American Federation For Children Growth Fund Inc

Organization Overview

American Federation For Children Growth Fund Inc, operating under the name Afc Growth Fund, is located in Columbia, MD. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Afc Growth Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Afc Growth Fund generated $14.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.8m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Afc Growth Fund has awarded 118 individual grants totaling $25,161,072. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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 LOWER-INCOME CHILDREN, ACCESS THE QUALITY EDUCATION NECESSARY TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DIRECT STATE SUPPORT: DIRECT GRANTS MADE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, CONTRACTS WITH CONSULTANTS AND DIRECT EXPENSES INCURRED WITHIN SELECT STATES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO DEVELOP, GROW, AND IMPLEMENT SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAMS INCLUDING MARKET AND ADVERTISING PROGRAMS PROMOTING EDUCATIONAL CHOICE PROGRAMS BY TARGETING ELIGIBLE FAMILIES TO RAISE AWARENESS OF AND INCREASE PARTICIPATION IN EXISTING PRIVATE SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO THE FAMILIES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE STATES.


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 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 SMALL DONOR 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)Compensation
John Schilling
President(thru 05/31/21)
$57,750
William E Oberndorf
Chairman
$0
John Kirtley
Vice-Chair
$0
Kathy Hubbard
Secretary
$0
Thomas Schultz
Chief Executive Officer
$0
Gregory Brock
CEO (thru 03/31/21)
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Fluent Llc
Digital Ads
$506,570
Awareness Analytical Partners Llc
Digital Marketing Ads
$120,000
Midwest Communications Group
Direct Mail
$236,715
Michael Benjamin
Consulting
$121,000
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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$14,302,299
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $402,626
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$14,302,299
Total Program Service Revenue$18,500
Investment income $1,461
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $14,325,717

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Federation For Children Growth Fund Inc has awarded $2,506,500 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SCHOOL CHOICE OHIO

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Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL CHOICE EFFORTS IN OH

$878,500

PARENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM NC

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Raleigh, NC

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL CHOICE EFFORTS IN NC

$635,000

INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION

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Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL CHOICE EFFORTS IN IN

$405,000

SCHOOL CHOICE WISCONSIN

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Brookfield, WI

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL CHOICE EFFORTS IN WI

$350,000

EDCHOICE KENTUCKY INC

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Frankfort, KY

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL CHOICE EFFORTS IN KY

$123,000

Columbia, SC

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL CHOICE EFFORTS IN SC

$100,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that American Federation For Children Growth Fund Inc has recieved totaling $2,277,206.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$565,600
Donors Trust Inc

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: for general operations

$503,500
Dick And Betsy Devos Family Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$500,000
Santa Barbara Foundation

Santa Barbara, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

$203,000
The Philanthropy Roundtable Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: SIMON-DEVOS PRIZE

$100,000
The Community Fdn Of Middle Tn Inc

Nashville, TN

PURPOSE: FOR UNRESTRICTED USE

$100,000
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