University of Denver
Denver, CO ·EIN 84-0404231 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds University of Denver?
University of Denver is funded by 178 grantmakers, led by Gates Family Foundation ($2.1M), The John a Miller Family Foundation ($1.1M), The Fisher Foundation ($907K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.4M in grants to University of Denver between 2024–2025.
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What grants has University of Denver received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Parkinson's Foundation Inc | MEDICAL RESEARCH | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Clarence V Laguardia Foundation | TAX PROGRAM | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Burgess R & F Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Marie G Dennett Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $24,000 |
| 2025 | Mile High United Way Inc | DESIG | $22,225 |
| 2025 | Carl H Lytle Scholarship Trust | SCHOLARSHIPS | $10,766 |
| 2025 | The Gold Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | FOR THE GRADUATE SCH | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS | $9,781 |
| 2025 | Rochester Area Community Foundation | HIGHER EDUCATION | $9,767 |
| 2025 | Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation | EDUCATION | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The Presser Foundation | UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLAR AWARDS | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Ian and Marsha Gardenswartz | CHARITY | $360 |
| 2024 | Gates Family Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT | $2,150,000 |
| 2024 | The John a Miller Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,114,811 |
| 2024 | The Fisher Foundation | FISHER PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP | $904,983 |
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | to support large-scale impact for first-generation students at DU through enhanced financial aid awards and support for experiential opportunities that are fundamental to the undergraduate experience, further improving institutional outcomes such as increased access to campus support services and improved persistence and completion. | $770,599 |
| 2024 | Told Foundation | TO FUND GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES TO FULFILL THE RECIPIENTS MISSION | $575,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $511,304 |
| 2024 | Hummel Family Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Carnegie Corporation of New York | For training, research, and outreach to bridge the gap between academia and the policy world | $440,000 |
| 2024 | The VF Foundation | Leadership in the Outdoor Recreation Industry (LORI) Program | $380,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Horizons | Education | $325,000 |
| 2024 | Carnegie Corporation of New York | For a project on promoting ethical approaches to policy engagement | $300,000 |
| 2024 | Schlessman Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $300,000 |
| 2024 | The Tome Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $262,774 |
| 2024 | Yale University | SUBAWARD - SPONSORED RESEARCH | $257,204 |
| 2024 | Thiry-o'leary Foundation | SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS | $255,000 |
| 2024 | Rodney and Barbara Burwell Family | CAREER ACHIEVEMENT CENTER | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Denver Foundation | UNIVERSITIES | $240,616 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds University of Denver?
University of Denver is funded by 178 grantmakers, led by Gates Family Foundation ($2.1M), The John a Miller Family Foundation ($1.1M), The Fisher Foundation ($907K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.4M in grants to University of Denver between 2024–2025.
Who is University of Denver's largest funder?
Gates Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of University of Denver, with $2.1M across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has University of Denver received?
IRS 990 filings record $15.4M in grants to University of Denver across 200 grants from 178 funders between 2024–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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