CHILDREN & FAMILIES FIRST HELPS CHILDREN FACING ADVERSITY ON THEIR JOURNEY TO ADULTHOOD. WE USE PROVEN METHODS TO HELP FAMILIES RAISE THEIR CHILDREN SO THEY CAN FLOURISH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.3M
+12.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$421K
+49.7% YoY
Grant Count
14
+27.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
+17.6% YoY
About Children and Families First
Based on IRS filings
Children and Families First is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in WILMINGTON, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $421K. Net investment income was $207K.
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 | $13,339,609 | $11,863,092 | $13,883,311 |
| Revenue | $32,472,627 | $29,690,018 | $30,828,675 |
| Expenses | $32,323,752 | $30,920,718 | $30,635,814 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $207,085 | $231,608 | $250,689 |
| 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
53 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Tiny Tots Child Care & Learning Center ($73,179), Pirulo's Childcare & Learning Center ($45,142), Dis Day Care ($41,808).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST STEPS PRESCHOOL - LUNCH LINCOLN, DE | GRANTS/ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM | $31,895 |
| PIRULO'S CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER NEWARK, DE | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM | $45,142 |
| TINY TOTS CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER WILMINGTON, DE | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM | $73,179 |
| NEWARK CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE NEWARK, DE | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM | $23,755 |
| FIRST STEPS PRESCHOOL - MILFORD MILFORD, DE | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM | $35,138 |
| KIDS KASTLE LLC NEWARK, DE | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM | $14,792 |
| ONE STEP AHEAD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL NEWARK, DE | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM | $21,210 |
| LITTLE DESTINY II WILMINGTON, DE | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM | $34,966 |
| DIS DAY CARE WILMINGTON, DE | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM | $41,808 |
| JUNEBUGS LITTLE RUBIES LLC WILMINGTON, DE | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM | $25,250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY BORGER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BILL BOWLSBEY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHERRY BRILLIANT | VICE CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| CASEY MCCABE | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| DON BROWN | MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| JOSHUA A BUSHWELLER | MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| JOHN COLLINS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CLARK COLLINS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATY CONNOLLY | MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| GAYLE DILLMAN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RANIE GOOD | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| N CHRISTOPHER GRIFFITHS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALEX HANNAH | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NANCY KARIBJANIAN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PEG KATES | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN KELSO | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES G KLABE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ELLEN LEVIN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TONY LEWIS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEANANA LLOYD | SECRETARY | 1.5 | — |
| NICOLE MAGNUSSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAUL MCCOMMONS | TREASURER | 1.75 | — |
| SHAUNA MCINTOSH | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HEATHER O'CONNELL | MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| EVAN PARK | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN PIERSON III | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GINA SCHOENBERG | MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| JEFFREY SILLS | CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| DAVE SWEENEY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JANICE ROWE TIGANI | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TOM COLLINS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CINDY BO | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PETER LUTUS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HEC MALDONADO-REIS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATERA Y MOORE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KIRSTEN OLSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $202,891 |
| BRIAN MAXWELL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $161,729 |
| TAM DEFER | CHIEF LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT OFFICER | 37.5 | $121,255 |
| KIERA MCGILLVRAY | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS | 37.5 | $106,885 |
| ZAKIYA BAKARI-GRIFFIN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER-PREVENTION | 37.5 | $104,760 |
| BRENDA SMITH | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER-INTERVENTION | 37.5 | $101,750 |
| JULIUS MULLEN | CHIEF INCLUSION OFFICER | 37.5 | $107,632 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Children and Families First?
Children and Families First is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in WILMINGTON, DE. It holds $13.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Children and Families First?
As of 2024, Children and Families First holds $13.3M in total assets with $32.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $421K in 2024.
Where does Children and Families First operate?
Children and Families First has awarded grants in Delaware.
What size grants does Children and Families First award?
In 2024, Children and Families First awarded 14 grants totaling $421K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Children and Families First's EIN?
Children and Families First's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0065731. 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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