Trine University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2026
Total received
$31.3M
Foundation funders
84
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2022–2026
Who funds Trine University?
Trine University is funded by 84 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($19.7M), The James Foundation Inc ($3.9M), Steel Dynamics Foundation Inc ($3.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $31.3M in grants to Trine University between 2022–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2026) to $21.4M (2024). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $73K.
What grants has Trine University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Olive B Cole Foundation Inc | Best Hall renovations | $60,000 |
| 2026 | Oliver W Storer Scholarship Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $6,606 |
| 2026 | Oliver W Storer Scholarship Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $6,606 |
| 2025 | The James Foundation Inc | COLLEGE HEALTH PROFESSIONS | $1,000,000 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | INDIANA YOUTH PROGRAMS ON CAMPUS | $422,778 |
| 2025 | The James Foundation Inc | SCHOLARSHIPS | $300,000 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIGHER ED | $200,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $76,500 |
| 2025 | Olive B Cole Foundation Inc | Best Hall Renovations | $70,000 |
| 2025 | Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $51,100 |
| 2025 | Zollner Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $35,000 |
| 2025 | AWS Foundation Inc | Capital | $33,000 |
| 2025 | Garatoni-Smith Scholarship Corporation | GIFT | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc | Ball Venture Fund 2025 | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $22,307 |
| 2025 | JM Rubin Foundation Inc | SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE BENEFIT OF A PARTICULAR STUDENT | $18,000 |
| 2025 | Steuben County Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $17,675 |
| 2025 | V Ennis Wright Trust | SCHOLARSHIPS | $17,000 |
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Champion Force Athletics Youth | TO PROVIDE TUITION ASSISTANCE TO SELECTED STUDENT | $12,000 |
| 2025 | The Keith Busse Automotive and Classic Art Foundat | Educational Support | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Ernst & Young Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | McKetta Foundation | education | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Hayner Foundation Ta | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The James Foundation Inc | GOLF OUTING | $8,500 |
| 2025 | Magee-O'Connor Foundation Inc | FORT WAYNE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $7,500 |
| 2025 | The James Foundation Inc | SCHOLARSHIP | $7,500 |
| 2025 | The James Foundation Inc | SCHOLARSHIP | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Oliver W Storer Scholarship Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $7,013 |
| 2025 | Oliver W Storer Scholarship Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $7,013 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Trine University?
Trine University is funded by 84 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($19.7M), The James Foundation Inc ($3.9M), Steel Dynamics Foundation Inc ($3.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $31.3M in grants to Trine University between 2022–2026.
Who is Trine University's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Trine University, with $19.7M across 7 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has Trine University received?
IRS 990 filings record $31.3M in grants to Trine University across 200 grants from 84 funders between 2022–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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