American Federation For Children Inc
- Assets
- $4.7m
- Revenue
- $8.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 45
- Location
- Columbia, MD
- Founding
- 05/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 33-0627955
Organization Overview
American Federation For Children Inc is located in Columbia, MD. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Federation For Children Inc employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Federation For Children Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, American Federation For Children Inc generated $8.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, American Federation For Children Inc has awarded 115 individual grants totaling $12,178,689. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE PROMOTING EDUCATIONAL CHOICE AND INNOVATION, WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON SCHOOL VOUCHERS, SCHOLARSHIP TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL CHOICE TO HELP CHILDREN, ESPECIALLY LOW-INCOME CHILDREN, ACCESS THE QUALITY EDUCATION NECESSARY TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STATE SUPPORT:DIRECT GRANTS MADE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS CONTRACTS WITH LOBBYISTS AND OTHER CONSULTANTS AND DIRECT EXPENSES INCURRED WITHIN SELECT STATES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO DEVELOP AND PASS SCHOOL CHOICE LEGISLATION; ENACT NEW SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAMS; PROTECT, STRENGTHEN OR EXPAND CURRENT SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAMS.
COMMUNICATIONS:DEVELOP AND DISTRIBUTE RESEARCH AND POLICY MATERIAL TO EDUCATE POLICYMAKERS, STATE AND LOCAL LEADERS, MEDIA AND GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE NEED FOR, AND SUCCESS OF, SCHOOL CHOICE; DEVELOP AND MOBILIZE AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL CHOICE; CONDUCT PRINT, BROADCAST, DIGITAL, AND SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE SCHOOL CHOICE AROUND THE COUNTRY.
CONFERENCES:CONDUCT OR PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, AND SMALLDONOR EVENTS FOR SCHOLARS AND ACTIVISTS TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR ADVANCING AND PROMOTING SCHOOL CHOICE AROUND THE COUNTRY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Schultz Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 20.85 | $355,403 |
John Schilling President (thru 05/31/21) | Officer | 23.6 | $275,674 |
Mark Z Dawes National Director Of Development | 24.1 | $247,199 | |
Jennifer Miller Cfo/treasurer | Officer | 23.9 | $231,866 |
Elisa Clements Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 22.55 | $212,682 |
Ryan Cantrell Nat'l Dir. Of Government Affairs | 34.7 | $165,531 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Chartwell Strategic Advisors Consulting | 12/30/21 | $132,933 |
Centre Law & Consulting Llc Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $136,777 |
2020 Strategies Llc Consulting | 12/30/21 | $127,778 |
The Bopp Firm Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $122,500 |
Awareness Analytics Partners Llc Digital Ads | 12/30/21 | $165,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,835,988 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,627,975 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,835,988 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $71,455 |
| Investment income | $488 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$10,046 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,920,295 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,064,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $633,087 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $300,943 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,890,969 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $80,615 |
| Other employee benefits | $174,865 |
| Payroll taxes | $172,832 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $324,257 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $59,173 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $558,667 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $851,229 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $64,458 |
| Information technology | $117,901 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $116,947 |
| Travel | $154,838 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $257,633 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $39,121 |
| Insurance | $12,147 |
| All other expenses | $18,165 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,734,161 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $713,867 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,629,687 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,900,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,739 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $117,188 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $64,546 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $306,275 |
| Total assets | $4,734,302 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $553,202 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $81,282 |
| Total liabilities | $634,484 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,707,929 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,391,889 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,734,302 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Federation For Children Inc has awarded $1,060,000 in support to 14 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PARTNERS FOR EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM IN NORTH CAROLINA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN NC | $320,000 |
SCHOOL CHOICE OHIO ALLIANCE PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN OH | $180,000 |
AFC ACTION FUND - ALABAMA FEDERATION FOR CHILDREN PAC PURPOSE: DIRECT CONTRIBUTION | $110,000 |
Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN IN | $100,000 |
Columbia, SC PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN SC | $70,000 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SUPPORT IN GA | $65,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Federation For Children Inc has recieved totaling $400,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jobs First Coalition Inc Brookfield, WI PURPOSE: SUPPORT JOB CREATION | $400,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Moveon Org Civic Action Washington, DC | $4,457,959 | $10,598,957 |
50can Inc Washington, DC | $11,451,169 | $14,699,448 |
Working America Education Fund Washington, DC | $15,449,080 | $11,091,684 |
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Of America Inc Washington, DC | $19,124,215 | $8,637,291 |
American Federation For Children Inc Columbia, MD | $4,734,302 | $8,920,295 |
Council For Exceptional Children Arlington, VA | $4,293,509 | $5,157,244 |
International Bridge Tunnel And Turnpike Association Washington, DC | $5,612,025 | $5,095,410 |
Council Of Graduate Schools Washington, DC | $15,477,083 | $4,356,151 |
Tesseract Research Center Inc Washington, DC | $8,180,925 | $2,226,497 |
National Indian Education Association Washington, DC | $1,350,427 | $3,831,899 |
National Coalition For Public School Options Haymarket, VA | $398,047 | $3,479,643 |
American Pilots Association Inc Washington, DC | $1,788,450 | $3,376,581 |