Children's Defense Fund

Children's Defense Fund
AbbreviationCDF
Founded1973 (1973)
FounderMarian Wright Edelman
TypeNonprofit
Legal statusFoundation
FocusChild Welfare
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Location
Region
United States of America
President/CEO
Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson
Key people
Starsky Wilson, President & CEO
Revenue $21,338,231 (2013)
Expenses $22,048,162 (2013)
Websitewww.childrensdefense.org

The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is an American 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., that focuses on child advocacy and research. It was founded in 1973 by Marian Wright Edelman.