About
ChildFund International is a child development and protection organization headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1938, ChildFund began by helping sponsors send support to children in China affected by war, and has since grown into a network of organizations working so that children everywhere can grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a member of the ChildFund Alliance.
Mission
ChildFund describes its approach as child focused, community centered, and people first, working to ensure that "children everywhere can grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe." The organization invests resources and expertise alongside partners to create solutions that are community owned and built to last.
What they do
ChildFund's programs are organized around eight impact areas:
- Early childhood development
- Education
- Health
- Protection
- Online protection
- Youth livelihoods
- Humanitarian response
- Sustainability
The organization partners with 170 community organizations and is supported by 240,000 individual donors.
History
Founded in 1938, ChildFund started by connecting sponsors with children in China affected by war. It has evolved into a network of 10 organizations operating across more than 60 countries, including Uganda, Bolivia, Kenya, Sri Lanka, and Ecuador. ProPublica records show its IRS tax exemption was issued in April 1951.
Scale and impact
ChildFund reports reaching over 35 million children and family members, and has set a 2030 goal of achieving lasting impact with 100 million people annually. It operates in more than 60 countries, with headquarters at 2821 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA.
Financials
Per Form 990 data reported by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, for the fiscal year ending June 2025 ChildFund International reported total revenue of 210,435,038 dollars, total expenses of 201,904,934 dollars, and net assets of 196,393,433 dollars. For the fiscal year ending June 2024, revenue was 210,218,646 dollars and expenses were 188,445,176 dollars.
Governance
ChildFund International is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN 54-0536100), registered with the IRS as ChildFund International USA and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. It operates as part of the ChildFund Alliance.