Children's Equity Fund
TO CHAMPION COMPREHENSIVE POLICY CHANGES AT THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS TO CREATE LASTING SYSTEMS CHANGE THAT IMPROVES THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$115.7M
-4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.6M
+157.6% YoY
Grant Count
35
+218.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$274K
-19.1% YoY
About Children's Equity Fund
Based on IRS filings
Children's Equity Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $115.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 35 grants totaling $9.6M. Net investment income was $1.8M.
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 | $115,732,034 | $120,585,585 | $119,106,554 |
| Revenue | $1,800,083 | $2,430,629 | $5,367,320 |
| Expenses | $11,484,106 | $4,764,606 | $4,225,473 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,800,083 | $2,430,629 | $5,367,320 |
| 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
46 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dc Action for Children ($1,740,000), Impact Fellows Action Fund ($1,200,000), Alliance for Youth Action ($900,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADVANCE CAROLINA RALEIGH, NC | VOTER EDUCATION EFFORTS | $100,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH ACTION WASHINGTON, DC | VOTER EDUCATION EFFORTS | $900,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH ACTION WASHINGTON, DC | YOUTH LEADERSHIP INFRASTRUCTURE | $400,000 |
| CASA IN ACTION LANGLEY PARK, MD | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, VOTER ENGAGEMENT | $150,000 |
| CASA IN ACTION LANGLEY PARK, MD | VOTER EDUCATION EFFORTS | $100,000 |
| CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE ACTION WASHINGTON, DC | VOTER EDUCATION EFFORTS | $250,000 |
| CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE ACTION WASHINGTON, DC | VOTER EDUCATION EFFORTS | $200,000 |
| DC ACTION FOR CHILDREN WASHINGTON, DC | EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS | $1,740,000 |
| DC EARLY LEARNING COLLABORATIVE INC WASHINGTON, DC | EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS | $56,000 |
| DC FISCAL POLICY INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS | $44,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA BAINUM | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT RENSCHLER | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRAD BAINUM | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALAINA BEVERLY | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROXANA NOROUZI | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID DANIELS | PRESIDENT | 4 | $61,175 |
| MAE CHEUNG | SECRETARY | 10 | $62,054 |
| MICHAEL BRANNAN | TREASURER AND VP OF FINANCE | 1 | $9,117 |
| MARICA COX MITCHELL | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $11,646 |
| REBECCA CISEK | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $10,167 |
| ANGELA DEEDS | SENIOR DIR. OF FINANCE | 7 | $41,773 |
| LEILA OTIS LEFT 2024 | SENIOR ADVISOR | 1 | $6,716 |
| CLARA NORTHINGTON | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 2 | $12,916 |
| MIYESHA PERRY | DIR. OF GRANTS MGMT | 1 | $6,504 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Children's Equity Fund?
Children's Equity Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $115.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Children's Equity Fund?
As of 2024, Children's Equity Fund holds $115.7M in total assets with $1.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 35 grants totaling $9.6M in 2024.
Where does Children's Equity Fund operate?
Children's Equity Fund has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Kansas, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Children's Equity Fund award?
In 2024, Children's Equity Fund awarded 35 grants totaling $9.6M — an average of about $274K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Children's Equity Fund's EIN?
Children's Equity Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3694024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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