Bethel University Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$6.1M
Foundation funders
41
Grants recorded
103
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds Bethel University Inc?
Bethel University Inc is funded by 41 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($3.5M), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($534K), Youth for Christ Foundation ($341K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.1M in grants to Bethel University Inc between 2020–2026.
Show all 41 funders
| Robert L & Frances J Zielsdorf | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Robert E Yager Charitable Trust | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Fortress Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA | $4,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Miller Jayne L Scholarship Tuw | $4,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Surack Family Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Southeastern Christian | $2,600 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Pokagon Fund Inc | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Edmond and Martha Lauer Scholarship Tr | $1,690 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Paul & Mary Collins Trust | $1,225 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Lavere & Gladys Chase Scholarship FD | $1,100 | 1 | 2024 |
| Keller Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| JP Crain Family Scholarship PFDN | $800 | 1 | 2025 |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | $800 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Patton Scholarship Trust | $500 | 1 | 2026 |
| Duke Energy Foundation | $75 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2026) to $2.0M (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
What grants has Bethel University Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Patton Scholarship Trust | SCHOLARSHIP | $500 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | NURTURING CHILDREN-WORSHIP & PRAYER | $1,245,748 |
| 2025 | Youth for Christ Foundation | TO SUPPORT BETHEL UNIVERSITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $130,740 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIGHER ED | $125,000 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $94,212 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc | Unrestricted | $94,205 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | INDIANA YOUTH PROGRAMS ON CAMPUS | $91,020 |
| 2025 | University of Notre Dame du Lac | See Part IV | $46,192 |
| 2025 | Detzler Jack - Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | SCHOLARSHIP FUND SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $19,000 |
| 2025 | Carl H Muselman Family Foundation | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Oliver & Cunningham Fam Fdn-Main | GENERAL OPERATING | $12,500 |
| 2025 | Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Calvin University | WORSHIP RENEWAL PROJECT | $9,000 |
| 2025 | Michigan Gateway Community Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS | $8,125 |
| 2025 | Robert L & Frances J Zielsdorf | SCHOLARSHIP GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Scheb Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Robert E Yager Charitable Trust | SCHOLARSHIP | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Surack Family Foundation Inc | STARTING SMALL SUMMIT 2025 | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | 2022 EXCELLENCE | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Lake City Bank Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The Pokagon Fund Inc | MONICA GRAZIANO 2024-2025 | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Bowsher Nelson P FD Irr Tr UA | SCHOLARSHIP | $2,000 |
| 2025 | JP Crain Family Scholarship PFDN | SCHOLARSHIP GRANT | $800 |
| 2025 | Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Matching gifts | $200 |
| 2024 | Youth for Christ Foundation | To support Bethel University's exempt purpose | $122,400 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $64,065 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $46,391 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES | $46,100 |
Showing 30 most recent of 103 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Bethel University Inc?
Bethel University Inc is funded by 41 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($3.5M), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($534K), Youth for Christ Foundation ($341K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.1M in grants to Bethel University Inc between 2020–2026.
Who is Bethel University Inc's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Bethel University Inc, with $3.5M across 10 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Bethel University Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $6.1M in grants to Bethel University Inc across 103 grants from 41 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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