Cedar Fair Charities Inc
Preselected recipients only
Cedar Fair Charities Inc is a private foundation in Sandusky, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.1 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $13,799 and the largest $2.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.1 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$13,799
- Largest grant$2.7 million
- Assets$684,693
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.3 million the year before.
64% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 10 | $415,000 |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 11 | $675,734 |
| 2025 | $3.1 million | 11 | $684,693 |
How to apply
Cedar Fair Charities Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Cedar Fair Charities Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 4 | $3.0 million |
| Maine | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $13,799 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Assistance to people | $2.7 million |
| A Kid Again | Assistance to people | $225,000 |
| Eric County Community Foundation | Assistance to People | $55,000 |
| Council on Intl Educational Exchange | Assistance to People | $30,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Mid Atlantic Chapter | Assistance to People | $15,000 |
| Eagles Autism Foundation | Assistance to People | $13,799 |
| Sandusky Fire Department | Assistance to the Fire Department | $10,000 |
| Cancer Support Community | Assistance to People | $5,000 |
| Spina Bifida Association | Assistance to People | $5,000 |
| The Childrens Heart Foundation | Assistance to People | $5,000 |
| Give Kids the World | Assistance to People | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard A Zimmerman
- Brian C Witherow
- Brian Nurse
Questions people ask
Does Cedar Fair Charities Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cedar Fair Charities Inc give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $13,799.
Who runs Cedar Fair Charities Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard A Zimmerman (Director and President), Brian C Witherow (Director and VP) and Brian Nurse (Director and Secretary).
What does Cedar Fair Charities Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and community development.