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GRAND VALLEY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

GRAND VALLEY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

Allendale, MI, US
501(c)3
EIN
38-6086770
Regional Funder
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GRAND VALLEY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

Allendale, MI, US
501(c)3
EIN
38-6086770
Regional Funder

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Est.

1965

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Grand Valley University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that primarily focuses on grantmaking in Michigan, with a total of $643.8K in grants paid in 2025. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with grantees through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE GRAND VALLEY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY TO ASSIST IN ITS GOALS AND MISSION. THIS SUPPORT PROVIDES GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS, FACULTY AND ACADEMIC PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, CAPITAL MAINTENANCE AND GROWTH, AND LONG-TERM FISCAL SECURITY.
Total Funding Given

$643.8K

2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$854.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$804.1K
D
Donna K Brooks
Board Member
J
James Wf Brooks
Board Member
L
Laura a Meengs-Aikens
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GRAND VALLEY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
No. GRAND VALLEY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GRAND VALLEY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION give?
GRAND VALLEY 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 GRAND VALLEY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GRAND VALLEY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $855 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GRAND VALLEY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, GRAND VALLEY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $644 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GRAND VALLEY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, GRAND VALLEY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GRAND VALLEY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
GRAND VALLEY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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