Child First Inc
Child First helps to heal and protect children and families from the devastating effects of trauma and chronic stress by fostering the development of strong, nurturing, caregiver-child relationships, promoting adult capacity, and connecting families with services.
Child First Inc at a glance
In short: Child First Inc gave $3.7M across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $3.7M), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $3,745,074
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $3,745,074
- Median grant
- $3,745,074
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Child First Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Nurse-Family Partnership ($3.7M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse-Family Partnership Denver, CO | Transfer to Nurse-Family Partnership Through Merger | $3,745,074 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,726,123 | $5,115,903 | $3,745,074 | 1 | $16,784 |
About Child First Inc
Based on IRS filings
Child First Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.7M. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Child First Inc is led by Darcy Lowell MD, Chief Executive Director on the 2020 filing; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Darcy Lowell MD
Chief Executive Director
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2020)
Richard Ostuw Ms
Board Chairperson
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Willis Md Faap
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Richardson PhD
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Howard JD
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Skyer MBA
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
$35K (2020)
Marianne Barton PhD
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Perlstein Msw
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $107K, to Darcy Lowell MD (Chief Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Child First Inc
How much does Child First Inc give each year?
Child First Inc gave $3.7M across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
What is Child First Inc?
Child First Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Denver, CO.
Where does Child First Inc operate?
Child First Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Child First Inc's EIN?
Child First Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1272768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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