Cedar Fair Charities

EIN 61-1751812 Β· OH Β· NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$13.8K Funds in OH, ME, MD +5
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Cedar Fair Charities based in OH paid 11 grants totaling $3.1M to 11 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $2.7M, with a median of $13.8K. Its largest recipients included American Red Cross, A Kid Again, and Eric County Community Foundation. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$684,693
Giving (latest yr)
$3,102,299
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$13.8K
Recipients
11
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • American Red Cross$2,737,000
  • A Kid Again$225,000
  • Eric County Community Foundation$55,000
  • Council on Intl Educational Exchange$30,000
  • Breakthrough T1D Mid Atlantic Chapter$15,000

Where grants went

  • Ohio$3,027,000 Β· 4 grants
  • Maine$30,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Maryland$15,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Pennsylvania$13,799 Β· 1 grant
  • Virginia$5,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Illinois$5,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (11)

American Red Cross
Cleveland, OH
Assistance to people
$2,737,000
A Kid Again
Columbus, OH
Assistance to people
$225,000
Eric County Community Foundation
Sandusky, OH
Assistance to People
$55,000
Council on Intl Educational Exchange
South Portland, ME
Assistance to People
$30,000
Breakthrough T1D Mid Atlantic Chapter
Hagerstown, MD
Assistance to People
$15,000
Eagles Autism Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
Assistance to People
$13,799
Sandusky Fire Department
Sandusky, OH
Assistance to the Fire Department
$10,000
Spina Bifida Association
Alexandria, VA
Assistance to People
$5,000
The Childrens Heart Foundation
Northbrook, IL
Assistance to People
$5,000
Cancer Support Community
Washington, DC
Assistance to People
$5,000
Give Kids the World
Kissimmee, FL
Assistance to People
$1,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Cedar Fair Charities does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Cedar Fair Charities is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health. Its recent grants reached organizations across 8 states.

In its most recent filing, Cedar Fair Charities reported 11 itemized grants totaling $3.1M. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $2.7M (median $13.8K).

Recent recipients include American Red Cross, A Kid Again, Eric County Community Foundation, among 11 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Cedar Fair Charities is a private foundation based in Ohio, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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