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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, New York  ·  EIN 141340095  ·  Private foundation

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private foundation based in Troy, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $229.7M in grants paid and $1.60B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 201 individual grants from this funder — $22.0M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for health care. Below is its full funding profile.

$229.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.60B
Total assets
201
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute funds

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's giving carries a documented focus on health care, higher education.

Health CareHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Research Foundation of Suny
Research Subcontract
Albany, NY$926K2022
Columbia University
RESEARCH SUBCONTRACT
New York, NY$681K2023
Research Foundation of Suny
RESEARCH SUBCONTRACT
Albany, NY$650K2023
Albany Medical College
RESEARCH SUBCONTRACT
Albany, NY$584K2023
Regents of the University of Colorado
RESEARCH SUBCONTRACT
Denver, CO$569K2023
Icahn School of Medicine at M
Research Subcontract
New York, NY$514K2020
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
Research Subcontract
Chicago, IL$461K2022
Albany Medical College
Research Subcontract
Albany, NY$431K2020
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
Research Subcontract
Philadelphia, PA$393K2022
Regents of the University of New Mexico
Research Subcontract
Albuquerque, NM$371K2022
Columbia University
Research Subcontract
New York, NY$367K2022
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
RESEARCH SUBCONTRACT
Philadelphia, PA$359K2023
Albany Medical College
Research Subcontract
Albany, NY$342K2022
Lumileds LLC
Research Subcontract
San Jose, CA$339K2022
Research Foundation of Suny
Research Subcontract
Albany, NY$336K2020

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$336K
2018$345K
2020$6.7M
2022$7.0M
2023$7.6M

How to apply for funding from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute'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 rpi.edu.

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Frequently asked questions about Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute accept grant applications?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute'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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute fund?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Research Foundation of Suny, Columbia University, Research Foundation of Suny. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute give in grants?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute reported $229.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $22.0M over 201 grants.
Where is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute located?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is based in Troy, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 141340095.
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About this profile. This page is built from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute'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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.