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DREXEL UNIVERSITY

DREXEL UNIVERSITY

PHILADELPHIA, PA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-1352630
School
Regional Funder
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DREXEL UNIVERSITY

PHILADELPHIA, PA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-1352630
School
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1894

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

Drexel University is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With total grants paid amounting to $19.4M in 2024 and 277 grantees, it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Drexel University can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

INTEGRATED ACADEMIC OFFERINGS ENHANCED BY TECHNOLOGY, COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
Total Funding Given

$19.4M

2024
Grantees funded
277
Multi-year grantees
66%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

141

Median 1st year grant
$35.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$48.6K
J
John a Fry
Board Member
D
Darin Pfeifer
Board Member
T
Thomas Leonard
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DREXEL UNIVERSITY?
No. DREXEL UNIVERSITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DREXEL UNIVERSITY give?
DREXEL UNIVERSITY primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, California, and New York. 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 DREXEL UNIVERSITY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DREXEL UNIVERSITY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DREXEL UNIVERSITY make each year?
In 2024, DREXEL UNIVERSITY awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $19.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DREXEL UNIVERSITY fund recently?
In 2024, DREXEL UNIVERSITY awarded grants to about 280 grantees. Recent grantees include TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, and REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DREXEL UNIVERSITY?
DREXEL UNIVERSITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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