THE ORAU FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The ORAU Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $253.9K across 16 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PROMOTE HIGHER SCIENTIFIC EDUCATION.
Cause Areas
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Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE TREASURERS OFFICE
Knoxville, TN
$229K
17%
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA
$115K
8%
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC
Melbourne, FL
$84K
6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ORAU FOUNDATION?
No. THE ORAU FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ORAU FOUNDATION give?
THE ORAU FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Virginia, and Texas. 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 THE ORAU FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ORAU FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $38 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ORAU FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ORAU FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $254 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ORAU FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ORAU FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE TREASURERS OFFICE, THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, and FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ORAU FOUNDATION?
THE ORAU FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.