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Est.

1932

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

Variety Club Charity for Children, operating as Variety the Children's Charity, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting children through targeted grantmaking. In the 2024 filing year, the organization distributed a total of $460.8K across 31 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROVIDING VITAL SUPPORT AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Total Funding Given
$460.8K
2024
Grantees funded
31
Multi-year grantees
58%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$12.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Michelle Murphy
Board Member
G
Glenda Lewis
Board Member
E
Eric Kovan
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VARIETY CLUB CHARITY FOR CHILDREN DBA VARIETY THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY?
No. VARIETY CLUB CHARITY FOR CHILDREN DBA VARIETY THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VARIETY CLUB CHARITY FOR CHILDREN DBA VARIETY THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY give?
VARIETY CLUB CHARITY FOR CHILDREN DBA VARIETY THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan 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 VARIETY CLUB CHARITY FOR CHILDREN DBA VARIETY THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VARIETY CLUB CHARITY FOR CHILDREN DBA VARIETY THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VARIETY CLUB CHARITY FOR CHILDREN DBA VARIETY THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY make each year?
In 2024, VARIETY CLUB CHARITY FOR CHILDREN DBA VARIETY THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $461 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VARIETY CLUB CHARITY FOR CHILDREN DBA VARIETY THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY fund recently?
In 2024, VARIETY CLUB CHARITY FOR CHILDREN DBA VARIETY THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include William Beaumont Hospital, GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN, and VARIETY CLUB CHARITY FOR CHILDREN DBA VARIETY THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VARIETY CLUB CHARITY FOR CHILDREN DBA VARIETY THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY?
VARIETY CLUB CHARITY FOR CHILDREN DBA VARIETY THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.