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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

Kent, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
34-6576307
Regional Funder
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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

Kent, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
34-6576307
Regional Funder

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Est.

1965

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Kent State University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on grantmaking primarily in Ohio, having disbursed a total of $17.4 million in grants. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in a relationship-based approach, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, PRIVATE SECTOR FUNDING AND STEWARDSHIP OF GIFTS TO SUPPORT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, MEET ITS NEEDS AND ACHIEVE ITS PRIORITES.
Total Funding Given

$17.4M

2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
KENT, OH
$97M
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$15M
Median 2nd year grant
$14.2M
D
Diana Strongosky
Board Member
R
Robert Ross
Board Member
G
Gregory Long
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
No. KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION give?
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio. 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 KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $15 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $17.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include KENT STATE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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