Foundation for Child Development
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-1623901 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$3.7M
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$123.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $150,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SEE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE FOR INFORM |
|---|---|
| Address | 475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE SUITE 248, NEW YORK NY 10115 |
| Phone | 2128675777 |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS, RATHER, REQUESTS FOR FUNDING ARE SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION BY INVITATION ONLY. WE FUND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE NON-PROFIT, PUBLIC CHARITIES AS RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 501(C)(3). OUR YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM FOR FELLOWSHIP GRANTS IS OUR ONLY OPEN COMPETITION. PLEASE VISIT THE YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ELIGIBILITY AND THE APPLICATION PROCESS. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATION DEADLINES CAN BE FOUND ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: FCD-US.ORG |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS CAN BE FOUND ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: FCD-US.ORG |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
90% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | New York City, NY | Dca general | $250,000 |
| Third Sector New England Inc | Boston, MA | Dca general | $250,000 |
| Third Sector New England Inc | Boston, MA | Dca general | $250,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | New York City, NY | Dca general | $250,000 |
| Guardianorg Foundation | Washington, DC | Dca general | $200,000 |
| The Pew Charitable Trusts | Washington, DC | Dca general | $200,000 |
| Grantmakers Concerned With Immigrants & Refugees | Petaluma, CA | Dca general | $167,000 |
| Start Early | Chicago, IL | Ysp | $152,000 |
| Erikson Institute | Chicago, IL | Dca general | $150,000 |
| Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | Washington, DC | Dca general | $150,000 |
| Center for Law and Social Policy | Washington, DC | Dca general | $150,000 |
| The Young Center for Immigrant Childrens Rights Inc | Chicago, IL | Dca general | $150,000 |
| Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | Washington, DC | Dca general | $150,000 |
| National Women's Law Center | Washington, DC | Dca general | $125,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Los Angeles, CA | Dca general | $100,000 |
| Society for Research in Child Development | Washington, DC | Dca general | $100,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Los Angeles, CA | Dca general | $100,000 |
| National Academy of Sciences | Washington, DC | Dca general | $75,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation for a New American University | Tempe, AZ | Dca general | $75,000 |
| The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University | San Jose, CA | Ysp | $75,000 |
| National Parents Union | Woburn, MA | Dca general | $75,000 |
| Community Change | Washington, DC | Dca general | $75,000 |
| Momsrising | Bellevue, WA | Dca general | $75,000 |
| Community Organizing and Family Issues | Chicago, IL | Dca general | $75,000 |
| Mothering Justice | Detroit, MI | Dca general | $75,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Los Angeles, CA | Dca general | $50,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Discrentionary & field grants | $30,000 |
| Guardianorg Foundation | Washington, DC | Discrentionary & field grants | $30,000 |
| Springboard to Opportunities | Jackson, MS | Discrentionary & field grants | $30,000 |
| Education Trust Inc | Washington, DC | Discrentionary & field grants | $30,000 |
| Mothering Justice | Bellevue, WA | Discrentionary & field grants | $15,000 |
| Third Sector New England Inc | Boston, MA | Discrentionary & field grants | $10,500 |
| Philanthropy New York | New York, NY | Discrentionary & field grants | $8,200 |
| Center for Law and Social Policy | Washington, DC | Discrentionary & field grants | $5,000 |
| Grantmakers for Education | Portland, OR | Discrentionary & field grants | $2,900 |
| Grantmakers Concerned With Immigrants & Refugees | Petaluma, CA | Discrentionary & field grants | $2,500 |
| Asian American-Pacific Islander in Philanthropy | Oakland, CA | Discrentionary & field grants | $2,500 |
| Grantmakers for Effective Organizations | Washington, DC | Discrentionary & field grants | $2,500 |
| National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy | Washington, NY | Discrentionary & field grants | $1,500 |
| Peak Grantmaking | Washington, DC | Discrentionary & field grants | $1,250 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Sector New England | Chicago, IL | Discrentionary & field grants | $250,000 |
| New York University | New York, NY | Ysp | $225,000 |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | Ysp | $225,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | Austin, TX | Ysp | $223,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University | Boston, MA | Dca general | $213,000 |
| Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | Washington, DC | Dca general | $150,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Stanford, CA | Dca general | $150,000 |
| Nonprofit Builder Sarl | Coppet, | Dca general | $125,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center (Pif) | Los Angeles, CA | Dca general | $100,000 |
| Society for Research in Child Development | Washington, DC | Dca general | $100,000 |
| Community Change | Washington, DC | Dca general | $75,000 |
| Mothering Justice | Bellevue, WA | Dca general | $75,000 |
| Momsrising Education Fund | Bellevue, WA | Dca general | $75,000 |
| National Parents Union Inc | Woburn, MA | Dca general | $75,000 |
| Community Organizing and Family Issues (Cofi) | Chicago, IL | Dca general | $75,000 |
| The Children's Movement of Florida | Stanford, CA | Discrentionary & field grants | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,715,850 | 56 |
| 2023 | $3,486,501 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543029349101024
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-1623901
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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