Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc
Cry America's strength lies in its donors, volunteers & project partners who have come together to change the situation of underprivileged children. Supported projects work with children, their parents & communities in rural, tribal and urban socio economically deprived areas on the issues of education, healthcare, protection from child labor, child marriage and gender discrimination.
Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc at a glance
In short: Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc gave $100K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- -92.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $3,429,505
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of America ($50K). Together the top 2 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2020) to $1.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $100K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of America Atlanta, GA | To build the strongest local clubs possible for young people, provide nationwide network of safe, supportive and inclusive spaces | $50,000 |
| Children's Rights Inc New Yrok, NY | To improve the lives of vulnerable children across the us via strategic litigation, advocacy, and public education; to identify failing and dangerous child-welfare systems that improve children's lives. | $50,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,429,505 | $2,584,656 | $2,281,014 | $100,000 | 2 | $51,876 |
| 2023 | $3,268,119 | $2,389,052 | $1,966,067 | $1,314,984 | Total only | $20,055 |
| 2022 | $2,794,384 | $2,099,954 | $1,720,228 | $1,111,065 | Total only | $1,722 |
| 2021 | $2,151,828 | $1,826,880 | $1,421,137 | $911,486 | Total only | $278 |
| 2020 | $1,746,595 | $1,509,494 | $1,235,095 | $70,000 | 4 | $274 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc
Based on IRS filings
Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Braintree, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $52K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc is led by Shefali Sunderlal Chandel, President & Program Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shefali Sunderlal Chandel
President & Program Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$79K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Puja Marwaha
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yamini Kapoor
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Percy Presswalla
Secretary
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shekhar Yerramilli
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ravi Krovidi (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Vatsala Mamgain (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Edward Remias (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Shefali Sunderlal Chandel (President & Program Direct).
Frequently asked questions about Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc
How much does Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc give each year?
Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc gave $100K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $1.3M in grants paid.
How large is Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc?
Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc?
Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Braintree, MA. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc operate?
Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, New York.
What is Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc's EIN?
Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0659244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Our Little Light Foundation
Roseville, CA
Our Little Light Foundation supports programs promoting the health, well-being, and education of children, youth, and families, primarily in California and occasionally beyond. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000. It provides application forms for new and returning applicants, so unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$9.2M
Grants
18
Total Given
$631K
David B Kriser Foundation Inc
New York, NY
The foundation supports charitable organizations in health care, education, arts and culture, and land conservation, with most funding going to New York recipients. In 2025, it made 34 grants totaling $319,854; the median grant was $2,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$6.7M
Grants
34
Total Given
$320K
The Simmons Foundation
Houston, TX
The Simmons Foundation supports organizations strengthening women, youth, and families, with grants spanning health, youth programs, literacy, food assistance, and environmental stewardship. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,100 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000, and 74% of grant dollars went to Colorado and 26% to Texas. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$5.0M
Grants
41
Total Given
$1.7M
The Farbman Family Foundation
Water Mill, NY
The Farbman Family Foundation primarily supports interdisciplinary arts and humanities through the Watermill Center, alongside grants for community organizing, gender and racial justice, and related charitable work. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000, and went mainly to organizations in New York, California, and Washington, DC. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$1.1M
Grants
17
Total Given
$391K
The Mai Family Foundation
New York, NY
The Mai Family Foundation funds organizations working in humanitarian response, mental health, the arts, public policy, and civic participation, with 2024 grants ranging from $10,000 to $500,000 and a median of $50,000. Its giving is concentrated in New York, with additional grants in Washington, DC, Massachusetts, Colorado, and California. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$16.3M
Grants
69
Total Given
$5.1M
The Sunshine Foundation Inc
Barnwell, SC
The foundation supports organizations working in health, education, economic activity, and the environment, with most funding going to South Carolina. Its 2024 grants had a median of $1,000, though amounts ranged from $25 to $165,126. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$13.2M
Grants
104
Total Given
$724K
More similar funders
More Funders in Massachusetts
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Cry-Child Rights and You America Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?