Nonprofit · EIN 52-1706059
FIGHT FOR CHILDREN INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,223,221 | $1,243,942 | -$20,721 | $1,341,064 | $1,085,927 | $255,137 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,302,468 | $1,567,632 | -$265,164 | $2,386,776 | $2,110,918 | $275,858 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,172,703
- of which government grants
- $75,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $50,341
- Net rental income
- $177
- Other revenue
- $177
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $212,222
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $309,201
- Other salaries and wages
- $117,243
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $476,362
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $29,975
- Occupancy
- $8,414
- Travel
- $23,438
- Program services (functional)
- $1,001,796
- Management and general (functional)
- $210,219
- Fundraising (functional)
- $31,927
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,386,776
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,341,064
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,085,927
- Net assets, end of year
- $255,137
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $255,137
- Gross receipts
- $1,223,221
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 54
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES KALLUSKY | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $227,029 | $5,000 |
| ANDREA M HERNANDEZ | CONTROLLER Officer | 40 | $77,172 | $0 |
| G DAVID FENSTERHEIM | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH GORDON | SECRETARY/BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL RADEK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELA ENGLISH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNIE JARVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT NEWMAN MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERI SMITH | BOARD MEMBER, (UNTIL 07/15/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE ROBERT III | BOARD MEMBER, (FROM 05/01/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH GORDON | PRESIDENT, CEO & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $185,938 | $24,932 |
| JAMES KALLUSKY | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,300 | $5,000 |
| JUDY WRENCH | CONTROLLER - UNTIL 06/2023, TREAS. Trustee or director, Officer | 20.5 | $55,277 | $2,421 |
| G DAVID FENSTERHEIM | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELA ENGLISH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIAN M FENTY | BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL 11/2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON HYLAND | BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL 02/2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNIE JARVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER - UNTIL 02/2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT NEWMAN MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL RADEK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERI SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1250 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-2603
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- G DAVID FENSTERHEIM, 1250 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW 700, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
- Signed the 990
- JAMES KALLUSKY, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (202) 772-0417
- Website
- WWW.FIGHTFORCHILDREN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
FIGHT FOR CHILDREN'S MISSION IS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES IN THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON, DC AREA LEVERAGE THE POWER OF SPORTS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF UNDERSERVED YOUTH.
Program accomplishments
- YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (YDI)DESCRIPTION:THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE IS FFC'S LARGEST INVESTMENT AND CENTRAL TO OUR SYSTEMS-LEVEL IMPACT. THROUGH YDI, WE SUPPORT A COALITION OF MORE THAN 40 LOCAL NONPROFITS THAT USE SPORTS AS A TOOL FOR POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. FFC PROVIDES THESE ORGANIZATIONS WITH GRANT FUNDING, CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPPORT, AND RESEARCH AND EVALUATION SERVICES DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN PROGRAM QUALITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY.PURPOSE AND IMPACT:YDI STRENGTHENS THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF DC'S YOUTH SPORTS ECOSYSTEM, ENABLING PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO REACH MORE UNDERSERVED CHILDREN WITH HIGHER-QUALITY, EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMMING.Expenses $837,903 · grants $212,222
- YOUTH SPORTS DAY (YSD)DESCRIPTION:YOUTH SPORTS DAY IS FFC'S SIGNATURE ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENT, ATTRACTING MORE THAN 2,000 CHILDREN, FAMILIES, POLICYMAKERS, AND PARTNERS TO EXPERIENCE FIRSTHAND THE BENEFITS OF SPORT-BASED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. THE EVENT CELEBRATES THE WORK OF YDI PARTNERS WHILE CONNECTING THE BROADER DC COMMUNITY TO OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAY, LEARNING, AND COLLABORATION.PURPOSE AND IMPACT:YSD AMPLIFIES FFC'S MISSION THROUGH PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND VISIBILITY, STRENGTHENS CROSS-SECTOR RELATIONSHIPS, AND FOSTERS CITYWIDE ENTHUSIASM FOR EQUITABLE YOUTH SPORTS ACCESS.Expenses $87,125
- EARLY ACCESS TO SPORTS (EATS)DESCRIPTION:EARLY ACCESS TO SPORTS IS FFC'S DIRECT SERVICE INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICULARLY TO A VARIETY OF SPORTS IN A FUN, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO INCREASE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND IMPROVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES THROUGH CONSISTENT SPORT EXPOSURE AND MENTORING.PURPOSE AND IMPACT:EATS DEMONSTRATES THE POWER OF EARLY, EQUITABLE ACCESS TO SPORTS BY FOSTERING PHYSICAL LITERACY, TEAMWORK, AND CONFIDENCE AMONG YOUNG PARTICIPANTS, SERVING AS A MODEL FOR FUTURE IN-SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS.Expenses $76,768
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1706059
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30J)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,341,064
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,223,221
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,223,221 | $1,243,942 | $1,341,064 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,302,468 | $1,567,632 | $2,386,776 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,156,848 | $4,571,758 | $3,678,411 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 52-1706059).
Questions about FIGHT FOR CHILDREN INC
- What is the EIN of FIGHT FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FIGHT FOR CHILDREN INC is 52-1706059.
- Is FIGHT FOR CHILDREN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to FIGHT FOR CHILDREN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FIGHT FOR CHILDREN INC 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 FIGHT FOR CHILDREN INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FIGHT FOR CHILDREN INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FIGHT FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names G DAVID FENSTERHEIM.
- Who are the officers and directors of FIGHT FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $227,029 (JAMES KALLUSKY, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does FIGHT FOR CHILDREN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,223,221, expenses of $1,243,942 and total assets of $1,341,064 at year end.
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