Save the Children Action Network
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$33.1M
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
14
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Save the Children Action Network?
Save the Children Action Network is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Save The Children Federation Inc ($31.2M), The Heising-Simons Action Fund ($1.6M), Alliance for Early Success FKA Birth to Five Policy Alliance ($263K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $33.1M in grants to Save the Children Action Network between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save The Children Federation Inc | $31,161,988 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| The Heising-Simons Action Fund | $1,600,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Alliance for Early Success FKA Birth to Five Policy Alliance | $262,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Austin & Gabriela Hearst Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| David and Laura Merage Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Erickson Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2025) to $7.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
What grants has Save the Children Action Network received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Erickson Family Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $500 |
| 2024 | Save The Children Federation Inc | ADVOCACY ACTIVITY | $6,740,824 |
| 2024 | The Heising-Simons Action Fund | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| 2023 | Save The Children Federation Inc | ADVOCACY ACTIVITY | $6,330,979 |
| 2023 | The Heising-Simons Action Fund | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| 2023 | The Austin & Gabriela Hearst Foundation | GENERAL | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Save The Children Federation Inc | ADVOCACY ACTIVITY | $5,717,247 |
| 2022 | The Heising-Simons Action Fund | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| 2022 | Alliance for Early Success FKA Birth to Five Policy Alliance | — | $262,500 |
| 2021 | Save The Children Federation Inc | ADVOCACY ACTIVITY | $3,338,684 |
| 2021 | The Heising-Simons Action Fund | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| 2020 | Save The Children Federation Inc | ADVOCACY ACTIVITY | $4,392,978 |
| 2020 | David and Laura Merage Foundation | General Operations | $10,000 |
| 2019 | Save The Children Federation Inc | Advocacy Activity | $4,641,276 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Save the Children Action Network?
Save the Children Action Network is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Save The Children Federation Inc ($31.2M), The Heising-Simons Action Fund ($1.6M), Alliance for Early Success FKA Birth to Five Policy Alliance ($263K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $33.1M in grants to Save the Children Action Network between 2019–2025.
Who is Save the Children Action Network's largest funder?
Save The Children Federation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Save the Children Action Network, with $31.2M across 6 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Save the Children Action Network received?
IRS 990 filings record $33.1M in grants to Save the Children Action Network across 14 grants from 6 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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