Foundation for Child Development
Preselected recipients only
Foundation for Child Development is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.7 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$124 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.5 million the year before.
63% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.5 million | 49 | $122 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 40 | $124 million |
How to apply
Foundation for Child Development says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Foundation for Child Development funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 14 | $1.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $615,500 |
| Illinois | 4 | $527,000 |
| New York | 4 | $509,700 |
| California | 7 | $497,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $90,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $75,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $75,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $30,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,900 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | Dca general | $250,000 |
| Third Sector New England Inc | Dca general | $250,000 |
| Third Sector New England Inc | Dca general | $250,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | Dca general | $250,000 |
| Guardianorg Foundation | Dca general | $200,000 |
| The Pew Charitable Trusts | Dca general | $200,000 |
| Grantmakers Concerned With Immigrants & Refugees | Dca general | $167,000 |
| Start Early | Ysp | $152,000 |
| Erikson Institute | Dca general | $150,000 |
| Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | Dca general | $150,000 |
| Center for Law and Social Policy | Dca general | $150,000 |
| The Young Center for Immigrant Childrens Rights Inc | Dca general | $150,000 |
| Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | Dca general | $150,000 |
| National Women's Law Center | Dca general | $125,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Dca general | $100,000 |
| Society for Research in Child Development | Dca general | $100,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Dca general | $100,000 |
| National Academy of Sciences | Dca general | $75,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation for A New American University | Dca general | $75,000 |
| The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University | Ysp | $75,000 |
| National Parents Union | Dca general | $75,000 |
| Community Change | Dca general | $75,000 |
| Momsrising | Dca general | $75,000 |
| Community Organizing and Family Issues | Dca general | $75,000 |
| Mothering Justice | Dca general | $75,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Dca general | $50,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Discrentionary & field grants | $30,000 |
| Guardianorg Foundation | Discrentionary & field grants | $30,000 |
| Springboard to Opportunities | Discrentionary & field grants | $30,000 |
| Education Trust Inc | Discrentionary & field grants | $30,000 |
| Mothering Justice | Discrentionary & field grants | $15,000 |
| Third Sector New England Inc | Discrentionary & field grants | $10,500 |
| Philanthropy New York | Discrentionary & field grants | $8,200 |
| Center for Law and Social Policy | Discrentionary & field grants | $5,000 |
| Grantmakers for Education | Discrentionary & field grants | $2,900 |
| Grantmakers Concerned With Immigrants & Refugees | Discrentionary & field grants | $2,500 |
| Asian American-Pacific Islander in Philanthropy | Discrentionary & field grants | $2,500 |
| Grantmakers for Effective Organizations | Discrentionary & field grants | $2,500 |
| National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy | Discrentionary & field grants | $1,500 |
| Peak Grantmaking | Discrentionary & field grants | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Velma McBride Murry
- Marissa Tirona
- William Moon
- Larue Allen
- Alejandra Barraza
- Linda Burton
- Barbara Chow
- Fabienne Doucet
- Lynn Karoly
- Virginia Klein
- Salvatore Laspada
- Tracy Zimmerman
- Rini Banerjee
- Vivian Tseng
Questions people ask
Does Foundation for Child Development accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Foundation for Child Development give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Foundation for Child Development?
Its 2024 filing lists Velma McBride Murry (Chair), Marissa Tirona (Vice Chair), William Moon (Treasurer) and Larue Allen (Director) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Foundation for Child Development fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.