Indiana Wesleyan University

Marion, IN ·EIN 35-0885591 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings

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$59.8M received 78 funders 200 grants · 2020–2025

Who funds Indiana Wesleyan University?

Indiana Wesleyan University is funded by 78 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($44.1M), Wesleyan Retirement Center ($4.5M), Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation ($3.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $59.8M in grants to Indiana Wesleyan University between 2020–2025.

FunderTotal givenGrantsYears
Lilly Endowment Inc$44,141,753192020–2024
Wesleyan Retirement Center$4,547,04742021–2024
Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation$3,186,62452020–2024
University of Indianapolis$2,247,13822023–2024
Tr Indiana Wesleyan U-w Cmsg$1,047,19852020–2024
8020 Foundation Trust$913,44122022–2023
Votum Foundation Inc$750,00052020–2024
The Robert D and Patricia E Kern$699,25042020–2023
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc$487,82332021–2024
Early Learning Indiana Inc$345,00012023
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc$217,02522020–2021
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program$180,00042021–2024
Avis Foundation Inc$150,00012021
Chattanooga Christian Community$54,00042021–2024
Marion a & Eva Peeples Foundation$50,13042021–2024
Helen El Shellenbarger Charitable Trust$47,74552021–2025
Community Foundation of$43,19022020–2022
Gaither Charitable Foundation Inc$40,00032020–2022
Community Foundations Inc$34,00012020
Faith Ventures Foundation Inc$33,13932021–2024
Charities Aid Foundation America$31,48522023–2024
Frances Allred Mason Tuw$27,23752020–2024
Christian Community Foundation Inc$25,00012024
Cvs Foundation$25,00022020–2024
Christian Education Charitable Trust Co$25,00012020

Showing top 25 of 78 funders by total given.

What grants has Indiana Wesleyan University received?

Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first

YearFunderPurposeAmount
2025Helen El Shellenbarger Charitable TrustGENERAL OPERATING$8,423
2025Harry H & Faye I Newman Scholarship TrustEDUCATION$7,528
2025Robert L Dehority & Ruby JeanSCHOLARSHIP$1,658
2025Bernie H & Mary Humphrey Scholarship TrustEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP$1,500
2025Community Hospital Auxiliary ScholarshipSCHOLARSHIPS$500
2024Lilly Endowment IncCOLLEGES & COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE$24,336,000
2024Lilly Endowment IncNURTURING CHILDREN-WORSHIP & PRAYER$4,200,210
2024Walt & Teri Bettinger FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE$2,300,000
2024Lilly Endowment IncIMPROVING READING INSTRUCTION IN IN$1,000,000
2024University of IndianapolisReimbursing schools for Teacher stipends, supplies, and equipment that are related to the purpose of the Grant/Contract$959,444
2024Wesleyan Retirement CenterSUPPORT$797,047
2024Lilly Endowment IncCOMMUNICATIONS CAPACITY BLDG INIT$494,063
2024Tr Indiana Wesleyan U-w CmsgUNRESTRICTED GENERAL$217,070
2024Natl Christian Charitable Fdn IncCOLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES$199,000
2024Votum Foundation IncEDUCATION$100,000
2024Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE$50,000
2024Christian Community Foundation IncSCHOLARSHIP FUND SUPPORT$25,000
2024Charities Aid Foundation AmericaCHARITABLE DONATION$21,114
2024Cvs FoundationSCHOLARSHIP GRANTS$20,000
2024Chattanooga Christian CommunityORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT$15,000
2024Folds of Honor FoundationSCHOLARSHIP$11,744
2024Faith Ventures Foundation IncTRAIN$10,139
2024The Dr Dane & Mary Louise MillerSCHOLARSHIPS$10,000
2024Helen El Shellenbarger Charitable TrustGENERAL OPERATING$8,571
2024The Dupage Community FoundationRECREATION$7,250
2024Marion a & Eva Peeples FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS$6,500
2024Community Foundation of GreaterCHARITABLE SUPPORT$6,078
2024The Van Wert County FoundationOPERATING GRANT AND GENERAL PURPOSES$6,000
2024Frances Allred Mason TuwSCHOLARSHIPS$4,453
2024Matthew 2818-20 Charitable FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT$3,845

Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Indiana Wesleyan University?

Indiana Wesleyan University is funded by 78 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($44.1M), Wesleyan Retirement Center ($4.5M), Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation ($3.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $59.8M in grants to Indiana Wesleyan University between 2020–2025.

Who is Indiana Wesleyan University's largest funder?

Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Indiana Wesleyan University, with $44.1M across 19 grants (2020–2024).

How much grant funding has Indiana Wesleyan University received?

IRS 990 filings record $59.8M in grants to Indiana Wesleyan University across 200 grants from 78 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.

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