Cards Against Humanity and SMBC Science Ambassador Scholarship
Accepts applications
Cards Against Humanity and SMBC Science Ambassador Scholarship is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $218,780 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $33,475 and the largest $59,770. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$218,780
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$33,475
- Largest grant$59,770
- Assets$116,717
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $255,400 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $255,400 | 10 | $74,422 |
| 2024 | $218,780 | 8 | $116,717 |
How to apply
| Contact | Nicholas Markos PO Box 316620, Chicago, IL 60631 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 756-0834, sas@cardsagainsthumanity.com |
| What to submit | Applicants need to submit a video about any scientific topic they choose. |
| Deadlines | Scholarship applications open in the fall each year and are due in early december. |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are available to female undergraduate students seeking a degree in science, engineering, or math. Applicants do not have to be U.S. Citizens. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cards Against Humanity and SMBC Science Ambassador Scholarship funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $87,560 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $59,770 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $35,825 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $33,625 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Education | $59,770 |
| Stanford University | Education | $46,154 |
| California Institute of Technology | Education | $41,406 |
| Yale University | Education | $33,625 |
| Amherst College | Education | $33,325 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Education | $2,500 |
| Princeton University | Education | $1,000 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Dranove
- Joshua Dillon
- Ben Hantoot
- Eli Halpern
- David Munk
- David Pinsof
- Eliot Weinstein
- Maria Ranahan
- Nicholas Markos
Questions people ask
Does Cards Against Humanity and SMBC Science Ambassador Scholarship accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Scholarship applications open in the fall each year and are due in early december.
How much does Cards Against Humanity and SMBC Science Ambassador Scholarship give?
$218,780 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $33,475.
Who runs Cards Against Humanity and SMBC Science Ambassador Scholarship?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel Dranove (Director), Joshua Dillon (Director/Chair/Secretary), Ben Hantoot (Director) and Eli Halpern (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Cards Against Humanity and SMBC Science Ambassador Scholarship fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.