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Who funds Cornell University?

Cornell University has received $1.5 billion across 4928 grants from 1489 funders over IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Its largest funder is Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund.

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What is Cornell University's largest source of grant funding?

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund has given $344.7M across 7 grants to Cornell University.

Who is Cornell University's second-largest funder?

Jewish Communal Fund has given $97.6M across 6 grants to Cornell University.

Who else funds Cornell University?

Cornell University Foundation has given $93.3M across 6 grants to Cornell University.

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All figures are sourced from grants itemized on nonprofit 990 filings, representing reported charitable giving. These are public records filed with the IRS.