California State University Fresno
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$25.2M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds California State University Fresno?
California State University Fresno is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The Bulldog Foundation ($20.6M), The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($2.9M), Resnick Family Community Foundation ($985K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $25.2M in grants to California State University Fresno between 2020–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulldog Foundation | $20,564,342 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $2,944,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Resnick Family Community Foundation | $984,875 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Smittcamp Family Foundation | $500,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Isnardi Foundation | $60,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | $54,077 | 3 | 2024–2026 |
| Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation | $21,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Corti Theresa Tuw | $10,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| East Fresno Kiwanis Foundation | $9,356 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| United States Tennis Association Incorporated | $9,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Kristin Saleri Art Foundation Inc | $8,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bluescope Foundation North America | $4,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Bertha and John Garabedian Charitable | $4,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Juice Products Association | $4,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable | $1,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Pickle Harry E Tuw | $1,440 | 1 | 2024 |
| Simplot Company Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2026 |
| Jacks Mabel W - Tuw | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Hefflefinger Scholarship Fund | $400 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2026) to $7.7M (2024). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $29K.
What grants has California State University Fresno received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS | $27,989 |
| 2026 | Simplot Company Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The Bulldog Foundation | Funds for athletic scholarships and other related needs. | $4,098,060 |
| 2025 | Resnick Family Community Foundation | Donee's tax exempt purpose | $635,875 |
| 2025 | Isnardi Foundation | Student Support | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS | $15,418 |
| 2025 | East Fresno Kiwanis Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $4,303 |
| 2025 | Bluescope Foundation North America | SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Walter & Mary a Stastny Charitable | CHARITABLE | $1,500 |
| 2024 | The Bulldog Foundation | Funds for athletic scholarships and other related needs. | $3,835,753 |
| 2024 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMING FOR HUMANITIES STUDENTS | $2,944,000 |
| 2024 | The Smittcamp Family Foundation | BENEFIT FOUNDATION | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Resnick Family Community Foundation | Donee's tax exempt purpose | $349,000 |
| 2024 | Isnardi Foundation | Italian Studies | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $21,000 |
| 2024 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS | $10,670 |
| 2024 | United States Tennis Association Incorporated | Facility Assistance Program Grant | $9,000 |
| 2024 | Kristin Saleri Art Foundation Inc | EDUCATION CONTRIBUTION | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $7,500 |
| 2024 | East Fresno Kiwanis Foundation | Program Support | $5,053 |
| 2024 | Corti Theresa Tuw | SCHOLARSHIP | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Corti Theresa Tuw | SCHOLARSHIP | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Bertha and John Garabedian Charitable | SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Juice Products Association | SCHOLARSHIP | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Bluescope Foundation North America | SCHOLARSHIPS | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Pickle Harry E Tuw | SCHOLARSHIP | $1,440 |
| 2024 | Jacks Mabel W - Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Hefflefinger Scholarship Fund | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BOOKS & | $400 |
| 2023 | The Bulldog Foundation | Funds for athletic scholarships and other related needs. | $3,886,069 |
| 2022 | The Bulldog Foundation | Funds for athletic scholarships and other related needs. | $3,555,589 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds California State University Fresno?
California State University Fresno is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The Bulldog Foundation ($20.6M), The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($2.9M), Resnick Family Community Foundation ($985K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $25.2M in grants to California State University Fresno between 2020–2026.
Who is California State University Fresno's largest funder?
The Bulldog Foundation is the largest recorded funder of California State University Fresno, with $20.6M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has California State University Fresno received?
IRS 990 filings record $25.2M in grants to California State University Fresno across 32 grants from 20 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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