5% Overhead
Because a network of volunteers nationwide and worldwide help ICAF conduct its programs and organize its
festivals and exhibitions, ICAF overhead expenses are traditionally less than 5%.
Hence, nearly all charitable contributions directly fund educational programs and events.
Zero Service Revenue
Unconventionally, ICAF's programs are free of charge, its magazine is free of commercial advertisements,
and its World Children's Festival is free and open to the public. ICAF does not earn any revenue from
the services it provides, which makes the charity entirely dependent
on donations and yet ICAF does not spend any money on fundraising.
Integrity
ICAF has earned a reputation for financial integrity and efficiency. ICAF has earned the 2022 GuideStar
Platinum Transparency ranking. ICAF takes stewardship seriously and
works to maximize the value of every contribution received.
Rejections
The private foundations that rejected ICAF's 2022 grant applications include Morris and Gwendolyn
Cafritz Foundation, Hirschfeld Family Foundation, The Kahlert Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation, Dr.
Robert C. and Tina Sohn Foundation, and Prince Charitable Trusts. In 2022,
businesses that rejected ICAF's request for support include Adobe, Epson, and Zoom.
Creative-Empaths
ICAF relies upon creative and empathic individuals concerned about children and their future to support
ICAF grow its impact on
school communities across America and the globe.
We thank Andrea England (Victoria, BC), Scott Fares (St. Paul, MN), Nancy Hicks (Washington, DC), Mehul Raval (Wilmette, IL), Alexander Skarsgard (Beverly Hills, CA), and Mei Tang (Rowlnd Heights, CA).
Special thanks to Children of The Arts (Coral Springs, FL), Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Bel Air, MD), Lend a Hand Club, Agoura High School (Agoura Hills, CA), and Wildwood High School Seniors (Los Angeles, CA).
We thank Andrea England (Victoria, BC), Scott Fares (St. Paul, MN), Nancy Hicks (Washington, DC), Mehul Raval (Wilmette, IL), Alexander Skarsgard (Beverly Hills, CA), and Mei Tang (Rowlnd Heights, CA).
Special thanks to Children of The Arts (Coral Springs, FL), Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Bel Air, MD), Lend a Hand Club, Agoura High School (Agoura Hills, CA), and Wildwood High School Seniors (Los Angeles, CA).