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ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

ABILENE, TX, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
75-0851900
DAF Sponsor
School
Regional Funder
Logo for "ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY"

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

ABILENE, TX, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
75-0851900
DAF Sponsor
School
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1906

Fiscal Year Start

Jun 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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Abilene Christian University is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily engages in relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the organization distributed a total of $278K across 49 grantees, with a focus on Texas, Colorado, and Tennessee. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

ACU IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION, AND THE MISSION IS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. ACU IS A VIBRANT, INNOVATIVE, CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITY THAT ENGAGES STUDENTS IN AUTHENTIC SPIRITUAL AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH, EQUIPPING THEM TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.
Total Funding Given

$278K

2024
Grantees funded
49
Multi-year grantees
35%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

16

Median 1st year grant
$11.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
P
Philip Schubert
Board Member
L
Lori Herrick
Board Member
B
Berto Guerra
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY?
No. ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY give?
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Colorado, and Tennessee. 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 ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY make each year?
In 2024, ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $278 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY fund recently?
In 2024, ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include Focus on the Family, MOBILE MEDICAL DISASTER RELIEF INC, and Abilene Christian School Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY?
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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