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Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc

Bowling Green, Ohio  ·  EIN 346007199  ·  Private foundation

Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bowling Green, Ohio. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $17.9M in grants paid and $208.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 16 individual grants from this funder — $62.9M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$17.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$208.5M
Total assets
16
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc funds

Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Bowling Green State University
TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Bowling Green, OH$12.0M2024
Bowling Green State University
TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
Bowling Green, OH$11.7M2019
Bowling Green State University
TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
Bowling Green, OH$10.1M2020
Bowling Green State University
To support the University's exempt purpose.
Bowling Green, OH$8.2M2022
Bowling Green State University
TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
Bowling Green, OH$7.5M2025
Bowling Green State University
To support the University's exempt purpose.
Bowling Green, OH$6.2M2023
Bowling Green State University
See Statement
Bowling Green, OH$3.8M2017
Bowling Green State University
To Support the University's Exempt Purpose
Bowling Green, OH$2.0M2018
Bgsu Alumni Association
To Support the Association's Exempt Purpose
Bowling Green, OH$255K2018
Bgsu Alumni Association
TO SUPPORT THE ASSOCIATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
Bowling Green, OH$255K2020
Bgsu Alumni Association
See Statement
Bowling Green, OH$255K2017
Bgsu Alumni Association
TO SUPPORT THE ASSOCIATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
Bowling Green, OH$255K2019
Bgsu Alumni Association
TO SUPPORT THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
Bowling Green, OH$150K2025
Bgsu Alumni Association
TO SUPPORT THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Bowling Green, OH$150K2024
Bgsu Alumni Association
To support the Alumni Association's Exempt purpose.
Bowling Green, OH$120K2022

Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$4.0M
2018$2.3M
2019$12.0M
2020$10.3M
2022$8.3M
2023$6.2M
2024$12.1M
2025$7.7M

How to apply for funding from Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc

Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc'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 bgsu.edu/alumni.

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Frequently asked questions about Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc

Does Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc'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 Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc fund?
Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green State University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc give in grants?
Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc reported $17.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $62.9M over 16 grants.
Where is Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc located?
Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc is based in Bowling Green, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 346007199.
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About this profile. This page is built from Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc'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 Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.