CHILD CARE AWARE OF AMERICA (CCAOA) IS THE ONLY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS EVERY PART OF THE CHILD CARE SYSTEM. TOGETHER WITH AN ON-THE-GROUND NETWORK OF CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL (CCR&R) ORGANIZATIONS WORKING IN STATES AND COMMUNITIES, CCAOA ADVANCES HIGH-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE AND TURNS A PATCHWORK OF RESOURCES INTO A SYSTEM THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE BY: GROWING AND STRENGTHENING A NATIONAL NETWORK OF CCR&RS THAT DELIVER ON-THE-GROUND CHILD CARE SOLUTIONS FOR STATES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES; PRODUCING DATA, RESEARCH, AND REAL-WORLD INFORMATION GATHERED FROM OUR NETWORK IN STATES AND COMMUNITIES TO DRIVE EFFECTIVE PRACTICE AND POLICY; WORKING WITH POLICYMAKERS AND COMMUNITIES TO BUILD SOLUTIONS AND SPUR THEM TO TAKE ACTION; AND PROVIDING EXPERTISE AND DIRECT SERVICE TO MILITARY FAMILIES TO MEET THEIR CHILD CARE NEEDS AND SUPPORT OUR NATIONAL SECURITY. TOGETHER, WE MAKE CHILD CARE STRONGAND THAT MAKES EVERYONE STRONGER.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$46.8M
-16.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$372K
-15.7% YoY
Grant Count
17
-5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-10.7% YoY
About Child Care Aware of America
Based on IRS filings
Child Care Aware of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in ARLINGTON, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $46.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $372K. Net investment income was $259K.
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 | $46,835,080 | $56,306,262 | $50,450,265 |
| Revenue | $30,715,707 | $36,976,267 | $28,812,457 |
| Expenses | $31,603,427 | $30,507,631 | $27,315,683 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $259,025 | $114,286 | $1,162,209 |
| 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
95 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Child Care Aware of America
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Child Care Aware of Northwest Arkansas ($34,500), Raise Montana ($34,500), Child Care Aware of Central and Southwest Arkansas ($34,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHILD CARE AWARE OF MISSOURI ST LOUIS, MO | CHILD CARE SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION | $20,000 |
| THREAD ALASKA ANCHORAGE, AK | CHILD CARE SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION | $20,000 |
| CHILD CARE AWARE OF KANSAS SALINA, KS | EMERGENCY TRAINING | $25,875 |
| CHILD CARE AWARE OF MINNESOTA ST PAUL, MN | CHILD CARE SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION | $20,000 |
| CHILD CARE AWARE OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS ROGERS, AR | EMERGENCY TRAINING | $34,500 |
| THINK SMALL ST PAUL, MN | EMERGENCY TRAINING | $20,000 |
| CHILD CARE AWARE OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR | EMERGENCY TRAINING | $34,000 |
| CHILD CARE CHOICES INC WAITE PARK, MN | EMERGENCY TRAINING | $20,000 |
| WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION MONMOUTH, OR | CHILD CARE SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION | $10,000 |
| CORPORATION FOR OHIO APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT ATHENS, OH | CHILD CARE SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| STEPHANIE BERGLUND | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BEVERLY LYNN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CATHERINE LESTER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| FANNIE GLOVER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KELVIN CHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| STEVEN MCCULLOUGH | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JUNLEI LI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MEREDITH LOZAR | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PATINA PARK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ROBYN LOPEZ MELTON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SANDY MALDONADO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TERRI HELMS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DANNETTE SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RENEE BOYNTON-JARRETT | BOARD, PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| ENCARNI GALLARDO | BOARD, VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| LAURIE TARPEY | BOARD, TREASURER | 2 | — |
| TARAN SCHNEIDER | BOARD MEMBER - PAST PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| DAN HARRIS | BOARD, SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JERRY CROAN | BOARD MEMBER (EFF. 1/1/24) | 2 | — |
| KRISTIN THORN | BOARD MEMBER (EFF. 1/1/24) | 2 | — |
| RODNEY ADAMS | BOARD MEMBER (EFF. 1/1/24) | 2 | — |
| CAROLYN STEVENS | BOARD MEMBER (EFF. 1/1/24) | 2 | — |
| SUSAN GALE PERRY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $217,378 |
| ELIZABETH GOODMAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU 7/12/24) | 40 | $271,736 |
| AMANDA BOGDEN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | — |
| MICHELLE MCCREADY | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $404,524 |
| DONNA STEWART | CHIEF OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE (THRU 9/6/24) | 40 | $289,595 |
| MATTHEW HENRY | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (THRU 6/28/24) | 40 | $247,548 |
| FRANCISCO JAMISON | VP, MILITARY PROGRAMS & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RCOA | 40 | $162,360 |
| STACEY HOLVENSTAT | CHIEF IMPACT AND ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $265,106 |
| ANNE HEDGEPETH | SVP, POLICY & RESEARCH | 40 | $194,904 |
| ANDREA PAGANO-REYES | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $170,360 |
| SEAN SMITH | DIRECTOR, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING | 40 | $162,111 |
| KIMBERLY ENGELMAN | SENIOR ADVISOR | 40 | $170,600 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Child Care Aware of America?
Child Care Aware of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in ARLINGTON, VA. It holds $46.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Child Care Aware of America?
As of 2024, Child Care Aware of America holds $46.8M in total assets with $30.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $372K in 2024.
Where does Child Care Aware of America operate?
Child Care Aware of America has awarded grants in Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
What size grants does Child Care Aware of America award?
In 2024, Child Care Aware of America awarded 17 grants totaling $372K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Child Care Aware of America's EIN?
Child Care Aware of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3060756. 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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