Wayne State University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2024–2026
Total received
$66.7M
Foundation funders
159
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2024–2026
Who funds Wayne State University?
Wayne State University is funded by 159 grantmakers, led by Wayne State University Foundation ($40.7M), Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan ($1.6M), Emory University ($1.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $66.7M in grants to Wayne State University 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 $35.1M (2024). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $1.0M.
What grants has Wayne State University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Charles H Gershenson Tr UA 081077 | TO PROMOTE EDUCATION THROUGH GRANTS AND OTHER SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING A LONG-TERM ANNUAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (FOUR $12,500 GRANTS) TO YEARLY ATTRACT AND RETAIN FOUR HIGHLY CREDENTIALED STUDENTS TO THE LAW SCHOOL WITH AN ACCOMPANYING COMMITMENT BY THE LAW SCHOOL TO MAINTAIN SUCH SCHOLARSHIPS IN SUCCEEDING YEARS BASED UPON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. FUNDING FOR "PLAIN ENGLISH FOR LAWYERS" PAMPHLET PROVIDED TO ALL FIRST-YEAR LAW STUDENTS AND SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL SCHOOL PROGRAM.. | $927,996 |
| 2026 | The Thomas Foundation | SCIENTIFIC | $31,500 |
| 2026 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | PUBINT | $22,300 |
| 2026 | McLennan Family Foundation | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2026 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | WSU ANOTHER CHANCE P | $9,800 |
| 2026 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving Inc | MULTIPLE | $9,000 |
| 2025 | Wayne State University Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,790,663 |
| 2025 | The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc | RESEARCH SUBAWARD | $825,013 |
| 2025 | Emory University | RESEARCH/SUBCONTRACT | $792,106 |
| 2025 | The V Foundation | CANCER RESEARCH | $600,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $600,000 |
| 2025 | Math Corps | MILEAPOST 2025 United WayBallmer 2025 | $416,700 |
| 2025 | National Multiple Sclerosis Society | RESEARCH | $408,831 |
| 2025 | Georgetown University | Subaward | $341,496 |
| 2025 | The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY | $311,676 |
| 2025 | Breakthrough T1D | T1D RESEARCH | $299,995 |
| 2025 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | RCSG | $295,754 |
| 2025 | The Fred & Barbara ERB Family | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $262,500 |
| 2025 | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Research | $250,341 |
| 2025 | United Jewish Foundation | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION | $231,056 |
| 2025 | Daniel J Loepp Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $200,000 |
| 2025 | Public Welfare Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR MICHIGAN DATA LANDSCAPE 3.0 | $200,000 |
| 2025 | Greenwald Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2025 | University of Southern California | RESEARCH SUBAWARD | $146,708 |
| 2025 | Trustees of Boston University | RESEARCH | $137,553 |
| 2025 | American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education | Awards/Fellowships | $136,500 |
| 2025 | Leon Lowenstein Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $125,000 |
| 2025 | University of Miami | RESEARCH | $119,748 |
| 2025 | The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | Research | $106,432 |
| 2025 | Washington University | RESEARCH | $103,915 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Wayne State University?
Wayne State University is funded by 159 grantmakers, led by Wayne State University Foundation ($40.7M), Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan ($1.6M), Emory University ($1.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $66.7M in grants to Wayne State University between 2024–2026.
Who is Wayne State University's largest funder?
Wayne State University Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Wayne State University, with $40.7M across 2 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has Wayne State University received?
IRS 990 filings record $66.7M in grants to Wayne State University across 200 grants from 159 funders between 2024–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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