Foundation For Child Development (FCD) is an independent non-profit family foundation is based in New York City, New York. Established in 1900, the foundation seeks to understand children, particularly the disadvantaged child and to promote their well-being. The foundation is operating with a mission to harness the power of research to ensure that all children benefit from early learning experiences that affirm their individual, family, and community assets, fortify them against harmful consequences arising from economic instability and social exclusion, and that strengthen their developmental potential. The assets of the firm are managed and governed by the board of directors.Foundation For Child Developments investment portfolio is valued at $104.95 million with investments in private equity.