Northwestern Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
30
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Northwestern Foundation?
Northwestern Foundation is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by William R & Billie Dean Buckles ($542K), University of Northwestern - St Paul ($438K), The Galter Foundation ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Northwestern Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| William R & Billie Dean Buckles | $541,650 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| University of Northwestern - St Paul | $437,500 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The Galter Foundation | $125,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation | $57,569 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| United Way Worldwide | $42,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Melvin and Edith Goodman | $20,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Gene Belcher Educational | $20,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $18,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw | $12,493 | 5 | 2019–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $465K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
What grants has Northwestern Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | William R & Billie Dean Buckles | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2024 | William R & Billie Dean Buckles | GENERAL FUND | $161,050 |
| 2024 | The Galter Foundation | TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE ACTIVITIES OF RECIPIENT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Melvin and Edith Goodman | EDUCATIONAL | $5,000 |
| 2023 | William R & Billie Dean Buckles | GENERAL FUND | $120,550 |
| 2023 | University of Northwestern - St Paul | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $95,000 |
| 2023 | The Galter Foundation | TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE ACTIVITIES OF RECIPIENT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Melvin and Edith Goodman | EDUCATIONAL | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw | SCHOLARSHIP | $2,427 |
| 2022 | William R & Billie Dean Buckles | GENERAL FUND | $200,050 |
| 2022 | University of Northwestern - St Paul | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $189,000 |
| 2022 | The Galter Foundation | TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE ACTIVITIES OF RECIPIENT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Gene Belcher Educational | FUND SCHOLARSHIPS | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $18,000 |
| 2022 | Melvin and Edith Goodman | EDUCATIONAL | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,468 |
| 2021 | University of Northwestern - St Paul | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $86,000 |
| 2021 | William R & Billie Dean Buckles | GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
| 2021 | The Galter Foundation | TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE ACTIVITIES OF RECIPIENT | $25,000 |
| 2021 | The Minneapolis Foundation | SUPPORT OF KTIS RADIO STATION | $6,948 |
| 2021 | Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,488 |
| 2020 | University of Northwestern - St Paul | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $67,500 |
| 2020 | William R & Billie Dean Buckles | GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
| 2020 | The Galter Foundation | TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE ACTIVITIES OF RECIPIENT | $25,000 |
| 2020 | United Way Worldwide | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $18,000 |
| 2020 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DAY SPONSOR | $10,576 |
| 2020 | Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,468 |
| 2019 | The Minneapolis Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,045 |
| 2019 | United Way Worldwide | General Charitable Operation | $24,000 |
| 2019 | Edwin W Norberg Char Tr Uw | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,642 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Northwestern Foundation?
Northwestern Foundation is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by William R & Billie Dean Buckles ($542K), University of Northwestern - St Paul ($438K), The Galter Foundation ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Northwestern Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Northwestern Foundation's largest funder?
William R & Billie Dean Buckles is the largest recorded funder of Northwestern Foundation, with $542K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Northwestern Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Northwestern Foundation across 30 grants from 9 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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