Cedar Fair Charities is a private corporation based in SANDUSKY, OH. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is % Richard A Zimmerman. It holds total assets of $676K. Annual income is reported at $3.6M. American Red Cross- Donation of Park Tickets. According to available records, Cedar Fair Charities has made 49 grants totaling $8M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $2M and $3.7M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.7M distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $245 to $1.6M, with an average award of $163K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Ohio, New York, Illinois, which account for 65% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Donation of Park Tickets and Cash
Expenses: $1.4M
Donation of Park Tickets and Cash
Expenses: $225K
American Red Cross- Donation of Park Tickets. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 49 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, NY, IL.
Cedar Fair Charities has distributed a total of $8M across 49 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $163K. Individual grants have ranged from $245 to $1.6M.
Cedar Fair Charities typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cedar Fair Charities is headquartered in SANDUSKY, OH. While based in OH, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
Total Giving
$2.2M
Total Assets
$415K
Fair Market Value
$415K
Net Worth
$415K
Grants Paid
$2.2M
Contributions
$2.5M
Net Investment Income
$0
Distribution Amount
$11K
Total Grants
49
Total Giving
$8M
Average Grant
$163K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red CrossCharitable donation | Cleveland, OH | $1.6M | 2023 |
| A Kid AgainDonation | Columbus, OH | $385K | 2023 |
| Erie County Community FoundationDonation | Sandusky, OH | $100K | 2023 |
| Jdrf Michigan And Northern OhioDonation | Southfield, MI | $40K | 2023 |
| Feeding AmericaDonation | Chicago, IL | $31K | 2023 |
Other foundations that have funded Cedar Fair Charities.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brashares Family Foundation | $50 | 2020 | GENERAL DONATION |
WINCHESTER, KY
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL
S LONDONDERRY, VT
BASYE, VA
PITTSBURGH, PA
| Prayers From MariaDonation |
| Rocky River, OH |
| $25K |
| 2023 |
| Northern Central State CollegeDonation | Mansfield, OH | $20K | 2023 |
| CieeDonation | South Portland, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Rva WalkDonation | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Give Kids The World VillageDonation | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Prayers From Maria FoundationCash | Rocky River, OH | $36K | 2022 |
| North Central State CollegeAmusement Park Tickets | Mansfield, OH | $22K | 2022 |
| Council On Int'L Education ExchangeCash | Portland, ME | $15K | 2022 |
| Jdrf Mid- Atlantic ChapterCash | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Give The Kids The World VillageCash | Kissimmee, FL | $2K | 2022 |
| Foundation For FirelandAmusement Park Tickets | Sandusky, OH | $900 | 2022 |
| The Leukemia And Lymphoma SocietyAmusment Park Tickets | Rye Brook, NY | $216K | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of AmericaCash | Atlanta, GA | $88K | 2020 |
| Autism Society Of AmericaCash | Bethesda, MD | $18K | 2020 |
| Council On International EducationCash | Portland, ME | $15K | 2020 |
| JdrfCash | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2020 |
| Ohio Governors Imagination LibraryCash | Columbus, OH | $5K | 2020 |
| Legends FoundationAmusment Park Tickets | Akron, OH | $2K | 2020 |
| Ruth Lyons Childrens FundCash | Cincinnati, OH | $2K | 2020 |
| The Achievement CenterAmusment Park Tickets | Highland Heights, OH | $1K | 2020 |
| OtaAmusment Park Tickets | Columbus, OH | $560 | 2020 |
| Victory ProjectCash | Kansas City, MO | $505 | 2020 |
| Make-A-Wish Central And Western NcCash | Charlotte, NC | $245 | 2020 |
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