1890 UNIVERSITIES FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The 1890 Universities Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives related to historically Black colleges and universities. With a total of $2.3 million in grants paid in 2024 to five grantees, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ADVANCE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH,SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION SHARING AMONG UNIVERSITIES THROUGH SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS, SYMPOSIUMS,COLLOQUIA AND SEMINARS.
Cause Areas
1
Goodwill promotion
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
$684.5K
9%
Tuskegee University
$552.4K
8%
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
$545K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$226.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$60K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to 1890 UNIVERSITIES FOUNDATION?
No. 1890 UNIVERSITIES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does 1890 UNIVERSITIES FOUNDATION give?
1890 UNIVERSITIES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama, West Virginia, and Maryland. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are 1890 UNIVERSITIES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from 1890 UNIVERSITIES FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $227 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does 1890 UNIVERSITIES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, 1890 UNIVERSITIES FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did 1890 UNIVERSITIES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, 1890 UNIVERSITIES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Tuskegee University, and LINCOLN UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to 1890 UNIVERSITIES FOUNDATION?
1890 UNIVERSITIES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.