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Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina  ·  EIN 237099379  ·  Private foundation

Based in Boone, North Carolina, Appalachian State University has awarded $135.0M across 27 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Appalachian State University. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$14.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$159.4M
Total assets
27
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Appalachian State University funds

Appalachian State University's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Appalachian State University, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Appalachian State University
SUPPORT FOR APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMS.
Boone, NC$15.2M2024
Appalachian State University
SUPPORT FOR APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMS.
Boone, NC$11.6M2023
Appalachian State University
SUPPORT FOR APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMS.
Boone, NC$10.7M2025
Appalachian State University
SUPPORT FOR APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND STUDENTS.
Boone, NC$9.4M2025
Appalachian State University
SUPPORT FOR APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND STUDENTS.
Boone, NC$7.3M2022
Appalachian State University
SUPPORT FOR APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMS.
Boone, NC$6.4M2022
Appalachian State University
SUPPORT FOR APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND STUDENTS.
Boone, NC$5.8M2020
Appalachian State University
SUPPORT FOR APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND STUDENTS.
Boone, NC$5.5M2023
Appalachian State University
SUPPORT FOR APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND STUDENTS.
Boone, NC$5.4M2019
Appalachian State University
SUPPORT FOR APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS.
Boone, NC$5.0M2023
Appalachian State University
SUPPORT FOR APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND STUDENTS.
Boone, NC$5.0M2024
Appalachian State University
SUPPORT FOR APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND STUDENTS.
Boone, NC$5.0M2018
Appalachian State University
SUPPORT FOR APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS.
Boone, NC$4.9M2022
Appalachian State University
SUPPORT FOR APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS.
Boone, NC$4.8M2025
Appalachian State University
SUPPORT FOR APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMS.
Boone, NC$4.7M2018

Appalachian State University giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$12.7M
2019$13.2M
2020$13.8M
2022$19.3M
2023$23.0M
2024$26.2M
2025$26.8M

How to apply for funding from Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at give.appstate.edu.

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Frequently asked questions about Appalachian State University

Does Appalachian State University accept grant applications?
Appalachian State University's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Appalachian State University fund?
Appalachian State University's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Appalachian State University, Appalachian State University, Appalachian State University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Appalachian State University give in grants?
Appalachian State University reported $14.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $135.0M over 27 grants.
Where is Appalachian State University located?
Appalachian State University is based in Boone, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237099379.
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About this profile. This page is built from Appalachian State University's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Appalachian State University. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.