Susan Crown Exchange Incorporated
Susan Crown Exchange (SCE) is a Chicago-based philanthropic organization that prepares youth to thrive in a rapidly changing world, focusing on youth sports, social and emotional learning, and tech & society. The site describes programs, grant partners, open funding challenges (e.g., Million Coaches Challenge), and provides contact and team information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A public charity working on youth development, youth sports, social‑emotional learning, or technology & society with programs that can scale or participate in defined funding challenges.
Good Fit
- • Clear programmatic alignment with youth development, sports, SEL, or tech & society.
- • Capacity to participate in structured challenges or proposal processes described on the website.
- • Evidence of measurable impact and potential for broader adoption or partnership.
- • Organizational readiness to work with national partners (many grantees are national or multi‑state).
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached organizations in 12 states and roughly 88% of dollars went to out‑of‑state recipients, indicating a multi‑state/national footprint rather than a local focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 43 distinct recipients with about 30 new grantees, demonstrating a broad and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes about 30 new grantees in the latest year and public application information plus challenge opportunities on the website; however, the site also notes most general funding is by preselection, so some programs are open while standard funding appears selective.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
