Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$42.3M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
38
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education?
Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by John and Daria Barry Foundation ($21.9M), Bradley Impact Fund Inc ($5.5M), Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated ($5.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $42.3M in grants to Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| John and Daria Barry Foundation | $21,883,950 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Bradley Impact Fund Inc | $5,505,982 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | $5,000,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | $4,200,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc | $4,000,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $1,000,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation | $250,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $190,000 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Considine Family Foundation | $100,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Tracy and Greg Johnson Foundation Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund Inc | $75,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Donors Trust Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.9M (2025) to $9.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $4.9M.
What grants has Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | John and Daria Barry Foundation | EDUCATION | $4,543,421 |
| 2025 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & OTHER STUDENT SVC | $250,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $65,000 |
| 2024 | John and Daria Barry Foundation | EDUCATION | $2,490,700 |
| 2024 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $1,078,847 |
| 2024 | Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc | RENEW UNIVERSITIES FROM WITHIN PROJECT | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support educational institutes, centers, and programs at universities | $800,000 |
| 2024 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & OTHER STUDENT SVC | $250,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2023 | John and Daria Barry Foundation | EDUCATION | $4,279,000 |
| 2023 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $1,866,610 |
| 2023 | Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc | CAMPUS EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support educational institutes, centers, and programs at universities | $800,000 |
| 2023 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & OTHER STUDENT SVC | $500,000 |
| 2023 | The Trammell & Margaret Crow Foundation | GENERAL | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Considine Family Foundation | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2022 | John and Daria Barry Foundation | EDUCATION | $2,061,749 |
| 2022 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,895,525 |
| 2022 | Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc | CAMPUS EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES | $1,000,000 |
| 2022 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2022 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support educational institutes, centers, and programs at universities | $800,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $75,000 |
| 2021 | John and Daria Barry Foundation | EDUCATION | $4,119,154 |
| 2021 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2021 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support educational institutes, centers and programs at universities | $800,000 |
| 2021 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $665,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 38 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education?
Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by John and Daria Barry Foundation ($21.9M), Bradley Impact Fund Inc ($5.5M), Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated ($5.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $42.3M in grants to Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education between 2020–2025.
Who is Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education's largest funder?
John and Daria Barry Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education, with $21.9M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education received?
IRS 990 filings record $42.3M in grants to Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education across 38 grants from 12 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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