Children's Investment Fund Inc
The Children's Investment Fund's (CIF) primary purpose is to improve the quality of and expand access to early learning and school-age child care programs for low and moderate-income families. In order to broaden the impact of its work CIF also seeks to support affordable housing for low-income families through place-based two-generation and other strategies that result in safer, healthier and more stable environments in which to raise young children.
Children's Investment Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Children's Investment Fund Inc gave $1.1M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $139K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,109,579
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $138,697
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $180,000
- Total assets
- $6,857,477
- -14.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Children's Investment Fund Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Children's Investment Fund Inc
Who Children's Investment Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nurtury ($195K). Together the top 7 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 11 grants of 21 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Children's Investment Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 15141% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $1.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nurtury Roxbury, MA | LMF 2 - Interior Classroom Renovations | $195,000 |
| Vietaid Dorchester, MA | Lmf 2 - interior bathroom and classroom renovations, accessibility upgrades | $195,000 |
| Sportsmen's Tennis & Enrichment Center Dorchester, MA | LMF 2 - Bathroom Renovations | $195,000 |
| United South End Settlements Boston, MA | LMF 2 - Outdoor Play Space Improvements | $195,000 |
| The Crispus Attucks Children's Center Inc Dorchester, MA | Lmf 1 - acessibility upgrades including exterior repairs, elevator repair, and security | $165,000 |
| Paige Academy Roxbury, MA | Lmf 1 - accessibility upgrades including a ramp and interior renovations | $98,258 |
| Paige Academy Roxbury, MA | Cdfi erp - masonry repair, waterproofing, and additional renovations | $60,000 |
| East Boston Social Centers East Boston, MA | LMF 1 - Outdoor Play Space Improvements | $6,321 |
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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 | $6,857,477 | $1,334,242 | $2,224,085 | $1,109,579 | 8 | $223,596 |
| 2024 | $8,038,883 | $1,898,365 | $2,331,151 | $1,205,922 | 8 | $324,722 |
| 2023 | $7,425,756 | $1,965,950 | $1,218,219 | $76,659 | 3 | $214,568 |
| 2022 | $6,709,396 | $2,227,532 | $818,004 | $7,280 | 1 | $14,405 |
| 2021 | $5,285,362 | $1,086,730 | $714,324 | $15,000 | 1 | $5,440 |
About Children's Investment Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Children's Investment Fund Inc is a public charity, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $224K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Children's Investment Fund Inc is led by Amy O'Leary, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy O'Leary
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Douglass
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Sussman
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karley Ausiello
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Reid
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Sprague
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lindstrom
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Boynton-Jarrett
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Muraida
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Scott-Chandler
Board Member & Clerk
Board Member → Board Member & Clerk, 2024
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Ysaguirre
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Dun Rappaport
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christi Staples
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Distefano
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Hall
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Andors
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Willis
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Bruce Figueroa (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Joan Kagan (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Khushbu Webber (2021–2024) — Board Member & Clerk
- Former: Pam Feingold (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Sara Schnorr (2021–2022) — Corporate Clerk
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Investment Fund Inc
How much does Children's Investment Fund Inc give each year?
Children's Investment Fund Inc gave $1.1M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 8 grants.
What is Children's Investment Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Children's Investment Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $180,000, and its average grant was $138,697, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Children's Investment Fund Inc give grants?
Children's Investment Fund Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dorchester, MA (3 grants) and Roxbury, MA (3 grants).
Does Children's Investment Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Children's Investment Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Children's Investment Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Children's Investment Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Nurtury ($195,000), Vietaid ($195,000) and Sportsmen's Tennis & Enrichment Center ($195,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Children's Investment Fund Inc?
Children's Investment Fund Inc reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Children's Investment Fund Inc's EIN?
Children's Investment Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3105358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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