Child Trends Inc
Child Trends Inc. is a public charity based in Rockville, Maryland. Founded in 1979, it is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization focused on improving the lives of children by conducting research and providing science-based information to inform decisions, programs, and policies affecting children and families.
Child Trends Inc at a glance
In short: Child Trends Inc gave $4.4M across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $122K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,396,653
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- Average grant
- $122,129
- Median grant
- $85,000
- Total assets
- $24,416,609
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Child Trends Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 12300 Twinbrook Parkway 235, Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (240) 223-9200
Website: https://childtrends.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Child Trends Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Morehouse School of Medicine Inc ($545K). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 36 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported state shares were Washington, DC (21%), North Carolina (14%), Georgia (12%), Massachusetts (12%), and California (7%). These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $4.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morehouse School of Medicine Inc Atlanta, GA | Support for Research, Evaluation, and Program Activities | $545,021 |
| University of Massachusetts - Boston Boston, MA | Support for Research, Evaluation, and Program Activities | $544,229 |
| Latin American Youth Center Inc Washington, DC | Support for Research, Evaluation, and Program Activities | $332,626 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Support for Research, Evaluation, and Program Activities | $292,127 |
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | Support for Research, Evaluation, and Program Activities | $225,689 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | Support for Research, Evaluation, and Program Activities | $217,729 |
| Power to Decide Washington, DC | Support for Research, Evaluation, and Program Activities | $210,313 |
| Pacific American Foundation Kaneohe, HI | Support for Research, Evaluation, and Program Activities | $186,814 |
| The Regents of the University of California Berkeley, CA | Support for Research, Evaluation, and Program Activities | $172,605 |
| Equimundo Center for Masculinities and Social Justice Washington, DC | Support for Research, Evaluation, and Program Activities | $172,598 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,416,609 | $43,103,286 | $44,622,188 | $4,396,653 | 36 | $407,436 |
| 2024 | $24,950,402 | $49,920,828 | $47,828,704 | — | — | $541,601 |
| 2023 | $23,887,595 | $40,407,975 | $44,409,312 | — | — | $810,587 |
| 2022 | $26,373,287 | $43,132,013 | $35,478,003 | — | — | $-40,411 |
| 2021 | $18,852,217 | $34,169,461 | $28,915,470 | — | — | $83,554 |
| 2020 | $14,010,309 | $27,397,657 | $28,063,731 | — | — | $245,073 |
| 2019 | $14,329,768 | $26,619,179 | $26,208,431 | — | — | $372,877 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Child Trends states that its mission is to improve children’s lives through research and science-based information. Its 2025 filing describes programs in early childhood development, sexual and reproductive health, child welfare, and education research. These programs provide research and technical assistance to practitioners and policymakers.
The organization’s 2025 grants supported research, evaluation, and program activities. Recipients included universities and community organizations. For example, Morehouse School of Medicine describes its mission as advancing health equity and improving health and well-being, with emphasis on people of color and underserved populations. The Latin American Youth Center describes its mission as helping young people transition successfully to adulthood through programs addressing social, academic, and career needs. Power to Decide describes its mission as advancing sexual and reproductive well-being.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Child Trends reported 36 grants totaling $4,396,653. Grant amounts ranged from $15,837 to $545,021, with a median of $85,000. The stated purpose for the largest listed grants was support for research, evaluation, and program activities.
Notable 2025 recipients included Morehouse School of Medicine ($545,021), the University of Massachusetts–Boston ($544,229), the Latin American Youth Center ($332,626), Duke University ($292,127), and the University of Delaware ($225,689). Other recipients included Power to Decide ($210,313), Pacific American Foundation ($186,814), and Sasha Bruce Youthwork ($131,431).
Child Trends’ website describes research, evaluation, technical assistance, policy analysis, and communications services, and invites firms to express interest in joining its partner and vendor list. It states that formal requests for proposals may be posted for specific opportunities; none were posted on the page provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ron Richter as chair and Daniel Jacobson as vice-chair. Board members listed were Susan Cunningham, Charles Redmond (until December 2025), Lisa Karlish, Shantel Meek (until November 2025), Lucretia Murphy, David Sylvester, Chris Caruso, and Sam Cobbs.
Child Trends Inc is led by Natalia Pane, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 12 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Natalia Pane
President
Chief Operating Officer → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$241K (2019) → $351K (2025)
Ron Richter
Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Manlove
Senior Research Scholar
Senior Program Area Director → Senior Research Scholar, 2024
On filings since 2019
36.2 hrs/week
$166K (2019) → $228K (2025)
Karin Malm
Senior Research Scholar
Senior Program Area Director → Senior Scholar, 2021
Senior Scholar → Senior Research Scholar, 2023
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$168K (2019) → $227K (2025)
Kathryn Tout
Vice President for Ecd & Partners
Vice President for Ecd & Partners → Vice President Early Childhood Development & Partnerships, 2022
Vice President Early Childhood Development & Partnerships → Vice President for Ecd & Partners, 2023
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$184K (2019) → $248K (2025)
Lina Guzman
Chief Strategy Officer
Vice President of Strgy & Special Initiatives → Vice President for Strategy & Special Initiative, 2021
Vice President for Strategy & Special Initiative → Chief Strategy Officer, 2022
On filings since 2019
35.1 hrs/week
$173K (2019) → $271K (2025)
Tamara Halle
Senior Research Scholar
Senior Scholar → Senior Research Scholar, 2023
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$175K (2019) → $235K (2025)
Mindy Scott
Senior Research Scholar
Senior Scholar → Senior Research Scholar, 2023
On filings since 2021
36.7 hrs/week
$170K (2021) → $218K (2025)
Kristen Harper
Vice President of Public Policy & Partnerships
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$192K (2022) → $221K (2025)
La-Tasha Patel
CFO & Treasurer
Vice President Finance & Accounting → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
Chief Financial Officer → CFO & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$61K (2022) → $234K (2025)
Deborah Temkin Cahill
Chief Research Officer
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$248K (2023) → $284K (2025)
April Wilson
Vice President for Research
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$216K (2024) → $228K (2025)
Jennifer Rogers
Senior Research Scholar
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$209K (2025)
Daniel Jacobson
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Karlish
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Cunningham
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Redmond
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucretia Murphy
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shantel Meek
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Sylvester
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Caruso
Board Member
Board Member - → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dwayne Norris
Board Member
Board Member - → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jens Teagan
Board Member
Board Member - → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Cobbs
Board Member
Board Member - → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sangeeta Narayanan
Board Member
Board Member - → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Dan Cardinali (2019–2024) — Vice Chair -
- Former: Mavis Sanders (2023–2024) — Senior Research Scholar
- Former: Daniel Jacobson - Board (2024) — Member
- Former: Alejandra Ceja (2019–2023) — Board Member -
- Former: Carol Emig (2019–2023) — President -
- Former: Fred Bollorer (2019–2023) — Board Member -
- Former: Jody Franklin (2019–2023) — Vice President Strat. Committee & Outreach -
- Former: Maura Corrigan (2019–2023) — Board Member -
- Former: Tyreasa Washington (2023) — Senior Program Area Director
- Former: Anne Williams-Isom (2019–2022) — Board Chair -
- Former: Karen Calloo (2019–2022) — Chief Financial Officer -
- Former: Rafael Lopez (2019–2022) — Board Member -
- Former: Debra Temkin (2021–2022) — Deputy COO
- Former: Fed Bollerer (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kelly Maxwell (2021) — Senior Program Area Director
- Former: Cornelia R. Graves MD (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Judy Nee (2019–2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Robert Doar (2019–2020) — Board Member-
- Former: Lauren Supplee (2019) — Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $351K, to Natalia Pane (President). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Child Trends Inc
How much does Child Trends Inc give each year?
Child Trends Inc gave $4.4M across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Child Trends Inc's typical grant size?
Child Trends Inc's median grant in 2025 was $85,000, and its average grant was $122,129, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Child Trends Inc give grants?
Child Trends Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (14%) and Georgia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants) and Union, NJ (2 grants).
Does Child Trends Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Child Trends Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Research, Evaluation, and Program Activities" (36 grants).
Who are Child Trends Inc's largest grantees?
Child Trends Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Morehouse School of Medicine Inc ($545,021), University of Massachusetts - Boston ($544,229) and Latin American Youth Center Inc ($332,626), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Child Trends Inc?
Child Trends Inc reported $24.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $43.1M.
What does Child Trends Inc fund?
Child Trends states that its mission is to improve children’s lives through research and science-based information. Its 2025 filing describes programs in early childhood development, sexual and reproductive health, child welfare, and education research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Child Trends Inc?
Child Trends Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check childtrends.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Child Trends Inc's EIN?
Child Trends Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2982969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 22, 2020)
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