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Nonprofit · EIN 54-0536100

CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL USA

Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, VA 23294

Financials

$194.1M$190.2M2022$210.2M$188.4M2023$210.4M$201.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL USA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$210,435,038$201,904,934$8,530,104$209,929,974$13,536,541$196,393,433
June 30, 2024990$210,218,646$188,445,176$21,773,470$199,301,519$13,619,569$185,681,950
June 30, 2023990$194,133,779$190,211,998$3,921,781$173,081,737$14,456,965$158,624,772
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$197,288,386
of which government grants
$9,256,974
Program service revenue
$566,589
Investment income
$9,561,533
Net rental income
$128,441
Net gain from sales of assets
$5,860,596
Other revenue
$3,018,530

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$125,426,791
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$846,261
Other salaries and wages
$24,657,382
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$36,351,656
Professional fundraising fees
$16,264,727
Legal fees
$254,106
Accounting fees
$587,395
Occupancy
$1,268,273
Travel
$1,671,697
Depreciation
$3,229,856
Program services (functional)
$152,166,325
Management and general (functional)
$20,451,024
Fundraising (functional)
$29,287,585

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$199,301,519
Total assets, end of year
$209,929,974
Total liabilities, end of year
$13,536,541
Net assets, end of year
$196,393,433
Land, buildings and equipment
$26,786,843
Publicly traded securities
$102,120,353
Net assets without donor restrictions
$99,648,400
Net assets with donor restrictions
$96,745,033
Gross receipts
$248,323,810
Employees
241
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1938
State of legal domicile
VA

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Isameldein Mohamed GhanimCEO
Officer
40$416,355$64,327
James M TuiteCOO
Officer
40$304,203$61,377
Adam T HicksVP, CDMO
Highest-paid employee
40$255,842$60,232
Scott ShermanVP, Global HR
Highest-paid employee
40$235,201$43,652
Erin KennedyVP, External Affairs and Partneships
Highest-paid employee
40$229,552$42,052
Sassan C ParandehTreasurer
Highest-paid employee
40$201,196$53,321
Cheryl DahlDirector Sr. Communications
Highest-paid employee
40$202,576$40,410
Aaron Williams Thru 7124-123124Board Vice Chair
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Abbie RaikesDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Anne HoltonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Bridget WinstonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Carol Kissal as of 112025Director
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Cassie Landers Thru 7124-123124Board Secretary
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Daphne Maxwell-ReidDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Helen ThompsonBoard Vice Chair (Thru 1/1/25-6/30/25), DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
12 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jonathan Roberts as of 112025Director
Trustee or director
2$0
Kelly HardebeckDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Martin McCannDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Melanie JaninDirector (07/01/24 - through 02/2025)
Trustee or director
2$0
Miguel ZepedaDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Nicole KamalsonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Nisha AgrawalDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Ravi NarulaDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Tamar Manuelyan AtincBoard Chair
Trustee or director
2$0
Terry PeighBoard Secretary (Thru 1/1/25-6/30/25), DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
The Hon Linah KilmoDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Wheat McDowellDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 28 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Isameldein GhanimPresident
Officer
40$393,722$61,847
James TuiteCOO
Officer
40$271,344$60,212
Adam HicksCHIEF DEV & MKTG OFF.
Highest-paid employee
40$250,196$55,485
Naomi RutenbergVP PROGRAMS & PSHIPS
Highest-paid employee
40$238,420$47,124
Scott ShermanVP GLOBAL OPERATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$227,717$53,595
Jeremy WilletSponsor Ambassador
Highest-paid employee
40$207,373$53,950
Erin KennedyVP External Affairs & PSHIPS
Highest-paid employee
40$211,613$40,013
Margaret McDermidIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Tamer Manuelyan AtincChairperson
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Cassie LandersSecretary
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Ravi NarulaAudit Committee Chair
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Shailendra GhorpadeDIRECTOR (THRU 1/2024)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Wheatley McDowellDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Helen ThompsonDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Aaron WilliamsVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Kelly HardebeckDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Anne HoltonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAPHNE REIDDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Martin McCannDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Terry PeighDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Abbie RaikesDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Geremie SawadogoDIRECTOR (THRU 1/2024)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Bridget WinstonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Miguel ZepedaDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
NISHA AGRAWALDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
NICOLE KAMALESONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LINAH KILIMODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MELANIE JANINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 26 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Isameldein GhanimPRESIDENT (3/22 TO 12/22)
Officer
40$304,045$50,756
James TuiteCFAO
Officer
40$264,120$55,378
Adam HicksCHIEF DEV & MKTG OFF.
Highest-paid employee
40$242,238$50,631
Naomi RutenbergVP PROGRAMS & PSHIPS
Highest-paid employee
40$231,380$44,721
Scott ShermanVP GLOBAL OPERATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$219,668$43,720
Jeremy WilletSponsor Ambassador
Highest-paid employee
40$212,257$49,140
Michael BrooksCDSO (1/22 TO 9/2022)
Highest-paid employee
40$233,751$17,324
Anne GoddardCEO (1/2022 TO 5/2022)
Former
40$216,856$27,500
Margaret McDermidChairperson
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Tamer Manulyan AtincVP Chairperson
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Cassie LandersSecretary
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Raiv NarulaAudit Committee Chair
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Shailendra GhorpadeMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Wheatley McDowellMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Helen ThompsonMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Aaron WilliamsMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Kelly HardebeckDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Anne HoltonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAPHNE MAXWELL REIDDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Martin McCannDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Terry PeighDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Abbie RaikesDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Geremie SawadogoDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Bridget WinstonDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Pamela YeeDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Migual ZepedaDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2821 EMERYWOOD PARKWAY, RICHMOND, VA 23294-3726
In care of
% JAMES TUITE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LAURA MELOY, 2821 EMERYWOOD PARKWAY, RICHMOND, VA 232943726
Signed the 990
LAURA MELOY, CFO
Phone
(804) 756-2700
Return prepared by
BDO USA

Mission

CHILDFUND'S MISSION IS TO HELP DEPRIVED, EXCLUDED AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN HAVE THE CAPACITY TO BECOME YOUNG ADULTS, PARENTS AND LEADERS WHO BRING LASTING AND POSITIVE CHANGE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND TO PROMOTE SOCIETIES WHOSE INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS PARTICIPATE IN VALUING, PROTECTING AND ADVANCING THE WORTH AND THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • HEALTH & SANITATION: CHILDFUND'S INTERVENTIONS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC HEALTH INCLUDE IMPROVING ACCESS TO WATER AND SANITATION FACILITIES, SUPPORTING LOCAL WATER AND SANITATION COMMITTEES TO MANAGE AND MAINTAIN WATER SOURCES, AND EDUCATING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFE WATER AND HEALTHY PRACTICES. WE ALSO WORK THROUGH LOCAL PARTNERS TO ESTABLISH ROBUST MONITORING AND EVALUATION SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT CAPACITY-BUILDING FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. ALL OF THIS ENSURES THE RELIABLE AND SUSTAINABLE PROVISION OF WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE (WASH) SERVICES, LEADING TO BETTER HEALTH OUTCOMES AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR COMMUNITIES.
    Expenses $54,634,279 · grants $46,265,402 · revenue $177,335
  • EDUCATION: THE QUALITY OF CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND EDUCATION DEPENDS ON THEIR HOME, SCHOOL, COMMUNITY AND EVEN NATIONWIDE EDUCATION SYSTEMS. CHILDFUND WORKS ACROSS ALL THOSE LEVELS, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, PROTECTION AND BASIC EDUCATION ACCESS. WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND MINISTRIES OF EDUCATION IN ALL OUR PROGRAM COUNTRIES TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL AND REGIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS AND ENGAGE FAMILIES IN ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP FOR LEARNING.
    Expenses $47,850,865 · grants $38,975,758 · revenue $188,045
  • MICRO-ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT: PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL AND SOFT SKILLS, YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DIGITAL LITERACY ARE VITAL FOR EQUIPPING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO THRIVE IN EVOLVING ECONOMIES. BY CONDUCTING JOB MARKET SURVEYS, PARTNERING WITH EMPLOYERS, AND PROVIDING VOCATIONAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING, WE CREATE SAFE, SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
    Expenses $17,903,467 · grants $13,814,796 · revenue $86,638
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT: CHILDFUND'S APPROACH FOCUSES ON HELPING LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENTS SUPPORT FAMILIES TO CREATE THE CONDITIONS THAT THEIR YOUNGEST CHILDREN NEED FOR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT DURING THEIR EARLIEST YEARS. TO ENSURE SUSTAINABLE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD THEIR KNOWLEDGE THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND LEARNING EXCHANGES ON POSITIVE PARENTING PRACTICES. PARENTING MENTORS AND FACILITATORS ENGAGE IN TRAINING AND SUPERVISION TO EFFECTIVELY SUPPORT CAREGIVERS TO IMPROVE THEIR KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES AROUND PARENTING AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT. INTERACTIVE GROUP SESSIONS AND PERSONALIZED HOME VISITS ENSURE THAT THE SUPPORT IS TAILORED TO THE PARTICIPANTS' NEEDS, ESPECIALLY THOSE IN VULNERABLE SITUATIONS OR REMOTE, HARD-TO-REACH COMMUNITIES.
    Expenses $13,985,056 · grants $11,733,147 · revenue $47,718
  • EMERGENCY RESPONSE: PROVIDE AID AND ASSISTANCE TO NUMEROUS VICTIMS OF DISASTER AND HUMANITARIAN CRISIS AROUND THE WORLD.
    Expenses $10,362,477 · grants $8,331,355 · revenue $43,039
  • NUTRITION: MALNUTRITION IS COMMON IN MANY REGIONS WHERE CHILDFUND WORKS, WHERE COMMUNITIES ARE PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE DUE TO POVERTY, FOOD INSECURITY AND LIMITED ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. THIS MAKES NUTRITION PROGRAMMING CRITICAL FOR IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES, FOSTERING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THUS STABILITY. PROPER NUTRITION PROGRAMMING CAN SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE UNDER-5 DEATHS AND PREVENT DISEASES RELATED TO MALNUTRITION FOR ALL CHILDREN. CHILDFUND'S APPROACH REDUCES MALNUTRITION BY PROMOTING HEALTHY INFANT AND YOUNG-CHILD FEEDING PRACTICES, TRAINING AND MOBILIZING COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS TO PROVIDE NUTRITION SERVICES, AND CONNECTING FAMILIES WITH LOCAL HEALTH SERVICES.
    Expenses $7,430,181 · grants $6,306,333 · revenue $23,814

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
54-0536100
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1951
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$209,929,974
Income (IRS master file)
$248,323,810

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$210,435,038$201,904,934$209,929,974XML
990June 2024$210,218,646$188,445,176$199,301,519XML
990June 2023$194,133,779$190,211,998$173,081,737XML
990June 2022$199,562,143$194,181,188$155,339,003IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

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 54-0536100).

Questions about CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL USA

What is the EIN of CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL USA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL USA is 54-0536100.
Is CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL USA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
Are donations to CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL USA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL USA 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 CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL USA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL USA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL USA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LAURA MELOY.
Who are the officers and directors of CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL USA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $416,355 (Isameldein Mohamed Ghanim, CEO).
How much revenue does CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL USA have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $210,435,038, expenses of $201,904,934 and total assets of $209,929,974 at year end.

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