The Children's Fund
The Children's Fund is a private foundation, based in Beverly Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K.
The Children's Fund at a glance
In short: The Children's Fund gave $9K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,789
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $8,789
- Median grant
- $8,789
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Children's Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles ($9K).
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 $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Cash Donation | $8,789 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $8,789 | $8,789 | 1 | $8,789 | — |
| 2023 | $8,789 | — | — | — | — | — | $433 |
| 2022 | $8,875 | $-25,000 | — | — | — | — | $1,668 |
| 2021 | $33,875 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,668 |
| 2020 | $33,875 | — | $10 | — | — | — | $18 |
| 2019 | $33,885 | — | $55 | — | — | — | $1,670 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Children's Fund's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Okun
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jennifer D. Okun Sparks
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jennifer D. Okun-Sparks (2019–2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Children's Fund
How much does The Children's Fund give each year?
The Children's Fund gave $9K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Children's Fund operate?
The Children's Fund has awarded grants in California.
What is The Children's Fund's EIN?
The Children's Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0140728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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