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The University of British Columbia

Public charity · Grantmaker EIN: 98-6001255 Website

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a Canadian university formed in 1908. Its filing describes it as a public charity and says it offers post-secondary education to the general public, alongside research, museums, performing arts, conference facilities and community services. Its two main campuses are in Vancouver and the Okanagan.

Key facts about The University of British Columbia

In short: The University of British Columbia gave $1.5M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $86K), top state North Carolina. 56% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
98-6001255
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$1,545,567
Grants made (2025)
18
Average grant
$85,865
Median grant
$68,086
New grantees (estimate)
56% first-time grantees (10 of 18, 2025; small sample)
Total assets
$6,247,061,696
Primary geography
North Carolina (24% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$6.2B

+0.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.5M

-20.2% YoY

Grant Count

18

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$86K

-20.2% YoY

Is The University of British Columbia open to new grantees?

56%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 10 of 18 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $62K; repeat grants $116K. How we count

Medians: $52K first-time, $104K repeat.

  • 28% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

UBC’s stated mission is to pursue excellence in research, learning and engagement to foster global citizenship and advance a sustainable and just society across British Columbia, Canada and the world.

Its website describes programs supporting teaching and learning initiatives at UBC Vancouver; interdisciplinary research clusters led by researchers at the Vancouver campus and affiliated hospital sites; and transformative projects implementing its Indigenous Strategic Plan and UBC Okanagan’s commitments to Truth and Reconciliation. The Community-University Engagement Support Fund has supported partnerships involving BC-based community organizations and UBC students, faculty and staff.

The 2025 filing lists grants to universities, a research foundation, hospitals and a company. Among the supported organizations, Arizona State University describes its mission as enriching the lives of alumni, students and friends and fostering lifelong connections. Case Western Reserve University describes itself as an independent, research-oriented university with strengths across health, engineering, arts and sciences, law, management and social work. Cal Poly Pomona Foundation describes its mission as supporting the educational mission of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Grantmaking

UBC reported 18 grants totaling $1,545,567 in its 2025 filing. Grant amounts ranged from $19,947 to $364,334, with a median of $68,086. The largest listed grants were $364,334 to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, $181,090 to Columbia University, $134,526 to Arizona State University, $121,180 to the University of Washington, and $118,652 to Case Western Reserve University.

UBC’s own programs include internal and partnership funding opportunities, with distinct eligibility and purposes. Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund applicants are UBC Vancouver Faculties and Colleges: Large Transformation projects can request up to $200,000 for up to three years, and Small Innovation projects can request up to $50,000 for up to three years. The Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters program offers up to $100,000 for new clusters and up to $200,000 for returning clusters, for one- or two-year terms; the 2026/27 competition is complete. The Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund’s first iteration allocated $8 million over four cycles to 103 projects. UBC announced a second iteration with an additional $3 million over three cycles; the next cycle is to begin in Fall 2026, with further application details to follow. The 2024/25 Community-University Engagement Support Fund offered up to $25,000 per project and had a November 30, 2024 full-application deadline; that cycle is past.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

UBC’s stated mission refers to British Columbia, Canada and the world. Its 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple US states; the largest shares by recipient state were North Carolina (24%), New York (14%), California (12%), Arizona (9%) and Washington (8%).

Grant Distribution by State

24states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.

Cities

ClevelandPhoenixSeattleSan DiegoAnn ArborCambridgeCharlotteDenverHanoverPittsburghAlbanyAlbuquerqueAtlantaAuroraBronxCaliforniaWestCharlottesvilleColumbusDavisEast Lansing

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M20 grants2021 13 grants2022 15 grants2023 18 grants2024 18 grants2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2022) to $2.4M (2023). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $1.5M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

University of North Carolina at Charlotte: $364KUniversity of North Carolinaat Charlotte$364KColumbia University: $181KColumbia University$181KArizona State University: $135KArizona State University$135KUniversity of Washington: $121KUniversity of Washington$121KCase Western Reserve University: $119KCase Western ReserveUniversity$119KSan Diego State University Research Foundation: $89KSan Diego State UniversityResearch Foundation$89KYale University: $88KYale University$88KChildren s Mercy Hospital: $83KChildren s Mercy Hospital$83KRegents of The University of California: $72KRegents of The University ofCalifornia$72KSimrise LLC: $64KSimrise LLC$64K

The largest 2025 recipient was University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($364K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.

Grant Size Distribution

84 grants across all recorded years

35<$50K23$50–100K20$100–250K5$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 84 (42%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NCGrant$364,334
Columbia University New York, NYGrant$181,090
Arizona State University Phoenix, AZGrant$134,526
University of Washington Seattle, WAGrant$121,180
Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OHGrant$118,652
San Diego State University Research Foundation San Diego, CAGrant$88,805
Yale University New Haven, CTGrant$88,336
Children s Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MOGrant$83,191
Regents of The University of California Oakland, CAGrant$71,710
Simrise LLC Round Rock, TXGrant$64,461

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $6,247,061,696 $2,797,284,167 $2,707,290,736 $1,545,567
2024 $6,188,640,508 $2,716,997,035 $2,644,478,189 $1,935,664
2023 $5,884,742,737 $2,597,142,824 $2,501,959,460 $2,356,859
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$1B$2B$3B$4B2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$6,247,061,696$6,188,640,508$5,884,742,737
Revenue$2,797,284,167$2,716,997,035$2,597,142,824
Expenses$2,707,290,736$2,644,478,189$2,501,959,460
Net Investment Income$73,684,020$77,948,834$90,108,228

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 23, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 10, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 27, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2025)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Benoit-Antoine Bacon, Governor, President and Vice-Chancellor; Eshana Bhangu, Governor; Isabella Bravo-Chang, Governor; Alison Brewin, Governor, Committee Chair and Committee Vice-Chair; Natalie Chan, Governor and Committee Chair; Amee Chande, Governor; Jasbinder Dusangh, Governor and Committee Chair; Kareem Hassib, Governor; Andrew Hilton, Governor and Committee Vice-Chair; and Kamil Kanji, Governor.

The University of British Columbia is led by Benoit-Antoine Bacon, Governor President & Vice Chancellor on the 2025 filing; none of the 49 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Benoit-Antoine Bacon

    Governor President & Vice Chancellor

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Shorthouse

    Executive Director Academic Portfolio Initiatives

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anna Kindler

    Governor Committee Chair

    Governor Senior Advisor → Governor Committee Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jasbinder Dusangh

    Governor Committee Chair

    Governor → Governor Committee Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    5.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Miranda Lam

    Governor Board Chair Committee Chair

    Governor → Governor Board Chair Committee Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    13.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Natalie Chan

    Governor Committee Chair

    Governor → Governor Committee Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    5.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dallas Leung

    Governor Committee Chair

    New on the 2025 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ainsley Carry

    Vice President Students

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alison Brewin

    Governor Committee Chair Committee Vice Chair

    Governor → Governor Committee Chair Committee Vice Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    5.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrew Parr

    Assistant Vice President Student Housing & Community Services

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Balwinder Sundhu

    Governor Committee Chair Board Vice Chair Interim Board Chair

    Governor → Governor Committee Chair Board Vice Chair Interim Board Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    12 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dermot Kelleher

    Professor Tenure Faculty of Medicine

    Dean Faculty of Medicine → Professor Tenure Faculty of Medicine, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Francois Benard

    Professor Tenure Faculty of Medicine

    Associate Dean Faculty Radiology → Professor Faculty of Medicine, 2022

    Professor Faculty of Medicine → Professor Tenure Faculty of Medicine, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gail C Murphy

    Vice President Research Innovation

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Heather McCaw

    Vice President Development Alumni Engagement

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hillary Gosselin

    Associate Vice President Development

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hubert Lai

    University Counsel

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Burns

    Chief Information Officer Assistant Vice President Information Technology

    Chief Information Officer Associate Vice President → Chief Information Officer Assistant Vice President Information Technology, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Metras

    Assistant Vice President Facilities

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael White

    Associate Vice President

    Associate Vice Presidentv → Associate Vice President, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Philip Barker

    Assoicate Vice Principal Research Ubco

    Vice Principal Research → Assoicate Vice Principal Research Ubco, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steven Point

    Governor Chancellor

    On filings since 2021

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adam Charania

    Vice President

    Associate Vice President → Vice President, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anthonia Ogundele

    Governor Committee Vice Chair

    Governor → Governor Committee Vice Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    5.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rachel Fernandez

    Associate Vice President Research & Innovation

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rehan Sadiq

    Provost, Vice President Academic & Research

    Provost & Vice President Academic → Provost, Vice President Academic & Research, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ali Pejman

    Governor

    New on the 2025 filing

    4.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amee Chande

    Governor

    New on the 2025 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrew Hilton

    Governor Committee Vice Chair

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Arig al Shaibah

    Associate Vice President Equity & Inclusion

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bhushan Gopaluni

    Vice Provost Associate Vice President Faculty Planning Pro Tem

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Byron Thom

    Governor Board Vice Chair Committee Chair Committee Vice Chair

    New on the 2025 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charles Menzies

    Governor Committee Chair Committee Vice Chair

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eshana Bhangu

    Governor

    New on the 2025 filing

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Francesco Laezza

    Vice President Finance & Operations

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gage Averill

    Provost & Vice President Academic Pro Tem

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Irene Lanzinger

    Governor

    New on the 2025 filing

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Isabella Bravo-Chang

    Governor

    New on the 2025 filing

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Judy Rogers

    Governor Chancellor

    New on the 2025 filing

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kamil Kanji

    Governor

    New on the 2025 filing

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kareem Hassib

    Governor

    New on the 2025 filing

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Leonard Schein

    Governor Committee Vice Chair

    New on the 2025 filing

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lesley B Cormack

    Deputy Vice Chancellor & Principal

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matthew Tan

    Governor Committee Vice Chair

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Hayden

    University Killam Professor Faculty of Medicine

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Philipp Reichert

    Governor Committee Vice Chair

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Simon Peter Bates

    Vice Provost & Associate Vice President Teaching Learning

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tim Huh

    Professor Tenure Sauder School of Business

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Zu-Hua Gao

    Professor Tenure Faculty of Medicine

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (102)
  • Former: Averill Gage (2023–2024) — Provost & Vice President Academic Pro Tem
  • Former: Barker Philip (2023–2024) — Vice Principal Research Ubco
  • Former: Brewin Alison (2023–2024) — Governor Committee Chair Committee Vice Chair
  • Former: Burns Jennifer (2023–2024) — Chief Information Officer Assistant Vice President Information Technology
  • Former: Buszard Deborah (2023–2024) — Governor Interim President & Vice Chancellor
  • Former: Carry Ainsley (2023–2024) — Vice President Students
  • Former: Chan Natalie (2023–2024) — Governor Committee Vice Chair
  • Former: Ciceri Robin Anne (2023–2024) — Vice President External Relations
  • Former: Gillanders Chaslynn (2023–2024) — Governor Committee Chair
  • Former: Gosselin Hillary (2023–2024) — Associate Vice President Development
  • Former: Hayden Michael (2023–2024) — University Killam Professor Faculty of Medicine
  • Former: Kelleher Dermot (2023–2024) — Dean Faculty of Medicine
  • Former: Kindler Anna (2023–2024) — Governor Committee Chair
  • Former: Kootenayo Tashia (2023–2024) — Governor Committee Vice Chair
  • Former: Lai Hubert (2023–2024) — University Counsel
  • Former: Lalani Azim (2023–2024) — Governor Committee Chair Committee Vice Chair Board Vice Chair
  • Former: Lam Miranda (2023–2024) — Governor Board Vice Chair Committee Chair
  • Former: Legault Marianne (2023–2024) — Governor
  • Former: McKenzie Nancy (2023–2024) — Governor Board Chair Committee Chair
  • Former: Metras John (2023–2024) — Assistant Vice President Facilities
  • Former: Murphy Gail C (2023–2024) — Vice President Research Innovation
  • Former: Ogundele Anthonia (2023–2024) — Governor Committee Chair Committee Vice Chair
  • Former: Point Steven (2023–2024) — Governor Chancellor
  • Former: Sadiq Rehan (2023–2024) — Provost, Vice President Academic & Research
  • Former: Solomon Joel (2023–2024) — Governor
  • Former: Thom Byron (2023–2024) — Governor Committee Chair
  • Former: Udzenija Nicole (2023–2024) — Governor Committee Vice Chair
  • Former: White Michael (2023–2024) — Associate Vice President
  • Former: Wiesner Bruce (2023–2024) — Associate Dean Executive Education Sauder School of Business
  • Former: Bacon Benoit-Antoine (2024) — Governor President & Vice Chancellor
  • Former: Bhangu Eshana (2024) — Governor
  • Former: Bravo-Chang Isabella (2024) — Governor
  • Former: Dusangh Jasbinder Jessie (2024) — Governor Committee Chair
  • Former: Hassib Kareem (2024) — Governor
  • Former: Hilton Andrew (2024) — Governor Committee Vice Chair
  • Former: Laezza Frank (2024) — Vice President Finance & Operations
  • Former: Menzies Charles (2024) — Governor Committee Chair Committee Vice Chair
  • Former: Pejman Ali (2024) — Governor
  • Former: Reichert Philipp (2024) — Governor
  • Former: Schein Leonard (2024) — Governor
  • Former: Sundhu Balwinder Bill (2024) — Governor Committee Chair Board Vice Chair Interim Board Chair
  • Former: Tan Matthew (2024) — Governor Committee Vice Chair
  • Former: Bates Simon (2023) — Vice Provost, Assistant Vice President Teaching & Learning
  • Former: Buchholz Marcia (2023) — Vice President Human Resources
  • Former: Chandrashekaran Murali (2023) — Vice Provost Associate Vice President Intrnl
  • Former: Dahl Darren (2023) — Dean Sauder School of Business
  • Former: Dusangh Jasbinder (2023) — Governor Committee Chair
  • Former: Gopal Raghwa (2023) — Governor Board Vice Chair Committee Vice Chair
  • Former: Helsley Robert (2023) — Professor Tenure Sauder School of Business
  • Former: Holmes John (2023) — Governor Committee Vice Chair
  • Former: Klironomos John (2023) — Governor Committee Chair Committee Vice Chair
  • Former: Mac Lean Mark (2023) — Governor Committee Chair
  • Former: Martin-Matthews Anne (2023) — Associate Vice President Health
  • Former: McCaw Heather (2023) — Vice President Development Alumni Engagement
  • Former: Ono Santa (2023) — Governor President & Vice Chancellor
  • Former: Ratner Pamela (2023) — Viceprovostavpacademicresrces
  • Former: Ross Kathleen (2023) — Executive Advisor on Enrolment & Student Systems
  • Former: Sundhu Balwinder (2023) — Governor Committee Chair
  • Former: Szeri Andrew (2023) — V P Academic Provost
  • Former: Toor Kavie (2023) — Governor Committee Vice Chair
  • Former: Yatham Lakshmi (2023) — Professor Tenure Faculty of Medicine
  • Former: Yee Georgia (2023) — Governor Committee Vice Chair
  • Former: Andrew Szeri (2021–2022) — Vice President Academic Provost
  • Former: Anne Martin-Matthews (2021–2022) — Associate Vice President Health
  • Former: Azim Lalani (2021–2022) — Governor
  • Former: Chaslynn Gillanders (2021–2022) — Governor
  • Former: Jennifer Kain (2021–2022) — Chief Assurance & Risk Officer
  • Former: Joel Solomon (2021–2022) — Governor
  • Former: John Holmes (2021–2022) — Governor
  • Former: John Klironomos (2021–2022) — Governor Senior Advisor
  • Former: Karamjeet Heer (2021–2022) — Comptroller
  • Former: Kate Ross (2021–2022) — Associate Vice President
  • Former: Kavinder Toor (2021–2022) — Governor
  • Former: Mahesh Nagarajan (2021–2022) — Senior Associate Dean Research
  • Former: Mark Thomson MacLean (2021–2022) — Governor Professor
  • Former: Matthew Evenden (2021–2022) — Assistant Vice President Research & Innovation
  • Former: Michael Burgess (2021–2022) — Associate Provost
  • Former: Moura Quayle (2021–2022) — Vice Provost & Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs
  • Former: Murali Chandrashekaran (2021–2022) — Vice Provost Associate Vice President Intrnl
  • Former: Nancy McKenzie (2021–2022) — Governor
  • Former: Nicole Udzenija (2021–2022) — Governor Director
  • Former: Peter Smailes (2021–2022) — Vice President Finance & Operations
  • Former: Raghwa Gopal (2021–2022) — Governor
  • Former: Robert Helsley (2021–2022) — Dean Sauder School of Business
  • Former: Robin Ciceri (2021–2022) — Vice President External Relations
  • Former: Sandra Cawley (2021–2022) — Governor Vice Chair
  • Former: Santa Ono (2021–2022) — Governor President & Vice Chancellor
  • Former: Yale Loh (2021–2022) — Treasurer
  • Former: Georgia Yee (2022) — Governor
  • Former: Marcia Muchholz (2022) — Vice Presidenthuman Resources
  • Former: Nicole Fashanu (2022) — Governor
  • Former: Pieter Cullis (2022) — Professor Faculty of Medicine
  • Former: Ananya Mukherjee Reed (2021) — Provost & Vice President Academic
  • Former: Andrea Reimer (2021) — Governor
  • Former: Darren Dahl (2021) — Senior Asso Dean Faculty Director Sauder
  • Former: Gordon James Binsted (2021) — Associate Provost Academic Health Dean Faculty of Health & Social Development
  • Former: Helen Mary Burt (2021) — Assistant Vice President Research & Innovation
  • Former: Jassim Naqvi (2021) — Governor
  • Former: Jeanie Malone (2021) — Governor
  • Former: Lindsay Gordon (2021) — Governor Chancellor
  • Former: Michael Korenberg (2021) — Governor Chair
  • Former: Pam Ratner (2021) — Vice Provost Assistant Vice President Academic Resources

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Phone: (604) 822-2211
Website: https://ubc.ca

Frequently asked questions about The University of British Columbia

How much does The University of British Columbia give each year?

The University of British Columbia gave $1.5M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.9M across 18 grants.

What is The University of British Columbia's typical grant size?

The University of British Columbia's median grant in 2025 was $68,086, and its average grant was $85,865, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The University of British Columbia that year got $62K on average.

Where does The University of British Columbia give grants?

The University of British Columbia's top state is North Carolina, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (14%) and California (12%).

Does The University of British Columbia give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The University of British Columbia's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (18 grants).

Who are The University of British Columbia's largest grantees?

The University of British Columbia's largest 2025 grantees include University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($364,334), Columbia University ($181,090) and Arizona State University ($134,526), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is The University of British Columbia?

The University of British Columbia reported $6.2B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8B.

What does The University of British Columbia fund?

UBC’s stated mission is to pursue excellence in research, learning and engagement to foster global citizenship and advance a sustainable and just society across British Columbia, Canada and the world. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The University of British Columbia?

The University of British Columbia has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ubc.ca for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is The University of British Columbia's EIN?

The University of British Columbia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 98-6001255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Cornell funds education, research—especially research grants—medical services, and public-service activities, with grants concentrated in New York and also reaching recipients across the U.S. In 2025, its grants ranged from $5,043 to $5.66 million, with a median of about $96,000. The profile does not state whether Cornell accepts unsolicited requests.

Education

Assets

$19.8B

Grants

338

Total Given

$126.7M

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Yale University funds sponsored research, education and institutional programs, student aid, and charitable or community support, with 2025 grants ranging from $3,000 to $14.3 million and a median of about $136,000. Grants went to recipients in multiple states, with the largest shares in Connecticut, California, Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania. The information does not state whether Yale accepts unsolicited requests.

Education

Assets

$58.9B

Grants

364

Total Given

$168.2M

Northeastern University

Boston, MA

Northeastern University supports education, student aid, research, and academic and student services, with reported grants identified as sub-awards to universities and other organizations. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $75,000; recipients include organizations in multiple U.S. states, though no geographic grant limits are stated. The application information describes internal programs for Northeastern faculty and students, and does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests from outside applicants.

Education

Assets

$6.8B

Grants

183

Total Given

$46.1M

President and Fellows of Harvard College

Cambridge, MA

Harvard’s grantmaking primarily supports research and education, including research awards and sub-awards to universities, hospitals, and research institutes. In 2025, it reported 352 grants ranging from $5,002 to $27.4 million, with a median of $123,018; recipients were concentrated in Massachusetts, which received 64% of grant dollars. The profile does not state whether Harvard accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$79.9B

Grants

352

Total Given

$273.3M

KPMG US Foundation Inc

Montvale, NJ

KPMG US Foundation supports education, mental health, community vitality, and community relief and resilience, with grants distributed across the United States. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts ranged from about $5,000 to $2.2 million. The available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$12.4M

Grants

387

Total Given

$33.5M

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