Future Generations University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$10.2M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
30
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Future Generations University?
Future Generations University is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc ($4.2M), Islands Fund ($3.5M), Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc ($685K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.2M in grants to Future Generations University between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc | $4,175,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Islands Fund | $3,500,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc | $685,000 | 4 | 2019–2025 |
| Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | $645,150 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Waverley Street Foundation | $500,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Seattle Foundation | $500,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | $120,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Eppley Foundation for Research Inc | $24,342 | 1 | 2021 |
| Proteus Foundation | $16,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Appalachian Forest Heritage Area Inc | $15,188 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The John R & Kiendl Dauphinot Gordon Fd | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2025) to $2.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
What grants has Future Generations University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc | EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Islands Fund | GENERAL OPERATIONS AND PERMANENT LEADERSHIP ENDOWMENT | $800,000 |
| 2024 | Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc | Institutional Support fund, field-based residentials financial aid fund, and field-based learning fund | $750,000 |
| 2024 | Waverley Street Foundation | Sharing community climate solutions | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | TO ENHANCE FARM-TO-SCHOOL PARTICIPATION AMONG HIGH SCHOOL AGRICULTURE STUDENTS ACROSS WEST VIRGINIA | $110,000 |
| 2024 | Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | EDUCATION | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc | EDUCATION | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Proteus Foundation | SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | $16,000 |
| 2024 | The John R & Kiendl Dauphinot Gordon Fd | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Appalachian Forest Heritage Area Inc | Develop a comprehensive preservation plan for the historic Anderson House in Franklin, West Virginia. | $8,388 |
| 2024 | Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | TO COVER FEES OF SHOWCASE GRANTEES FOR THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION | $6,150 |
| 2023 | Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc | Institutional Support fund, Field-based Residentials Financial Aid, Field-based Learning Fund | $1,500,000 |
| 2023 | Islands Fund | GENERAL OPERATIONS AND PERMANENT LEADERSHIP ENDOWMENT | $800,000 |
| 2023 | Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | FOR SUPPORT TO THE AGROFORESTRY ECONOMY TO ASSIST IN THE DIVERSIFICATION OF NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS AND THE GENERAL INCREASE IN THE UTILIZATION OF EMERGING METHODOLOGIES IN PRODUCTION PROCESSES | $160,000 |
| 2023 | Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Appalachian Forest Heritage Area Inc | This project aims to develop a comprehensive preservation plan for the historic Anderson House in Franklin, West Virginia. It will engage local partnerships to create strategies for restoration, green energy efficiency, and long-term stewardship of a cultural and architectural landmark of Pendleton County. | $6,800 |
| 2022 | Islands Fund | GENERAL OPERATIONS AND LEADERSHIP ENDOWMENT | $800,000 |
| 2022 | Seattle Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE PERMANENT LEADERSHIP FUND ENDOWMENT AS A CHALLENGE MATCH | $500,000 |
| 2022 | Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc | Fund for Presidential Succession | $400,000 |
| 2022 | Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc | Institutional Support fund, field-based residentials financial aid fund, field-based learning fund | $750,000 |
| 2021 | Islands Fund | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $300,000 |
| 2021 | Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | FOR WOODLAND ECONOMIES TO ESTABLISH AN AGROFORESTRY NETWORK FOR APPALACHIA BY ADVANCING THE SUSTAINABLE USE OF WEST VIRGINIAS FORESTED LANDS AND SUPPORT ECONOMIC GROWTH | $250,000 |
| 2021 | Eppley Foundation for Research Inc | RESEARCH GRANT | $24,342 |
| 2020 | Islands Fund | ENDOWMENT, OPERATIONS, AND LEARNING CENTERS | $800,000 |
| 2020 | Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc | Kathryn W. Davis Peace Scholars Program | $400,000 |
| 2020 | Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc | development of a global training website teaching applied community resilience | $375,000 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| 2020 | Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | TO CREATE A RESILIENT MAPLE ECONOMY IN WEST VIRGINIA THROUGH MARKETING AND COVID-19 RESPONSE COACHING TO PRODUCERS, FARMERS, AGRICULTURAL BUSINESSES, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS | $119,000 |
| 2019 | Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $450,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Future Generations University?
Future Generations University is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc ($4.2M), Islands Fund ($3.5M), Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc ($685K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.2M in grants to Future Generations University between 2019–2025.
Who is Future Generations University's largest funder?
Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc is the largest recorded funder of Future Generations University, with $4.2M across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Future Generations University received?
IRS 990 filings record $10.2M in grants to Future Generations University across 30 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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