UNITED METHODIST HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on supporting higher education initiatives within the United Methodist community. The foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
UMHEF PROVIDES ON AVERAGE IN EXCESS OF 2 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING THROUGH ITS COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS. IN PURSUIT OF THAT GOAL, THE FOUNDATION HOSTS ENDOWMENT FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS TO RAISE SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Higher education
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF METHODIST SCHOOLS COLLEGES AND UNI
Nashville, TN
$21K
62%
OXFORD INSTITUTE OF METHODIST THEOLOGICAL STUDIES USA
Nashville, TN
$13K
38%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED METHODIST HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
No. UNITED METHODIST HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED METHODIST HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION give?
UNITED METHODIST HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee. 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 UNITED METHODIST HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED METHODIST HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED METHODIST HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2015, UNITED METHODIST HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $7,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED METHODIST HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED METHODIST HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF METHODIST SCHOOLS COLLEGES AND UNI and OXFORD INSTITUTE OF METHODIST THEOLOGICAL STUDIES USA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED METHODIST HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
UNITED METHODIST HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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