Make-Believe Association
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$135K
Foundation funders
4
Grants recorded
11
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Make-Believe Association?
Make-Believe Association is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation ($70K), National Philanthropic Trust ($30K), Hispanic Federation Inc ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $135K in grants to Make-Believe Association between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | $69,500 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $30,000 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| Hispanic Federation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Marquit-Grieser Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $43K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
What grants has Make-Believe Association received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $12,500 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Marquit-Grieser Fund | FOR GOS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Hispanic Federation Inc | DONOR-ADVISED FUND | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $17,500 |
| 2022 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | General operations | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Directed giving for general operations | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | General Operating Support | $17,500 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | General Operating Support | $9,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Make-Believe Association?
Make-Believe Association is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation ($70K), National Philanthropic Trust ($30K), Hispanic Federation Inc ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $135K in grants to Make-Believe Association between 2020–2025.
Who is Make-Believe Association's largest funder?
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Make-Believe Association, with $70K across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Make-Believe Association received?
IRS 990 filings record $135K in grants to Make-Believe Association across 11 grants from 4 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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