Children's Defense Fund

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Children's Defense Fund

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501(c)(3) organization

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http://www.childrensdefense.org

840 1st Street NE, Suite 300

Attn: Development Department

Washington DC 20002

202-662-3654

Washington DC | IRS ruling year: 1969 | EIN: 52-0895622

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Organization Mission

For nearly 50 years, the Children's Defense Fund has been fiercely independent and unwavering in our defense against any attack on children. We continue to work ever ...

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Review Before Proceeding - Confirmed Delinquency

This organization appears on the most recent listing of nonprofits that are delinquent with California state registrations

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Culture & Community

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89

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Equity Practices - Data Available

89/100 points

Equity Practices - Data Available

89/100 points

100% of beacon score

This organization's score of 89 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 9 Equity Practices.

The Equity Strategies Checklist, developed by Equity in the Center, consists of practices and policies that promote racial equity in operations and programs. This data is collected in partnership with Candid.

Equity Practices (4/7)
	We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
	We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios.
	We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
	We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
	We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
	We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured
	We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

Equity Policies and Procedures (5/7)
	We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
	We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
	We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
	We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
	We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
	We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
	We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

Date Published	Overall Rating
4/1/2021
6/1/2019
5/1/2018
6/1/2017
6/1/2016
4/1/2016
This organization received multiple star ratings within this fiscal year, due to an update to its Accountability and Transparency data and/or the receipt of an amended Form 990.
7/1/2015
4/1/2014
7/1/2013
12/23/2011
9/20/2011
2/1/2011
2/1/2010
7/1/2009
5/1/2008
2/1/2007
2/1/2006
12/1/2004
5/1/2004
2/5/2003
10/15/2002

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Children's Defense Fund

Rating Information

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Additional Information

89

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