Portland Children's Investment Fund | Financial Accountability

The Children's Investment Fund is committed to accountability
  • Programs funded must be cost effective and have a proven record of success.
  • Investees report on their programs' progress on a quarterly basis.
  • Investees also report on the demographics of clients served on a biannual basis.
  • The Children's Investment Fund staff performs site visits to ensure that the provider is adhering to the Fund contract terms.
  • The Children's Investment Fund is subject to annual audits and its administrative costs cannot exceed 5 percent. Ninety-five percent of funding is invested in children's programs throughout the city of Portland.
  • All funding decisions are made publicly by a five-member Allocation Committee.
  • The Children's Investment Fund Allocation Committee meetings are open to the public and agendas are posted on the website.
  • A detailed breakdown of specific programs and funding amounts is posted on the website.