Butler University
Indianapolis, IN ·EIN 35-0867977 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Butler University?
Butler University is funded by 120 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($23.8M), Big East Conference Inc ($4.8M), Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc ($4.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $39.7M in grants to Butler University between 2023–2025.
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What grants has Butler University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | St Joseph Institute for the Deaf | UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| 2025 | Robert and Jill Leblanc Charitable Trust | Support Lacy School of Business Building | $200,000 |
| 2025 | Mindful College Connections Inc | To improve the capacity of member institutions to meet the growing need for mental health care services for their students. | $129,936 |
| 2025 | Come to Believe Foundation | INNOVATION | $50,000 |
| 2025 | American Camping Association Inc | Councilor in Training Program | $40,500 |
| 2025 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS | $21,088 |
| 2025 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable | MULTIPLE | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Kosciusko County Community | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,495 |
| 2025 | Plainfield Chamber Foundation | UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP | $1,500 |
| 2025 | The Pokagon Fund Inc | OLIVIA BOURNE 2024-2025 | $1,250 |
| 2025 | The Pokagon Fund Inc | OLIVIA BOURNE 2024-2025 | $1,250 |
| 2025 | J R Simplot Company Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship | SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | COLLEGES & COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE | $22,500,000 |
| 2024 | Big East Conference Inc | FUNDING FOR ATHLETIC PROGRAM | $4,816,149 |
| 2024 | Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc | Capital & Special Project | $4,500,000 |
| 2024 | Come to Believe Foundation | SEED FUNDING | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE SUPPORT OF THE SCIENCES | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Local Initiatives Support Corporation | SEE PART IV | $472,500 |
| 2024 | Robert and Jill Leblanc Charitable Trust | Support Lacy School of Business Building | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $151,000 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT(S) | $142,815 |
| 2024 | The Freeman Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $130,000 |
| 2024 | Allegra Stewart Tr Ua Fbo Butler Univ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $105,327 |
| 2024 | Allegra Stewart Tr Ua Fbo Butler Univ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $105,327 |
| 2024 | Denis E Ribordy Charitable Trust | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $95,000 |
| 2024 | Denis E Ribordy Charitable Trust | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $95,000 |
| 2024 | Sigma Nu Fraternity Epsilon Mu | SCHOLARSHIPS | $82,600 |
| 2024 | University of Indianapolis | Reimbursing schools for Teacher stipends, supplies, and equipment that are related to the purpose of the Grant/Contract | $72,435 |
| 2024 | Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc | To Be Used at the Organization's Discretion | $54,289 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Butler University?
Butler University is funded by 120 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($23.8M), Big East Conference Inc ($4.8M), Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc ($4.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $39.7M in grants to Butler University between 2023–2025.
Who is Butler University's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Butler University, with $23.8M across 7 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Butler University received?
IRS 990 filings record $39.7M in grants to Butler University across 200 grants from 120 funders between 2023–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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