Citizen University
Seattle, WA ·EIN 46-4270721 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Citizen University?
Citizen University is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by The Ford Foundation ($1.1M), The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ($800K), John E Fetzer Institute Inc ($620K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.3M in grants to Citizen University between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ford Foundation | $1,150,000 | 5 | 2020–2023 |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $800,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| John E Fetzer Institute Inc | $620,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc | $500,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | $423,475 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| John Templeton Foundation | $288,785 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $275,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | $250,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Stand Together Foundation | $250,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| New Profit Inc | $250,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| The Hearthland Foundation | $200,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Tides Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Max Stenbeck Charitable Fund | $59,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Rockefeller Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Wintemute Family Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $10,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| The San Francisco Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| D27 Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Allee Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Red Leaf Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Caa Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Raikes Foundation | $1,750 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
What grants has Citizen University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT & CAPACITY BUILDING | $300,000 |
| 2024 | John Templeton Foundation | POWER + CHARACTER CURRICULUM AND EDUCATOR TRAINING | $288,785 |
| 2024 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | 79868 EXPLORING AND BUILDING A CIVIC CULTURE OF POWERFUL, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP THROUGH GLOBAL COLLABORATION AND LEARNING | $250,000 |
| 2024 | John E Fetzer Institute Inc | IN SUPPORT OF CIVIC SATURDAYS AND CIVIC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS | $210,000 |
| 2024 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2024 | The Rockefeller Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Wintemute Family Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2024 | D27 Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Allee Foundation | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Red Leaf Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERTATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | John E Fetzer Institute Inc | IN SUPPORT OF CITIZEN UNIVERSITY'S CIVIC SATURDAYS AND CIVIC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS | $210,000 |
| 2023 | The Hearthland Foundation | BRIDGING DIVIDES | $200,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | GENERAL | $22,000 |
| 2023 | Wintemute Family Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The San Francisco Foundation | ADVISED - FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2022 | Stand Together Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $250,000 |
| 2022 | Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $235,000 |
| 2022 | John E Fetzer Institute Inc | TOWARD GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2022 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2022 | New Profit Inc | PROGRAM EXPANSION | $125,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Tides Foundation | HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | GENERAL | $89,475 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $10,500 |
| 2021 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2021 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2021 | Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $165,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 42 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Citizen University?
Citizen University is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by The Ford Foundation ($1.1M), The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ($800K), John E Fetzer Institute Inc ($620K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.3M in grants to Citizen University between 2020–2024.
Who is Citizen University's largest funder?
The Ford Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Citizen University, with $1.1M across 5 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has Citizen University received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.3M in grants to Citizen University across 42 grants from 22 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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