Cambodian Children's Fund

What Cambodian Children's Fund does

Cambodian Children's Fund (CCF) is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2004 by Scott Neeson, a former President of 20th Century Fox International, to serve children and families living in extreme poverty around the former Steung Meanchey garbage dump in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Operating from a campus built on approximately 100 acres of the former landfill site, CCF delivered integrated programs across six pillars: education (kindergarten through university plus vocational training, with the Velcro Companies-funded Neeson Cripps Academy STEM high school as its flagship), leadership and career development, childcare, healthcare (via Cambodia's only free-to-access community medical clinic in the area plus a maternal care program reporting zero maternal deaths across 1,600+ births), family and community outreach, and basic needs (food, water, shelter). The organization also operates a national-scale Child Protection Unit that has trained 800+ police officers, contributed to establishing Cambodia's ICAC strike force, and achieved an 80% arrest rate across 2,617+ investigations, with representation on the Interpol Specialist Group on Crimes Against Children.

CCF's revenue model is donation-based and diversified across individual one-time and recurring donations, child sponsorship (~20% of annual revenue, covering 75% of enrolled children), granny sponsorship, planned giving (gifts in wills, IRA QCDs, donor-advised funds, cryptocurrency via FreeWill and Willed platforms), and corporate partnerships (Velcro Companies, Credit Suisse, AIA, ABA Bank, Wing Bank, Cripps Foundation, Tony Robbins Foundation, Adobe, KPMG, TOMS, iHerb, and others). Multi-jurisdiction fundraising offices operate in the United States (Santa Monica), Australia (Woolloomooloo), Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom (London), supporting donation flows in USD, GBP, AUD, and HKD. Program spending represents 88% of expenditures, with administration at 7% and fundraising at 5%, validated by Charity Navigator's 4-star rating sustained for 15 consecutive years and a 2024 ranking among the top 12 of 225,000 charities reviewed.

As of 2025, CCF served 1,875 students (62% female), with 545 enrolled at NCA (71% female), reported a 98% Grade 12 national exam pass rate, and counted 266 first-in-family university graduates (79% female) and 155,000+ total lives impacted across all programs since founding. The organization employs 251-500 staff across its Phnom Penh headquarters and four international fundraising offices, and is governed as an independent nonprofit with no parent company or private equity ownership.

Name

Cambodian Children's Fund

Legal name

Cambodian Children's Fund

Website

https://cambodianchildrensfund.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Cambodian Children's Fund is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2004 by Scott Neeson that delivers integrated education, healthcare, child protection, and family support programs to impoverished children and families in Steung Meanchey, Cambodia, serving 1,875 students in 2025 across a campus built on the former city landfill.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Education and Social Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal, Child & Family Health Program Funding (HLAJALAG), Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF)

Keywords

• Nonprofit education programs
• Child welfare services
• Humanitarian aid Cambodia
• Community development programs
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Monica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals worldwide, with 85 cents of every dollar going directly to grassroots projects.
2. Child Sponsorship: Monthly sponsorship program where sponsors support individual children. Generates 20% of annual revenue. 75% of CCF children are sponsored.
3. Granny Sponsorship: Monthly sponsorship program supporting elderly community members who mentor students and pass on Khmer traditions.
4. Planned Giving: Gifts through wills, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, donor-advised funds, and cryptocurrency donations.
5. Corporate Partnerships: Strategic partnerships with companies for funding, employee giving programs, and in-kind donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cambodian Children's Fund (CCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers holistic education, healthcare, child protection, and family support services to impoverished children and families in Cambodia. Its programming begins with emergency aid and progresses through formal schooling, vocational training, and career placement. CCF operates community centers, schools, clinics, and family outreach programs within its catchment communities.

Product overview

Cambodian Children's Fund operates as a non-profit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected programs organized around six core pillars: Education, Leadership, Career and Life Skills, Childcare, Community Outreach, and Healthcare. The education system spans from Kindergarten through University/Vocational training, with the flagship Neeson Cripps Academy (STEM High School) as a state-of-the-art secondary school emphasizing STEM education. Core sponsorship products include the Child Sponsorship Program (one-to-one connections between sponsors and children) and Granny Sponsorship Program (supporting elderly community members). Healthcare is delivered through Cambodia's only free medical clinic and maternal care program. The Child Protection Unit provides forensic investigation and legal support for child abuse cases. Additional services include foster care, leadership training, community outreach, and essential basic needs (food, water, shelter). Fundraising products include online donations, planned giving, and volunteer programs. The organization leverages FreeWill and Willed widgets for planned giving, Stripe and PayPal for payment processing, and CookieScript for consent management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Education Program
• Healthy Child Healthcare Program
• Family Support Services
• Child Protection Program
• Community Development Program
• Vocational Training Program
• Child Sponsorship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% Grade 12 National Exam pass rate in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• World HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to support families in need with safe places to raise their children. 500+ World Housing homes built in the community. CCF housing projects provide clean and safe environments for families.
• Velcro CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFully funded the Neeson Cripps Academy STEM high school opened in 2017. Partnership removes barriers and sets standards for high quality STEM education across Cambodia.
• Tony Robbins FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizes Global Youth Leadership Summit in California. CCF students selected to attend and develop leadership skills.
• Wing BanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvesting in girls in STEM education. Partnership ensures most vulnerable and at-risk girls can access STEM education.
• ABA BanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll-inclusive development program for underprivileged children. Partnership signifies commitment to improve lives through empowerment, awareness, and education.
• University of NottinghamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeacher training and development partnership. 8+ years of collaboration to give children the best quality education and best-trained teachers.
• Trinity College, University of MelbournecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrinity Young Leaders Program (YLP) for CCF students. CCF scholarship students studying at university. Global Youth Leadership Summit host.
• iHerbsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing product donations and workplace giving program support.
• Nature's OrganicssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting CCF through product donations and workplace giving.
• Direct ReliefsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational medical supplies and resources support for CCF's medical clinic and healthcare programs.
• Vitamin AngelssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides vitamins and nutritional support for children and families in CCF programs.
• AIA CambodiasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation and development opportunities for Cambodian youth through scholarships, sports training, and career development programs.
• Bikes 4 LifesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting CCF through bicycle donations and workplace giving.
• AdobesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing software and workplace giving program support.
• KPMG CambodiasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing professional services and workplace giving.
• TOMSsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner with buy-one-give-one model aligning with CCF's mission.
• Team 4 TechsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology and skills partnership supporting CCF's education programs.
• VANSsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner with aligned brand values supporting CCF.
• MinsmeresupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting CCF through fundraising and donations.
• UK Child Crimes SpecialistscoreTechnology or IntegrationUK specialists deliver customized training courses for Cambodian police officers on child crimes investigation and prosecution.
• Interpol Specialist Group on Crimes Against ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPU Director of Operations joined Interpol Specialist Group. Made presentation on CPU successes and achievements in fighting serious child crimes.
• NomurasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting CCF through workplace giving programs.
• Avery DennisonsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting CCF through workplace giving programs.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• World Vision: One of the largest international child-focused humanitarian organizations, operating sponsorship, education, healthcare, and child protection programs globally including extensive Cambodia operations. Comparable at scale in integrated service delivery and sponsorship funding mechanics.
• Plan International: Global humanitarian organization advancing children's rights and equality for girls through education, child protection, and youth empowerment programs across 80+ countries. Comparable in integrated education-plus-child-protection programming and sponsorship funding model.
• SOS Children's Villages: Global nonprofit operating foster care, education, and family strengthening programs for children without parental care in 130+ countries. Comparable in alternative care models, long-term child sponsorship, and integrated education-to-employment pathways.
• Compassion International: Global child sponsorship organization operating in 25+ countries including Cambodia, providing education, healthcare, and child development through one-to-one sponsor relationships. Highly comparable recurring-sponsorship revenue model and beneficiary pathway approach.

Direct peers

• Room to Read: International nonprofit focused on literacy and girls' education across Asia and Africa. Comparable in education-first mission, country-program model, and outcome-driven measurement (literacy rates, graduation outcomes).
• Pencils of Promise: International education nonprofit building schools and developing education programs in developing countries including Cambodia. Comparable in donor-sponsor funding model and K-12 education focus.
• Friends International: Cambodia-headquartered nonprofit supporting marginalized children, youth, and families through education, vocational training, and child protection services. Directly comparable to CCF in mission, geography, and integrated service model serving street-connected communities in Phnom Penh.
• buildOn: International nonprofit delivering literacy and education programs to children in developing countries. Comparable in outcome-focused education mission, international donor base, and country-program delivery model.
• Hagar International: Cambodia-originated international NGO focused on recovery and restoration of women and children from trafficking, abuse, and exploitation. Comparable in Cambodia-based child protection focus and integrated education/social services approach.
• M'Lop Tapang: Cambodian NGO providing education, healthcare, child protection, and family support to at-risk children and families in Sihanoukville. Closely comparable in service scope (education, healthcare, child protection) and beneficiary profile to CCF.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tweet4ccf
• Facebookfacebook.com/cambodianchildrensfund

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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