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The Childrens Scholarship Fund

Public charity
DBA: % THOMAS J FINNERTY
Other · NEW YORK, NY · EIN 13-4002189

About

The Children's Scholarship Fund (CSF) empowers families by providing children in need with scholarships, and by supporting expanded educational opportunities for all children.

In care of Thomas J Finnerty

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
34
Volunteers
133

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-08-31
Revenue
$31.7M
Expenses
$25.5M
Assets
$64.8M
Liabilities
$18.8M

Financial history

$31.7M$15.9M$0
202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $31.7M · Avg: $28.1M

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
$895
Grants Given
$20.1M
THE CHILDRENS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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Address

8 WEST 38TH ST 8TH Floor
New YORK, NY, 10018-622

Governance

Voting board members12
Independent members11
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardNo

Compensation practices

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

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$28K
Net to org-$24K
Retained by contractors$53K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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