Cedar Fair Charities Inc
Invitation OnlySandusky, Ohio · EIN 61-1751812 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.1M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$13,799
Total assets$685K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $55,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
63% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cancer Support Community | Washington, DC | Assistance to People | $5,000 |
| Spina Bifida Association | Alexandria, VA | Assistance to People | $5,000 |
| The Childrens Heart Foundation | Northbrook, IL | Assistance to People | $5,000 |
| Give Kids the World | Kissimmee, FL | Assistance to People | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,102,299 | 11 |
| 2024 | $3,348,758 | 11 |
| 2023 | $2,229,338 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640779349100704
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1751812
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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