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Action for Children

Columbus, Ohio  ·  EIN 310820393  ·  Private foundation

Action for Children is a Ohio-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $10.6M in annual giving against $6.0M in assets. This page documents the 353 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Action for Children — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$10.6M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$6.0M
Total assets
353
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Action for Children funds

Action for Children's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, education, k-12 education.

Early Childhood EducationEducationK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Action for Children, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Lil Rascals Learning Academy
INCENTIVES
Columbus, OH$46K2024
My Little World Academy
INCENTIVES
Columbus, OH$44K2023
Kings Kids Learning Center - 409799
INCENTIVES
Columbus, OH$42K2024
Mommy and Me Childcare - 2180019140
INCENTIVES
Columbus, OH$42K2024
Kids With Vision Learning Center
INCENTIVES
Columbus, OH$41K2024
Kiddycloud Childcare
INCENTIVES
Columbus, OH$39K2024
The Nest Schools Westerville Dempsey
INCENTIVES
Westerville, OH$38K2023
My Place Child Care LLC
INCENTIVES
Newark, OH$38K2023
Beyond Learning Center
INCENTIVES
Columbus, OH$36K2024
Maya Learning Center
INCENTIVES
Columbus, OH$36K2024
Laith's Learning Center
INCENTIVES
Columbus, OH$36K2024
Bright Beginnings Childcare Center
INCENTIVES
Columbus, OH$36K2024
Angel Academy and Learning Center
INCENTIVES
Columbus, OH$32K2024
Jamie Wade Dba Laugh N Learn Babies
INCENTIVES
Columbus, OH$32K2024
Babies and Beyond Childcare Learning Center LLC
INCENTIVES
Columbus, OH$31K2024

Action for Children giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$282K
2023$1.1M
2024$3.4M

How to apply for funding from Action for Children

Action for Children's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at actionforchildren.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Action for Children

Does Action for Children accept grant applications?
Action for Children's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Action for Children fund?
Action for Children's grants focus on early childhood education. Recent recipients include Lil Rascals Learning Academy, My Little World Academy, Kings Kids Learning Center - 409799. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Action for Children give in grants?
Action for Children reported $10.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.8M over 353 grants.
Where is Action for Children located?
Action for Children is based in Columbus, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 310820393.
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About this profile. This page is built from Action for Children's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Action for Children. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.