Washburn University Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$12.2M
Foundation funders
63
Grants recorded
199
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Washburn University Foundation?
Washburn University Foundation is funded by 63 grantmakers, led by Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($5.8M), The Sunderland Foundation ($2.5M), Topeka Community Foundation ($865K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.2M in grants to Washburn University Foundation between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2026) to $4.0M (2024). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
What grants has Washburn University Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Robert E and Polly A Zimmerman Foundation | Scholarshipand general. | $8,500 |
| 2026 | Ethel Dyatt Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $6,142 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $92,129 |
| 2025 | Washburn University of Topeka Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $84,122 |
| 2025 | Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $62,208 |
| 2025 | Auburn Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR ICHABOD ATHLETIC FUND | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $25,653 |
| 2025 | William H Graves Family Foundation | DESIGNATED TO THE JAMES M. CONCANNON DEAN AND PROFESSOR OF LAW FUND | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Blanche Bryden Foundation | BLANCHE BRYDEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND, WASHBURN WOMEN'S ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIP FUND, AND THE BLANCHE BRYDEN FOUNDATION WIT SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $22,000 |
| 2025 | Aim 5 Foundation | ALL GRANTS PAID WERE PAID TO THE ORGANIZATION TO SUPPORT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Tua Leslie & Wilma Foster Charitable & | SCHOLARSHIPS | $12,404 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2025 | The Robert E and Polly A Zimmerman Foundation | Scholarshipand general. | $8,000 |
| 2025 | Wichita Foundation | WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW DEANS FUND FOR EXCELLENCE, LAW SCHOOL BUILDING FUND | $8,000 |
| 2025 | Manuel E & Anna Belle Pusitz Trust # 3 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $7,309 |
| 2025 | Wm Frederick & Thelma H Nickelson | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BOOKS & | $7,146 |
| 2025 | Carolyn Curry Elbel Memorial Foundation | FUNDING FOR HIGHER EDUCATI0N | $7,125 |
| 2025 | Ethel Dyatt Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,616 |
| 2025 | Bever Dye Foundation | BEVER DYE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Laster Family Charitable Foundation | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| 2025 | WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Bruce McPherson Family Charitable Trust | SUPPORT WASHBURN UNIVERSITY. | $500 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES | $3,000,000 |
| 2024 | Topeka Community Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $304,400 |
| 2024 | Growth Organization of Topekashawnee CO | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WASHBURN TECH AND WASHBURN TECH EAST | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Redbud Foundation | Strengthen Washburn University and enhance the educational opportunities and experiences of our students. Grant earmarked for scholarships for participants of the Ichabod Success Institute. | $90,000 |
| 2024 | Washburn University of Topeka Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $82,921 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $52,500 |
| 2024 | Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust | INSPIRE A WEEKLY SERIES FOR | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 199 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Washburn University Foundation?
Washburn University Foundation is funded by 63 grantmakers, led by Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($5.8M), The Sunderland Foundation ($2.5M), Topeka Community Foundation ($865K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.2M in grants to Washburn University Foundation between 2019–2026.
Who is Washburn University Foundation's largest funder?
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc is the largest recorded funder of Washburn University Foundation, with $5.8M across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Washburn University Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $12.2M in grants to Washburn University Foundation across 199 grants from 63 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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