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SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK

SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK

Norwalk, CT, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
31-1794455
Professional Societies & Associations
Logo for "SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK"

SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK

Norwalk, CT, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
31-1794455
Professional Societies & Associations

Overview

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Est.

2001

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The SeriousFun Children's Network is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Ohio, California, and New York, having paid a total of $4.7 million in grants to 11 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with SeriousFun Children's Network can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO REACH BEYOND SERIOUS ILLNESS AND DISCOVER JOY, CONFIDENCE AND A NEW WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES, ALWAYS FREE OF CHARGE.
Total Funding Given

$4.7M

2024
Grantees funded
11
Multi-year grantees
91%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

9

Median 1st year grant
$282.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$436.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Jeffrey Blake Maher
Board Member
M
Matt Teeters
Board Member
M
Matthew Denenberg
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK?
No. SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK give?
SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, 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 SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $283 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK make each year?
In 2024, SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $4.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK fund recently?
In 2024, SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include FLYING HORSE FARMS, THE PAINTED TURTLE, and CAMP KOREY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK?
SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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