The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect
To end child abuse and neglect in our lifetime. Endcan utilizes resources for public awareness that child abuse and neglect is a health, mental health, and public health issue.
The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect at a glance
In short: The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect gave $130K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $130,100
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,586
- -17.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,600
- Total assets
- $47,881
- -89.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Colorado Denver ($25K). Together the top 7 received $130K.
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
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $130K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Denver Denver, CO | Workforce Fellowship | $25,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Research Grants | $25,000 |
| UNC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Research Grants | $25,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Research Grant | $17,600 |
| Center for Family Safety and Healing Columbus, OH | Community Project | $12,500 |
| Beleaf Survivors Inc Racine, WI | Community Project | $12,500 |
| Foster Source Thornton, CO | Community Project | $12,500 |
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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 | $47,881 | $122,441 | $496,640 | $130,100 | 7 | $1,492 |
| 2023 | $469,286 | $638,882 | $1,198,353 | $113,008 | 5 | $22,066 |
| 2022 | $1,073,135 | $1,734,104 | $1,379,946 | $35,298 | 2 | $7,718 |
| 2021 | $662,312 | $997,169 | $631,218 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $284,694 | $955,063 | $676,341 | $47,710 | 3 | — |
About The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect
Based on IRS filings
The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $48K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $130K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect is led by Lori Poland, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori Poland
CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $139K (2024)
Richard Krugman
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Farnan
Director of Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$46K (2024)
Andy Nathan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Wolf
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Studer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Desmond Runyan
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alycia Steiner
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candace Sanchez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacque Montgomery
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Vaughn
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Swain Spaete
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paige Goss
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Mason JD
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Bross JD
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Atlenburg
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shalini Sharma JD
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Brady Priest (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jessica Bramhall (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kristin Granado (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Wietecha (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Reggie Bicha (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alli Meyerhardt (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Des Runyan (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Fawn Germer (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: John Piotrowski (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Drastrid Heger (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Davis JD (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Alli Watt (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Astrid Heger MD (2020) — Board Member
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 $139K, to Lori Poland (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect
How much does The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect give each year?
The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect gave $130K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $113K across 5 grants.
What is The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect's typical grant size?
The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect's median grant in 2024 was $17,600, and its average grant was $18,586, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect give grants?
The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect's top state is Colorado, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Washington (19%) and North Carolina (19%).
Does The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Project" (3 grants).
Who are The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect's largest grantees?
The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect's largest 2024 grantees include University of Colorado Denver ($25,000), University of Washington ($25,000) and UNC Chapel Hill ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect?
The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect reported $48K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $122K.
What is The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect?
The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Denver, CO. It holds $48K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect's EIN?
The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3752131. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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