Stand for Children Inc
Stand for Children is a unique catalyst for educational success and social progress, to create a brighter future for us all.
Stand for Children Inc at a glance
In short: Stand for Children Inc gave $1.5M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $182K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,452,328
- -13.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $181,541
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $17,964,238
- +25.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Stand for Children Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stand for Children AZ IEC ($750K). Together the top 8 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 48 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Stand for Children Inc gives
- Giving fell 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $392K (2019) to $6.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stand for Children AZ IEC Portland, OR | General Contribution | $750,000 |
| Public Schools Strong Denver, CO | Ballot Measure Support | $250,000 |
| Stand for Children or Pac Portland, OR | General Contribution | $223,729 |
| Better Schools for a Stronger Colorado Portland, OR | General Contribution | $120,000 |
| Citizens for Cherry Creek Schools Future Aurora, CO | Ballot Measure Support | $30,000 |
| Stand for Children Illinois Pac Portland, OR | General Contribution | $29,100 |
| Rocky Mountain Way Denver, CO | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Stand for Children Washington Pac Portland, OR | General Contribution | $24,499 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,964,238 | $7,770,339 | $4,134,265 | $1,452,328 | 8 | $225,195 |
| 2024 | $14,355,888 | $7,935,268 | $5,150,307 | $1,671,938 | 9 | $92,865 |
| 2023 | $11,544,544 | $7,085,258 | $4,427,294 | $1,387,628 | 9 | $28,278 |
| 2022 | $9,013,264 | $30,195,634 | $26,056,249 | $4,461,372 | 16 | $7,333 |
| 2021 | $5,023,121 | $29,553,759 | $30,334,755 | $6,058,344 | 6 | $10,433 |
| 2020 | $5,610,049 | $7,675,707 | $9,068,437 | $1,339,464 | 2 | $39,487 |
| 2019 | $7,103,849 | $5,882,556 | $5,330,818 | $391,500 | 4 | $82,419 |
About Stand for Children Inc
Based on IRS filings
Stand for Children Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $18.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $225K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stand for Children Inc is led by Jonah Edelman, Chief Executive Officer since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jonah Edelman
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer → Chief Executive Offier, 2024
Chief Executive Offier → Chief Executive Officer, 2025
On filings since 2019
20.5 hrs/week
$156K (2019) → $196K (2025)
Nicole Sayres
President
Chief Operating Officer → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
2.9 hrs/week
$13K (2024) → $18K (2025)
Juan Sepulveda
Chair
Director → Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eliza Leighton
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luis Avila
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aswad Thomas
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jacqueline Morgan (2024) — National Campaigns Director
- Former: Lisette Nieves (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Pamela Welch (2019–2023) — Executive Operating Officer
- Former: Shannon Campion (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Anne Marie Burgoyne (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: David Nierenberg (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Charissa Changadveja (2020) — Vice President Elections
- Former: Don Washburn (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $196K, to Jonah Edelman (Chief Executive Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Stand for Children Inc
How much does Stand for Children Inc give each year?
Stand for Children Inc gave $1.5M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 9 grants.
What is Stand for Children Inc's typical grant size?
Stand for Children Inc's median grant in 2025 was $75,000, and its average grant was $181,541, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Stand for Children Inc give grants?
Stand for Children Inc gives mostly in Oregon: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (5 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Stand for Children Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Stand for Children Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Stand for Children Inc's largest grantees?
Stand for Children Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Stand for Children AZ IEC ($750,000), Public Schools Strong ($250,000) and Stand for Children or Pac ($223,729), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stand for Children Inc?
Stand for Children Inc reported $18.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.8M.
What is Stand for Children Inc?
Stand for Children Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Portland, OR. It holds $18.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Stand for Children Inc's EIN?
Stand for Children Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2146673. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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