Grand Canyon University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2024–2026
Total received
$16.6M
Foundation funders
149
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2024–2026
Who funds Grand Canyon University?
Grand Canyon University is funded by 149 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($10.0M), TW Lewis Foundation ($855K), National Collegiate Athletic Association ($721K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.6M in grants to Grand Canyon University between 2024–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2026) to $12.3M (2025). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $22K.
What grants has Grand Canyon University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wayne C Stewart Foundation Uma | SCHOLARSHIPS | $10,153 |
| 2026 | Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma | SCHOLARSHIPS | $10,153 |
| 2026 | Pickle Harry E Tuw | SCHOLARSHIP | $1,538 |
| 2026 | Turner Bismarck H Tuw | SCHOLARSHIPS | $604 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | PATHWAYS FOR TOMORROW INITIATIVE | $9,996,660 |
| 2025 | TW Lewis Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $455,310 |
| 2025 | Canyon Institute | CANYON RISING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND GCU ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP GRANT | $347,885 |
| 2025 | GCE Community Fund | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $190,000 |
| 2025 | Folds of Honor Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $147,196 |
| 2025 | The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510 | EDUCATION/SCHOLARSHIP | $143,000 |
| 2025 | Rosztoczy Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP COLLEGE PROMISE PROGRAM | $76,900 |
| 2025 | Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $75,000 |
| 2025 | R L Johnson Family Foundation | FUNDING FOR A CHRISTIAN BASED EDUCATION INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Leo Foundation | — | $73,428 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation for Southern Arizona | GENERAL SUPPORT | $54,552 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | PATHWAYS FOR TOMORROW INITIATIVE | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Charles and Mitch OTA Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $40,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Pinal County | SCHOLARSHIPS | $30,800 |
| 2025 | Homa & Irene Wood Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $27,000 |
| 2025 | Open Minds Align Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Nugent Scholarship Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $25,000 |
| 2025 | St Lukes Service League an Arizona Non-Profit Corporation | Scholarships In Medical Field | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Grayhawk Classic Residents' Foundat | SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT | $21,441 |
| 2025 | The United Company Foundation | EDUCATION - TUITION | $20,669 |
| 2025 | Chesmar Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $19,878 |
| 2025 | Arizona Community Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP/TAFOLLA LOPEZ, GUADALUPE | $18,650 |
| 2025 | Fathers Blessings Foundation | — | $18,470 |
| 2025 | Battier Take Charge Foundation | GENERAL | $18,204 |
| 2025 | Dreamspring Foundation Inc | SCHOLARSHIP | $15,750 |
| 2025 | Wayne C Stewart Foundation Uma | SCHOLARSHIPS | $13,400 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Grand Canyon University?
Grand Canyon University is funded by 149 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($10.0M), TW Lewis Foundation ($855K), National Collegiate Athletic Association ($721K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.6M in grants to Grand Canyon University between 2024–2026.
Who is Grand Canyon University's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Grand Canyon University, with $10.0M across 2 grants (2025).
How much grant funding has Grand Canyon University received?
IRS 990 filings record $16.6M in grants to Grand Canyon University across 200 grants from 149 funders between 2024–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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