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Who funds Northwestern University (Kellogg)?

Evanston, Illinois

3 private foundations reported grants to Northwestern University (Kellogg) in Evanston, Illinois totaling $25.0 million across 3 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was Zell Family Foundation, with $25.0 million.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Northwestern University (Kellogg)

All 3 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Zell Family Foundation
Illinois · 2024
General support1$25.0 million
Douglas W & Virginia W Sesler Private Family Foundation Inc
New York · 2023
Education1$2,500
The Debard Johnson Foundation Inc
Connecticut · 2025
Public service support1$500

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Northwestern University (Kellogg)?

Zell Family Foundation, Douglas W & Virginia W Sesler Private Family Foundation Inc and The Debard Johnson Foundation Inc, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Northwestern University (Kellogg) get from foundations?

$25.0 million in 3 reported grants from 3 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

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