012,078 | $41,995,276 | $950,000 | 2 | $294,199 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to champion and advocate for evidence-based policies that protect children, improve health, and save the most lives. Its work includes U.S. and global tobacco control, youth advocacy, and Global Health Advocacy Incubator initiatives addressing areas such as food and nutrition policy, injury and overdose prevention, and health systems.
The 2025 filing lists ten grants, all for tobacco control. Among the recipients, EarthRights International describes its mission as working with people around the world to protect human rights and the environment; UNICEF USA says it advances UNICEF’s global mission for children through U.S. fundraising, advocacy, and education; and the National LGBT Cancer Network says it works to improve the lives of LGBT cancer survivors and people at risk. Other recipients describe missions that include empowering women of African descent and their communities (National Council of Negro Women), addressing issues impacting African American health (The Center for Black Health and Equity), supporting children’s development (Jack and Jill of America), engaging families and communities to advocate for children (National PTA), and supporting state and territorial health officials (Association of State and Territorial Health Officials).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $1,041,195. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $373,536, with a median of $64,688. All listed grants were designated for tobacco control.
The largest grants were $373,536 to EarthRights International, $274,075 to United States Fund for UNICEF, $83,750 to National LGBT Cancer Network, $78,459 to the Pan American Health Organization, and $75,000 to National Council of Negro Women.
The Barrie Fund Community Action Grant offers up to three awards of up to $5,000 each to support youth-led commercial-tobacco or nicotine control projects or events by U.S.-based organizations. Projects must be implemented by May 2027. The stated benefits include thought-partnership and national social-media amplification. The application asks organizations to describe a specific youth-led project, the issue it addresses, its proposed approach, and its goals or call to action. If selected, an organization must provide an ACH Enrollment Form and W-9; funds can only be disbursed to a 501(c)(3) organization. The Youth Advocates of the Year Awards recognize youth tobacco-control advocates and provide scholarships and grants to support their advocacy, along with training, recognition, and other benefits.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Yolonda Richardson as president and CEO and secretary; William D Novelli as board chair; and Christopher Conley as finance committee chair. Directors listed are Michael Moore, Patrice A Harris MD, Lisa A LaCasse, Neena Prasad, Nancy Brown, Tim Riester, and Melissa Schulman.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is led by Yolonda Richardson, President, CEO & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 13 of 27 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Yolonda Richardson
President, CEO & Secretary
Executive Vice President & Global Programs → Executive Vice President, Global Programs & Secretary, 2021
Executive Vice President, Global Programs & Secretary → President, CEO & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$226K (2020) → $333K (2025)
Christopher Conley
Finance Committee Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William D. Novelli
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Sosa
Director & Latin Affairs
Director & Latin Affairs → Director Latin Affairs, 2024
Director Latin Affairs → Director & Latin Affairs, 2025
On filings since 2020
33 hrs/week
$137K (2020) → $198K (2025)
Jonah Shacknai
Director
Development Committee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Riester
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bechara Choucair MD
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa A. Lacasse
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Schulman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrice A. Harris MD
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Agarmroop Kaur
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dj Yearwood
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connor Lam
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neena Prasad
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel McGoldrick
Vice President & International Research
Vice President, Bi Incubator & Obesity → Vice President & International Research, 2025
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$225K (2020) → $207K (2025)
Jacqueline Bolt
CFO & Treasurer
Vice President, Finance, Administrator & Treasurer → CFO & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
22 hrs/week
$139K (2020) → $149K (2025)
Kimberly Amazeen
Vice President, Development & Strategic Alliances
Vice President, Development & Strategic Alliances → Vice President, Development & Strategic All, 2021
Vice President, Development & Strategic All → Vice President, Development & Strategic Alliances, 2022
On filings since 2020
37 hrs/week
$160K (2020) → $219K (2025)
Pamela Coffey
Vice President & International Operations
Director & International Grants → Director International Grants, 2024
Director International Grants → Vice President & International Operations, 2025
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $89K (2025)
Vincent Willmore
Vice President & Communications
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$179K (2020) → $171K (2025)
Vandana Agarwal
Vice President & Health Systems Strengthening
Regional Director → Vice President & Health Systems Strengthening, 2025
On filings since 2021
34 hrs/week
$129K (2021) → $204K (2025)
Anne Tegan
Vice President & State Issues
On filings since 2023
26 hrs/week
$86K (2023) → $122K (2025)
Lucy Sullivan
Executive Vice President & Ghai
Regional Director → Executive Vice President & Ghai, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$218K (2023) → $237K (2025)
John Bowman
Executive Vice President & U.s. Programs
Executive President → Executive Vice President & U.s. Programs, 2025
On filings since 2024
29 hrs/week
$126K (2024) → $146K (2025)
Stephanie Porter
Chief Administrative Officer
Chief Human Resources Officier → Chief Administrative Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
22 hrs/week
$120K (2024) → $134K (2025)
Jessica Cohen
Associate Vice President & Strategic Communications
New on the 2025 filing
12 hrs/week
$67K (2025)
Former officers (16)
- Former: Anne Ford (2020–2024) — Vice President & Federal Relations
- Former: Beverly J. May (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Doug Ulman (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Eileen Howard Boone (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Matthew Myers (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Patricia Lambert (2020–2023) — Director & International Legal
- Former: Laurie Rubiner (2021–2023) — Executive President
- Former: Milton Nguyen (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Darwin Sherwin (2020–2022) — Vice President & State Issues
- Former: Holly Wong (2020–2022) — Director & Bp Obesity
- Former: Allyssa Willams (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Gary M. Reedy (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sarah Ryan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bechara Choucair Md Ms (2020) — Director
- Former: Denny Henigan (2020) — Vice President, Legal & Regulatory Affairs
- Former: Sara Kay (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $333K, to Yolonda Richardson (President & CEO, Secretary). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
How much does Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids give each year?
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids gave $1.0M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 13 grants.
What is Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids's typical grant size?
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids's median grant in 2025 was $64,688, and its average grant was $104,120, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids give grants?
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids gives mostly in District of Columbia: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (28%) and Rhode Island (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tobacco Control Grant" (10 grants).
Who are Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids's largest grantees?
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids's largest 2025 grantees include Earthrights International Inc ($373,536), United States Fund for UNICEF ($274,075) and National LGBT Cancer Network ($83,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids?
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids reported $89.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $71.9M.
What does Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to champion and advocate for evidence-based policies that protect children, improve health, and save the most lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids?
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check tobaccofreekids.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids's EIN?
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1969967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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