Child Welfare Innovation Inc
Foster America works with communities and governments to strengthen the systems that support children, youth, and families - so families can access help earlier, with dignity, trust, and connection, and without unnecessary child welfare involvement.
Child Welfare Innovation Inc at a glance
In short: Child Welfare Innovation Inc gave $1.2M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $384K), top state South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,150,899
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $383,633
- Median grant
- $383,877
- Total assets
- $7,998,381
- -32.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Child Welfare Innovation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Trust of South Carolina ($500K). Together the top 3 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Trust of South Carolina Columbia, SC | OPT-In | $500,000 |
| President and fellows of Harvard College Cambridge, MA | OPT-In | $383,877 |
| Chapin Hall Center for Children Chicago, IL | OPT-In | $267,022 |
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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 | $7,998,381 | $3,327,432 | $7,286,162 | $1,150,899 | 3 | $118,026 |
| 2024 | $11,866,569 | $10,223,576 | $6,551,197 | — | — | $115,226 |
| 2023 | $7,953,424 | $7,483,491 | $3,693,346 | — | — | $175,884 |
| 2022 | $4,176,852 | $3,463,838 | $3,941,437 | — | — | $2,500 |
| 2021 | $5,352,171 | $3,873,893 | $4,144,025 | — | — | $1,051 |
| 2020 | $4,944,046 | $7,888,372 | $3,348,420 | — | — | $176 |
About Child Welfare Innovation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Child Welfare Innovation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $118K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Child Welfare Innovation Inc is led by Marie Zemler Wu, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 8 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marie Zemler Wu
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$119K (2021) → $213K (2025)
Susan Notkin
Chair & Secretary
Director → Chair & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jolie Bales
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$62K (2025)
Allegra Lawrence-Hardy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Stephens
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Sanders
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Leath
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Takeem Morgan
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Meltzer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julian Leigh Johnson
Past Director of Planning & Operations
Director of Planning & Operations → Director of Operations, 2024
Director of Operations → Past Director of Planning & Operations, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$120K (2022) → $174K (2025)
Michael Russom
Vice President of Finance & Operations
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$20K (2022) → $181K (2025)
Brian Clapier
Senior Vice President of Programs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$169K (2023) → $204K (2025)
Deszeree Thomas
Vice President of Learning, Leadership & Culture
Vice President of Learning, Leadership & Cult. → Vice President of Learning, Leadership & Culture, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$163K (2024) → $182K (2025)
Joanne Scribner
Vice President of Development & Strategic Partnerships
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$193K (2024) → $199K (2025)
Courtney Franklin
Past Director of Knowledge & Learning
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$166K (2025)
Nathan Aleman
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Anjelica Hardin Hall (2022–2024) — Past Vice President of Talent
- Former: Angela Lytle (2024) — Colorado Site Director
- Former: Lola Adedokun (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Peter Treadway (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Sandra Gasca-Gonzalez (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jermeen Sherman (2021–2023) — Past Director
- Former: Emily Ente (2023) — Tfsc Project Director & Programs
- Former: Rafael Lopez (2020–2022) — Past Director
- Former: Mathangi Swaminathan (2021–2022) — Senior Fellow
- Former: Shannon L Scott (2021–2022) — Director of Learning & Leadership
- Former: Madel Leal (2022) — Tfsc Senior Project Manager
- Former: Rosalie Schachter (2022) — Director of Development & Communications
- Former: Celine Mukasine (2020–2021) — Past Director of Finance
- Former: Janine Jelks-Seale (2020–2021) — Past Director
- Former: Sherry Orbach Lachman (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Debbie Nguyen (2021) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Kathleen Hubner (2021) — Senior Fellow
- Former: Sonya Soni (2021) — Senior Fellow
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 $213K, to Marie Zemler Wu (Executive Director). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Child Welfare Innovation Inc
How much does Child Welfare Innovation Inc give each year?
Child Welfare Innovation Inc gave $1.2M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Child Welfare Innovation Inc's typical grant size?
Child Welfare Innovation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $383,877, and its average grant was $383,633, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Child Welfare Innovation Inc give grants?
Child Welfare Innovation Inc's top state is South Carolina, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (33%) and Illinois (23%).
Does Child Welfare Innovation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Child Welfare Innovation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "OPT-In" (3 grants).
How large is Child Welfare Innovation Inc?
Child Welfare Innovation Inc reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is Child Welfare Innovation Inc?
Child Welfare Innovation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Boston, MA. It holds $8.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Child Welfare Innovation Inc's EIN?
Child Welfare Innovation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-4011253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 August 3, 2026)
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