Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education
AI Summary
Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $4.4M in total grants paid to 16 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
FEHE Funds and advises programs at elite universities where the next generation of cultural leaders are formed.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Morningside Institute Inc
New York, NY
$2.5M
7%
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
NEW YORK, NY
$2.5M
7%
President and Fellows of Harvard College
Cambridge, MA
$2.3M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$256.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$350K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 22 grantees
- 16 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education?
No. Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education give?
Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. 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 Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $256 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education make each year?
In 2024, Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $5.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education fund recently?
In 2024, Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include The Morningside Institute Inc, THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, and President and Fellows of Harvard College. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education?
Foundation For Excellence in Higher Education does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.