Quick Summary
Name: Susan Crown Exchange Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $5,786,619 (2024) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $1,000,000 |
| Average Grant | ~$128,000 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
- Website: https://scefdn.org/
- Location: Chicago, IL
Geographic Focus
- United States (wide range of cities and states including New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and Chicago)
- London, UK
Funding Priorities
- Youth Sports: Supporting social and emotional skills development through youth sports organizations (e.g., Little League International, Girls on the Run International, United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation)
- Social and Emotional Learning: Supporting nonprofits that create opportunities for young people to participate in social and emotional learning experiences outside of the classroom (key grantee: Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning)
- Tech and Society: Helping young people build positive and purposeful relationships with technology, addressing issues like privacy, mental health, and youth activism (e.g., Center for Digital Thriving at Harvard Graduate School of Education)
- Catalyst Awards: One-time year-end contributions to organizations working on issues beyond their primary program areas with distinct approaches to chronic social problems
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available. As they only fund pre-selected organizations, most unsolicited applications are not considered.
Application Method
Does not accept unsolicited funding requests. Susan Crown Exchange contributes only to pre-selected organizations. Interested parties can sign up for their newsletter to be notified when new opportunities are launched.
The foundation awarded 45 grants in 2024, with 85% of total expenses going to programs.
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