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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 “fans”
Where the money went
Largest: $25,000 to NATIONAL SPORTS MEDIA ASSOCIATION INC — is dedicated to honoring, preserving and celebrating the legacy of sportscasters and sportswriters in the united states for their creativity in storytelling, their pursuit of truth…
Largest: $1,000 to JEFFERSON COUNTY 509J SCHOOL DISTRICT FAN — fan advocate - matching donation
Center for Action and ContemplationAlbuquerque, NMCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $47,500 · through 2023Largest: $15,000 to FRANCISCAN ACTION NETWORK — inspired by the gospel of jesus, and the example of saints francis and clare, the franciscan action network is a collective franciscan voice seeking to transform united states publ…
Largest: $8,000 to GOD'S FAN CLUB DBA PROJECT TOUCH — assistance to homeless
Largest: $5,000 to FAN YU — annual prizes, awards and scholarships
Largest: $2,000 to OZARK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT — fans for cooling the physical educat
Largest: $3,700 to YU FAN TUNG — educational scholarship
Largest: $10,000 to FANS FOR THE CURE — general operations
Largest: $7,400 to University of Illinois — scholarship for amber alvarado and morgan fanning
Largest: $40,000 to FAMILY ELDERCARE — support seniors and adults with disabilities to live with dignity in their communities - 80 over 80 program, summer fan drive, holiday fund drive
Largest: $39,318 to Gretna Rescue Squad Inc — rescue and extrication tool kits, battery-powered ventilation fans, and fire hoses
Largest: $3,000 to CALHOUN CTY COMMUNITY MINISTRIES — provide funds for fans, blankets, food and hygiene items
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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 →