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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 “stuffed”
Where the money went
W Sherman Winseman FoundationRancho San Clemente, CA
12 matching grants · $169,048 · through 2024Largest: $61,002 to HAVEN HOUSE — hygeine kits, socks, toys, blankets, stuffed animals, and pet supplies for charity's use
The Yinchin FoundationMoreno Valley, CA
4 matching grants · $298,000 · through 2024Largest: $97,000 to STUF UNITED FUND — to create a greater global impact by being united
Largest: $2,000 to STUF UNITED FUND INC — donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."
Largest: $100,000 to STUF UNITED FUND INC — to establish international enterprises social responsibility as promoted by global compact of united nation
Largest: $5,000 to STRATTON'S SNUGGLES — to provide blankets, stuffed animals and other comfort items to hospitalized children.
Largest: $4,000 to STUF UNITED FUND — donation to support educational fund
Largest: $14,950 to OLIVE BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCHBIG STUF — to further the exempt purpose of the organization.
Nashville Predators FoundationNashville, TNCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $15,500 · through 2022Largest: $10,000 to COOPER TROOPER FOUNDATION — the expense to update our courage kits with a stuffed koala. this is offered free to any sibling of a child diagnosed with cancer to provide comfort and remind them that they are i…
Largest: $320,000 to STUF UNITED FUND INC — designated for national taiwan ocean univeristy
Largest: $38,000 to JESSIE REES FOUNDATION — joy jar stuffing sponsor
Largest: $2,500 to STUF UNITED FUND INC — program/operating support
Lotus FoundationHouston, TXCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $46,829 · through 2024Largest: $46,829 to STUF UNITED FUND INC — public chairty
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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 →