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Private foundations don’t post open calls, so nobody can search them. We read IRS filings instead — 9.6 million grants from 174,053 foundations and grantmaking charities, searchable by what the money was actually for.
12 funders with a record of paying for “dorm”
Where the money went
Largest: $180,000 to AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION — dorms @ forestry ed center
Largest: $250,000 to GROVE CITY COLLEGE — dorm improvements
The Chicago Community TrustChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $373,310 · through 2021Largest: $12,905 to Scottsdale Bible Church — general fund, northridge campus, $600 tanzania secondary school support (ms12-11) $480 tanzania primary school support (k22-07), general fund, northridge campus - $1,950; elder fun…
Concordia Lutheran MinistriesfoundationCabot, PACharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $50,000 · through 2024Largest: $20,000 to Haven of Rest — to provide funds for men's & women's dorms & emergency shelters provides warm meals, overnight lodging, nice clothing, and personal care items to guests who are experiencing hunger…
Largest: $100,000 to Centers for Youth and Families Inc — to support the elizabeth mitchell adolescent center (emac) enhancement project that includes new furnishings and replacement items in the dorms, common areas and therapy rooms as w…
Largest: $185,000 to HERITAGE BAPTIST COALITION — construction of men's dorm
Community Foundation of AcadianaLafayette, LACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $26,000 · through 2024Largest: $15,000 to International Academy of Trial Lawyers Foundation — dorm rebuild project, general support
Largest: $10,000 to HAVEN OF REST MINISTRIES — dorm operations
Global Commissioned BuildersColorado Springs, CO
3 matching grants · $89,983 · through 2024Largest: $36,000 to SALEM ORPHANAGE MINISTRIES — ke - construct orphan dorms
The Mary and Dr George L Demetros Charitable TrustColumbus, OH
2 matching grants · $20,000 · through 2023Largest: $10,000 to HAVEN OF REST MINISTRIES INC — men & women's dorm residentialpgrm provide basic needs of food,shelter, clothing & care for homeless
Largest: $15,318 to THE MISSION OF YAHWEH INC — new dorm construction & 8 ac/heat units for mercy house dorm
Carl Albert State College Development FoPoteau, OKCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $509,000 · through 2024Largest: $309,000 to Carl Albert State College — dorm renovations
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV and Form 990 Schedule I, tax years 2019–2025. These are grants already paid, a record of what an organization funds rather than an open call. Private foundations rarely accept unsolicited applications and the route in is usually a program officer; grantmaking charities and associations more often run real application cycles, so check their website. How this data is built, and its limits →