University of Northern Iowa Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2025
Total received
$14.9M
Foundation funders
87
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2022–2025
Who funds University of Northern Iowa Foundation?
University of Northern Iowa Foundation is funded by 87 grantmakers, led by The Bright Foundation ($1.7M), The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc ($1.3M), Tomson Family Foundation Trust ($1.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $14.9M in grants to University of Northern Iowa Foundation between 2022–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.9M (2024) to $4.6M (2023). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $3.6M.
What grants has University of Northern Iowa Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Black Hawk County Gaming Association | ELEVATING THE FAN EXPERIENCE: UNI-DOME PHASE 2 | $1,001,000 |
| 2025 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT, BUILDING FUND SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2025 | The Bright Foundation | Scholarships | $494,686 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $395,000 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF UNDERSERVED SMALL BUSINESS EXPANSION | $230,000 |
| 2025 | The Missouri Valley Conference | TO DISTRIBUTE NCAA SPECIAL ASSISTANCE AND STUDENT ATHLETE OPPORTUNITY FUNDS | $178,083 |
| 2025 | Cedar Falls Community Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $51,250 |
| 2025 | Tomson Family Foundation Trust | CENTER FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION | $50,000 |
| 2025 | University of Northern Iowa Properties | GENERAL SUPPORT | $47,762 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $46,405 |
| 2025 | Harman Family Charitable Tr Main | GENERAL OPERATING | $38,000 |
| 2025 | Ernst & Young Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $21,730 |
| 2025 | KPMG US Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $16,500 |
| 2025 | Iowa Credit Union Foundation | UNI BUSINESS FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION | $12,000 |
| 2025 | United Fire Group Foundation | PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Meilan Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Foundry Educational Foundation DBA FEF | various edu. grants | $8,668 |
| 2025 | Covenant Medical Center Inc | SUPPORT VEGGIE VOUCHER PROGRAM | $7,000 |
| 2025 | Waterloo Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| 2025 | Kirkwood Community College Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $6,800 |
| 2025 | Iowa College Foundation | PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,250 |
| 2025 | Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation | Project #211888 Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation Scholarship | $4,000 |
| 2025 | The Presser Foundation | UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLAR AWARDS | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Charlotte and William Hinson | $2,000 PRE-LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT AND $2,000 GALLAGHER BLUEDORN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER EXPANSION FUND CAMPAIGN | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Bettle Family Foundation | Public Charity | $1,000 |
| 2025 | BNSF Railway Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS 1 | $1,000 |
| 2025 | South Story Bank Charitable Foundation | General Operations | $500 |
| 2025 | Millington F Carpenter Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $300 |
| 2025 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT | $100 |
| 2024 | The Bright Foundation | Scholarships | $615,814 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds University of Northern Iowa Foundation?
University of Northern Iowa Foundation is funded by 87 grantmakers, led by The Bright Foundation ($1.7M), The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc ($1.3M), Tomson Family Foundation Trust ($1.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $14.9M in grants to University of Northern Iowa Foundation between 2022–2025.
Who is University of Northern Iowa Foundation's largest funder?
The Bright Foundation is the largest recorded funder of University of Northern Iowa Foundation, with $1.7M across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has University of Northern Iowa Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $14.9M in grants to University of Northern Iowa Foundation across 200 grants from 87 funders between 2022–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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