Cards Against Humanity is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $219K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$219K
-14.3% YoY
Grant Count
8
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+7.1% YoY
About Cards Against Humanity
Based on IRS filings
Cards Against Humanity is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $219K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Cards Against Humanity?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($59,770), Stanford University ($46,154), California Institute of Technology ($41,406).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMHERST COLLEGE AMHERST, MA | EDUCATION | $33,325 |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PASADENA, CA | EDUCATION | $41,406 |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CAMBRIDGE, MA | EDUCATION | $2,500 |
| PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRINCETON, NJ | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| STANFORD UNIVERSITY STANFORD, CA | EDUCATION | $46,154 |
| THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | EDUCATION | $59,770 |
| YALE UNIVERSITY NEW HAVEN, CT | EDUCATION | $33,625 |
| GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ATLANTA, GA | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL DRANOVE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSHUA DILLON | DIRECTOR/CHAIR/SECRETARY | 8 | — |
| BEN HANTOOT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELI HALPERN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID MUNK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID PINSOF | DIRECTOR/VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ELIOT WEINSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARIA RANAHAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| NICHOLAS MARKOS | TREASURER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cards Against Humanity?
Cards Against Humanity is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Cards Against Humanity operate?
Cards Against Humanity has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Cards Against Humanity award?
In 2024, Cards Against Humanity awarded 8 grants totaling $219K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cards Against Humanity's EIN?
Cards Against Humanity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4007379. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Cards Against Humanity's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Research Corporation dba Research
TUCSON, AZ
Assets
$241.5M
Grants
165
Total Given
$8.0M
Ibm International Foundation
ARMONK, NY
Assets
$357.7M
Grants
16
Total Given
$11.7M
The Pfizer Foundation Inc
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$255.3M
Grants
9,306
Total Given
$23.2M
Verizon Foundation
BASKING RIDGE, NJ
Assets
$23.8M
Grants
5,464
Total Given
$7.0M
Charities Aid Foundation America
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Assets
$444.9M
Grants
10,157
Total Given
$466.3M
National Philanthropic Trust
JENKINTOWN, PA
Assets
$42.2B
Grants
18,583
Total Given
$5.1B
American Chemical Society
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$2.2B
Grants
341
Total Given
$22.4M
Northwestern University
EVANSTON, IL
Assets
$19.2B
Grants
375
Total Given
$122.4M
Johns Hopkins University
BALTIMORE, MD
Assets
$23.0B
Grants
757
Total Given
$467.3M
Russell Sage Foundation
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$466.9M
Grants
171
Total Given
$7.3M
American Heart Association Inc
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
794
Total Given
$227.6M
The Simons Foundation Inc
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$4.5B
Grants
1,727
Total Given
$272.0M
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Cards Against Humanity on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities
Go from researching Cards Against Humanity to a real strategy.