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BETHEL UNIVERSITY

BETHEL UNIVERSITY

ST. PAUL, MN, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
41-0708577
School
Regional Funder
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BETHEL UNIVERSITY

ST. PAUL, MN, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
41-0708577
School
Regional Funder

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Est.

1996

Fiscal Year Start

Jun 1

Organization Type

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Bethel University is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding within Minnesota, having disbursed a total of $369.7K in grants in 2021 to a single grantee. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Bethel University can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO EDUCATE AND ENERGIZE MEN AND WOMEN FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP AND SERVICE.
Total Funding Given

$369.7K

2021
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BETHEL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
ST. PAUL, MN
$3.1M
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$331.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$345.1K
R
Ross Allen
Board Member
J
Joel Lawrence
Board Member
S
Stephanie Williams O'BRIEN
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BETHEL UNIVERSITY?
No. BETHEL UNIVERSITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BETHEL UNIVERSITY give?
BETHEL UNIVERSITY primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota. 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 BETHEL UNIVERSITY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BETHEL UNIVERSITY fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $332 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BETHEL UNIVERSITY make each year?
In 2021, BETHEL UNIVERSITY awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $370 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BETHEL UNIVERSITY fund recently?
In 2025, BETHEL UNIVERSITY awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include BETHEL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BETHEL UNIVERSITY?
BETHEL UNIVERSITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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