CHILDREN'S FUND

EIN: 541841297 501(c)(3) International Affairs

MCLEAN, VA

Total Revenue
$256,005
Total Expenses
$258,302
Total Assets
$213,765
Net Assets
$213,765
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
SHERLIE SCRIBNER
Phone
8046678000
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CHILDREN'S FUND, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $256K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN OTHER NATIONS AND THE USA. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH RELIEF & EDUCATION PROGRAMS,

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $87,279 Revenue: $0

CHILDREN IN ASIA, INDIA 80, 50 BOYS AT SHERLIE HOME, 30 GIRLS APNA SAHARA, PAKISTAN 30 ABBA HOME. WE CARED FOR CHILDREN IN TWO LOCATIONS IN INDIA, ONE FOR BOYS AND THE OTHER FOR GIRLS. THEY RESIDED...

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CHILDREN IN ASIA, INDIA 80, 50 BOYS AT SHERLIE HOME, 30 GIRLS APNA SAHARA, PAKISTAN 30 ABBA HOME. WE CARED FOR CHILDREN IN TWO LOCATIONS IN INDIA, ONE FOR BOYS AND THE OTHER FOR GIRLS. THEY RESIDED IN THE HOMES WE PROVIDED, SO THEY COULD ATTEND SCHOOL. MANY OF THESE CHILDREN ARE ORPHANS OR THEIR FAMILIES ARE TOO POOR OR TOO ILL TO CARE FOR THEM. WE PROVIDED FOOD, CLOTHING,SHOES,SCHOOL UNIFORMS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND TOILETRIES AND OTHER EVERDAY NECESSITIES. IN PAKISTAN,23 PROVIDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND SUPPORT FOR AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR 35 GIRLS IN A RESIDENTIAL FACILITY WHO WERE THERE BECAUSE THEY WERE ABANDONED BY THEIR MOTHERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $34,961 Revenue: $0

CHILDREN IN AFRICA 37, ZAMBIA 25, LIBERIA 12. WE SUPPORTED AFRICAN CHILDREN IN COUNTRIES, ZAMBIA AND LIBERIA, PROVIDING FOR THEIR HOUSING, FOOD, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND SCHOOL FEES. WE ALSO PROVIDED...

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CHILDREN IN AFRICA 37, ZAMBIA 25, LIBERIA 12. WE SUPPORTED AFRICAN CHILDREN IN COUNTRIES, ZAMBIA AND LIBERIA, PROVIDING FOR THEIR HOUSING, FOOD, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND SCHOOL FEES. WE ALSO PROVIDED THEIR CLOTHING AND SHOES ALONG WITH GIFTS FOR BIRTHDAYS. THESE CHILDREN WERE ABLE TO ATTEND SCHOOL BECAUSE OF OUR SUPPORT. MOST OF THEM ARE ORPHANS AND THEIR EXTENDED FAMILIES ARE UNABLE TO CARE FOR THEM.

Program 3
Expenses: $5,204 Revenue: $0

CHILDREN IN SOUTH AMERICA:60 WE PROVIDED CLOTHING, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND BACKPACKS FOR CHILDREN IN REMOTE VILLAGES IN PERUVIAN ANDES. WE ALSO PROVIDED HEARING AIDS FOR 2 CHILDREN AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES...

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CHILDREN IN SOUTH AMERICA:60 WE PROVIDED CLOTHING, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND BACKPACKS FOR CHILDREN IN REMOTE VILLAGES IN PERUVIAN ANDES. WE ALSO PROVIDED HEARING AIDS FOR 2 CHILDREN AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR A CLINIC SERVING POOR CHILDREN IN A SMALL TOWN.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $252,576
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $3,429
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $256,005

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $248,529
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $508
Program Expenses $252,844
Other Expenses $9,773
TOTAL EXPENSES $258,302

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $256,005 $236,697 +0.1%
Expenses $258,302 $209,664 +0.2%
Net Income $-2,297 $27,033 -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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
6

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
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHERLIE SCRIBNER ED D CEO 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID RISK BOARD DIRECTOR 1.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB LICITRA TREASURER/CFO/BOARD CHAIR 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE SPILLENKOTHEN BOARD DIRECTOR 1.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARA COSTELLO BOARD DIRECTOR 1.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA JENKINS BOARD DIRECTOR 1.25
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 $256,005 $258,302 $213,765 $-2,297
2024 $236,697 $209,664 $216,062 $27,033
2023 $235,385 $252,274 $189,027 $-16,889
2022 $335,713 $330,499 $205,965 $5,214
2021 $269,912 $256,219 $201,103 $13,693
2020 $169,833 $146,448 $211,474 $23,385
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