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Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation of America Inc

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: Not publicly disclosed
  • Success Rate: Not applicable (invitation-only)
  • Decision Time: Not publicly disclosed
  • Grant Range: Not publicly disclosed
  • Geographic Focus: International (primarily India)

Contact Details

Overview

The Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation of America Inc (KSCF US) was established in 2016 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to scale the work of Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi in the United States and globally. With total revenue of $18.9 million and assets of $13.2 million as of 2024, the foundation works to end child slavery, child labor, and violence against children. The organization combines direct program implementation with strategic grant-making to grassroots, local, and national organizations, particularly focusing on child protection initiatives in India and other developing nations.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

  • Access to Justice Program: Funding for organizations working on child trafficking and sexual abuse prevention in India (Phase 2 began April 2023)
    • Currently supports 33 organizations across 200+ districts in India
    • Application method: Invitation-only/pre-selected partnerships

Priority Areas

  • Freeing and rehabilitating child laborers
  • Supporting victims of child trafficking, slavery, and sexual abuse
  • Delivering survivors' rights to health, education, and justice
  • Child protection and rights advocacy
  • Strengthening child protection systems

What They Don't Fund

Not explicitly stated, but funding appears limited to:

  • Organizations outside of child protection and rights focus
  • Programs not aligned with ending child labor and violence against children
  • Organizations without established track records in child protection

Governance and Leadership

  • Executive Director: Anjali Kochar (compensation: $120,000 as of 2024)
  • Chairman: Senator Tom Harkin
  • Vice Chairman: Kailash Satyarthi (Nobel Peace Laureate and founder)
  • Secretary/Treasurer: Kerry Kennedy

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

This funder does not have a public application process. Grants are awarded through invitation-only partnerships and pre-selected organizations with established track records in child protection. The foundation reviews applications from civil society organizations and independent experts for specific program initiatives.

Getting on Their Radar

The foundation identifies partner organizations through:

  • Organizations with proven track records of impact in child protection
  • Civil society organizations working in target geographic areas (particularly India)
  • Independent experts in child rights and protection fields
  • Organizations already working in states/districts where KSCF US has strategic focus

Decision Timeline

Not publicly disclosed. The Access to Justice program phases suggest multi-year commitments (Phase 1: August 2021-March 2023, Phase 2: April 2023-ongoing).

Success Rates

Not applicable due to invitation-only model.

Reapplication Policy

Not publicly disclosed.

Application Success Factors

Based on the foundation's approach and funded partnerships:

  • Organizations must demonstrate proven track records in child protection work
  • Strong alignment with KSCF US mission to end child labor, slavery, and violence against children
  • Geographic presence in priority regions (particularly Indian states including Bihar, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and West Bengal)
  • Capacity to work at scale across multiple districts
  • Focus on direct service delivery to child survivors and at-risk populations
  • Experience working with local authorities and government systems

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • KSCF US operates as a hybrid organization - both implementing programs directly and funding partner organizations
  • Funding opportunities are not publicly advertised; partnerships are cultivated through invitation and strategic selection
  • The foundation prioritizes organizations with established impact in child protection rather than new initiatives
  • Geographic focus is primarily on India and developing nations rather than US-based programs
  • Multi-year partnerships appear to be the norm, with phases extending 18+ months
  • Organizations seeking partnership should have demonstrated expertise in child trafficking, labor, or abuse prevention/response
  • Building visibility through child rights advocacy and protection work may lead to partnership opportunities

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