About Villanova University
Since 1842, Villanova University's Augustinian Catholic intellectual tradition fosters an academic community where students learn to think critically, act compassionately and serve others; the University advances scholarship, research, and formation of ethical leaders.
Focus Areas
Higher educationStudent scholarshipsResearch and faculty supportCampus and facilities developmentDiversity, equity and inclusionCareer services and alumni engagementCommunity service
Who They Fund
undergraduate studentsgraduate students and fellowsfaculty researcherscampus community (students & staff)international exchange students
About Villanova University
Villanova University’s largest recent grant went to the Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova in Villanova, Pennsylvania, underscoring how closely its giving is tied to the university’s Augustinian Catholic identity. The university describes its work as part of an academic community formed to think critically, act compassionately, and serve others, and that ethos shows up in its grantmaking. Recent support also reached Posse Foundation Inc. in New York for student-support purposes, alongside smaller gifts to Pennsylvania organizations such as Valley Youth House, Glide Fund Inc., American Cancer Society, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The pattern points to a funder that uses grants to support higher education priorities while also backing student opportunity, research, and community service. Its active programs include the Espiritus Nova campaign, the Villanova Annual Fund, the Villanova Athletic Fund, the Center for Research and Fellowships, and Villanova Institute for Research and Scholarship. Across those vehicles, the university supports scholarships, faculty initiatives, campus priorities, and research development.
What Villanova University Funds
In student-access work, Villanova University gave $21,450 to Posse Foundation Inc. in New York, aligning with its emphasis on scholarships and student support. The university also maintains the Center for Research and Fellowships, where the Presidential Scholars Program is described as a full scholarship program and the center advises students pursuing nationally competitive fellowships. For community service, it awarded $10,000 to Valley Youth House in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Health-related support appears in grants to American Cancer Society in Philadelphia for $8,568 and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for $6,447. These gifts sit alongside a campus-based portfolio that includes research support, faculty development, and institutional priorities.
How Villanova University Gives
Villanova University’s recent grants cluster around smaller institutional gifts, with a typical grant size of $8,926 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $18,588 at the 75th percentile. The $60,000 grant to the Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova stands above that range. The recent list shows one-year support rather than a documented multi-year pattern, and the university gives through its own programs rather than an external application-based foundation model. Active vehicles include annual giving, a campaign fund, an athletic fund, and internal research and scholarship programs.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$24K
Total Assets
$2.9B
Total Revenue
$931M
Total Expenses
$852.6M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $9K and $19K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$19K
Geographic Reach
Regional4 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
PETER DONOHUE OSA
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