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Gretchen C Northrup Foundation

San Antonio, Texas  ·  EIN 746294095  ·  Private foundation

Based in San Antonio, Texas, Gretchen C Northrup Foundation has awarded $4.4M across 6 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Trinity University. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$25.6M
Total assets
6
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Gretchen C Northrup Foundation funds

Gretchen C Northrup Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Gretchen C Northrup Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Trinity University
TRINITY UNIVERSITY: TRINITY UNIVERSITY: ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO TRINITY UNIVERSITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE PRESTON GAINES NORTHRUP HALL WHICH
San Antonio, TX$1.3M2020
Trinity University
ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO TRINITY UNIVERSITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE PRESTON GAINES NORTHRUP HALL WHICH CONTAINS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND CLAS
San Antonio, TX$1.0M2018
Trinity University
ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO TRINITY UNIVERSITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE PRESTON GAINES NORTHRUP HALL WHICH CONTAINS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND CLAS
San Antonio, TX$654K2024
Trinity University
TRINITY UNIVERSITY: ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO TRINITY UNIVERSITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE PRESTON GAINES NORTHRUP HALL WHICH CONTAINS ADMINISTRAT
San Antonio, TX$563K2022
Trinity University
ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO TRINITY UNIVERSITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE PRESTON GAINES NORTHRUP HALL WHICH CONTAINS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND CLAS
San Antonio, TX$418K2023
Trinity University
(See Statement)
San Antonio, TX$399K2017

Gretchen C Northrup Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$399K
2018$1.0M
2020$1.3M
2022$563K
2023$418K
2024$654K

How to apply for funding from Gretchen C Northrup Foundation

Gretchen C Northrup Foundation'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Gretchen C Northrup Foundation

Does Gretchen C Northrup Foundation accept grant applications?
Gretchen C Northrup Foundation'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 Gretchen C Northrup Foundation fund?
Gretchen C Northrup Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Trinity University, Trinity University, Trinity University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Gretchen C Northrup Foundation give in grants?
Gretchen C Northrup Foundation reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.4M over 6 grants.
Where is Gretchen C Northrup Foundation located?
Gretchen C Northrup Foundation is based in San Antonio, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 746294095.
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About this profile. This page is built from Gretchen C Northrup Foundation'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 Gretchen C Northrup Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.