Ottawa University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$3.0M
Foundation funders
53
Grants recorded
118
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Ottawa University?
Ottawa University is funded by 53 grantmakers, led by Je and Le Mabee Foundation Inc ($730K), The Sunderland Foundation ($400K), The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel ($287K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to Ottawa University between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2026) to $946K (2021). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
What grants has Ottawa University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kansas Independent College Association | Financial support of a member college. | $5,194 |
| 2026 | David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust | SELECTED SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT AWARD | $5,000 |
| 2025 | TW Florence Stout FBO Charity (PF) | SUPPORT | $53,186 |
| 2025 | The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel | HELP STUDENTS WITH CRISIS NEEDS - FOOD, RENT, UTILITIES ETC. STUDENT SUPPLIES FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CAMPUS MINISTRIES | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Caroline Hewitt Trust | FOR CULTURAL & ARTISTIC | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Milo Hewitt Test Trust Foundation | FUNDING TO MAINTAIN | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Martin Charitable Trust | SCHOLARSHIPS | $19,727 |
| 2025 | Institute for Humane Studies | Student development & education/research grants | $13,780 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $9,300 |
| 2025 | Folds of Honor Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $8,000 |
| 2025 | Folds of Honor Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Chase Foundation Mack C Chase Trustee | SCHOLARSHIP | $7,000 |
| 2025 | David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust | SELECTED SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT AWARD | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Peek Marion Saben Scholarship Tua | SCHOLARSHIP | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Bernice Gotaas Scholarship Fund | SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,200 |
| 2024 | John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust | LAUNCH PA MS DEGREE PROGRAM | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust | BRAVES ATHLETIC/PERFORMANCE | $66,667 |
| 2024 | The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel | HELP STUDENTS W/RENT, UTILITIES AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE, STUDENT SUPPLIES, TRAVEL, LODGING AND MEALS FOR STUDENTS AT PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONS, SERVENT-LEADER EVENTS | $39,000 |
| 2024 | Martin Charitable Trust | SCHOLARSHIPS | $35,705 |
| 2024 | Caroline Hewitt Trust | FOR CULTURAL & ARTISTIC | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Milo Hewitt Test Trust Foundation | FUNDING TO MAINTAIN | $20,000 |
| 2024 | American Baptist Foundation | PALMER GRANT PROGRAM. THESE GRANTS ENHANCE MINISTRIES OF DISCIPLESHIP AND INCARNATIONAL PRACTICE IN AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES USA (ABCUSA) CONGREGATIONS AND ABCUSA-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. | $13,300 |
| 2024 | Kansas Independent College Association | Financial support of a member college. | $7,846 |
| 2024 | Folds of Honor Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Chase Foundation Mack C Chase Trustee | SCHOLARSHIP | $6,250 |
| 2024 | Gee Foundation | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| 2024 | David and Mary P Rush Educational Trust | SELECTED SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT AWARD | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Bernice Gotaas Scholarship Fund | SCHOLARSHIPS | $2,900 |
| 2024 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 118 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Ottawa University?
Ottawa University is funded by 53 grantmakers, led by Je and Le Mabee Foundation Inc ($730K), The Sunderland Foundation ($400K), The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel ($287K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to Ottawa University between 2019–2026.
Who is Ottawa University's largest funder?
Je and Le Mabee Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Ottawa University, with $730K across 1 grant (2021).
How much grant funding has Ottawa University received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to Ottawa University across 118 grants from 53 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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