Academic Freedom Alliance
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.0M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Academic Freedom Alliance?
Academic Freedom Alliance is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education ($1.0M), John and Daria Barry Foundation ($450K), National Philanthropic Trust ($127K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Academic Freedom Alliance between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education | $1,024,461 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| John and Daria Barry Foundation | $450,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $126,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Bradley Impact Fund Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Donors Trust Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Achelis & Bodman Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Anne M Cabaniss Charitable Trust | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Robertson-Finley Foundation | $17,700 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Franklin Cole Foundation | $5,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Prospect Creek Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| SEB Charitable Fund | $2,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc | $2,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| R Keith Cullinan Family | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Overbrook Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2024) to $608K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $608K.
What grants has Academic Freedom Alliance received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | John and Daria Barry Foundation | PROTECTING RIGHTS OF FACULTY MEMBERS | $450,000 |
| 2025 | Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Anne M Cabaniss Charitable Trust | TO FUND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. | $25,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Robertson-Finley Foundation | Education Support | $4,000 |
| 2025 | Franklin Cole Foundation | SUPPORT EDUCATION | $2,000 |
| 2025 | SEB Charitable Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $51,000 |
| 2024 | The Robertson-Finley Foundation | Education Support | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Franklin Cole Foundation | SUPPORT EDUCATION | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr | educational work | $1,000 |
| 2024 | SEB Charitable Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education | General Operations | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $100,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $50,500 |
| 2023 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support general operations | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Robertson-Finley Foundation | Education Support | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Franklin Cole Foundation | SUPPORT EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Donors Trust Inc | for the Communications project | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education | General Operations | $90,061 |
| 2022 | The Robertson-Finley Foundation | General Support | $4,000 |
| 2022 | The Shepard Broad Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education | AFA general operations and Disbursments of remaining special defense funds | $359,400 |
| 2021 | The Achelis & Bodman Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Prospect Creek Foundation | OPERATIONAL | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Robertson-Finley Foundation | General Support | $1,700 |
| 2021 | R Keith Cullinan Family | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2021 | The Overbrook Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $225,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Academic Freedom Alliance?
Academic Freedom Alliance is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education ($1.0M), John and Daria Barry Foundation ($450K), National Philanthropic Trust ($127K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Academic Freedom Alliance between 2020–2025.
Who is Academic Freedom Alliance's largest funder?
Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education is the largest recorded funder of Academic Freedom Alliance, with $1.0M across 5 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Academic Freedom Alliance received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Academic Freedom Alliance across 29 grants from 16 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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