CAMBODIAN CHILDRENS FUND

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

2309 SANTA MONICA BLVD 833, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404-2040

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

Scott Neeson, 2309 Santa Monica Blvd 833, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Signed the 990

Scott Neeson, President & ED

Phone

(310) 496-9931

Website

cambodianchildrensfund.org

Return prepared by

HEALY AND ASSOCIATES

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-0764162 or by the name CAMBODIAN CHILDRENS FUND.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers

Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Secretary of State, bizfile Online

Corporation status, entity number, agent for service

Franchise Tax Board

Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO BREAK CYCLES OF POVERTY AND ABUSE AND TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN CAMBODIA THROUGH INTERVENTION AND EDUCATION FOR THE MOST IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. BY PROVIDING HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, THE CHILDREN IN OUR CARE WILL ENTER CAMBODIAN SOCIETY WITH THE SKILLS, CONFIDENCE AND INTEGRITY TO HELP THEIR OWN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN AN ACTIVE WAY NO GENERATION HAS BEFORE. WE BELIEVE THAT FOR OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT AND HEALING, THEC HILDREN IN OUR CARE MUST REMAIN CONNECTED TO THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.TO SUPPORT THIS OBJECTIVE WE RUN A BROAD SPECTRUM OF FULLY INTEGRATED COMMUNITYS ERVICES THAT COLLECTIVELY OFFER THE STRONGEST POSSIBLE SAFETY NET FOR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN CRISIS.

Program accomplishments

• Education Programs AchievementsThe Education Program provides access to both formal and non-formal education, from early childhood through high school, emphasizing 21st-century skills such as Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity. The program enrolled 1,292 learners across eight school locations five of these schools offer education up to the primary level, while the remaining three serve secondary and high school students. Both Senior and Junior schools achieved remarkable academic outcomes, with an overall 96% pass rate, over 95% school attendance, and approximately a 5% school dropout rate.The Education Management Team has maintained a continued effort in enhancing curriculum, guidelines, and policy development and implementation through several key strategic initiatives. To nurture ethically grounded and socially responsible future leaders, we established the AAA Blueprint, focusing on Attitudes, Accountability, and Academic Excellence under the guidance of CCF leadership. Operational consistency and high-quality instruction are further reinforced by the Senior School Curriculum Blueprint and the Junior School Operational Handbook, which together provide comprehensive frameworks for school management, learning progression, and continuous assessment review. Additionally, student and stakeholder engagement is supported by the Academic Handbook for Junior School for Grade 6, while a collaborative, cross-departmental STEAM Program Handbook has completed its initial draft phase to formalize interdisciplinary integration and ensure long-term student future-readiness.
  Expenses $3,962,124 · grants $2,000,000
• Child Protection Unit: a) Major Crime Investigations: In 2025, the CPU undertook 335 investigations involving murder, rape, serious assault, abandonment, and cyber-enabled offences against children. A total of 291suspects were arrested, reflecting the highest arrest rate recorded in the past decade. (***Key figures include: 28 homicides, 3 manslaughter cases, 9 attempted homicides, 163 rapes, 15 attempted rapes, 44 cases of sex with a minor, 32 ICAC investigations.). These investigations demonstrate the CPU's expanding national role in the most serious crimes involving children, ensuring rapid responses, meticulous evidence handling, and coordinated provincial efforts.b) Homicide & Forensic Excellence: The HIT and FST responded to 48 major forensic investigations, including 28 child homicides, achieving a 97% clearance rate. Forensic advancements in 2025 included: Activation of the purpose built forensic laboratory Development of locally produced Kastle Meyer presumptive blood test kits, reducing costs and improving nationwide crime scene capabilities Training of police, prosecutors, judges, and medical personnel in forensic evidence handling and child death investigations. A landmark case involved the domestic mass murder in Kampong Cham, leading to Task Force GOLF25. This operation exemplified multiagency excellence and resulted in the timely arrest of the suspect.c) Victim & Family Services: The OVFS expanded to 14 specialized staff, supporting 300+ families at any time. In 2025, the OVFS provided: 6 lifesaving medical evacuations Emergency food, housing, and financial assistance Psychological counselling School and welfare support Legal representation coordinationOne of the most significant cases involved One victim a toddler who survived 80% burns after an attempted murder by her father. CPU coordinated long term medical, legal, and psychological support, resulting in the suspect receiving 20 years imprisonment.d) Legal Representation: In partnership with Legal Aid Cambodia, CWCC, and independent firms, the CPU ensured legal protection for 213 victims and families. Courts delivered: 69 completed trials 490 years of total imprisonment Average sentence of 7 years for serious offences
  Expenses $2,991,107
• Healthcare Program: The Healthcare Program provided services: Medical Clinic: Delivered 27,067 health treatments for 6,545 patients. Dental Clinic: Provided 2,641 dental treatments for 1,617 patients. Maternal Care Program: Welcomed 48 new members and 48 new babies, with a 100% maternal survival rate for 48 deliveries. 94% of new births were at healthy weights. In-Facility Healthcare: 1,196 beneficiaries received health consultations, 2,463 worm medicines were distributed, and 835 vaccination doses were administered to 719 students. Health Education: Covered 65 health topics in 236 sessions, reaching approximately 11,829 patients. CCF health education covered a broad range of health knowledge related to chronic disease prevention and management, infectious diseases, immunization, oral health, nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and general health knowledge.
  Expenses $1,535,719
• Community Outreach Program: The Community Outreach program addressed systemic social issues: Community Support Services and Income Generation: Provided cash support for 789 cases and 43,490kg of rice for 1,703 cases. Interventions for domestic violence victims led to a 7% reduction in reported cases. 135 people were facilitated to get official documents, and 89 families received Equity Cards, while 1,126 people obtained National Social Security Fund (NSSF) cards. The Hoin Coffee Shop sold 1,300 cups of drinks and provided employment. 62 small businesses were supported, and 65 job placements were facilitated. Enrollment and Reintegration: 163 applicants were accepted into CCF education programs. 216 children returned to school after absences were addressed, and 23 cases were reintegrated from CCF. Community-based Care and Housing: 244 children benefited from comprehensive support, and an annual satisfaction survey revealed a 95% satisfaction rating. 49 foster and kinship families participated in training on positive parenting skills and kids behavioral & emotional need understanding. There are 423 CCF houses (both WH and Greenhouses), with 385 families currently residing in them. This leaves 38 houses still available.
  Expenses $1,513,170
• Career & Life Skill Programs AchievementsCareer & Life Skills Program: This program facilitates students' transition into higher education and the workforce: University Education: 85% (76 out of 89) of Grade 12 students transitioned to tertiary education. 310 university students participated in the program, with 90% completing or continuing their studies. 15 students pursued overseas education. Career Planning Initiatives: All 503 students in grades 7-12 completed Career Interest Assessments, with Agriculture and Natural Resources (18.5%), Health Science (15.5%), and STEM (10.3%) being top interests. The program also hosted an Internal Major Fair with 259 stakeholders including CCF students from secondary school and higher, and provided comprehensive CLS orientations to 350 350 grades 7 to 12 students and 286 guardians. Student Earning Potential: 79.55% of university graduates were employed or in internships. Overall, 66.77% (207 out of 310) university students engaged in employment or internships.
  Expenses $722,706
• Childcare Programs AchievementsChildcare Program: The Childcare Program provides essential support to at-risk children, serving approximately 1,700 students with various services: Nursery Project: Supported 50 children, with 58.7% of children showed "Excellent" overall development and 36.96% showed "Very Good" development. 100% of children received adequate food, hygiene, and safety. Nutritional Food Program: Provided 151,514 meals to 698 students through the Daily Food program and 123,015 meals to approximately 700 children through the Evening Food Program. Students' Ethics and Behavioral Improvement: Initiatives included Senior Student Case Management (122 students), Student Mentor and Mentee Initiative (53 senior student volunteers), Proactive Student Character Building (66 students), the completion and launch of Student Planning and Goal Strengthening (SPGS) V4 mini-booklet, and Mental Well-being sessions (46 sessions for 428 students). Life Skills Training Unit organized a great number of training sessions engaging a total of 10,962 person-times (equal to 1,343 headcounts). Child Protection Training involved 4,425 person-times across 107 child protection-related sessions.
  Expenses $408,713
• Leadership Programs AchievementsLeadership Program: The Leadership Program focuses on developing future leaders through various initiatives: Volunteering and Community Engagement: 712 students signed up for community work; 701 students (98%) demonstrated active performance; and a total of 20,382 volunteering times and 60,632 volunteering hours were recorded across 33 CCF Leadership/Volunteering Activities. Leadership Training: There were 480 students (329 girls) of 24 classes for grade 7 to 12. Most of the students completed their leadership content and practical concepts suitable for their levels. Leadership Events: Key events included Youth Leadership Camps (212 students for 3 trips of junior camps, 115 high school students for a senior camp trip), the Annual Youth Leadership Event (AYLE) with 212 participants, the National Youth Debate where CCF students secured 3rd place among 32 schools, the Global Youth Leadership Summit (GYLS) in USA attended by 9 students, and Annual Youth Talk (AYT) which welcomed 267 participants
  Expenses $249,756
• In 2025, CCF's support reached 1,712 current students and 5,530 current community members, with 44 annual university graduates. Cumulatively, CCF has impacted approximately 4,600 students and 15,175 community members, celebrating 266 university graduates since its inception.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

20-0764162

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2004

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T30)

Assets (IRS master file)

$23,597,886

Income (IRS master file)

$10,980,060

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0764162).

Questions about CAMBODIAN CHILDRENS FUND

What is the EIN of CAMBODIAN CHILDRENS FUND?

The employer identification number (EIN) of CAMBODIAN CHILDRENS FUND is 20-0764162.

Is CAMBODIAN CHILDRENS FUND tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.

Are donations to CAMBODIAN CHILDRENS FUND tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does CAMBODIAN CHILDRENS FUND file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of CAMBODIAN CHILDRENS FUND due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did CAMBODIAN CHILDRENS FUND last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of CAMBODIAN CHILDRENS FUND?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Scott Neeson.

Who are the officers and directors of CAMBODIAN CHILDRENS FUND?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $149,040 (Scott Neeson, President & ED).

How much revenue does CAMBODIAN CHILDRENS FUND have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,980,060, expenses of $13,074,746 and total assets of $23,597,886 at year end.

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