Marian University

Indianapolis, IN ·EIN 35-0868175 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings

$46.5M received 93 funders 200 grants · 2021–2025

Who funds Marian University?

Marian University is funded by 93 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($30.0M), Tom and Julie Wood Family Foundation Inc ($3.4M), Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc ($3.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $46.5M in grants to Marian University between 2021–2025.

FunderTotal givenGrantsYears
Lilly Endowment Inc$30,011,468152021–2024
Tom and Julie Wood Family Foundation Inc$3,350,00042021–2024
Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc$3,212,25082021–2024
University of Notre Dame du Lac$2,000,00012022
The Mind Trust Inc$1,087,75052021–2025
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc$853,00042021–2024
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc$721,20042021–2024
Parkview Health System Inc$450,00022021–2022
National Philanthropic Trust$374,00042021–2024
Mathile Family Foundation$302,64142021–2024
Wilson Sheehan Foundation$300,00012021
Christel DeHaan Family Foundation Inc$257,00022022–2023
The Henry Luce Foundation Inc$250,00022023–2024
CareSource$250,00012023
The Garatoni-smith Family Foundation$250,00012021
Strada Education Foundation Inc$211,00042021–2024
Ascension Health$200,00012024
Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial$174,60062021–2024
Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc$170,00032021–2024
St Vincent Health Inc$125,00012021
1st Source Foundation Inc Xxx-xx-xxxx$122,50022022–2023
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital Inc$105,12812024
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund$100,00012024
The Michael & Jody Petrie Foundation Inc$100,00022022–2023
Walton Family Foundation Inc$100,00012021

Showing top 25 of 93 funders by total given.

What grants has Marian University received?

Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first

YearFunderPurposeAmount
2025The Mind Trust IncPARTNER INVESTMENT$250,000
2025Dollar General Literacy FoundationADULT LITERACY$10,000
2025Wisconsin Association of IndependentWISCONSIN GRANT SHORTFALL$6,175
2025Wisconsin Association of IndependentWISCONSIN GRANT SHORTFALL$6,175
2025United Way of Central Indiana IncDonor Choice$5,836
2024Lilly Endowment IncCOLLEGES & COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE$25,000,000
2024Tom and Julie Wood Family Foundation IncEDUCATIONAL$2,710,000
2024Richard M Fairbanks Foundation IncSchool of Engineering$1,000,000
2024Central Indiana Community Foundation IncDrew Hall$315,750
2024The Mind Trust IncTHE GRANT IS PROVIDED TO ASSIST MARIAN UNIVERSITY INC. IN FURTHERING ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES UNDER CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). SPECIFICALLY, THE MIND TRUST SEEKS TO SUPPORT MARIAN UNIVERSITY INC. IN OPERATING THE PATHWAYS CAREER PROGRAM (P2C) AND TO SUPPORT EDUCATION INNOVATION TO IMPROVE THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND OVERALL OUTCOMES OF SCHOOLS IN THE INDIANAPOLIS COMMUNITY AND REGION.$250,000
2024Ascension HealthTo provide an education that profoundly transforms lives, society and the world$200,000
2024Natl Christian Charitable Fdn IncCOLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES$141,000
2024Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital IncCommunity Benefit$105,128
2024Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy FundEDUCATION$100,000
2024The Henry Luce Foundation IncSupport for six Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate STEM research awards$100,000
2024National Philanthropic TrustHUMAN SERVICES$75,000
2024Nicholas H Noyes Jr MemorialMURSION TEACHING SIMULATION LAB$60,000
2024Strada Education Foundation IncOPERATING GRANT$51,000
2024Abfm Foundation IncTO FUND RESIDENCY LEARNING NETWORKS$50,000
2024Centerpoint Energy Foundation IncGENERAL DONATION$50,000
2024Charities Aid Foundation AmericaCHARITABLE DONATION$49,794
2024Mathile Family FoundationCITY CONNECTS MIDWEST TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER$48,000
2024The Froderman Foundation IncSupport mission$47,226
2024Lilly Endowment IncSUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM$44,950
2024Indiana Latino Institute IncGeneral Support$40,000
2024Agnesian Healthcare IncGENERAL SUPPORT$30,000
2024The Robert D and Patricia E KernEMBEDDING EM INSTITUTIONALLY$25,000
2024The Us Charitable Gift TrustFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE$21,000
2024Kpmg Us Foundation IncMATCHING GIFTS$20,335
2024Eli Lilly and Company FoundationINNOVATION THROUGH ENGINEERING! SUMMER CAMP$20,000

Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Marian University?

Marian University is funded by 93 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($30.0M), Tom and Julie Wood Family Foundation Inc ($3.4M), Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc ($3.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $46.5M in grants to Marian University between 2021–2025.

Who is Marian University's largest funder?

Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Marian University, with $30.0M across 15 grants (2021–2024).

How much grant funding has Marian University received?

IRS 990 filings record $46.5M in grants to Marian University across 200 grants from 93 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.

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