Lincoln University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$34.4M
Foundation funders
75
Grants recorded
166
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Lincoln University?
Lincoln University is funded by 75 grantmakers, led by Lincoln University Foundation of PA ($29.4M), The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($1.2M), The Elmer R Deaver Foundation IDT ($824K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $34.4M in grants to Lincoln University between 2019–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $334K (2019) to $20.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $20.2M.
What grants has Lincoln University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lincoln University Foundation of PA | OPERATING SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIPS, WORKS OF ART | $19,352,629 |
| 2025 | Drexel University | RESEARCH | $306,181 |
| 2025 | Philadelphia Works Inc | JOB- TRAINING | $203,671 |
| 2025 | The Elmer R Deaver Foundation IDT | SCHOLARSHIPS | $120,464 |
| 2025 | W W Smith Charitable Trust | SCHOLARSHIPS | $56,000 |
| 2025 | Lee Mary Tuw FBO Lincoln Univ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $38,274 |
| 2025 | Student Freedom Initiative Inc | HELPS PROGRAM | $31,000 |
| 2025 | Delaware State University | EDUCATION | $24,803 |
| 2025 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants | $15,478 |
| 2025 | Edward C Miller Tr Uw FBO Nina King | GENERAL OPERATING | $13,348 |
| 2025 | Spencer Educational Foundation Inc | COURSE DEVELOPMENT | $11,000 |
| 2025 | Allen D Quirk Jr Charitable Trust | CHARITABLE FOR EDUCATION | $8,122 |
| 2025 | Charles M Price Irr | SCHOLARSHIPS | $3,829 |
| 2025 | Robert W and Marie K Bogle Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Shahara Ahmad-Llewellyn Family | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Sproul Foundation | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Winncompanies Charitable Scholarship | SCHOLARSHIP AID | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Abigail Geisinger for Lincoln | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Lincoln University Foundation of PA | OPERATING SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIPS, WORKS OF ART | $4,547,760 |
| 2024 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT FACULTY HIRING, STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, AND ARCHIVAL PRESERVATION EFFORTS IN SELECT FIELDS | $500,000 |
| 2024 | The Elmer R Deaver Foundation IDT | SCHOLARSHIPS | $131,284 |
| 2024 | National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Inc | — | $120,000 |
| 2024 | Strada Education Foundation Inc | OPERATING GRANT | $110,177 |
| 2024 | Delaware State University | EDUCATION | $42,899 |
| 2024 | Lee Mary Tuw FBO Lincoln Univ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,041 |
| 2024 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants | $20,641 |
| 2024 | Brice Helen Scholarship Fund | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Voices Underground | JUNETEENTH GRANT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Heinz Endowments | FOR THE VIRA I. HEINZ PROGRAM FOR WOMEN AND MARGINALIZED GENDERS IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP | $14,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 166 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lincoln University?
Lincoln University is funded by 75 grantmakers, led by Lincoln University Foundation of PA ($29.4M), The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($1.2M), The Elmer R Deaver Foundation IDT ($824K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $34.4M in grants to Lincoln University between 2019–2025.
Who is Lincoln University's largest funder?
Lincoln University Foundation of PA is the largest recorded funder of Lincoln University, with $29.4M across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has Lincoln University received?
IRS 990 filings record $34.4M in grants to Lincoln University across 166 grants from 75 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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