Children's Funding Accelerator Inc
Children's Funding Accelerator, inc. (CFA) helps communities translate voter support for early childhood development into dedicated and sustained public investments.
Children's Funding Accelerator Inc at a glance
In short: Children's Funding Accelerator Inc gave $446K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $74K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $446,375
- -20.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $74,396
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $48,813
- Total assets
- $2,731,334
- +29.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Children's Funding Accelerator Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Help Larimer Kids Thrive ($175K). Together the top 6 received $446K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 32 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Children's Funding Accelerator Inc gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2023) to $585K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $446K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Help Larimer Kids Thrive Fort Collins, CO | Support for Ballot Measure | $175,000 |
| Strong Start Bright Future Glenwood Springs, CO | Support for Ballot Measure | $150,000 |
| Every Child Ready Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| FM3 Research Oakland, CA | General Support | $47,625 |
| Jasper County for Kids Carthage, MO | Support for Ballot Measure | $15,000 |
| Alaska Children's Trust Anchorage, AK | General Support | $8,750 |
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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 | $2,731,334 | $1,242,634 | $707,301 | $446,375 | 6 | $47,634 |
| 2024 | $2,106,244 | $1,108,753 | $812,902 | $560,000 | 8 | $63,753 |
| 2023 | $1,854,414 | $941,483 | $273,547 | $90,000 | 5 | $41,483 |
| 2022 | $1,176,234 | $957,863 | $834,886 | $585,000 | 10 | $7,863 |
| 2021 | $1,029,717 | $875,000 | $290,092 | $110,000 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $478,876 | $875,000 | $471,299 | $360,000 | 8 | — |
About Children's Funding Accelerator Inc
Based on IRS filings
Children's Funding Accelerator Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $446K. Net investment income was $48K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Children's Funding Accelerator Inc is led by Elizabeth Gaines, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Gaines
Executive Director
Executive Director & Board Chair → Executive Director & Board, 2022
Executive Director & Board → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annemarie Valdez
Chair
Secretary → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Wilcox
Chair
Member → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harriet Dichter
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Brooks
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Krupa
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Nolan
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Patterson
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Children's Funding Accelerator Inc
How much does Children's Funding Accelerator Inc give each year?
Children's Funding Accelerator Inc gave $446K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $560K across 8 grants.
What is Children's Funding Accelerator Inc's typical grant size?
Children's Funding Accelerator Inc's median grant in 2025 was $48,813, and its average grant was $74,396, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Children's Funding Accelerator Inc give grants?
Children's Funding Accelerator Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and California (11%).
Does Children's Funding Accelerator Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Children's Funding Accelerator Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Support for Ballot Measure" (3 grants).
Who are Children's Funding Accelerator Inc's largest grantees?
Children's Funding Accelerator Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Help Larimer Kids Thrive ($175,000), Strong Start Bright Future ($150,000) and Every Child Ready ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Children's Funding Accelerator Inc?
Children's Funding Accelerator Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Children's Funding Accelerator Inc?
Children's Funding Accelerator Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Children's Funding Accelerator Inc's EIN?
Children's Funding Accelerator Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4904150. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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