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Fight for Children Inc

EIN 52-1706059 · Washington, DC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
5
Volunteers
54
Highest pay
$232,029, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 81% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $837,903 spent. 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.
  2. $87,125 spent. 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.
  3. $76,768 spent. 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.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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