Purdue Research Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2026
Total received
$171.7M
Foundation funders
110
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2023–2026
Who funds Purdue Research Foundation?
Purdue Research Foundation is funded by 110 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($132.8M), Jean and Bernas Downing ($5.0M), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($4.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $171.7M in grants to Purdue Research Foundation 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 $58K (2026) to $145.4M (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $58K.
What grants has Purdue Research Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | MULTIPLE | $57,650 |
| 2025 | Jean and Bernas Downing | CHARITABLE | $5,000,000 |
| 2025 | Marin Community Foundation | ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING | $1,295,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $883,100 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | MILITARY FAMILY RESEARCH INST PROG | $816,782 |
| 2025 | Carroll County Cancer Association | — | $500,000 |
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES | $407,700 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $392,462 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $359,300 |
| 2025 | Black Family Philanthropies Inc | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $250,000 |
| 2025 | The Rick's Family Foundation Inc | ADVANCEMENT OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY | $200,000 |
| 2025 | Hale Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $195,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $184,346 |
| 2025 | Li Family Charitable Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Li Family Charitable Foundation | School of Engineering | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Target ALS Foundation Inc | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | $60,000 |
| 2025 | The Teagle Foundation | General Support | $50,000 |
| 2025 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | MULTIPLE | $45,850 |
| 2025 | Big Hearts to Little Hearts | RESEARCH-CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $31,590 |
| 2025 | Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation | SERVICE GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | C-Span Education Foundation | RESEARCH GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | American Electric Power Foundation | Purdue University Fort Wayne STEM Outreach | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Hageman Foundation Inc | FORGING AHEAD | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,479 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Burke County | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Ford Philanthropy | SCHOLARSHIP | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Dupage Community Foundation | EDUCATIONAL/LITERACY | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Collier Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Purdue Research Foundation?
Purdue Research Foundation is funded by 110 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($132.8M), Jean and Bernas Downing ($5.0M), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($4.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $171.7M in grants to Purdue Research Foundation between 2023–2026.
Who is Purdue Research Foundation's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Purdue Research Foundation, with $132.8M across 9 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Purdue Research Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $171.7M in grants to Purdue Research Foundation across 200 grants from 110 funders between 2023–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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