Children Incorporated
Children Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in North Chesterfield, Virginia, founded in 1964. The organization provides life-changing support to children living in poverty through programs and special projects, serving approximately 20,000 impoverished children across approximately 300 locations in 20+ countries worldwide, with roughly half of beneficiaries in the United States and half internationally.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.9M
+10.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+26.4% YoY
Grant Count
108
+21.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+4.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Children Incorporated's mission is to provide and arrange funding for essential supplies and services needed by impoverished children, addressing their physical, emotional, and educational needs. The organization aims to assist and cooperate with other organizations and institutions dedicated to the maintenance, support, education and welfare of needy children, and the maintenance and education of young adults seeking higher education.
Primary program areas include:
- Providing basic and health-related needs such as clothing, shoes, and food
- Educational support including materials and supplies
- International relief and development
Grantmaking
Children Incorporated makes grants to support local organizations serving impoverished children. Recent grants documented include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Children Incorporated operates across 300 locations in 20+ countries. Primary funding focus areas include Kentucky, Virginia, and North Carolina, with significant international operations.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $8,906,830
- Total Revenues: $3,971,542
- Total Expenses: $4,063,379
- Total Giving: $2,823,063
Staffing:
- 17 employees (as of 2024)
Compensation:
- Executive Compensation: $117,546
- Other Salaries and Wages: $720,661
- Professional Fundraising Fees: $0
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,851,413 | $8,906,830 | $8,503,476 |
| Revenue | $5,160,809 | $3,971,542 | $4,197,946 |
| Expenses | $4,587,913 | $4,063,379 | $3,912,444 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $308,663 | $219,535 | $310,005 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Alleghany High School ($31,073), Dzilth Community Grant School ($22,902), Breathitt Co Jr-sr High School ($19,056).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLEGHANY HIGH SCHOOL SPARTA, NC | PROVIDES BASIC AND HEALTH RELATED NEEDS SUCH AS CLOTHING, SHOES, FOOD; EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SUCH AS MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES | $31,073 |
| ARTHUR ASHE CHARTER SCHOOL NEW ORLEANS, LA | PROVIDES BASIC AND HEALTH RELATED NEEDS SUCH AS CLOTHING, SHOES, FOOD; EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SUCH AS MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES | $11,140 |
| ATSA BIYAAZH COMMUNITY SCHOOL SHIPROCK, NM | PROVIDES BASIC AND HEALTH RELATED NEEDS SUCH AS CLOTHING, SHOES, FOOD; EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SUCH AS MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES | $6,471 |
| BACA DLO'AY AZHI COMMUNITY SCHOOL PREWITT, NM | PROVIDES BASIC AND HEALTH RELATED NEEDS SUCH AS CLOTHING, SHOES, FOOD; EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SUCH AS MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES | $11,528 |
| BATH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL OWINGSVILLE, KY | PROVIDES BASIC AND HEALTH RELATED NEEDS SUCH AS CLOTHING, SHOES, FOOD; EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SUCH AS MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES | $17,178 |
| BATH COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL OWINGSVILLE, KY | PROVIDES BASIC AND HEALTH RELATED NEEDS SUCH AS CLOTHING, SHOES, FOOD; EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SUCH AS MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES | $6,702 |
| BEAVER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TOPMOST, KY | PROVIDES BASIC AND HEALTH RELATED NEEDS SUCH AS CLOTHING, SHOES, FOOD; EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SUCH AS MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES | $9,424 |
| BELFRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BELFRY, KY | PROVIDES BASIC AND HEALTH RELATED NEEDS SUCH AS CLOTHING, SHOES, FOOD; EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SUCH AS MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES | $9,243 |
| BELFRY HIGH SCHOOL BELFRY, KY | PROVIDES BASIC AND HEALTH RELATED NEEDS SUCH AS CLOTHING, SHOES, FOOD; EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SUCH AS MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES | $13,527 |
| BELFRY MIDDLE SCHOOL BELFRY, KY | PROVIDES BASIC AND HEALTH RELATED NEEDS SUCH AS CLOTHING, SHOES, FOOD; EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SUCH AS MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES | $7,572 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives include:
- Peter Pastore: Chief Operating Officer
- Shelley Callahan: Director Of Development
- Renée Kube: Director U.S. Programs
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHANTELL J M CHAMBLISS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SALLY MOUNTCASTLE | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| RUJUTA SHAH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RYAN KOHAN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| VICTOR ROGERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THERESA P STEWARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WAYNE HUGGINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRACEI CRAWLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK KNIGHTLY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| RONALD C CARTER | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $128,740 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Children Incorporated fund?
Children Incorporated's mission is to provide and arrange funding for essential supplies and services needed by impoverished children, addressing their physical, emotional, and educational needs. The organization aims to assist and cooperate with other organizations and institutions dedicated to the maintenance, support, education and welfare of needy children, and the maintenance and education of young adults seeking higher education. Primary program areas include: • Providing basic and health…
How do I apply for a grant from Children Incorporated?
Children Incorporated makes grants to support local organizations serving impoverished children. Recent grants documented include: • Lotts Creek Community School: $31,751 (2024) • Shonto Preparatory Academy: $28,600 (2024) • Hanaadli Community School Dormitory (2024) Typical grant awards range from $5,018 to $260,358.
Where does Children Incorporated make grants?
Children Incorporated operates across 300 locations in 20+ countries. Primary funding focus areas include Kentucky, Virginia, and North Carolina, with significant international operations.
What size grants does Children Incorporated award?
In 2025, Children Incorporated awarded 108 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Children Incorporated's EIN?
Children Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0761510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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