Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI ·EIN 38-6005159 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings

$16.4M received 91 funders 200 grants · 2019–2025

Who funds Ferris State University?

Ferris State University is funded by 91 grantmakers, led by Ferris Foundation ($12.2M), Thompson Foundation ($1.2M), Mickey Shapiro Charitable Trust ($700K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.4M in grants to Ferris State University between 2019–2025.

FunderTotal givenGrantsYears
Ferris Foundation$12,152,14722023–2024
Thompson Foundation$1,211,50052019–2023
Mickey Shapiro Charitable Trust$700,00062019–2024
The Meijer Foundation$540,00052020–2024
Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation$200,00042020–2023
Community Foundation for Muskegon County$148,47432020–2022
The Community Foundation of the$118,62532020–2022
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation$109,39562020–2025
Grand Rapids Community Foundation$103,05812025
Michigan Health Endowment Fund$100,00012021
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc$86,60022020–2024
Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation$59,00022020–2021
Tulsa Community Foundation$43,55942020–2023
Charles Koch Foundation$37,00022020–2021
Community Foundation for Southeast$36,95442021–2024
Myer & Lois Franklin Charitable Tr$36,00052020–2024
Foulkrod Foundation$33,95052020–2024
Herman Klimmek Family Char Trust$30,78632023–2025
National Council of Examiners$30,00022023–2024
Michigan College Access Network$28,79832020–2021
Society of Plastics Engineers Inc$27,50032020–2024
Eldred G Mugford Irrev Distribution$27,09032022–2024
Southeastern Michigan Chapter NECA$27,00052020–2024
Ernest Wentcher Educational Fund$26,55332020–2022
Melling Family Foundation$22,50042019–2024

Showing top 25 of 91 funders by total given.

What grants has Ferris State University received?

Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first

YearFunderPurposeAmount
2025Grand Rapids Community FoundationMULTIPLE GRANTS AWARDED$103,058
2025Michigan Gateway Community FoundationSCHOLARSHIP GRANTS$17,750
2025Herman Klimmek Family Char TrustSCHOLARSHIP$9,008
2024Ferris FoundationSUPPORT UNIVERSITY$6,525,506
2024The Meijer FoundationPROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT$100,000
2024Mickey Shapiro Charitable TrustCHARITABLE WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS$100,000
2024National Council of ExaminersSURVEYING EDUCATION AWARD$15,000
2024Folds of Honor FoundationSCHOLARSHIP$11,000
2024Michigan Gateway Community FoundationSCHOLARSHIP GRANTS$10,125
2024Society of Plastics Engineers IncSCHOLARSHIP$9,250
2024The Ohio Foundation ofSCHOLARSHIPS$8,701
2024American Academy of OptometrySCHOLARSHIP$8,000
2024Community Foundation for SoutheastSCHOLARSHIP$7,159
2024Southeastern Michigan Chapter NECAScholarship$7,000
2024Eldred G Mugford Irrev DistributionCLARE MUGFORD NURSING SCHOLARSHIP$7,000
2024Herman Klimmek Family Char TrustSCHOLARSHIP$6,303
2024Natl Christian Charitable Fdn IncCOLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES$6,200
2024The D Jerome & Margery C SlackSCHOLARSHIP FUND$6,000
2024Myer & Lois Franklin Charitable TrSCHOLARSHIPS$6,000
2024Enterprise Holdings FoundationProgram Support$5,500
2024J William & Lorraine M MillerSCHOLARSHIPS$5,000
2024Kanitz Louis J & Golda I Main AcSCHOLARSHIP$5,000
2024Frankenmuth Insurance FoundationCOMMUNITY SUPPORT$5,000
2024Melling Family FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTIONS$5,000
2024Kanitz Louis J & Golda I Main AcSCHOLARSHIP$5,000
2024The Legion FoundationSCHOLARSHIP GRANT$5,000
2024Kanitz Louis J & Golda I Main AcSCHOLARSHIP$5,000
2024Jack and Aletha Goodale FamilyVARIOUS$5,000
2024Richard Baidas Memorial ScholarshipSCHOLARSHIP$5,000
2024The Pokagon Fund IncMATTHEW FIDLER 2023-2024$3,000

Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Ferris State University?

Ferris State University is funded by 91 grantmakers, led by Ferris Foundation ($12.2M), Thompson Foundation ($1.2M), Mickey Shapiro Charitable Trust ($700K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.4M in grants to Ferris State University between 2019–2025.

Who is Ferris State University's largest funder?

Ferris Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Ferris State University, with $12.2M across 2 grants (2023–2024).

How much grant funding has Ferris State University received?

IRS 990 filings record $16.4M in grants to Ferris State University across 200 grants from 91 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.

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