University of Denver
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2024–2026
Total received
$23.1M
Foundation funders
167
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2024–2026
Who funds University of Denver?
University of Denver is funded by 167 grantmakers, led by Gates Family Foundation ($2.2M), Carnegie Corporation of New York ($1.5M), The John a Miller Family Foundation ($1.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $23.1M in grants to University of Denver 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 $1.0M (2026) to $14.6M (2024). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $1.0M.
What grants has University of Denver received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Noel Cover Foundation Inc C0 Jerry Macken | — | $875,000 |
| 2026 | Noel Cover Foundation Inc C0 Jerry Macken | — | $68,250 |
| 2026 | Burgess R & F Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $30,000 |
| 2026 | Charles B Sweatt Foundation Wells Fargo DBA | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2026 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | MULTIPLE | $11,600 |
| 2026 | Burgess F & R Tua | SCHOLARSHIP | $9,167 |
| 2025 | Caring for Denver Foundation | STRENGTHENING BRIDGE | $879,224 |
| 2025 | The Tome Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $525,078 |
| 2025 | Rodney and Barbara Burwell Family | CAREER ACHIEVEMENT CENTER | $375,000 |
| 2025 | Trustees of Boston University | RESEARCH | $359,122 |
| 2025 | Schlessman Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $315,000 |
| 2025 | Carnegie Corporation of New York | For a final grant for a project on promoting ethical approaches to policy engagement | $300,000 |
| 2025 | American Heart Association Inc | Research | $300,000 |
| 2025 | Hunter Estelle Char-Main | GENERAL OPERATING | $225,000 |
| 2025 | Yale University | SUBAWARD - SPONSORED RESEARCH | $224,497 |
| 2025 | Carnegie Corporation of New York | For training, research, and outreach to bridge the gap between academia and the policy world | $216,451 |
| 2025 | Carnegie Corporation of New York | For training, research, and outreach to bridge the gap between academia and the policy world | $212,000 |
| 2025 | The Sam & Freda Davis 1993 Charitable | EDUCATIONAL | $183,671 |
| 2025 | Vanderbilt University | Research | $176,112 |
| 2025 | Mark J Heider Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Care Institute Group Inc | Paul Freeman Financial Security Program | $125,000 |
| 2025 | Century Communities Foundation | SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND LEARNING INITIATIVES TO ENHANCE ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN NEED. | $110,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $108,350 |
| 2025 | Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg | SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY - TRUTH IN ACCOUNTING PROGRAM | $100,081 |
| 2025 | Movement Disorders Foundation | Research funding for neurodegenerative disorders. | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Parkinson's Foundation Inc | MEDICAL RESEARCH | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Mary John Goree Las Animas County | TO AWARD TWO STUDENTS A SCHOLARSHIP PURSUANT TO THE PRIVATE FOUNDATION'S INDIVIDUAL GRANT-MAKING PROCEDURES AS APPROVED UNDER 26 USC 4945(G)(1) PER IRS DETERMINATION LETTER | $96,731 |
| 2025 | International Rescue Committee INC | Refugee Programs | $94,327 |
| 2025 | Humane World for Animals Inc | Funding for animal welfare research including economic assessments of veterinary telemedicine, pet-related rental housing policies and analysis of effectiveness of "Adopters Welcome" program in increasing adoptions, funding to attend animal care expo 2025 | $91,000 |
| 2025 | The Stanton Foundation | TO ACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $89,973 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds University of Denver?
University of Denver is funded by 167 grantmakers, led by Gates Family Foundation ($2.2M), Carnegie Corporation of New York ($1.5M), The John a Miller Family Foundation ($1.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $23.1M in grants to University of Denver between 2024–2026.
Who is University of Denver's largest funder?
Gates Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of University of Denver, with $2.2M across 2 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has University of Denver received?
IRS 990 filings record $23.1M in grants to University of Denver across 200 grants from 167 funders between 2024–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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