Pepperdine University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2024–2026
Total received
$34.9M
Foundation funders
137
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2024–2026
Who funds Pepperdine University?
Pepperdine University is funded by 137 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($10.1M), Blanche Ebert Seaver Trust FBO Frank R ($8.3M), The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University ($3.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $34.9M in grants to Pepperdine University between 2024–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $186K (2026) to $26.6M (2024). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $186K.
What grants has Pepperdine University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS | $166,256 |
| 2026 | The Krist Foundation | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | TAUBE FAMILY CHAIR SUPPORT | $3,015,000 |
| 2025 | Vivian G Prins Foundation | PROFESSORSHIP | $1,500,000 |
| 2025 | Cummins Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500,000 |
| 2025 | California Community Foundation | EDUCATION | $394,860 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $295,500 |
| 2025 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS | $213,338 |
| 2025 | The Randall Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM | $200,000 |
| 2025 | The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation | NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP COLLABORATIVE; SUPPORT OF THE 2024 PEPPERDINE WAVE CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT | $180,000 |
| 2025 | HE Rayfield Jr Foundation Inc | General Operating | $150,000 |
| 2025 | George and Reva Graziadio Foundation | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $130,326 |
| 2025 | Jumpstart for Young Children Inc | AMERICORPS AND PRIVATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT JUMPSTART PROGRAMMING | $125,218 |
| 2025 | Ruud Family Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE OPERATION EXPENSES | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Timbrook Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The Morgenthaler Foundation | Institute for Diplomacy, Security and Innovation | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Servant Foundation | EDUCATION | $100,000 |
| 2025 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | CA CREEK HABITAT RESTORED VIA CRAYFISH REMOVAL | $94,226 |
| 2025 | The Johnson Foundation | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Teagle Foundation | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Thatcher Foundation | TO FURTHER GOALS OF FOUNDATION | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Fridolin Charitable Trust | IMMIGRATION & ASYLUM PROJECT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Apgar Foundation Inc | GREAT BOOKS PROGRAM | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $32,126 |
| 2025 | American Legion Post 283 | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Lewis A Kingsley Foundation | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| 2025 | John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Sa Enlightenment Foundation | FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED TO SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY SUMMER FELLOWSHIP AND RESTRICTED SCHOLARSHIPS | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Bollinger Family Foundation | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT BY PROVIDING OPERATIONAL FUNDS. | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Oder Family Foundation Inc | To contribute towards Pepperdine Soccer Program. | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Pepperdine University?
Pepperdine University is funded by 137 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($10.1M), Blanche Ebert Seaver Trust FBO Frank R ($8.3M), The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University ($3.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $34.9M in grants to Pepperdine University between 2024–2026.
Who is Pepperdine University's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Pepperdine University, with $10.1M across 4 grants (2024).
How much grant funding has Pepperdine University received?
IRS 990 filings record $34.9M in grants to Pepperdine University across 200 grants from 137 funders between 2024–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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