Game Night Foundation focuses on children and youth well‑being with an emphasis on access to arts, inclusive play, and supportive services for vulnerable young people. Although based in Las Vegas, its grants are geographically diverse (California, Michigan, Montana) and include both arts organizations that expand youth participation and social‑service groups that address housing, education and disability inclusion. The foundation favors programmatic grants that create direct opportunities for children — from scholarships and theater education to inclusive playgrounds and residential care.
Game Night Foundation’s most distinctive pattern is its repeated support for inclusive play and access to the arts for children, alongside youth services that address housing, education, health, and disability inclusion. In the recent grant list, that shows up in consecutive awards to Inclusion Matters in Los Angeles for inclusive playgrounds and dignity for children with disabilities, and to San Diego Ballet for children’s access to the arts and youth exposure to performance. The foundation also backs organizations that build direct supports around young people: Say Detroit received a grant for pathways to success for Detroiters in need, with a focus on learning, health care, and housing challenges. Other gifts extend the same theme through scholarships, residential care, and programs for students and young artists. Across the record, the foundation’s giving is practical and program-focused, aimed at services that children, youth, and vulnerable families can use directly rather than at broad institutional support. Its recent grants show a blend of arts access, inclusive recreation, and stability-oriented community services.
In inclusive play, Game Night Foundation gave $25,000 to Inclusion Matters in 2025 and another $25,000 in 2024 for inclusive playgrounds and social equity for children with disabilities. In children’s performing arts, it supported San Diego Ballet with $25,000 in both 2023 and 2025 for children’s access to the arts and for performances in San Diego. The foundation also funded youth pathways in Detroit: Say Detroit received $25,000 for learning, health care, and housing challenges, and The Detroit Creativity Project received $1,000 to help Detroit youth transform their lives through improvisation. Education-linked support appears as well, including scholarships for young artists through Sierra Reperatory Theatre’s SRT Jr. educational division and grants tied to the University of Montana Foundation for students, faculty, and programs.
Typical grants are small to mid-sized, with a p25 of $4,319, a median of $5,250, and a p75 of $21,250. The recent record includes repeated gifts to the same organizations across multiple years, such as Inclusion Matters, San Diego Ballet, Greater Missoula Family YMCA, A Hole in the Roof Foundation - Hai, and the University of Montana Foundation. That pattern suggests ongoing support rather than a one-time approach. The foundation is a grantmaker, not a program-related investor, and it funds individuals as well as organizations. The available grant data does not show an application process.
$127K
$1.8M
$1.1M
$164K
Most grants fall between $4K and $21K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$4K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$21K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in MT.
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Moderately concentrated: 8 grants totaling ~$176k with several mid‑sized gifts ($10k–$50k). The foundation makes repeat grants to a few key organizations (e.g., Inclusion Matters, San Diego Ballet) while also funding a small set of geographically diverse, program‑focused recipients rather than many tiny grants.
Notable grantees: Inclusion Matters, San Diego Ballet, SAY Detroit, Sierra Repertory Theatre, A Hole in the Roof Foundation (HAI)
The strongest concentration of grants is in California, which is also the top state by grant count. Recent recipient cities include Los Angeles, San Diego, Sonora, Sherman Oaks, and Boone in the broader grant record. Outside California, grants reach Detroit and Southfield in Michigan, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bigfork in Montana, plus Memphis, Carlinville, and Boone, Iowa. All recent grants in the dataset went to U.S. recipients.
Its recent grants center on children and youth well-being, especially inclusive play for children with disabilities, children’s access to the arts, youth stability services, scholarships, and programs that support learning, housing, health care, and education pathways.
The grant-size distribution is modest: p25 is $4,319, median grant size is $5,250, and p75 is $21,250. That places many awards in the low-thousands, with a smaller number of larger grants around $25,000.
Yes. The recent record includes repeated grants to Inclusion Matters, San Diego Ballet, Greater Missoula Family YMCA, A Hole in the Roof Foundation - Hai, and the University of Montana Foundation across multiple years.
California is the top state by grant count. Recent California recipients include organizations in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sonora, Sherman Oaks, and Boone in the foundation’s grant record.
Yes. The foundation’s profile indicates that it funds individuals, alongside organizational grants.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN DIEGO BALLET | SAN DIEGO, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | THEIR GOAL IS TO BRING UNIQUE, THRILLING, AND PROVOCATIVE PERFORMANCES TO THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO. |
| INCLUSION MATTERS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | DEDICATED TO CREATING PLAY, DIGNITY AND SOCIAL EQUITY FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUNDS |
| SIERRA REPERATORY THEATRE | SONORA, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | SIERRA REPERATORY THEATRE GIVES SCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUNG ARTISTS THROUGH SRT JR, AN AWARD-WINNING EDUCATIONAL DIVISION |
| A HOLE IN THE ROOF FOUNDATION - HAI | SOUTHFIELD, MI | $19,139 | 2025 | PROVIDE A LOVING HOME WHERE CHILDREN CAN THRIVE PERSONALLY, ACADEMICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. |
| UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FOUNDATION | MISSOULA, MT | $11,800 | 2025 | DONATIONS BENEFIT UM STUDENTS FACULTY AND PROGRAMS. |
| GREATER MISSOULA FAMILY YMCA | MISSOULA, MT | $10,000 | 2025 | IS DEDICATED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF MONTANA - ZOOTO | GREAT FALLS, MT | $5,200 | 2025 | OFFERS OLYMPIC STYLE INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM SPORTS THAT PROVIDE MEANINGFUL TRAINING AND COMPETITIION OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITITES. |
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITA | MEMPHIS, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | TO ADVANCE CURES AND MEANS OF PREVENTION FOR PEDIATRIC CATASTROPHIC DISEASES ENSURING THAT NO CHILD IS DENIED TREATMENT BASED ON THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN BALLET THEATRE | MISSOULA, MT | $4,000 | 2025 | ROCKY MOUNTAIN BALLET THEATRE EMPHASIZES CULTURAL EXCHANGE THROUGH GLOBAL PERFORMANCE AND ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY IN MONTANA. |
| AUTISM SPEAKS | BOONE, IA | $1,000 | 2025 | DEDICATED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM THROUGH THEIR LIFESPAN. |
| THE DETRIOT CREATIVITY PROJECT | DETROIT, MI | $1,000 | 2025 | BELIEVES THAT EVERY CHILD SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED. THEY HELP DETROIT YOUTH TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES BY TEACHING THEM TO IMPROVISE. |
| INCLUSION MATTERS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2024 | DEDICATED TO CREATING PLAY, DIGNITY AND SOCIAL EQUITY FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUNDS |
| SAY DETROIT | DETROIT, MI | $25,000 | 2024 | PROVIDES PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS FOR DETROITERS IN NEED, WITH A FOCUS ON SOLVING LEARNING, HEALTH CARE AND HOUSING CHALLENGES |
| GREATER MISSOULA FAMILY YMCA | MISSOULA, MT | $10,000 | 2024 | IS DEDICATED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. |
| BIGFORK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING A | BIGFORK, MT | $5,500 | 2024 | EACH YEAR THE BIGFORK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS GIVE OUT 5, OR MORE, $2000+ SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING COMPANY MEMBERS TO HELP THEM FINISH THEIR EDUCATION |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF MONTANA | GREAT FALLS, MT | $5,000 | 2024 | OFFERS OLYMPIC STYLE INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM SPORTS THAT PROVIDE MEANINGFUL TRAINING AND COMPETITIION OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITITES. |
| THE B CLUB - BLACKBURN COLLEGE | CARLINVILLE, IL | $5,000 | 2024 | IMPROVES QUALITY OF BLACKBURN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS PROGRAMS |
| A HOLE IN THE ROOF FOUNDATION - HAI | SOUTHFIELD, MI | $4,092 | 2024 | PROVIDE A LOVING HOME WHERE CHILDREN CAN THRIVE PERSONALLY, ACADEMICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. |
| UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FOUNDATION | MISSOULA, MT | $2,500 | 2024 | DONATIONS BENEFIT UM STUDENTS FACULTY AND PROGRAMS. |
| WE SPARK CANCER SUPPORT CENTER | SHERMAN OAKS, CA | $1,000 | 2024 | PROVIDES FREE PROGRAM AND SERVICES FOR CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS AND THEIR LOVED ONES. |
| SAN DIEGO BALLET | SAN DIEGO, CA | $25,000 | 2023 | TO PROVIDE CHILDREN ACCESS TO THE ARTS |
SAN DIEGO BALLET
$25,000THEIR GOAL IS TO BRING UNIQUE, THRILLING, AND PROVOCATIVE PERFORMANCES TO THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO.
INCLUSION MATTERS
$25,000DEDICATED TO CREATING PLAY, DIGNITY AND SOCIAL EQUITY FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUNDS
SIERRA REPERATORY THEATRE
$20,000SIERRA REPERATORY THEATRE GIVES SCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUNG ARTISTS THROUGH SRT JR, AN AWARD-WINNING EDUCATIONAL DIVISION
A HOLE IN THE ROOF FOUNDATION - HAI
$19,139PROVIDE A LOVING HOME WHERE CHILDREN CAN THRIVE PERSONALLY, ACADEMICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY.
DONATIONS BENEFIT UM STUDENTS FACULTY AND PROGRAMS.
IS DEDICATED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF MONTANA - ZOOTO
$5,200OFFERS OLYMPIC STYLE INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM SPORTS THAT PROVIDE MEANINGFUL TRAINING AND COMPETITIION OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITITES.
TO ADVANCE CURES AND MEANS OF PREVENTION FOR PEDIATRIC CATASTROPHIC DISEASES ENSURING THAT NO CHILD IS DENIED TREATMENT BASED ON THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BALLET THEATRE
$4,000ROCKY MOUNTAIN BALLET THEATRE EMPHASIZES CULTURAL EXCHANGE THROUGH GLOBAL PERFORMANCE AND ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY IN MONTANA.
DEDICATED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM THROUGH THEIR LIFESPAN.
THE DETRIOT CREATIVITY PROJECT
$1,000BELIEVES THAT EVERY CHILD SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED. THEY HELP DETROIT YOUTH TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES BY TEACHING THEM TO IMPROVISE.
INCLUSION MATTERS
$25,000DEDICATED TO CREATING PLAY, DIGNITY AND SOCIAL EQUITY FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUNDS
PROVIDES PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS FOR DETROITERS IN NEED, WITH A FOCUS ON SOLVING LEARNING, HEALTH CARE AND HOUSING CHALLENGES
IS DEDICATED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
BIGFORK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING A
$5,500EACH YEAR THE BIGFORK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS GIVE OUT 5, OR MORE, $2000+ SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING COMPANY MEMBERS TO HELP THEM FINISH THEIR EDUCATION
OFFERS OLYMPIC STYLE INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM SPORTS THAT PROVIDE MEANINGFUL TRAINING AND COMPETITIION OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITITES.
THE B CLUB - BLACKBURN COLLEGE
$5,000IMPROVES QUALITY OF BLACKBURN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS PROGRAMS
A HOLE IN THE ROOF FOUNDATION - HAI
$4,092PROVIDE A LOVING HOME WHERE CHILDREN CAN THRIVE PERSONALLY, ACADEMICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY.
DONATIONS BENEFIT UM STUDENTS FACULTY AND PROGRAMS.
WE SPARK CANCER SUPPORT CENTER
$1,000PROVIDES FREE PROGRAM AND SERVICES FOR CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS AND THEIR LOVED ONES.
SAN DIEGO BALLET
$25,000TO PROVIDE CHILDREN ACCESS TO THE ARTS