The Children's Fund Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$445K
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
38
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Children's Fund Inc?
The Children's Fund Inc is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Mary Potishman Lard Trust ($80K), Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation ($60K), The Smith Global Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $445K in grants to The Children's Fund Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Potishman Lard Trust | $80,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation | $60,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| The Smith Global Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | $49,750 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| The Kanaly Foundation | $38,700 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $37,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors | $22,023 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Ralph A Johnston Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Ketchum Charitable Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Servant Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $11,290 | 1 | 2023 |
| Steen Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Weil Gotshal & Manges Foundation Inc | $7,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Harkins Sweeney Family Foundation | $5,700 | 1 | 2021 |
| Neustadt Charitable Foundation | $5,500 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| The Duncan Genesis Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Briar Hollow Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Hertz Family Foundation | $400 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has The Children's Fund Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Ralph A Johnston Foundation Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Smith Global Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors | DIRECT GIFTS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $14,100 |
| 2024 | Neustadt Charitable Foundation | CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Briar Hollow Foundation | TO SUPPORT EARLY STAGE CHARITIES FULFILL THEIR MISSIONS TO PROVIDE CRITICAL SERVICES TO DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN ACROSS THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA | $500 |
| 2024 | Hertz Family Foundation | CHARITY | $400 |
| 2023 | Mary Potishman Lard Trust | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2023 | The Kanaly Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $26,700 |
| 2023 | Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $11,290 |
| 2023 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $7,950 |
| 2023 | Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors | EMPLOYEE MATCHING | $4,873 |
| 2023 | Weil Gotshal & Manges Foundation Inc | CHILDREN'S FUND 50TH ANNIVERSARY | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Mary Potishman Lard Trust | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Walter and Leila Mischer Family Foundati | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $13,200 |
| 2022 | Weil Gotshal & Manges Foundation Inc | 50TH ANN. GALA | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors | EMPLOYEE MATCHING | $900 |
| 2021 | Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Mary Potishman Lard Trust | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Ketchum Charitable Foundation Inc | L.I.F.E FUND | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Servant Foundation | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The Kanaly Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $12,000 |
| 2021 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Harkins Sweeney Family Foundation | TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION IN FULFILLING THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS CREATED. | $5,700 |
| 2021 | Weil Gotshal & Manges Foundation Inc | FELLOWSHIPS | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Neustadt Charitable Foundation | ASSIST UNDERPRIVILEGED FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN | $2,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 38 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Children's Fund Inc?
The Children's Fund Inc is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Mary Potishman Lard Trust ($80K), Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation ($60K), The Smith Global Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $445K in grants to The Children's Fund Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is The Children's Fund Inc's largest funder?
Mary Potishman Lard Trust is the largest recorded funder of The Children's Fund Inc, with $80K across 3 grants (2021–2023).
How much grant funding has The Children's Fund Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $445K in grants to The Children's Fund Inc across 38 grants from 19 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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