The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) takes great pride in its financial efficiency and accountability. CDF is supported primarily by foundation and corporate grants and individual donations.

Annual Reports

• 2010 Annual Report (.pdf, 1.22 MB)
• 2008-2009 Bi-Annual Report (.pdf, 1.66 MB)
• 2007 Annual Report (.pdf, 1.7 MB)

Financial Statements and Form 990

• Children's Defense Fund 2011 Form 990 (.pdf, 3 MB)
• CDF and CDF Action Council 2011 Consolidated Audited Financial Statements (.pdf, 297 KB)
• CDF and CDF Action Council 2010 Consolidated Audited Financial Statements (.pdf, 180 KB)
• Children's Defense Fund 2010 Form 990 (.pdf, 1.18 MB)
• CDF and CDF Action Council 2009 Consolidated Audited Financial Statements (.pdf, 2.05 MB)
• Children's Defense Fund 2009 Form 990 (.pdf, 2 MB)

Independently Verified Information

Click on the images for independently verified information about CDF's finances or visit Guidestar to access the IRS form 990.

Donating to CDF

Your support enables CDF to work on behalf of America's children. Deepest thanks for your commitment to children and to our work.

Donate today!