For the Children
To transform lives and communities by providing an array of programs, all directed toward changing the lives of children in the foster care system aimed to prevent academic failure, drug abuse, teen pregnancy, sex trafficking, homelessness, and incarceration.
For the Children at a glance
In short: For the Children gave $36K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $36,000
- Median grant
- $36,000
- Total assets
- $3,350,478
- +45.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who For the Children funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Assemblies of God World Missions ($36K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assemblies of God World Missions Springfield, MO | Missionary Support | $36,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,350,478 | $3,128,476 | $2,010,324 | $36,000 | 1 | $82,917 |
| 2023 | $2,298,520 | $1,734,226 | $1,828,888 | — | — | $18,330 |
| 2022 | $2,221,272 | $1,604,176 | $1,739,622 | — | — | $39,634 |
| 2021 | $2,551,430 | $2,046,768 | $1,944,707 | — | — | $227,878 |
| 2020 | $2,407,374 | $1,821,683 | $1,906,029 | — | — | $203,066 |
About For the Children
Based on IRS filings
For the Children is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Santa Ana, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $36K. Net investment income was $83K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
For the Children is led by Wendy McMahan, President on every filing since 2021; 3 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendy McMahan
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$66K (2022) → $159K (2024)
John Beering
Chairman
Board Vice C → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Captain
Director
Board Member → Member, 2023
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Hinds
Director
Board Member → Member, 2023
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Cook-Fong
Director
Board Member → Member, 2023
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tia Cummings-Hopkins
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenton Fessler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shireen Eddleblute
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Juhala
Vice President of Training
Employee → Vice President of Training, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$106K (2023) → $120K (2024)
Cristina Robeck
Vice President of Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024)
Brad Wayman
Vice Chair
Board Member → Member, 2023
Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Nordman
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Rhodes
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Gunnar Gustafson (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Joy Peabody (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Michael Lang (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jen Blakey (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Teddy Fong (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dave Scavuzzo (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Don Glacy (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lettie Cowie (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Paul Martin (2020–2021) — President An
- Former: Sandy Fong (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tiffany Everett (2020–2021) — Hc Employee
- Former: Tony Choi (2020–2021) — Top Financial
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 $159K, to Wendy McMahan (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about For the Children
How much does For the Children give each year?
For the Children gave $36K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is For the Children?
For the Children reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What is For the Children?
For the Children is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Santa Ana, CA. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does For the Children operate?
For the Children has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is For the Children's EIN?
For the Children's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0380021. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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