Partnership for Americas Children
Partnership for America’s Children is a Washington, DC–based national network of child advocacy organizations. It supports state and local advocacy through funding, capacity building, peer learning, technical assistance, and connections to national partners.
Partnership for Americas Children at a glance
In short: Partnership for Americas Children gave $391K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), top state District of Columbia. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $391,400
- -36.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,957
- -32.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,564,363
- -24.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Partnership for Americas Children
- Contact
Mailing address: 1930 18Th Street Nw Suite B2 10, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 455-0243
Website: https://foramericaschildren.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Partnership for Americas Children funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Coalition on Human Needs ($64K). Together the top 10 received $351K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 120 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Partnership describes its network as national, with member organizations across 38 states. In the 2024 grant data, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were DC (25%), Arizona (14%), Oregon (13%), Indiana (8%), and Kentucky (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Partnership for Americas Children open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $30K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $391K (2024) to $3.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $391K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coalition on Human Needs Washington, DC | To Support Child Advocacy Work | $64,000 |
| Children's Action Alliance Phoenix, AZ | To Support Child Advocacy Work | $55,000 |
| Fosterclub Inc Seaside, OR | To Support Child Advocacy Work | $50,000 |
| Foster Success Indianapolis, IN | To Support Child Advocacy Work | $32,000 |
| Kentucky Youth Advocates Louisville, KY | To Support Child Advocacy Work | $30,000 |
| Voices for Vermont's Children Inc Montpelier, VT | To Support Child Advocacy Work | $30,000 |
| Children's Law Center Inc Washington, DC | To Support Child Advocacy Work | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Children's Action Network Honolulu, HI | To Support Child Advocacy Work | $25,000 |
| Youth Law Center San Francisco, CA | To Support Child Advocacy Work | $25,000 |
| Idaho Voices for Children Boise, ID | To Support Child Advocacy Work | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,564,363 | $1,063,802 | $1,460,031 | $391,400 | 14 | $88 |
| 2023 | $2,080,918 | $1,424,444 | $1,538,931 | $619,361 | 15 | $90 |
| 2022 | $2,844,475 | $4,244,560 | $4,822,277 | $3,442,000 | 24 | $90 |
| 2021 | $2,950,000 | $4,014,539 | $4,358,106 | $3,255,973 | 32 | $124 |
| 2020 | $3,408,961 | $5,300,689 | $4,310,827 | $1,766,961 | 35 | $75 |
| 2019 | $1,817,636 | $2,889,637 | $1,987,900 | $1,220,000 | 16 | $100 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Partnership’s mission is to engage, empower, and invest in a network of state and local child advocates who advance transformative, systemic, and equitable policy change for the well-being of every child across the nation. Its stated work includes connecting members through convenings, webinars, peer learning, and technical assistance; administering regrants; linking members with philanthropic partners; and leading national initiatives such as Count All Kids.
The organization says its members are independent, nonpartisan, multi-issue nonprofit child advocacy organizations that work at the state or local level. Members must meet eligibility standards annually, subscribe to the Partnership’s vision for children, and pay dues or receive a dues waiver.
Grantees in the 2024 grant list include organizations with a range of child advocacy missions. For example, Children’s Action Alliance describes its work as influencing Arizona policies affecting children and families through research, media campaigns, and advocacy. FosterClub says it supports foster youth, connects them to resources, and promotes youth-informed policy recommendations. Youth Law Center describes its mission as protecting minors’ rights through legal education, counsel, representation, and law reform.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Partnership reported 14 grants totaling $391,400. The grants ranged from $5,400 to $64,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed awards were $64,000 to Coalition on Human Needs, $55,000 to Children’s Action Alliance, $50,000 to FosterClub, and $32,000 to Foster Success. Each was described as supporting child advocacy work. Other listed recipients included Kentucky Youth Advocates and Voices for Vermont’s Children, which each received $30,000.
The filing describes a grant-monitoring process that includes midpoint written or verbal reports, midpoint financial reports, and final project narratives and budgets. Some grantees also have more frequent check-ins with program staff. The organization’s 2024 filing narrative says it administered over half a million dollars in regrants; the itemized 2024 grants total $391,400.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kim Perry and Jenifer Wagley (through June 2024) as board co-chairs. It lists Allison Lake as secretary and John Wilson as treasurer. Directors listed were Stephan Blanford, Paige Clausius-Parks, Richard Kennedy, Mark Mecum, Keesa Smith, and Holly Wellborn.
Partnership for Americas Children is led by Marquita Little Numan, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marquita Little Numan
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$73K (2023) → $160K (2024)
Stephan Blanford
Director
Board Co-Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Mecum
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Wellborn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keesa Smith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paige Clausius-Parks
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Kennedy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elissa Glucksman Hyne
Senior Child Welfare Policy Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$106K (2023) → $113K (2024)
Jenifer Wagley
Board Co-Chair
Director → Board Co-Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Lake
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Perry
Board Co-Chair
Director → Board Co-Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Wilson
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Michelle Hughes (2020–2023) — Int. Executive Director
- Former: David Lujan (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kelly Causey (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Deborah Stein (2019–2022) — Network Director · Filing note: Ended oct 22
- Former: John Brandon (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Fellmeth (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Emily Byrne (2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Sanborn (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Aubrey Mancuso (2021) — Director
- Former: Elilzabeth Burke Bryant (2021) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Burke-Bryant (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Larry Marx (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Tasha Green Cruzat (2019–2020) — Board Cochair
- Former: Dana Naimark (2019) — Vice Chair
- Former: Lincoln Nehring (2019) — Director
- Former: Mayra Aivarez (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $160K, to Marquita Little Numan (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Partnership for Americas Children
How much does Partnership for Americas Children give each year?
Partnership for Americas Children gave $391K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $619K across 15 grants.
What is Partnership for Americas Children's typical grant size?
Partnership for Americas Children's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $27,957, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Partnership for Americas Children that year got $25K on average.
Where does Partnership for Americas Children give grants?
Partnership for Americas Children's top state is District of Columbia, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Arizona (14%) and Oregon (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Partnership for Americas Children give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Partnership for Americas Children's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Child Advocacy Work" (14 grants).
Who are Partnership for Americas Children's largest grantees?
Partnership for Americas Children's largest 2024 grantees include Coalition on Human Needs ($64,000), Children's Action Alliance ($55,000) and Fosterclub Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Partnership for Americas Children?
Partnership for Americas Children reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Partnership for Americas Children fund?
The Partnership’s mission is to engage, empower, and invest in a network of state and local child advocates who advance transformative, systemic, and equitable policy change for the well-being of every child across the nation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Partnership for Americas Children?
Partnership for Americas Children has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check foramericaschildren.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Partnership for Americas Children's EIN?
Partnership for Americas Children's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2234949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Partnership for Americas Children funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/partnership-for-americas-children-morg_930c2a0682e04433b1742f82661b26ab
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