Game Night Foundation
Game Night Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $127,139 to charitable organizations, including arts, youth, disability, health, and community organizations.
Game Night Foundation at a glance
In short: Game Night Foundation gave $127K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $127,139
- +53.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,558
- +25.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,768,268
- +106.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Game Night Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 304 S Jones Blvd 5791, Las Vegas, NV 89107
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Game Night Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Inclusion Matters ($25K). Together the top 10 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were distributed among recipients in five states: California received 55% of grant dollars, Montana 24%, Michigan 16%, Tennessee 4%, and Iowa 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Game Night Foundation gives
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 288% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $127K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inclusion Matters Los Angeles, CA | Dedicated to creating play, dignity and social equity for children with disabilities through inclusive playgrounds | $25,000 |
| San Diego Ballet San Diego, CA | Their goal is to bring unique, thrilling, and provocative performances to the city of san diego. | $25,000 |
| Sierra Reperatory Theatre Sonora, CA | Sierra reperatory theatre gives scholarships opportunities to young artists through srt jr, an award-winning educational division | $20,000 |
| A Hole in the Roof Foundation - HAI Southfield, MI | Provide a loving home where children can thrive personally, academically and spiritually. | $19,139 |
| University of Montana Foundation Missoula, MT | Donations Benefit Um Students Faculty and Programs. | $11,800 |
| Greater Missoula Family YMCA Missoula, MT | Is dedicated to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics of Montana - Zooto Great Falls, MT | Offers olympic style individual and team sports that provide meaningful training and competitiion opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilitites. | $5,200 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita Memphis, TN | To advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases ensuring that no child is denied treatment based on their ability to pay. | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre Missoula, MT | Rocky mountain ballet theatre emphasizes cultural exchange through global performance and original choreography in Montana. | $4,000 |
| Autism Speaks Boone, IA | Dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism through their lifespan. | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,768,268 | $1,075,000 | $164,185 | $127,139 | 11 | $164,185 | $57,040 |
| 2023 | $857,453 | $500,000 | $117,547 | $83,092 | 9 | $117,547 | $32,087 |
| 2022 | $475,000 | $500,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $24,625 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Game Night Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied stated purposes. San Diego Ballet describes its mission as exciting, entertaining, and enriching diverse audiences. Greater Missoula Family YMCA says it serves people of all ages and backgrounds through programs focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $127,139. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable awards included $25,000 each to Inclusion Matters and San Diego Ballet; $20,000 to Sierra Repertory Theatre; and $19,139 to A Hole in the Roof Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michelle Schumacher as president and treasurer, Artemiza Schumacher as secretary, and Joseph Simmons and Olivia Simmons as directors.
Game Night Foundation is led by Michelle Schumacher, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle Schumacher
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Simmons
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Simmons
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Artemiza Schumacher
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Game Night Foundation
How much does Game Night Foundation give each year?
Game Night Foundation gave $127K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $83K across 9 grants.
What is Game Night Foundation's typical grant size?
Game Night Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,558, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Game Night Foundation give grants?
Game Night Foundation gives mostly in California: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Montana (24%) and Michigan (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Missoula, MT (3 grants).
Does Game Night Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Game Night Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Game Night Foundation's largest grantees?
Game Night Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Inclusion Matters ($25,000), San Diego Ballet ($25,000) and Sierra Reperatory Theatre ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Game Night Foundation?
Game Night Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $164K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Game Night Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied stated purposes. San Diego Ballet describes its mission as exciting, entertaining, and enriching diverse audiences. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Game Night Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Game Night Foundation's EIN?
Game Night Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1195796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Game Night Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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