Childfund Alliance
Childfund alliance is a global network of 11 child-focused development and humanitarian organizations working in more than 70 countries. We help nearly 30 million children and their families …
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Eleven child-focused development and humanitarian agencies are part of the global ChildFund Alliance network, which helps children and their families overcome poverty and the underlying conditions that prevent children from reaching their full potential.
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Mission
Childfund alliance is a global network of 11 child-focused development and humanitarian organizations working in more than 70 countries. We help nearly 30 million children and their families to overcome poverty and the underlying conditions that prevent them from achieving their potential. Childfund was founded in 1938. We work in partnership with children, families and their communities to create lasting change. We support long-term community development, promote children's rights and child protection, prepare for natural disasters and respond to humanitarian emergencies. Each member organization retains its own distinct identity and governance by national boards. The alliance holds members accountable to global standards of the highest levels of quality and integrity in programming, finances, fundraising and governance.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Childfund Alliance with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 81% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChildfund Alliance is a registered international nonprofit based in Richmond, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 134206912. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 98 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Childfund Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 134206912. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Childfund Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Childfund Alliance is located in Richmond, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Based on official tax filings, Childfund Alliance has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Childfund Alliance is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 98 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Childfund Alliance. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Childfund Alliance holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Eleven child-focused development and humanitarian agencies are part of the global ChildFund Alliance network, which helps children and their families overcome poverty and the underlying conditions that prevent children from reaching their full potential. Childfund Alliance is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Childfund Alliance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Childfund Alliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 134206912, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CHILDFUND ALLIANCE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
9 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
ChildFund Alliance is Seeking a Secretary General – Apply By 14 June 2026 - Global South Opportunities
World Index 2024: ChildFund Alliance World Index on the Rights of Women and Children - Focus. Children’s Voices on Their Right to The Future [EN/DE/IT/JA/KO] - ReliefWeb
ChildFund Alliance Lebanon Response Plan - October 2024 - ReliefWeb
SLR ties up with Childfund Rugby for partnership programmes - The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka
ChildFund Alliance: Strategic Plan 2022-2025 - Working Together to Address Emerging Threats to Children’s Safety - ReliefWeb
ChildFund project begins in Polonnaruwa - The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka
Addressing Child Labour: Lessons Learned from ChildFund Interventions (June 2021) - ReliefWeb
WeWorld joins Childfund Alliance - WeWorld
The Clough Foundation Renews its Partnership with ChildFund - Clough
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 98 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 98 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2002
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Childfund Alliance
- What is Childfund Alliance?
- Childfund Alliance is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Richmond, United States. Eleven child-focused development and humanitarian agencies are part of the global ChildFund Alliance network, which helps children and their families overcome poverty and the underlying conditions that prevent children from reaching their full potential.
- When was Childfund Alliance founded?
- Childfund Alliance was founded in 2002.
- Who leads Childfund Alliance?
- Tamar Atinc serves as Board Chair.
- Where is Childfund Alliance located?
- Headquartered in Richmond, VA, United States.
- What is Childfund Alliance's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Childfund Alliance trustworthy?
- Childfund Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Childfund Alliance's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 134206912.
- What is Childfund Alliance's website?
- http://www.childfundalliance.org