Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, Massachusetts · EIN 042121659 · Private foundation
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private foundation based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $99.9M in grants paid and $1.16B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 198 individual grants from this funder — $24.0M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for libraries & literacy. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Worcester Polytechnic Institute funds
Worcester Polytechnic Institute's giving carries a documented focus on libraries & literacy.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistments Foundation Inc RESEARCH | Auburn, MA | $1.6M | 2022 |
| Solvus Global LLC RESEARCH | Worcester, MA | $1.6M | 2022 |
| Assistments Foundation Inc RESEARCH | Auburn, MA | $1.3M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at wpi.edu.
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Frequently asked questions about Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute accept grant applications?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Worcester Polytechnic Institute fund?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute's grants focus on libraries & literacy. Example recipients include Assistments Foundation Inc, Solvus Global LLC. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Worcester Polytechnic Institute give in grants?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute reported $99.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $24.0M over 198 grants.
- Where is Worcester Polytechnic Institute located?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 042121659.
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