Children's Hunger Fund
Our mission is to deliver hope to suffering children by equipping local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry.
Children's Hunger Fund at a glance
In short: Children's Hunger Fund gave $173.7M across 286 grants in 2026 (avg $607K), top state California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $173,711,940
- +11.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 286
- -6.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $607,384
- +18.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $15,745
- Total assets
- $60,188,107
- +46.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (26% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Children's Hunger Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Convoy of Hope ($23.2M). Together the top 10 received $128.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,289 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,053 grants of 1,289 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 286 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Children's Hunger Fund gives
- 76% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+19%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $84.4M (2021) to $173.7M (2026). In 2026 it made 286 grants totaling $173.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | RELIEF | $23,237,172 |
| Midwest Food Bank Normal, IL | RELIEF | $18,777,866 |
| Christian Appalachian Project South Hagerhill, KY | RELIEF | $15,685,049 |
| Illinois Partners in Hope New Lenox, IL | RELIEF | $14,776,116 |
| Conasupo Commerce, CA | RELIEF | $10,511,579 |
| Love Community Outreach Santa Ana, CA | RELIEF | $9,978,810 |
| Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles Vernon, CA | RELIEF | $9,526,852 |
| Templo Calvario Community Development Corporation Santa Ana, CA | RELIEF | $9,211,278 |
| Templo Cristiano Agape Irving, TX | RELIEF | $9,154,451 |
| One Generation Away Franklin, TN | RELIEF | $8,048,423 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $60,188,107 | $215,110,859 | $199,120,798 | $173,711,940 | 286 | $595,223 |
| 2025 | $41,170,181 | $183,806,557 | $182,249,872 | $155,865,470 | 305 | $588,113 |
| 2024 | $39,426,463 | $134,154,447 | $132,665,528 | $112,414,337 | 284 | $646,809 |
| 2023 | $36,810,834 | $176,314,987 | $173,846,634 | $146,202,349 | 222 | $75,907 |
| 2022 | $33,515,301 | $124,296,235 | $119,111,144 | $96,724,520 | 192 | $-87,806 |
| 2021 | $28,471,554 | $123,714,088 | $123,820,141 | $84,441,057 | 64 | $35,498 |
About Children's Hunger Fund
Based on IRS filings
Children's Hunger Fund is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Rancho Cascades, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $60.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 286 grants totaling $173.7M. Net investment income was $595K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Children's Hunger Fund is led by David Phillips, President on every filing since 2021; 7 of 17 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David Phillips
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$198K (2021) → $255K (2026)
Buddy Brewer
Executive Director & Operations
Executive Director Operations → Executive Director & Operations, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$113K (2023) → $158K (2026)
Mario Aguilar
Executive Director & Ministry Development
On filings since 2025
40 hrs/week
$121K (2025) → $126K (2026)
Dana Scannell
Chairman
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Hackett
Senior Director & Los Angeles
Regional Director & West → Senior Director & Los Angeles, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$105K (2022) → $125K (2026)
Leonce Crump
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Tatlock
Director & Chaplain
Chaplain → Director & Chaplain, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Lesner
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Walkup
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Dempsey
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Parkinson
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Richards
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$147K (2021) → $178K (2026)
Jason Hartung
Vice President of Finance
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$145K (2022) → $173K (2026)
Roger Bayramian
Controller
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$107K (2022) → $147K (2026)
Jim Wicker
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve McCormick
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Trujillo
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Dick Griffith (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Scott Olson (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Glenn Carpenter (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Lori Young (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Ron Neal (2024) — Senior Director & Human Resources
- Former: Len Harral (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael Trujillo (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Morgan Owen part year (2023) — Executive Director Relationship Development
- Former: Morgan Owen Executive (2022) — Director & Relationship Development
- Former: Jason Hartung Vice President (2021) — Of Finance
- Former: Mark Tatlock Director (2021) — Chaplain & Executive Consultant
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $255K, to David Phillips (President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Children's Hunger Fund
How much does Children's Hunger Fund give each year?
Children's Hunger Fund gave $173.7M across 286 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $155.9M across 305 grants.
What is Children's Hunger Fund's typical grant size?
Children's Hunger Fund's median grant in 2026 was $15,745, and its average grant was $607,384, across 286 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Children's Hunger Fund give grants?
Children's Hunger Fund's top state is California, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (22%) and Texas (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (22 grants), Dallas, TX (17 grants), Brownsville, TX (12 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (11 grants).
Does Children's Hunger Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 286 grants with a stated purpose on Children's Hunger Fund's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Relief" (286 grants).
Who are Children's Hunger Fund's largest grantees?
Children's Hunger Fund's largest 2026 grantees include Convoy of Hope ($23,237,172), Midwest Food Bank ($18,777,866) and Christian Appalachian Project ($15,685,049), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Children's Hunger Fund?
Children's Hunger Fund reported $60.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $215.1M.
What is Children's Hunger Fund?
Children's Hunger Fund is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Rancho Cascades, CA. It holds $60.2M in total assets as of 2026.
What is Children's Hunger Fund's EIN?
Children's Hunger Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4335462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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