SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
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The Southern Illinois University Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily within Southern Illinois. In the filing year 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $9.8 million across nine grantees. It operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; funding opportunities are available by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PROVIDING PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR THE MISSION OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIV. AND THE POPULATION IT SERVES.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
$82.9M
98%
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
$1.2M
1%
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
$90.5K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$18.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$55.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
No. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION give?
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. 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 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $9.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, and MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.