Sesame Workshop
New York, New York · EIN 132655731 · Private foundation
Sesame Workshop is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $8.8M in giving and $584.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 36 individual grants from this funder — $52.2M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for higher education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Sesame Workshop funds
Sesame Workshop's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION | New York, NY | $16.5M | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee prGM. implementation | New York, NY | $11.8M | 2020 |
| International Rescue Committee program support | New York, NY | $4.6M | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at sesameworkshop.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Sesame Workshop
- Does Sesame Workshop accept grant applications?
- Sesame Workshop's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Sesame Workshop fund?
- Sesame Workshop's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include International Rescue Committee. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Sesame Workshop give in grants?
- Sesame Workshop's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $8.8M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $52.2M over 36 grants.
- Where is Sesame Workshop located?
- Sesame Workshop is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 132655731.
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