Healthy Child International Foundation
Healthy Child International Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Cruz, California. Its 2021 filing shows grants to charitable organizations supporting young people, animal placement, injured officers and their families, people affected by ALS, food assistance, medical care, and housing for unwed mothers. The most recent filing on record is for 2021, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Healthy Child International Foundation at a glance
In short: Healthy Child International Foundation gave $50K across 11 grants in 2021 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $50,000
- +1150.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $4,545
- +581.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $9,825
- -84.5% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- California (84% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Healthy Child International Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2021 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This is information from the 2021 filing, not a current application instruction.
- Contact
Mailing address: 220 Falcon Hl, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-9804
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Healthy Child International Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Big Brothers Big Sisters ($5K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 10% to Texas, and 6% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Healthy Child International Foundation gives
- 36% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $50K (2021). In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Capitola, CA | support for young people | $5,000 |
| Santa Cruz SPCA Santa Cruz, CA | Support and placement for animals | $5,000 |
| Fallen Officer Foundation Scotts Valley, CA | support for injured officers | $5,000 |
| San Jose PD Chaplaincy San Jose, CA | Support Police and their family | $5,000 |
| Everything ALS Los Altos, CA | Support Victims of ALS | $5,000 |
| Oper Liberty Hill Texas Food Bank Leander, TX | food for needy | $5,000 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation Palo Alto, CA | Community medical care | $5,000 |
| Sienna House Santa Cruz, CA | Housing unwed mothers | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Watsonville, CA | food for needy | $5,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Stanton Island, NY | Support volunteers | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $9,825 | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | 11 | $50,000 | — | $1,231 |
| 2020 | $63,274 | $911 | $4,000 | $4,000 | 6 | — | $911 | $3,226 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Healthy Child International Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. Big Brothers Big Sisters describes its mission as providing children facing adversity with professionally supported, one-to-one relationships. Fallen Officer Foundation says it supports urgent medical needs and families affected by crisis and trauma, including through services such as rehabilitation, special equipment, and medical-related travel assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $50,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $5,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $5,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters, Santa Cruz SPCA, Fallen Officer Foundation, San Jose PD Chaplaincy, Everything ALS, Oper Liberty Hill Texas Food Bank, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Sienna House, and Second Harvest Food Bank; $3,000 to Tunnels to Towers; and $2,000 to Meals on Wheels Santa Cruz.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists James Adkisson as Chairman, and Dr Bruce Dunn and Nancy Adkisson as Directors.
Healthy Child International Foundation is led by James Adkisson, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
James Adkisson
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Dunn
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Adkisson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Healthy Child International Foundation
How much does Healthy Child International Foundation give each year?
Healthy Child International Foundation gave $50K across 11 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $4K across 6 grants.
What is Healthy Child International Foundation's typical grant size?
Healthy Child International Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,545, across 11 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Healthy Child International Foundation give grants?
Healthy Child International Foundation gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (10%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Cruz, CA (3 grants).
Does Healthy Child International Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Healthy Child International Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food for Needy" (3 grants).
Who are Healthy Child International Foundation's largest grantees?
Healthy Child International Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Big Brothers Big Sisters ($5,000), Santa Cruz SPCA ($5,000) and Fallen Officer Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Healthy Child International Foundation?
Healthy Child International Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Healthy Child International Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. Big Brothers Big Sisters describes its mission as providing children facing adversity with professionally supported, one-to-one relationships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Healthy Child International Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2021 filing 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 Healthy Child International Foundation's EIN?
Healthy Child International Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0554823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Healthy Child International Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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