About Depaul University
Rooted in the Vincentian mission, DePaul University provides accessible, values-driven education and research that promotes social justice, community engagement, and equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges.
Focus Areas
Higher educationStudent scholarships and financial aidResearch and innovationCommunity-based service and engagementWorkforce and professional developmentGlobal engagement
Who They Fund
nonprofit grantee organizations (sub-recipients)intermediary organizations or fiscal sponsors
Funding Style
general supportgrant sub-award (regranting/pass-through)
About Depaul University
Depaul University’s recent giving is defined by large sub-awards to Chicago-based institutions, with Academy for Urban School Leadership receiving $476,171 in 2024 and the University of Chicago receiving $350,705 in 2023. That pattern fits a funder that uses grantmaking alongside its educational mission, supporting higher education, student aid, research, and community-based service. Several of the largest awards also point to academic and health partnerships, including Rush University Medical Center, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, and the University of Illinois. The university’s grantmaking reaches beyond campus through general support and grant sub-awards to nonprofit and institutional partners. Chicago remains central, but the recipient list also includes organizations in Western Springs, Urbana, Earth City, Evanston, and farther afield. The size profile shows meaningful institutional awards rather than only small contributions, with some grants in the six-figure range and others at lower operating or program levels. Together, the grants suggest a funder that supports education-centered work, affiliated community institutions, and research-linked collaborations connected to its broader Vincentian mission.
What Depaul University Funds
Education access is a clear emphasis. DePaul University awarded $150,000 to Chicago Park District for general support and $40,600 to Depaul College Prep for general support, alongside sub-awards to Chicago Public Schools and other education-linked institutions. Research and professional collaboration also appear in the recent grants. The university gave $208,181 to Rush University Medical Center for a grant sub-award and $176,343 to University of Illinois for a grant sub-award in 2024, with additional support to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital. Community and faith-based organizations are part of the mix as well. St Vincent Depaul Church received $260,472 in 2023 and $245,302 in 2024 for general support, while Congregation of the Mission - Western Province received $174,933 in 2023 and $163,602 in 2024 for general support.
How Depaul University Gives
Typical grants cluster at a median of $28,000, with the 25th percentile at $11,210 and the 75th percentile at $87,376. The recent list shows both large institutional sub-awards and smaller general-support grants, indicating a mixed approach rather than a single grant tier. Recurrence is visible: several recipients appear in both 2023 and 2024, including St Vincent Depaul Church, Congregation of the Mission - Western Province, Learning Partnership, Rush University Medical Center, University of Illinois, and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital. The funder is a regular funder, not an individual-giving vehicle or a program-related-investment entity.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.2M
Total Assets
$2B
Total Revenue
$966.9M
Total Expenses
$943.6M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $11K and $87K, with a median of $28K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$28K
75th Percentile
$87K
Geographic Reach
Regional16 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
ROBERT MANUEL
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