DC Action for Children Today DC Act
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$15.6M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
34
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds DC Action for Children Today DC Act?
DC Action for Children Today DC Act is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Greater Washington Community Foundation ($9.6M), Children's Equity Fund ($4.9M), Alliance for Early Success FKA Birth to Five Policy Alliance ($355K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.6M in grants to DC Action for Children Today DC Act between 2020–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $9,578,800 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Children's Equity Fund | $4,914,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Alliance for Early Success FKA Birth to Five Policy Alliance | $355,000 | 7 | 2020–2026 |
| Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family | $175,540 | 2 | 2022 |
| Washington Area Women's Foundation | $120,000 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| WK Kellogg Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| DC Fiscal Policy Institute Inc | $85,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Jews United for Justice Inc | $80,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| District of Columbia Primary Care Association | $78,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | $62,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| New Venture Fund | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2026) to $10.2M (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.
What grants has DC Action for Children Today DC Act received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Alliance for Early Success FKA Birth to Five Policy Alliance | ADVOCACY | $60,000 |
| 2025 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,114,600 |
| 2025 | Children's Equity Fund | FY25 CEF GRANT | $930,000 |
| 2025 | WK Kellogg Foundation | Early Care and Education | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Alliance for Early Success FKA Birth to Five Policy Alliance | ADVOCACY | $60,000 |
| 2025 | Washington Area Women's Foundation | EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Children's Equity Fund | EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS | $1,740,000 |
| 2024 | Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | Support various KIDS COUNT activities | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Alliance for Early Success FKA Birth to Five Policy Alliance | ADVOCACY | $60,000 |
| 2024 | The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $50,000 |
| 2024 | DC Fiscal Policy Institute Inc | JUST RECOVERY DC ORGANIZING WORK, GUARANTEED JOBS WORK | $27,500 |
| 2024 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | General Support | $10,200 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | Provide general operating support | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Children's Equity Fund | EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS | $1,224,000 |
| 2023 | District of Columbia Primary Care Association | HHS-OAS OFFICE OF POPULATION AFFAIRS - DC NEXT! PROJECT | $60,000 |
| 2023 | Alliance for Early Success FKA Birth to Five Policy Alliance | ADVOCACY | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Washington Area Women's Foundation | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ADVOCACY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $40,000 |
| 2023 | DC Fiscal Policy Institute Inc | JUST RECOVERY DC ORGANIZING WORK, GUARANTEED JOBS WORK | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Children's Equity Fund | EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS | $1,020,000 |
| 2022 | Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family | HOME VISITING | $175,000 |
| 2022 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Alliance for Early Success FKA Birth to Five Policy Alliance | — | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Washington Area Women's Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2022 | New Venture Fund | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $25,000 |
| 2022 | District of Columbia Primary Care Association | HHS-OAS OFFICE OF POPULATION AFFAIRS - DC NEXT! PROJECT | $18,000 |
| 2022 | DC Fiscal Policy Institute Inc | WORK ON GUARANTEED JOBS PROGRAM PROPOSAL FOR YOUNG WORKERS | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family | IN HONOR OF KIMBERLY PERRY | $540 |
| 2021 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | general support | $364,000 |
| 2021 | Alliance for Early Success FKA Birth to Five Policy Alliance | ADVOCACY | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 34 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds DC Action for Children Today DC Act?
DC Action for Children Today DC Act is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Greater Washington Community Foundation ($9.6M), Children's Equity Fund ($4.9M), Alliance for Early Success FKA Birth to Five Policy Alliance ($355K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.6M in grants to DC Action for Children Today DC Act between 2020–2026.
Who is DC Action for Children Today DC Act's largest funder?
Greater Washington Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of DC Action for Children Today DC Act, with $9.6M across 5 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has DC Action for Children Today DC Act received?
IRS 990 filings record $15.6M in grants to DC Action for Children Today DC Act across 34 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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