WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
DETROIT, MI, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
38-3555142
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School
Regional Funder
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Subordinate Organization
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
DETROIT, MI, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
38-3555142
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School
Regional Funder
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Subordinate Organization
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The Wayne State University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $19.9 million in grants paid in 2024, it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities may explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO BE A CENTRALIZED MEANS OF ENCOURAGING AND MANAGING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY. THIS SUPPORT ALLOWS WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND SCIENTISTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND DISCOVERY THAT OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN FINANCIALLY POSSIBLE.
Cause Areas
1
University education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
$126.9M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
No. WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION give?
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan. 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 WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $12.6 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $19.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.