The Children's Fund Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$521K
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
42
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Children's Fund Inc?
The Children's Fund Inc is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Mary Potishman Lard Trust ($80K), The Smith Global Foundation ($65K), Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $521K 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 |
| The Smith Global Foundation | $65,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation | $60,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| 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 |
| Comerica Charitable Trust | $27,300 | 1 | 2025 |
| Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors | $20,773 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Ralph A Johnston Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | $17,600 | 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 |
| Thompson & Knight Foundation | $8,750 | 1 | 2020 |
| Weil Gotshal & Manges Foundation Inc | $7,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $7,375 | 1 | 2023 |
| Harkins Sweeney Family Foundation | $5,700 | 1 | 2021 |
| Neustadt Charitable Foundation | $5,500 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Briar Hollow Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Duncan Genesis Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2020) to $133K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $81K.
What grants has The Children's Fund Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Comerica Charitable Trust | FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $27,300 |
| 2025 | The Ralph A Johnston Foundation Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,600 |
| 2025 | The Smith Global Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Briar Hollow Foundation | TO SUPPORT EARLY STAGE CHARITIES FULFILL THEIR MISSIONS TO PROVIDE CRITICAL SERVICES TO DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN ACROSS THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA | $1,500 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $7,375 |
| 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 | Mary Potishman Lard Trust | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation | 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 |
Showing 30 most recent of 42 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Children's Fund Inc?
The Children's Fund Inc is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Mary Potishman Lard Trust ($80K), The Smith Global Foundation ($65K), Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $521K 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 $521K in grants to The Children's Fund Inc across 42 grants from 22 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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