Northrise University Initiative
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$8.3M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
55
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Northrise University Initiative?
Northrise University Initiative is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($6.0M), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($931K), Christian Community Foundation of Memphis ($408K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.3M in grants to Northrise University Initiative between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $6,033,195 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $930,616 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Christian Community Foundation of Memphis | $408,400 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Canyon Institute | $402,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| The Bowie Family Foundation | $232,552 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Grace Foundation of Memphis Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | $47,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $40,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Stinehart Family Foundation | $22,900 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Sue & Bob McCollum Family Foundation | $20,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $14,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Optivest Foundation | $12,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $12,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Mark H and Blanche M Harrington Foundation | $12,200 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Greater Horizons | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bergman Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Obsidian Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ingram Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $3.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $612K.
What grants has Northrise University Initiative received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Christian Community Foundation of Memphis | RELIGION | $284,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $201,250 |
| 2025 | Canyon Institute | ONE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Optivest Foundation | Providing quality, Christ-centered education opportunities and growing leaders in Zambia. | $12,500 |
| 2025 | The Sue & Bob McCollum Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Mark H and Blanche M Harrington Foundation | GENERAL USE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Stinehart Family Foundation | NON-PROFIT FAITH BASED ORGANIZATION WHICH IMPROVES THE SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING OF HUMANITY | $4,500 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $405,745 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES | $211,000 |
| 2024 | Canyon Institute | ONE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Grace Foundation of Memphis Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Bowie Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Christian Community Foundation of Memphis | EDUCATIONAL | $17,500 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | BOT CONTRIBUTION | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Horizons | Education | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Mark H and Blanche M Harrington Foundation | GENERAL USE | $7,200 |
| 2024 | The Sue & Bob McCollum Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Stinehart Family Foundation | NON-PROFIT FAITH BASED ORGANIZATION WHICH IMPROVES THE SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING OF HUMANITY | $4,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $400,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | SUPPORT | $228,735 |
| 2023 | The Bowie Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| 2023 | Christian Community Foundation of Memphis | EDUCATIONAL | $17,500 |
| 2023 | Orange County Community Foundation | EDUCATION | $7,000 |
| 2023 | The Sue & Bob McCollum Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Stinehart Family Foundation | NON-PROFIT FAITH BASED ORGANIZATION WHICH IMPROVES THE SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING OF HUMANITY | $3,600 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $752,000 |
| 2022 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | SUPPORT | $244,500 |
| 2022 | Canyon Institute | ONE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Christian Community Foundation of Memphis | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $36,100 |
| 2022 | The Bowie Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $32,552 |
Showing 30 most recent of 55 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Northrise University Initiative?
Northrise University Initiative is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($6.0M), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($931K), Christian Community Foundation of Memphis ($408K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.3M in grants to Northrise University Initiative between 2019–2025.
Who is Northrise University Initiative's largest funder?
National Philanthropic Trust is the largest recorded funder of Northrise University Initiative, with $6.0M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Northrise University Initiative received?
IRS 990 filings record $8.3M in grants to Northrise University Initiative across 55 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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