About Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University’s giving strongly targets health workforce development and applied scientific research with a clear South Florida focus. Large multi-year investments fund AHEC training programs, academic research partnerships (especially marine/coastal science and biomedical research), and local community health organizations. The foundation favors collaborations with universities, VA research partners, and hands-on training providers rather than one-off philanthropy.
Focus Areas
Regional health workforce training via AHEC programs (Central Florida AHEC, Everglades AHEC)Coastal and marine science research and monitoring (SymbioSeas, Coastal Eco-Group, Mote Marine Lab)University-based biomedical and applied research partnerships (Research Triangle Institute, University of Miami, Florida International University)Veterans’ biomedical and VA-affiliated research (South Florida VA Foundation for Research, Veterans Bio-Medical Research Institute)Community health services and HIV/AIDS support in South Florida (Care Resource, Caridad Center)
Who They Fund
students/learners
About Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University Inc. channels most of its giving into health workforce training and applied research, with two Florida AHEC partners taking the largest recent grants: $1,621,816 to Everglades Ahec and $1,479,499 to Central Florida Ahec Inc. Those awards show a pattern of large, program-specific support for instruction and teaching/training rather than small discretionary gifts. The foundation also backs research institutions working in marine and coastal science, biomedical research, and veterans’ health, including multi-year support for Research Triangle Institute and Florida-based university and research partners. Its recent awards show a preference for organizations that can deliver training, research, or direct community services through established programs. South Florida organizations appear repeatedly, including Miami-based research and service groups, while coastal science partners in West Palm Beach, Deerfield Beach, Sarasota, and Carolina Beach also receive sustained support. The grant list suggests a funder that uses sizable operating-style awards to support workforce pipelines, academic research collaborations, and community health infrastructure across a regional footprint.
What Nova Southeastern University Funds
Health workforce development is the clearest line in the grant record. Nova Southeastern University Inc. gave $1,087,978 to Central Florida Ahec Inc for Teaching/Training in 2023 and $922,138 to Everglades Ahec for the same purpose that year, reinforcing its support for structured professional education. The foundation also funds applied research partnerships. Research Triangle Institute received $633,044 in 2024 and $365,317 in 2025 for Research, while Florida International University received $208,125 in 2025 and $145,908 in 2024. Marine and coastal science is another recurring theme. The foundation supported Coastal Eco-Group Inc with $388,808 in 2023 and $258,495 in 2024, and backed Healthy Aquatics Marine Institute of Florida Inc in West Palm Beach with $287,870 in 2024 and $237,976 in 2023. Community health services also appear, including a 2025 grant of $147,974 to Care Resource-Community Aids Resource for Community Service.
How Nova Southeastern University Gives
Typical grants cluster around a median of $42,626, with a first quartile of $20,830 and a third quartile of $122,580. The recent record also includes several seven-figure awards, indicating that the foundation combines routine support with large program commitments. The same recipients appear across multiple years, including Ahec partners, Research Triangle Institute, Florida International University, and Care Resource, which points to recurring support rather than isolated gifts. Nova Southeastern University Inc. is a regular funder and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$4.9M
Total Assets
$2.2B
Total Revenue
$1.1B
Total Expenses
$998.3M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $21K and $123K, with a median of $43K.
25th Percentile
$21K
Median
$43K
75th Percentile
$123K
Geographic Reach
Regional16 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
Dr Harry K Moon
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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