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Private foundations don’t post open calls, so nobody can search them. We read IRS filings instead — 9.6 million grants from 174,053 foundations and grantmaking charities, searchable by what the money was actually for.
12 funders with a record of paying for “bingo”
Where the money went
Kiwanis InternationalLongmont, COCharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $56,299 · through 2023Largest: $12,500 to Rhythm of the Horse Therapeutic Riding Center — grant was awarded based on participation in and support of our weekly bingo game.
Fraternal Order of EaglesMillersburg, OHCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $687,038 · through 2024Largest: $332,489 to OHIO STATE EAGLES CHARITY FUND INC — the funds reported in schedule i, part ii, to the 501(c)(3) ohio state eagles charity fund, inc. are restricted for a specific project. these funds are required to be disbursed to …
Bryant Edwards FoundationWichita Falls, TX
4 matching grants · $20,000 · through 2024Largest: $5,000 to Patsy's House — bingo, bags and badges
Largest: $2,500 to Patsy's House Children Advocacy Cen — bingo, bags, & badges sponsorship.
The Chicago Community TrustChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $105,995 · through 2022Largest: $24,245 to St Vincents Foundation of Alabama Inc — support of books for the bruno cancer center, general operating support, support for bingo bash (no tickets or tangible benefits)
Richmond Lodge No 1 of the Good LionsRichmond, VACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $108,000 · through 2023Largest: $100,000 to VIRGINIA CHARITABLE BINGO ASSOCIATION — to provide funding for educational activities for charities across the state of virginia, legal consultation and lobbying for virginia charities.
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Department of OhioLancaster, OHCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $67,990 · through 2023Largest: $34,762 to Terry Webb Memorial VFW Post 1516 Charity Fund Inc — bingo license requirement
Children'S Hospital of MichiganDetroit, MICharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $827,347 · through 2024Largest: $827,347 to VHS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF MICHIGAN INC — cystic fibrosis family support,provide transportation to and from clinic appointments for s,to provide child passenger restraint systems to the children,to provide therapeutic dist…
Largest: $20,000 to BCS TOGETHER — bcs together purse bingo donation
CheersRichmond, VACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $34,000 · through 2023Largest: $25,000 to VIRGINIA CHARITABLE BINGO ASSN — to pay for legal fees associated with new legislation in the virginia general assembly, and travel to various charities to explain legislation, that will benefit charitable gaming
Samerian FoundationIndianapolis, IN
2 matching grants · $10,000 · through 2024Largest: $5,000 to MEALS ON WHEELS — bingo bash event support
Largest: $23,987 to SPANISH SPEAKING COMMUNITY — bingo gala, critical intervention
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV and Form 990 Schedule I, tax years 2019–2025. These are grants already paid, a record of what an organization funds rather than an open call. Private foundations rarely accept unsolicited applications and the route in is usually a program officer; grantmaking charities and associations more often run real application cycles, so check their website. How this data is built, and its limits →