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Children Now

Public charity
Other · OAKLAND, CA · EIN 94-3059243

About

Children Now harnesses our collective power to advance equitable solutions for California's kids. Children Now breaks down systemic barriers so that all children have the services and supports they need to reach their full potential. By employing a game-changing, whole-child, antiracist, connector model, we are transforming childrens advocacy, bringing together millions of diverse voices, and creating power for California kids.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
53
Volunteers

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2022-12-31
Revenue
$9.1M
Expenses
$7.4M
Assets
$16.6M
Liabilities
$2.4M

Financial history

$9.8M$4.9M$0
16171819202122
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2022: $9.1M · Peak FY2017: $9.8M · Avg: $8.4M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$107K
Grants Given
CHILDREN NOW
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Address

6250 Claremont AVE STE 230
Oakland, CA, 94618-132

Governance

Voting board members9
Independent members8
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Public records
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