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Union Theological Seminary

New York, New York  ·  EIN 131624238  ·  Private foundation

Union Theological Seminary is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $5.1M in grants paid and $221.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 15 individual grants from this funder — $1.9M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$5.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$221.1M
Total assets
15
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Union Theological Seminary funds

Union Theological Seminary's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Union Theological Seminary, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Repairers of the Breach Inc
SUB-GRANT TO SUPPORT NATIONAL POOR PEOPLE'S CAMPAIGN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNION'S KAIROS CENTER AND REPAIRERS.
Goldsboro, NC$550K2018
Repairers of the Breach Inc
SUB-GRANT TO SUPPORT NATIONAL POOR PEOPLE'S CAMPAIGN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNION'S KAIROS CENTER AND REPAIRERS.
Goldsboro, NC$310K2020
New York Theological Seminary
SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS
New York, NY$300K2023
Repairers of the Breach Inc
SUB-GRANT TO SUPPORT NATIONAL POOR PEOPLE'S CAMPAIGN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNION'S KAIROS CENTER AND REPAIRERS.
Goldsboro, NC$215K2019
The Nonzero Foundation Inc
SUB-GRANT UNDER INSIGHT PROJECT GRANT TO FACILITATE NUMBER OF SPECIAL EVENTS AND MEDIA SUPPORT
Princeton, NJ$160K2019
Palante Harlem Inc
AS PART OF A COMMUNITY BENEFITS AGREEMENT, THIS GRANT SUPPORTS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN PA'LANTE AND UTS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS, DISPLACEMENT,
New York, NY$150K2019
Repairers of the Breach Inc
SUB-GRANT TO SUPPORT NATIONAL POOR PEOPLE'S CAMPAIGN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNION KAIROS CENTER AND REPAIRERS.
Goldsboro, NC$69K2021
Interfaith Youth Core
COLLABORATIVE WORK WITH UNION
Chicago, IL$20K2020
The Nonzero Foundation Inc
SUB-GRANT UNDER INSIGHT PROJECT GRANT TO FACILITATE NUMBER OF SPECIAL EVENTS AND MEDIA SUPPORT
Princeton, NJ$20K2018
Great Plains Restoration Council
support of general operations
Fort Worth, TX$15K2017
The Freedom Center for Social
VISION STIPEND UNDER LILLY ENDOWMENT GRANT
Charlotte, NC$15K2020
The Episcopal Diocese of Ny
support of general operations
New York, NY$12K2017
Riverside Church
support of general operations
Monticello, MN$10K2017
Exodus Transitional Community
support of general operations
New York, NY$8K2017
Broadway Mall Association
support of general operations
New York, NY$8K2017

Union Theological Seminary giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$54K
2018$570K
2019$525K
2020$345K
2021$69K
2023$300K

How to apply for funding from Union Theological Seminary

Union Theological Seminary'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 utsnyc.edu.

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Frequently asked questions about Union Theological Seminary

Does Union Theological Seminary accept grant applications?
Union Theological Seminary'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 Union Theological Seminary fund?
Union Theological Seminary's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Repairers of the Breach Inc, Repairers of the Breach Inc, New York Theological Seminary. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Union Theological Seminary give in grants?
Union Theological Seminary reported $5.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.9M over 15 grants.
Where is Union Theological Seminary located?
Union Theological Seminary is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131624238.
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About this profile. This page is built from Union Theological Seminary'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 Union Theological Seminary. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.