Grantmaking public charity · EIN 84-3694024
Children's Equity Fund
Washington, DC
Children's Equity Fund is a public charity that makes grants based in Washington, DC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $6.93M in grants paid across 31 grants, with $114M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Dc Action for Children, Future Now Action and Impact Fellows Action Fund.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Children's Equity Fund's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Cef makes grants to organization that further the mission of cef. grant awards involve a written agreement that specifies the purpose of the grant, permissible use and recordkeeping and reporting requirements. grantees are required to submit a report within 60 days upon termination of the agreement and to make their records of the use of the grant funds available for review. these reports are reviewed to ensure that such grants are used for proper purposes and are not otherwise diverted from the intended use.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
We champion lasting policy changes to improve well-being of children and families.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dc Action for Children | Washington, DC | Fy25 Cef Grant | $930,000 |
| Future Now Action | Washington, DC | Fy24 Cef Grant | $800,000 |
| Impact Fellows Action Fund | Leawood, KS | Social Welfare Grant | $650,000 |
| Economic Security Project Action | New York, NY | Cef Primary Purpose Renewal Grant | $600,000 |
| Jews United for Justice Campaign Fund | Washington, DC | Cef Primary Purpose Grant | $400,000 |
| Clapham Group LLC | Springfield, VA | Grant for Ctc Efforts | $395,000 |
| Future Now Action | Washington, DC | Cef Political Activity Renewal Grant | $350,000 |
| Center for Community Change Action | Washington, DC | Fy24 Request | $250,000 |
| Mississippi Voter Alliance | Jackson, MS | Fy25 Cef Social Welfare Grant | $250,000 |
| Virginia Promise in Action | Richmond, VA | Cef Social Welfare Grant | $240,000 |
| Economic Security Project Action | New York, NY | Cef Political Activity Renewal Grant | $200,000 |
| Fair Budget Coalition | Washington, DC | Cef Primary Purpose Renewal Grant | $200,000 |
| Strong Start Pac | Richmond, VA | Strong Start Pac Grant | $200,000 |
| Alliance for Youth Action | Washington, DC | Fy24 Political Activity Grant | $150,000 |
| Casa in Action | Hyattsville, MD | Fy24 Cef Grant | $150,000 |
| Lets Grow Kids Action Network | Montpelier, VT | Cef Political Activity Renewal Grant | $150,000 |
| Lets Grow Kids Action Network | Montpelier, VT | Cef Primary Purpose Renewal Grant | $150,000 |
| Pennsylvania Stands Up Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Fy24 Cef Grant | $150,000 |
| Advance Carolina | Raleigh, NC | Political Activity Grant | $100,000 |
| Casa in Action Pac | Hyattsville, MD | Casa in Action Pac Funding | $100,000 |
| Citizens Not Politicians | Columbus, OH | Ohio Ballot Measure | $100,000 |
| Mississippi Votes Action Fund | Jackson, MS | Fy25 Cef Social Welfare Grant | $100,000 |
| National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Mississippi Stat | Jackson, MS | Fy25 Cef Social Welfare Grant | $100,000 |
| Jews United for Justice Campaign Fund | Washington, DC | Fy25 Cef Grant | $50,000 |
| Dc Fiscal Policy Institute | Washington, DC | Cef Primary Purpose Renewal Grant | $45,000 |
The 25 largest of 31 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Children's Equity Fund accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Children's Equity Fund's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Children's Equity Fund give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $6,931,750 in grants paid (31 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Children's Equity Fund funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Dc Action for Children (DC), $930K, Future Now Action (DC), $800K, Impact Fellows Action Fund (KS), $650K, Economic Security Project Action (NY), $600K and Jews United for Justice Campaign Fund (DC), $400K.