CHILDREN FIRST ACTION FUND

EIN: 371866867 Human Services

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Total Revenue
$440,776
Total Expenses
$286,014
Total Assets
$429,371
Net Assets
$409,251
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
DAVID LAIGAIE
Phone
2155635848
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

CHILDREN FIRST ACTION FUND, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $441K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 199% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $155K, a strong 35% operating margin.

Mission

CHILDREN FIRST ACTION FUND STRATEGICALLY WORKS WITH LEGISLATORS IN A BIPARTISAN MANNER, IN A NON-PARTISAN FASHION, TO HELP LAWMAKERS LEARN WHAT IT TAKES FOR CHILDREN TO SUCCEED AND PERSUADE THEM TO SUPPORT OUR LEGISLATIVE MEASURES. WE ARE SINGULARLY FOCUSED ON INCREASING THE NUMBER OF ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO WILL CHAMPION INVESTMENTS AND POLICIES NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN GROW UP IN HEALTHY, SAFE, AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE THEY CAN LEARN AND PARTICIPATE IN ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR LIFETIME SUCCESS CHILDREN FIRST ACTION FUND EMPLOYS THREE PROVEN STRATEGIES TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL. 1.DEPLOYING HIGHLY EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS STRATEGIES TO EDUCATE AND PERSUADE LAWMAKERS TO FIGHT FOR THE POLICIES AND RESOURCES WE KNOW ARE NECESSARY. 2.PUBLISHING AND DISSEMINATING INFORMATION TO CITIZENS TO ENABLE THEM TO JUDGE HOW WELL LAWMAKERS ARE DELIVERING ON THEIR DUTY TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP CHILDREN THRIVE FROM INFANCY TO COLLEG

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $440,776
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $440,776

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $12,618
Program Expenses $260,473
Other Expenses $286,014
TOTAL EXPENSES $286,014

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $440,776 $147,422 +2.0%
Expenses $286,014 $72,555 +2.9%
Net Income $154,762 $74,867 +1.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$0
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID LAIGAIE BOARD CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY LUCAS TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN ADAMS BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRIET DICHTER BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL EWING BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANEE GARNER-NELSON BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY GINENSKY BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA HANSELL BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL ISLER BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE PHILIPS BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEIDI A RAMIREZ BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EBONY STATON BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NORA WINKELMAN SECRETARY 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA YOUNG BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDAN HARRIS BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $440,776 $286,014 $429,371 $154,762
2024 $147,422 $72,555 $262,355 $74,867
2023 $464,470 $444,893 $207,564 $19,577
2022 $289,648 $158,977 $206,350 $130,671
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