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Wesleyan University

Middletown, Connecticut  ·  EIN 060646959  ·  Private foundation

Wesleyan University is a private foundation based in Middletown, Connecticut. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $70.0M in grants paid and $1.71B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 6 individual grants from this funder — $264K awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$70.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.71B
Total assets
6
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Wesleyan University funds

Wesleyan University's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, higher education.

Adult EducationHigher Education

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
City of Middletown
UNRESTRICTED UNRESTRICTED UNRESTRICTED
Middletown, CT$52K2020
City of Middletown
UNRESTRICTED
Middletown, CT$49K2023
City of Middletown
UNRESTRICTED UNRESTRICTED
Middletown, CT$46K2018
City of Middletown
UNRESTRICTED
Middletown, CT$45K2019
City of Middletown
UNRESTRICTED
Middletown, CT$40K2022
City of Middletown
UNRESTRICTED
Middletown, CT$33K2017

Wesleyan University giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$33K
2018$46K
2019$45K
2020$52K
2022$40K
2023$49K

How to apply for funding from Wesleyan University

Wesleyan 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 wesleyan.edu.

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Frequently asked questions about Wesleyan University

Does Wesleyan University accept grant applications?
Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University fund?
Wesleyan University's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include City of Middletown, City of Middletown, City of Middletown. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Wesleyan University give in grants?
Wesleyan University reported $70.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $264K over 6 grants.
Where is Wesleyan University located?
Wesleyan University is based in Middletown, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 060646959.
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About this profile. This page is built from Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.