United States Naval Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$55.3M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
51
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds United States Naval Institute?
United States Naval Institute is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Naval Institute Foundation Inc ($53.3M), Naval Historical Foundation ($692K), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($494K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $55.3M in grants to United States Naval Institute between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Naval Institute Foundation Inc | $53,290,239 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Naval Historical Foundation | $692,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $493,960 | 15 | 2021–2024 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | $252,200 | 4 | 2019–2024 |
| William M Wood Foundation | $252,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Rockefeller Foundation | $93,750 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Smith Richardson Foundation Inc | $80,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $52,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $39,500 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $17,050 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Inman Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2021–2025 |
| Frances H & Harold E Gordon Charitable | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable Foundation | $687 | 1 | 2025 |
| Reese & Linda Polesky Family Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2025 |
| Warren B Galkin Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $25 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.6M (2024) to $17.6M (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $4.1M.
What grants has United States Naval Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Naval Institute Foundation Inc | TO ADVANCE PROFESSIONAL, LITERARY, AND SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF SEA POWER. | $3,984,117 |
| 2025 | William M Wood Foundation | SUPPORTS HISTORY CONFERENCE | $116,500 |
| 2025 | Inman Foundation | ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE IN THE ART OF NAVAL & MARITIME INTELLIGENCE | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $687 |
| 2025 | Reese & Linda Polesky Family Foundation | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | $100 |
| 2024 | The Naval Institute Foundation Inc | TO ADVANCE PROFESSIONAL, LITERARY, AND SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF SEA POWER. | $3,267,311 |
| 2024 | William M Wood Foundation | SUPPORTS HISTORY CONFERENCE | $135,500 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | MEDICAL / PUBLIC SERVICES | $105,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $7,050 |
| 2024 | Frances H & Harold E Gordon Charitable | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Warren B Galkin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
| 2023 | The Naval Institute Foundation Inc | TO ADVANCE PROFESSIONAL, LITERARY, AND SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF SEA POWER. | $3,496,650 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Smith Richardson Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Naval Institute Foundation Inc | TO ADVANCE PROFESSIONAL, LITERARY, AND SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF SEA POWER. | $4,122,780 |
| 2022 | Naval Historical Foundation | INVESTMENT ACCOUNT TRANSFER IN ACCORDANCE WITH MERGER AGREEMENT | $692,000 |
| 2022 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | PUBLIC SERVICE | $35,200 |
| 2022 | Smith Richardson Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $12,500 |
| 2022 | The Rockefeller Foundation | MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM - FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION | $3,750 |
Showing 30 most recent of 51 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds United States Naval Institute?
United States Naval Institute is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Naval Institute Foundation Inc ($53.3M), Naval Historical Foundation ($692K), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($494K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $55.3M in grants to United States Naval Institute between 2019–2025.
Who is United States Naval Institute's largest funder?
The Naval Institute Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of United States Naval Institute, with $53.3M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has United States Naval Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $55.3M in grants to United States Naval Institute across 51 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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