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Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia  ·  EIN 237034345  ·  Private foundation

Based in Kennesaw, Georgia, Kennesaw State University has awarded $47.4M across 27 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Kennesaw State University. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$6.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$451.6M
Total assets
27
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Kennesaw State University funds

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

Higher Education

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Kennesaw State University
TO PROVIDE MONIES TO KSU FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Kennesaw, GA$5.0M2024
Kennesaw State University
TO PROVIDE MONIES TO KSU FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Kennesaw, GA$4.5M2023
Kennesaw State University
TO PROVIDE MONIES TO KSU FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Kennesaw, GA$3.9M2022
Kennesaw State University
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND DEAN SUPPORT
Kennesaw, GA$3.5M2024
Kennesaw State University
OTHER UNIVERSITY SUPPORT
Kennesaw, GA$3.1M2024
Kennesaw State University
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND DEAN SUPPORT
Kennesaw, GA$3.0M2023
Kennesaw State University
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND DEAN SUPPORT
Kennesaw, GA$2.9M2022
Kennesaw State University
To provide monies to KSU for student scholarships
Kennesaw, GA$2.7M2020
Kennesaw State University
Academic programs and Dean Support
Kennesaw, GA$2.4M2017
Kennesaw State University
Academic programs and Dean Support
Kennesaw, GA$2.2M2020
Kennesaw State University
University Programs
Kennesaw, GA$1.8M2017
Kennesaw State University
To provide monies to KSU for student scholarships
Kennesaw, GA$1.7M2018
Kennesaw State University
Academic programs and Dean Support
Kennesaw, GA$1.6M2018
Kennesaw State University
Housing Support
Kennesaw, GA$1.6M2018
Kennesaw State University
To provide monies to KSU for student scholarships
Kennesaw, GA$1.3M2017

Kennesaw State University giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$6.9M
2018$7.1M
2020$6.4M
2022$7.0M
2023$8.3M
2024$11.6M

How to apply for funding from Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw 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 foundation.kennesaw.edu.

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Frequently asked questions about Kennesaw State University

Does Kennesaw State University accept grant applications?
Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw State University fund?
Kennesaw State University's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw State University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Kennesaw State University give in grants?
Kennesaw State University reported $6.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $47.4M over 27 grants.
Where is Kennesaw State University located?
Kennesaw State University is based in Kennesaw, Georgia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237034345.
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About this profile. This page is built from Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw State University. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.