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Council of Independent Colleges

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 016004776  ·  Private foundation

Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Council of Independent Colleges has awarded $28.9M across 1,020 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Wofford College. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$6.7M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$89.0M
Assets (FY2025)
1,020
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Council of Independent Colleges funds

Council of Independent Colleges's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Wofford College
CRAFTING DEMONCRATIC FUTURES
Spartanburg, SC$276K2022
Wesleyan College
CRAFTING DEMONCRATIC FUTURES
Macon, GA$275K2022
Connecticut College
CRAFTING DEMONCRATIC FUTURES
Ne London, CT$275K2022

How to apply for funding from Council of Independent Colleges

Council of Independent Colleges's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at cic.edu.

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Frequently asked questions about Council of Independent Colleges

Does Council of Independent Colleges accept grant applications?
Council of Independent Colleges's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Council of Independent Colleges fund?
Council of Independent Colleges's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Wofford College, Wesleyan College, Connecticut College. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Council of Independent Colleges give in grants?
Council of Independent Colleges's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $6.7M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $28.9M over 1,020 grants.
Where is Council of Independent Colleges located?
Council of Independent Colleges is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 016004776.
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About this profile. This page is built from Council of Independent Colleges's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Council of Independent Colleges. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.