Defenders of Children
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$290K
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
19
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Defenders of Children?
Defenders of Children is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Arizona Community Foundation ($73K), Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust ($50K), The Herberger Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $290K in grants to Defenders of Children between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Community Foundation | $72,700 | 4 | 2019–2024 |
| Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust | $50,400 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| The Herberger Foundation | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Inc | $35,478 | 1 | 2025 |
| Executive Council Charities | $32,786 | 1 | 2025 |
| Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education | $25,900 | 1 | 2024 |
| Arizona Foundation for Women Inc | $8,782 | 1 | 2023 |
| Network for Good | $5,171 | 1 | 2022 |
| Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Worldwide Small Change Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Joseph & May Winston Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $112K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $71K.
What grants has Defenders of Children received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Inc | ARPA FUNDS | $35,478 |
| 2025 | Executive Council Charities | YOUTH PROGRAMS | $32,786 |
| 2025 | Worldwide Small Change Foundation | CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust | Support to build capacity around financial management and grant writing so that more low-income families could receive free legal assistance. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Arizona Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,000 |
| 2024 | Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education | LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $25,900 |
| 2024 | The Herberger Foundation | SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE & DOMESTIC/FAMILY/SEXUAL VIOLENCE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Arizona Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,500 |
| 2023 | The Herberger Foundation | SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE & DOMESTIC/FAMILY/SEXUAL VIOLENCE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Arizona Foundation for Women Inc | Project Saving Grace | $8,782 |
| 2022 | The Herberger Foundation | SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE & DOMESTIC/FAMILY/SEXUAL VIOLENCE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $5,171 |
| 2021 | Arizona Community Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $17,000 |
| 2021 | The Herberger Foundation | SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE & DOMESTIC/FAMILY/SEXUAL VIOLENCE | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust | Employee Matching Gift Program | $400 |
| 2020 | The Herberger Foundation | SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE & DOMESTIC/FAMILY/SEXUAL VIOLENCE | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Joseph & May Winston Foundation | LEGAL AID & COUNSELING TO AID ABUSED | $500 |
| 2019 | Arizona Community Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $9,200 |
| 2019 | Schulz Charitable Foundation Inc | RESCUE CHILDREN FROM ABUSE | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Defenders of Children?
Defenders of Children is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Arizona Community Foundation ($73K), Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust ($50K), The Herberger Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $290K in grants to Defenders of Children between 2019–2025.
Who is Defenders of Children's largest funder?
Arizona Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Defenders of Children, with $73K across 4 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Defenders of Children received?
IRS 990 filings record $290K in grants to Defenders of Children across 19 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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