| Factor | Route Through Foundation | Not a Routing Determinant | Route Through SPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funder Intent | Charitable Intent | Mainly benefits the public Funder calls it a gift or a grant | Funder benefits commercially |
| Source of Funding | Individuals | Non-Profit Organizations Corporations Corporate Foundations | Government Agencies |
| Funder Requirement for Recipient | 501(c)(3) | Non-profit/Not for profit 501(c)(3) OR Higher Education | 170(c)(1) University/Higher Education Institution |
| Award Specificity | May be specific or non-specific | Always has specifications | |
| Value Exchanged | Typically, no value exchanged | Reporting on use of funds | Exchange transaction; funder receives deliverables, which may include research results with commercial value to funder |
| University Oversight Required |
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| For more information, please refer to FPM 5.9 Procedures. | For more information, please refer to FPM 5.9.2 Gift or Sponsored Award Determination Process. | For more information, please visit Research and Partnerships. |
