Private foundation · EIN 63-1255894 · Ashland, Alabama · Youth development

Childrens Fund Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $660K total, median $220K. 100% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$660K
Median grant
$220K
Stays in AL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Alabama Baptist Children's HomeBirmingham, ALChild welfare$220K
Big Oak Boys and Girls RanchesGadsden, ALChild welfare$220K
King's RanchWilsonville, ALChild welfare$220K

About this foundation

Childrens Fund Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Ashland, Alabama, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Childrens Fund Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Childrens Fund Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $660K across 3 grants, a median of $220K.

Where does Childrens Fund Foundation Inc give?

Alabama (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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