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Who funds Sesame Workshop?

Sesame Workshop has received $136 million across 376 grants from 160 funders over IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Its largest funder is John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated).

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Funding sources

What is Sesame Workshop's largest source of grant funding?

John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) has given $88.8M across 4 grants to Sesame Workshop.

Who is Sesame Workshop's second-largest funder?

Corporation for Public Broadcasting has given $8.4M across 4 grants to Sesame Workshop.

Who else funds Sesame Workshop?

Conrad N Hilton Foundation has given $6.2M across 4 grants to Sesame Workshop.

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All figures are sourced from grants itemized on nonprofit 990 filings, representing reported charitable giving. These are public records filed with the IRS.