CHILD'S PLAY
AI Summary
CHILD'S PLAY is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through an invitation-only engagement model, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the organization paid out $1.8 million across 274 grantees, emphasizing its relationship-based approach to funding. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
CHILD'S PLAY IMPROVES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY.
Cause Areas
2
Theater
Patient social services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE BUNGIE FOUNDATION
Bellevue, WA
$2.5M
13%
GAMECHANGER CHARITY
Dana Point, CA
$860K
4%
Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation
AURORA, CO
$465.2K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
89
Median 1st year grant
$7.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHILD'S PLAY?
No. CHILD'S PLAY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHILD'S PLAY give?
CHILD'S PLAY primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, California, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CHILD'S PLAY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHILD'S PLAY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,425. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHILD'S PLAY make each year?
In 2024, CHILD'S PLAY awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHILD'S PLAY fund recently?
In 2024, CHILD'S PLAY awarded grants to about 270 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BUNGIE FOUNDATION, GAMECHANGER CHARITY, and Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHILD'S PLAY?
CHILD'S PLAY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.