The Challenge Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 58-1817816 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $3.4M
- Grants reported
- 26
- Median grant
- $100K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | $1.7M |
| 2024 | 13 | $1.7M |
Where The Challenge Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOUNG AMERICAN'S FOUNDATION | RESTON, VA | NATIONAL STUDENT CONFERENCE | 2025 | $350K |
| YOUNG AMERICAN'S FOUNDATION | RESTON, VA | NATIONAL STUDENT CONFERENCE | 2024 | $350K |
| CENTER FOR RIGHTS OF ABUSED CHILDREN | PHOENIX, AZ | SUPPORT ONGOING EFFORTS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN | 2024 | $250K |
| CENTER FOR RIGHTS OF ABUSED CHILDREN | PHOENIX, AZ | SUPPORT ONGOING EFFORTS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN | 2025 | $250K |
| MOVING PICTURE INSTITUTE | NEW YORK, NY | UPCOMING FILMS, INTERN PROGRAM | 2024 | $200K |
| MOVING PICTURE INSTITUTE | NEW YORK, NY | UPCOMING FILMS, INTERN PROGRAM | 2025 | $200K |
| STATE POLICY NETWORK | ARLINGTON, VA | ESA PROGRAMS | 2025 | $150K |
| GOLDWATER INSTITUTE | PHOENIX, AZ | PARENTAL RIGHTS, ACADEMIC TRANSPARENCY, ETC. | 2024 | $150K |
| STATE POLICY NETWORK | ARLINGTON, VA | SUPPORT FOR KATHERINE BATHGATE'S FELLOWSHIP | 2024 | $150K |
| HERITAGE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | PROJECTS WITH THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION POLICY | 2024 | $125K |
| HERITAGE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | PROJECTS WITH THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION POLICY | 2025 | $125K |
| CENTER FOR AMERICAN RIGHTS | CHICAGO, IL | SCHOOL CHOICE EXPANSION, CENSORSHIP | 2025 | $100K |
| MT VERNON LADIES' ASSOCIATION OF THE UNION | MOUNT VERNON, VA | REVITALIZATION OF EXHIBITS | 2024 | $100K |
| NATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROJECT | CHICAGO, IL | SCHOOL CHOICE EXPANSION, CENSORSHIP, ETC. | 2024 | $100K |
| PARENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM IN NC (PEFNC) | RALEIGH, NC | EXPANDING SCHOOL CHOICE & SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 | $100K |
| GOLDWATER INSTITUTE | PHOENIX, AZ | PARENTAL RIGHTS, ACADEMIC TRANSPARENCY, ETC. | 2025 | $100K |
| MT VERNON LADIES' ASSOCIATION OF THE UNION | MOUNT VERNON, VA | REVITALIZATION OF EXHIBITS | 2025 | $100K |
| PARENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM IN NC (PEFNC) | RALEIGH, NC | EXPANDING SCHOOL CHOICE & SCHOLARSHIPS | 2025 | $100K |
| PACIFIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE | PASADENA, CA | SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS | 2025 | $70K |
| PACIFIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE | PASADENA, CA | SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS | 2024 | $70K |
| CASCADE POLICY INSTITUTE | PORTLAND, OR | CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2024 | $50K |
| CASCADE POLICY INSTITUTE | PORTLAND, OR | CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2025 | $50K |
| CAROLINA CAN | WASHINGTON, DC | OUTREACH PROGRAMS | 2025 | $50K |
| CAROLINA CAN | WASHINGTON, DC | OUTREACH TO PARENTS RE SCHOOL CHOICE | 2024 | $50K |
| YMCA CAMP COLLINS | GRESHAM, OR | SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS | 2025 | $40K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- THE CHALLENGE FOUNDATION
- Address
- 1900 PRESTON ROAD 267 PLANO, TX, 75093
- Phone
- 9728673265
- Deadlines
- THERE ARE NO FIXED DEADLINES.
- Application materials
- REVIEW THE GRANTMAKING GUIDELINES ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE
- Restrictions
- NO RESTRICTIONS.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Challenge Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.