The Initiative for Digital Engineering and Life Sciences appears to be a single-purpose funder focused on large-scale capital investment in higher education infrastructure. Its sole recorded grant is a major contribution to Northeastern University’s Portland campus development, indicating an interest in building physical capacity for university programs—likely with an emphasis on STEM and life‑sciences education given the foundation name. The foundation operates as a concentrated, project-driven donor rather than a broad grantmaker to many organizations.
Extremely concentrated: a single very large, one-time capital grant for campus construction and related development costs rather than multiple or recurring operating grants.
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Notable grantees: Northeastern University Portland Campus Development Fund
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY PORTLAND CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT FUND | BOSTON, MA | $49,108,427 | 2025 | TO CONTRIBUTE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COSTS, LAND, AND OTHER ASSETS GATHERED OVER YEARS TO CONSTRUCT NEW BUILDING TO BE USED BY THE UNIVERSITY. |
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY PORTLAND CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT FUND
$49,108,427TO CONTRIBUTE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COSTS, LAND, AND OTHER ASSETS GATHERED OVER YEARS TO CONSTRUCT NEW BUILDING TO BE USED BY THE UNIVERSITY.