CALVIN UNIVERSITY
AI Summary
CALVIN UNIVERSITY is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that reported $2.7M in total grants paid to 109 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO EQUIP STUDENTS TO THINK DEEPLY, TO ACT JUSTLY, AND TO LIVE WHOLEHEARTEDLY AS CHRIST'S AGENTS OF RENEWAL IN THE WORLD. CALVIN UNIVERSITY IS A CHRISTIAN ACADEMIC COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO RIGOROUS INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY. STUDENTS STUDY THE LIBERAL ARTS AND A BROAD RANGE OF MAJORS. A CALVIN EDUCATION PREPARES STUDENTS TO ANSWER GOD'S CALL TO LIVE AND SERVE IN GOD'S WORLD AS AGENTS OF RENEWAL.
Cause Areas
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University education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
$139.8K
2%
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA
$105.4K
2%
NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY INC
Nampa, ID
$100K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
134
Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 257 grantees
- 171 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALVIN UNIVERSITY?
No. CALVIN UNIVERSITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CALVIN UNIVERSITY give?
CALVIN UNIVERSITY primarily gives to organizations located in California, Michigan, and Indiana. 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 CALVIN UNIVERSITY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALVIN UNIVERSITY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALVIN UNIVERSITY make each year?
In 2024, CALVIN UNIVERSITY awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALVIN UNIVERSITY fund recently?
In 2024, CALVIN UNIVERSITY awarded grants to about 260 grantees. Recent grantees include Samford University, Fuller Theological Seminary, and NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALVIN UNIVERSITY?
CALVIN UNIVERSITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.