Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights
Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights is a private foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, and the organization stated that its president and members decided to change the business from a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to a for-profit LLC effective January 1, 2025. It therefore appears to have wound down as a grantmaking foundation.
Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights at a glance
In short: Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights gave $9K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $593.333), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,900
- -31.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $593
- -49.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $600
- Primary geography
- Texas (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is not presented as current, given the final-return status and the stated change to a for-profit LLC effective January 1, 2025.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4100 Gallatree Lane, Raleigh, NC 27616
Phone: (910) 508-5495
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Texas accounted for 27% of grant dollars, Florida 13%, California 12%, and Maryland 7%; the filing also lists an unidentified state share of 20%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $13K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 15 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $8,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $16,346 | $44,085 | $8,900 | 15 | $8,900 | — | — |
| 2023 | $34,398 | $32,988 | $56,698 | $13,000 | 11 | $13,000 | — | — |
| 2022 | $67,329 | $65,185 | $37,140 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $44,202 | $146,551 | $60,086 | — | — | $53,265 | $49,475 | — |
| 2020 | $10,582 | $20,601 | $8,026 | — | — | — | $19,161 | $79 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $8,900 across 15 grants. Each grant was between $500 and $600, with a median of $600. Listed recipients of $600 grants included three individual recipients, Dr. Two individual recipients, Dr. Three individual recipients, Dr. Two individual recipients
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elaine Cobb as president; Chester Cobb as vice president/treasurer; Lisa Rothfus as secretary; and Warren Lichtenstein, Dr. Sue Cornbluth, Brian Ludmer, and Chris Smith as members.
Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights is led by Elaine Cobb, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elaine Cobb
President
Founder & President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chester Cobb
Vice President & Treasurer
Co-Founder & Vice President → Vice President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Ludmer
Member
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren Lichtenstein
Member
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drsue Cornbluth
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Rothfus
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Smith
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Colleen M. Murray Phd Lpb Ncc (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Dawn Pettengill (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Grady (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Shazia Sparkman (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Steven Miller (2020) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights
How much does Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights give each year?
Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights gave $9K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 11 grants.
What is Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights's typical grant size?
Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights's median grant in 2024 was $600, and its average grant was $593, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights give grants?
Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights's top state is Texas, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (13%) and California (12%).
Does Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "600" (14 grants).
How do I apply for a grant from Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights?
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights's EIN?
Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1603301. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Family Access Fighting for Childrens Rights accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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