Who funds Northwestern University?

Northwestern University has received $1.6 billion across 4384 grants from 1379 funders over IRS Form 990 filings (2018–2025). Its largest funder is The Big Ten Conference INC.

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

The Big Ten Conference INC has given $363.3M across 6 grants to Northwestern University.

Who is Northwestern University's second-largest funder?

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare has given $247.1M across 6 grants to Northwestern University.

Who else funds Northwestern University?

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Group has given $93.0M across 6 grants to Northwestern 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.