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Southern Illinois University

Edwardsville, Illinois  ·  EIN 371019805  ·  Private foundation

Based in Edwardsville, Illinois, Southern Illinois University has awarded $9.3M across 20 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$3.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$50.8M
Total assets
20
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Southern Illinois University funds

Southern Illinois University's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education, k-12 education.

EducationHigher EducationK-12 Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Southern Illinois University, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES IN SUPPORT OF DEPARTMENTAL OR COLLEGE EXPENSES, MATERIALS, ASSETS
Edwardsville, IL$2.4M2022
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES IN SUPPORT OF DEPARTMENTAL OR COLLEGE EXPENSES, BUILDING PROJECTS AT SIUE, ETC. PER DONOR STIPULATION.
Edwardsville, IL$1.6M2020
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES IN SUPPORT OF DEPARTMENTAL OR COLLEGE EXPENSES, MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Edwardsville, IL$1.1M2025
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES IN SUPPORT OF DEPARTMENTAL OR COLLEGE EXPENSES, MATERIALS, ASSETS
Edwardsville, IL$955K2023
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES IN SUPPORT OF DEPARTMENTAL OR COLLEGE EXPENSES, MATERIALS, ASSETS
Edwardsville, IL$804K2024
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES IN SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION, RESEARCH, AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY PROJECTS SUCH AS : ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS OUTS
Edwardsville, IL$526K2018
Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL$486K2017
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES IN SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION, RESEARCH, AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY PROJECTS SUCH AS : ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS OUTS
Edwardsville, IL$470K2019
Siue Charter School
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES IN SUPPORT OF SIUE CHARTER SCHOOL INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES, ASSETS
Edwardsville, IL$153K2022
Siue Charter School
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES IN SUPPORT OF SIUE CHARTER SCHOOL INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES, ASSETS
Edwardsville, IL$122K2023
Siue Charter School
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES AND FIXED ASSETS IN SUPPORT OF SIUE CHARTER SCHOOL
Edwardsville, IL$108K2020
Alumni Association of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES IN SUPPORT OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS' PROJECTS TO ADVANCE SIUE VIA ALUMNI AND STUDENT-CENTERED EVENTS.
Edwardsville, IL$101K2023
Alumni Association of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES IN SUPPORT OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS' PROJECTS TO ADVANCE SIUE.
Edwardsville, IL$98K2025
Alumni Association of Sourthern Illinois University Edwardsville
REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES IN SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUAL RECOGNITION, RESEARCH, AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY PROJECTS SUCH AS : ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS OUTS
Edwardsville, IL$79K2019
Alumni Association of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES IN SUPPORT OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS' PROJECTS TO ADVANCE SIUE VIA ALUMNI AND STUDENT-CENTERED EVENTS.
Edwardsville, IL$77K2022

Southern Illinois University giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$486K
2018$592K
2019$549K
2020$1.7M
2022$2.6M
2023$1.2M
2024$947K
2025$1.2M

How to apply for funding from Southern Illinois University

Southern Illinois 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 siue.edu/give.

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Frequently asked questions about Southern Illinois University

Does Southern Illinois University accept grant applications?
Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University fund?
Southern Illinois University's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Southern Illinois University give in grants?
Southern Illinois University reported $3.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.3M over 20 grants.
Where is Southern Illinois University located?
Southern Illinois University is based in Edwardsville, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 371019805.
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About this profile. This page is built from Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.