Susan Crown Exchange funds national, strategy-focused initiatives at the intersection of youth development, education and media/technology, favoring intermediaries and research institutions that can scale policy or program innovations. Recent grants show heavy investments in higher‑education research and implementation partners, child-focused digital media literacy and youth healing-through-sports programming. Their giving appears targeted toward organizations that design or incubate scalable solutions rather than many small community groups.
Concentrated, high-dollar grants to a small number of national organizations with repeat funding to a few core partners; emphasis on scale, research and intermediary channels rather than many small community grants.
Notable grantees: PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE, NEW VENTURE FUND, CENTER FOR HEALING & JUSTICE THROUGH SPORTS, COMMON SENSE MEDIA
A defining feature of Susan Crown Exchange Inc is its repeated support for youth sports as a pathway to social and emotional learning. That pattern shows up alongside a parallel stream of grantmaking in digital well-being, media literacy, and youth-focused technology work, with large awards going to organizations that can carry research, training, or program models at scale. The foundation has backed universities and intermediaries as well as national nonprofit operators, suggesting a preference for initiatives that can influence practice beyond a single site. Recent grants include seven-figure support for President and Fellows of Harvard College, indicating sustained investment in research and policy-oriented work. In the youth development and sports space, the foundation has also funded organizations such as the Center for Healing & Justice Through Sports and Positive Coaching Alliance, both of which fit its interest in coach development, healing-centered sports, and skills-building for young people. On the technology side, Common Sense Media and Hopelab Foundation Inc reflect an emphasis on youth relationships with media and digital environments.
In higher-education and research partnerships, Susan Crown Exchange Inc gave $1,073,934 in 2024 and $1,000,000 in 2025 to President and Fellows of Harvard College. Those awards align with a strategy of backing institutions that can produce evidence, frameworks, or implementation models for youth-focused work. For youth sports and healing-centered programming, the foundation gave $500,000 in 2025 to the Center for Healing & Justice Through Sports and $400,000 in 2024 to Positive Coaching Alliance. It also supported sports-based organizations including US Soccer Foundation and Girls on the Run International, showing a strong interest in youth development through athletic settings. In tech and digital well-being, the foundation gave $500,000 in both 2024 and 2025 to Common Sense Media and $219,400 in 2025 to Hopelab Foundation Inc. That mix points to a sustained focus on helping young people build healthier relationships with technology and media.
Typical grant size sits at a p25 of $10,000, a median of $21,500, and a p75 of $175,000, but the recent list also includes much larger awards at the upper end. The same recipients appear across multiple years, including President and Fellows of Harvard College, New Venture Fund, Common Sense Media, Positive Coaching Alliance, and The Ohio State University Foundation, which suggests recurring relationships rather than isolated one-off gifts. Susan Crown Exchange Inc is a regular funder, not a DAF sponsor, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The active programs also show a structured approach: Youth Sports, Tech and Society, Social and Emotional Learning, and challenge-based initiatives such as Million Coaches Challenge and Young Futures.
$5.4M
$5.2M
$9.8M
$6.6M
Most grants fall between $10K and $175K, with a median of $22K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$22K
75th Percentile
$175K
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Susan Crown Exchange.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 137 | $14.9M | 98.6% |
| 2 | United Kingdom |
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Grantmaking is national, with 98.6% of grants going to U.S. recipients and 1.4% to the U.K. The highest-volume state is Texas, while 33% of grants go to Illinois recipients. Recent awards also land in major hubs such as Cambridge, MA; Washington, DC; San Francisco, CA; Oakland, CA; Columbus, OH; and Colorado Springs, CO. Outside the United States, the recipient list includes London, reflecting a small but present international component.
The recent grants and active programs point to universities, intermediaries, and national nonprofits working in youth development, education, tech and society, and youth sports. Examples include President and Fellows of Harvard College, New Venture Fund, Common Sense Media, and Positive Coaching Alliance.
The foundation’s typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $21,500 at the median, and $175,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include larger seven-figure grants, showing a wide spread between routine and flagship support.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including President and Fellows of Harvard College, New Venture Fund, Common Sense Media, Positive Coaching Alliance, and The Ohio State University Foundation. That pattern indicates ongoing relationships rather than only one-time gifts.
The foundation supports youth sports and social and emotional learning, tech and society, digital well-being, and research or policy partnerships. It also funds initiatives around coach training and youth-serving organizations that build healthy relationships with technology.
Giving is national, with 98.6% of grants to U.S. recipients and 1.4% to the U.K. Illinois receives 33% of grants, and Texas is the top state by grant count.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
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| $395K |
1.4% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Current and upcoming funding from Susan Crown Exchange that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Varies by challenge; generally nonprofits working on youth digital wellbeing and related supports. Specific eligibility defined per open funding challenge.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $1,000,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| NEW VENTURE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| CENTER FOR HEALING & JUSTICE THROUGH SPORTS | CHICAGO, IL | $500,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| COMMON SENSE MEDIA | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $500,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | $374,955 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| HOPELAB FOUNDATION INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $219,400 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| DENVER FILM | DENVER, CO | $200,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE | OAKLAND, CA | $200,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC | WASHINGTON DC, DC | $175,889 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| NRPA | ASHBURN, VA | $175,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH | ARLINGTON, VA | $150,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| USOPF | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $125,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| THE JOAN GANZ COONEY CENTER | NEW YORK CITY, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| LITTLE LEAGUE | WILLIAMSPORT, PA | $100,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| GIRLS ON THE RUN INTERNATIONAL | CHARLOTTE, NC | $79,425 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| US WEIGHTLIFTING | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $75,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| CASEL | CHICAGO, IL | $75,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| STEADMAN PHILIPPON RESEARCH INSTITUTE | VAIL, CO | $60,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| US SOCCER FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON DC, DC | $50,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| NATIONAL PUBLIC EDUCATION SUPPORT FUND | WASHINGTON DC, DC | $25,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| FRED ROGERS PRODUCTIONS | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| NEW AMERICA FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| GIVE US THE FLOOR | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| PRISON JOURNALISM PROJECT INC | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| ROCKERFELLER PHILANTHROPIC ADVISORS | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| SHARE OUR SPARE | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| INSEPARABLE INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| THE NIGHT MINSTRY | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| PROTECT DEMOCRACY PROJECT | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| CENTER FOR EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| LADDER UP | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| WORKING CREDIT | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| ARRAY EDUCATION | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| OPEN TO DEBATE FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| THREE GEES WORKSHOP CORP | BRONX, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| AMEELIO INC | NEW HAVEN, CT | $10,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| CETRO SANAR | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| GARDENEERS | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| TIDES FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| DOLLAR FOR | VANCOUVER, WA | $5,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| PULLMAN TECH WORKSHOP | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| GLASSROOTS | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $1,073,934 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| NEW VENTURE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| COMMON SENSE MEDIA | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $500,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE | OAKLAND, CA | $400,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH | ARLINGTON, VA | $251,607 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| US SOCCER FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON DC, DC | $200,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| EDUCATION WEEK | BETHESDA, MD | $200,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$374,955PUBLIC CHARITY
PUBLIC CHARITY
DENVER FILM
$200,000PUBLIC CHARITY
AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH
$150,000PUBLIC CHARITY
THE JOAN GANZ COONEY CENTER
$100,000PUBLIC CHARITY
LITTLE LEAGUE
$100,000PUBLIC CHARITY
GIRLS ON THE RUN INTERNATIONAL
$79,425PUBLIC CHARITY
US WEIGHTLIFTING
$75,000PUBLIC CHARITY
CASEL
$75,000PUBLIC CHARITY
LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD FOUNDATION
$50,000PUBLIC CHARITY
FRED ROGERS PRODUCTIONS
$10,000PUBLIC CHARITY
ROCKERFELLER PHILANTHROPIC ADVISORS
$10,000PUBLIC CHARITY
THE NIGHT MINSTRY
$10,000PUBLIC CHARITY
LADDER UP
$10,000PUBLIC CHARITY
THREE GEES WORKSHOP CORP
$10,000PUBLIC CHARITY
AMEELIO INC
$10,000PUBLIC CHARITY
CETRO SANAR
$10,000PUBLIC CHARITY
PULLMAN TECH WORKSHOP
$5,000PUBLIC CHARITY
GLASSROOTS
$5,000PUBLIC CHARITY
EDUCATION WEEK
$200,000PUBLIC CHARITY
