Powered by philanthropy, the Roux Institute was founded in partnership and with the generous philanthropic support of David and Barbara Roux, the Harold Alfond Foundation, and numerous community members, families, and foundations.
The Roux Institute is Northeastern University’s commitment to Maine’s future. Since 2020, we’ve been building a graduate research institution that combines education, research, and entrepreneurship—all focused on strengthening Maine’s economy and creating opportunity across the state.
The Roux Institute Founders Circle: A Catalyst for Impact in Maine
The Roux Institute Founders Circle recognizes donors whose vision and generosity will shape Maine’s future through their early support of our bold mission. All donors with a lifetime giving of $1,000 or more to any Roux Institute fund are welcomed as members of the Founders Circle. Membership offers unique recognition, exclusive access to networking and educational opportunities, and early invitations to Roux activities and events. Once donors make a qualifying gift, they are Founders for life.
Robert C. King Fund for Bioinformatics
Maine’s rapidly growing life sciences sector has increased the demand for skilled professionals and for access to the space and resources needed to drive discovery. Through the support of Robert King, the Roux Institute is a catalyst for this momentum.
Intrapreneurship through the Onion Foundation
The Onion Foundation’s visionary collaboration with the Roux Institute’s Intrapreneurship for Nonprofits program is transforming the nonprofit ecosystem in Maine. Through participation in this program, nonprofit leaders are equipped to develop new revenue streams that enhance their missions and fuel their community-oriented work.
The Tarr-Coyne Family Scholarship
Scholarships provide the financial support that is crucial to advancing the lifelong learning pursuits of our students and enabling them to achieve their dreams for career and personal success. With the support of the Tarr and Coyne families, the Roux Institute is making education affordable and attainable for our learners.
| Companion | $1,000 - $9,999 |
| Connector | $10,000 - $49,999 |
| Catalyst | $50,000 - $99,999 |
| Champion | $100,000 - $499,999 |
| Changemaker | $500,000 - $999,999 |
| Cornerstone | $1,000,000+ |
Let’s strengthen our Maine communities, together.