Oakland University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2026
Total received
$11.4M
Foundation funders
117
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2023–2026
Who funds Oakland University?
Oakland University is funded by 117 grantmakers, led by The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley ($2.6M), National Collegiate Athletic Association ($801K), Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan ($675K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.4M in grants to Oakland University between 2023–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2026) to $5.0M (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
What grants has Oakland University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Pearson Family Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley | A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF T1D EXOMES (PHASE 2) | $1,129,765 |
| 2025 | The Young Foundation | CHARITABLE | $300,000 |
| 2025 | Diploma Equity Project | EDUCATION | $240,000 |
| 2025 | Horizon League Inc | NCAA ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT | $142,746 |
| 2025 | The Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc | RESEARCH | $140,255 |
| 2025 | The Spencer Foundation | INFANT-TODDLER CHILDCARE AND RESOURCE HUB | $137,581 |
| 2025 | The Googasian Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Math Corps | Summary Discovery 2025 | $96,000 |
| 2025 | The George Washington University | SUBAWARD | $80,197 |
| 2025 | Strum Allesee Family Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $50,500 |
| 2025 | Patrick and Christie Scoggin | Unrestricted | $50,236 |
| 2025 | Marvin and Betty Danto Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | United Way for Southeastern Michigan | GRANT | $48,125 |
| 2025 | Northwestern University | Support of research activities | $34,114 |
| 2025 | Lumani Foundation | Education support | $34,048 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $30,242 |
| 2025 | Elliott Family Foundation | MEN'S GOLF PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Johns Hopkins University | SUB-AWARD | $25,605 |
| 2025 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS AWARDED | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Southeastern Michigan Chapter NECA | Scholarship | $19,953 |
| 2025 | American Heart Association Inc | Research | $18,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $16,250 |
| 2025 | Apricity Foundation | CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | National Defense Industrial Association | DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Michigan College Access Network | GATEWAY COURSE REDESIGN FACULTY ACADEMY GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Board of Certified Safety Professionals | TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Michigan Humanities Council | REGRANT EXPENDITURE | $8,925 |
| 2025 | Folds of Honor Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $8,500 |
| 2025 | J William & Lorraine M Miller | SCHOLARSHIPS | $6,800 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Oakland University?
Oakland University is funded by 117 grantmakers, led by The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley ($2.6M), National Collegiate Athletic Association ($801K), Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan ($675K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.4M in grants to Oakland University between 2023–2026.
Who is Oakland University's largest funder?
The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley is the largest recorded funder of Oakland University, with $2.6M across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Oakland University received?
IRS 990 filings record $11.4M in grants to Oakland University across 200 grants from 117 funders between 2023–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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