2017-06-20T07:12:17-05:00 2016-12-31 521392008 GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN 4550 MONTGOMERY AVE SUITE 650N BETHESDA MD 208142930 990 2016-01-01 521706059 FIGHT FOR CHILDREN INC FIGH 2027720417 1029 VERMONT AVE NO 300 WASHINGTON DC 20005 KEITH GORDON CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 2027720417 2017-06-20 1 3019519090 75.103.231.202 2017-06-20 08:11:55 ED P 24E2B1EDDFB7997E904F8C8AA54720A5F314F67A 879090E05C253D283E7DEA2EFA896432D16163A5 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z MICHELA ENGLISH 1029 VERMONT AVE NO 300 WASHINGTON DC 20005 6864487 0 X WWW.FIGHTFORCHILDREN.ORG X 1990 DC SEE PART III, LINE 1 13 12 11 90 0 0 5377326 5288146 0 0 59505 261561 -1233510 -1478166 4203321 4071541 2255015 1595600 0 0 1166567 1223561 0 0 213289 909593 842298 4331175 3661459 -127854 410082 7992901 8544839 2517172 2554478 5475729 5990361 FIGHT FOR CHILDREN FIGHTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SO THAT ALL DC STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED, READY TO LEARN, AND ON A PATH TO FUTURE SUCCESS. 0 0 1139168 ENSURING SCHOOL READINESS (JOE'S CHAMPS): JOE'S CHAMPS IS A MULTI-YEAR PROGRAM DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF THREE-TO EIGHT-YEAR OLDS IN DC AND TO LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR THEIR SUCCESSFUL FUTURE ACADEMIC CAREERS. JOE'S CHAMPS INCREASES THE CAPACITY OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERS TO PROVIDE SUPERVISION, EVALUATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT FOR THEIR EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING STAFF. AS A RESULT OF THE LEADERS' IMPROVED CAPACITY, THE STAFF ARE MORE EFFECTIVE AND PRODUCTIVE TEACHERS, RESULTING IN HIGHER ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG STUDENTS. 1595600 1595600 MAKING STRATEGIC GRANTS: IN ADDITION TO ITS OWN PROGRAMS, FFC USES PROCEEDS FROM ITS MAIN FUNDRAISING EVENT (FIGHT NIGHT) TO INVEST IN OTHER LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE THE OBJECTIVES OF ITS JOE'S CHAMPS PROGRAM AND CONFERENCE SERIES BEYOND ITS INTERNAL STAFF CAPACITY. FFC HAS MADE GRANTS TO OVER 150 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS SINCE 1990. DURING 2016 AND 2015, FIGHT FOR CHILDREN AWARDED $1,595,600 AND $2,255,015 OF GRANTS TO 21 AND 15 ORGANIZATIONS, RESPECTIVELY. 38929 PROMOTING QUALITY EDUCATION (BI-ANNUAL CONFERENCE SERIES): TO COMPLEMENT THE JOE'S CHAMPS PROGRAM, FFC HOSTS REGULAR CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, AND SEMINARS THAT BRING TOGETHER EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERTS WITH SCHOOL LEADERS AND TEACHERS FROM TRADITIONAL PUBLIC, PUBLIC CHARTER, AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SECTORS. EACH CONVENING PROVIDES ATTENDEES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY, EXPLORE, AND DISCUSS A PARTICULAR EARLY CHILDHOOD TOPIC, ALONG WITH CONCRETE PRACTICES TO IMMEDIATELY IMPLEMENT IN THEIR SCHOOLS. 2773697 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 53 0 1 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 13 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X JUDY WRENCH 2027720417 1029 VERMONT AVE NO 300 WASHINGTON DC 20005 MICHELA ENGLISH PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00 X X 250519 0 5213 RAUL FERNANDEZ CHAIRMAN 1.00 X X 0 0 0 FREDRICK SCHAUFELD VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ANTHONY WILLIAMS TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JAMES ABDO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GINA ADAMS BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH 09/16) 1.00 X 0 0 0 NEIL COHEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 G DAVID FENSTERHEIM BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ADRIAN M FENTY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELE HAGANS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE HARRELD BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH 09/16) 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLES KUHN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANTHONY LEWIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KURT NEWMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOSEPH E ROBERT III BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEITH GORDON CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00 X 233307 0 17577 MICHELLE MILER SR. DIRECTOR, MARKETING 40.00 X 137167 0 5249 620993 0 28039 3 0 1 0 0 4554643 93510 639993 351732 5288146 259705 259705 928436 918353 8227 10083 -8227 1856 1856 388200 4554643 1866366 -1478166 -1478166 4071541 0 0 -1216605 1595600 1595600 506616 303970 101323 101323 567247 345266 141760 80221 26379 15997 6256 4126 44684 27079 10485 7120 78635 47549 17845 13241 25250 25250 19909 19909 319619 287192 32427 30000 30000 21791 5423 13766 2602 31073 31073 111062 111062 15130 4267 10813 50 132801 132386 334 81 21378 21378 5045 5045 LICENSES AND FEES 37993 100 35368 2525 ENTERTAINMENT 31443 1091 30352 MEDIA, PRINTING & PUBS. 20799 1218 19581 PROMOTIONAL AND GIFTS 6516 5279 1237 12489 1280 9209 2000 3661459 2773697 674473 213289 559095 954929 2879873 2859408 1756589 1582859 16589 19029 190542 23769 6103 166773 2374929 2827952 399723 124556 0 9333 7992901 8544839 765672 810622 1739500 1543000 12000 23550 0 177306 2517172 2554478 X 3705511 5508924 1770218 481437 5475729 5990361 7992901 8544839 410082 104550 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 6752750 5029033 5196010 5377326 5288146 27643265 6752750 5029033 5196010 5377326 5288146 27643265 7589039 20054226 4062 26798 77660 86202 259705 454427 0 651 1000 1651 28099343 242000 0.71370 0.71550 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 127534 12148 115386 63008 11621 51387 166773 DEFERRED RENT 66922 DEFERRED TENANT IMPROVEMENT ALLOWANCE 110384 177306 X 6201726 104550 151042 1874593 2130185 4071541 0 4071541 5687094 151042 1874593 2025635 3661459 0 3661459 PART X, LINE 2: FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015, FFC HAS DOCUMENTED ITS CONSIDERATION OF FASB ASC 740-10, INCOME TAXES, THAT PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR REPORTING UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES AND HAS DETERMINED THAT NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES REPORTED AS EXPENSE ON THE 1,866,366. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NETTED AGAINST REVENUE ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 8B. DISPOSAL OF ASSETS REPORTED AS EXPENSE ON THE FINANCIAL 8,227. STATEMENTS AND NETTED AGAINST REVENUE ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 7B. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES REPORTED AS EXPENSE ON THE 1,866,366. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NETTED AGAINST REVENUE ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 8B. DISPOSAL OF ASSETS REPORTED AS EXPENSE ON THE FINANCIAL 8,227. STATEMENTS AND NETTED AGAINST REVENUE ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 7B. FIGHT NIGHT 4942843 4554643 388200 517441 372588 976337 4942843 4554643 388200 517441 372588 976337 1866366 -1478166 1 ALEXANDRIA BOXING CLUB 1029 VERMONT AVENUE NW WASHINGTON DC 20005 541611597 501(C)(3) 50000 STRUCTURED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR KIDS BALTIMORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 2 EAST READ STREET 9TH FLOOR BALTIMORE MD 21202 237180620 501(C)(3) 100000 GRANT TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF JUDY CENTERS WITHIN BALTIMORE CITY. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METROPOLITAN BALTIMORE 11 W MT VERNON PLACE BALTIMORE MD 21201 264371125 501(C)(3) 200000 SUPPORTS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN MULTIPLE BALTIMORE LOCATIONS. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 111 MICHIGAN AVENUE NW WASHINGTON DC 20016 521640402 501(C)(3) 50000 SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF THEIR IMPACT DC ASTHMA CARE PROGRAM IN DC. COACHING CORPS 310 8TH STREET OAKLAND CA 94607 943310845 501(C)(3) 100000 SUPPORTS COACHES AND TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS AT BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNDER ARMOUR HOUSE AT FAYETTE, BALTIMORE. DC BILINGUAL PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL 33 RIGGS ROAD NE WASHINGTON DC 20011 200412800 501(C)(3) 25000 FUNDS THE TRAINING OF TEACHERS IN THE READERS AND WRITERS WORKSHOP. DC SPECIAL ED COOP 1488 NEWTON STREET NW 2 WASHINGTON DC 20010 522260620 501(C)(3) 76500 FUNDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EARLY INTERVENTION PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. SUPPORTS THE REFINEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INCLUDE DC WHICH PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH A GREATER AWARENESS OF DISABILITIES IN THE CLASSROOM AND STRATEGIES TO ASSESS AND RESPOND TO THEM. DREAM PROJECT PO BOX 7419 ARLINGTON VA 22207 451869894 501(C)(3) 10000 EMPOWERS STUDENTS WHOSE IMMIGRATION STATUS CREATES BARRIERS TO EDUCATION BY WORKING WITH THEM TO ACCESS AND SUCCEED IN COLLEGE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTORING, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND ADVOCACY. THE FAMILY PLACE 3309 16TH STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20010 521190146 501(C)(3) 50000 SUPPORT THE HOME INSTRUCTION FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS PROGRAM. FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE 800 NORTH CHARLES STREET BALTIMORE MD 21201 521129402 501(C)(3) 100000 SUPPORTS TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS AT BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. GIRLS IN THE GAME 1401 S SACRAMENTO DRIVE CHICAGO IL 60623 364024533 501(C)(3) 50000 SUPPORTS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR ADOLESCENT GIRLS BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNDER ARMOUR HOUSE AT FAYETTE, BALTIMORE. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL MARYLAND 10711 RED RUN BOULEVARD OWINGS MILLS MD 21117 841267604 501(C)(3) 100000 SUPPORTS YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL OUTREACH EFFORTS AT THE UNDER ARMOUR HOUSE AT FAYETTE, BALTIMORE. THE LITERACY LAB 1003 K STREET NW SUITE 500 WASHINGTON DC 20001 271777117 501(C)(3) 50000 SUPPORTS UPGRADES TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES AND TUTOR APPLICATION SYSTEMS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR INTERVENTION PROGRAMMING. LIVING CLASSROOMS FOUNDATION 1417 THAMES STREET BALTIMORE MD 21231 521369524 501(C)(3) 250000 SUPPORTS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AT THE UNDER AMOUR HOUSE AT FAYETTE, BALTIMORE. MARY'S CENTER 2333 ONTARIO ROAD NW WASHINGTON DC 20009 521594116 501(C)(3) 50000 SUPPORT THE SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM AT BARNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN DC. SHIFT WHY INC PO BOX 23895 BALTIMORE MD 21203 300883866 501(C)(3) 100000 SUPPORTS COACHES AND TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS AT BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNDER ARMOUR HOUSE AT FAYETTE, BALTIMORE. SOME 71 O STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20001 237098123 501(C)(3) 15000 ORGANIZATION THAT EXISTS TO HELP THE POOR AND HOMELESS OF OUR NATION'S CAPITAL. WE MEET THE IMMEDIATE DAILY NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE WITH FOOD, CLOTHING, AND HEALTH CARE. WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 3100 MACOMB STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20008 520822077 501(C)(3) 61500 SUPPORT A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CURRICULUM PROJECT FOCUSED ON ENGAGING DC'S YOUNGEST CITIZENS. SUPPORTS A JOE'S CHAMPS PHASE 2 PROGRAM DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE ALIGNMENT OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND INSTRUCTION ACROSS PRE-K THROUGH 3RD GRADE. WENDT CENTER FOR LOSS 4201 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW WASHINGTON DC 20008 521095105 501(C)(3) 50000 SUPPORT TO EXPAND THEIR CAPACITY TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR 3-8 YEAR OLD CHILDREN IN DC. YMCA OF CENTRAL MARYLAND 303 W CHESAPEAKE AVENUE BALTIMORE MD 21204 520591699 501(C)(3) 100000 SUPPORTS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION PROGRAMS IN WEST BALTIMORE. 20 0 PART I, LINE 2: FIGHT FOR CHILDREN KEEPS RECORDS OF THE AMOUNTS GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS. FIGHT FOR CHILDREN ONLY GIVES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET ITS OVERALL PURPOSE OF HELPING KIDS IN NEED. FIGHT FOR CHILDREN ALSO REQUESTS AND RECEIVES ANNUAL REPORTS FROM THE GRANTEES AND INTERIM REPORTS, IF APPLICABLE. X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 MICHELA ENGLISH PRESIDENT & CEO 210519 0 40000 0 0 0 5000 0 213 0 255732 0 0 0 KEITH GORDON CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 201807 0 31500 0 0 0 5000 0 12577 0 250884 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 7 ALL BONUSES INCLUDED ON PART VII ARE REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II. X 1 266566 FMV X BEVERAGES 3 80166 FMV X CIGARS 1 5000 FMV 0 0 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): THIS COLUMN INCLUDES THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD. THE BOARD REVIEWED THE FORM 990 AND, WHEN BOARD MEMBERS WERE SATISFIED, THE FORM 990 WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD AND FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS ANNUALLY SIGNS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY STATEMENT. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED: A. AN INTERESTED PERSON MAKES A PRESENTATION AT THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER SUCH PRESENTATION, LEAVES THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF AND THE VOTE ON THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT RESULTS IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. B. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINTS A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. C. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION CAN OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. D. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY ATTAINABLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS: WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST AND FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT; WHETHER THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION; AND MAKES ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH SUCH DETERMINATION. E. IN ALL EVENTS, THE ORGANIZATION ATTEMPTS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR INVOKING THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION UNDER SECTION 53.4958-6 OF THE TREASURY REGULATIONS, WHICH DEALS WITH EXCESS COMPENSATION FOR RELATED INDIVIDUALS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A IN 2016, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD APPROVED THE BONUS AND COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO. THE COMPENSATION PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED AND COMPENSATION SURVEYS ARE USED. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS COMPLETED IN FEBRUARY 2016. THE CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT/CEO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION FOR ALL OTHER STAFF. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FIGHT FOR CHILDREN MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. ALEXANDRIA BOXING CLUB 1029 VERMONT AVENUE SUITE 300 WASHINGTON DC 20005 541611597 PROMOTE CHARACTER GROWTH, SELF-RESPECT & ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN CHIDREN DC 501(C)(3) LINE 7 FIGHT FOR CHILDREN 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ALEXANDRIA BOXING CLUB B 50000 GENERAL LEDGER ALEXANDRIA BOXING CLUB L 0 DONATED TIME