Western Kentucky University Foundation

Organization Overview

Western Kentucky University Foundation, operating under the name Wku Foundation, is located in Bowling Green, KY. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wku Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Wku Foundation generated $9.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.5m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Wku Foundation has awarded 55 individual grants totaling $43,283,699. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROGRAM SERVICES BENEFITTING WKU FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS - APPROXIMATELY 19,075 SERVED IN 2022.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROGRAM SERVICES BENEFITTING THE FACULTY AND STUDENTS OF WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY - APPROXIMATELY 19,075 PEOPLE WERE SERVED DURING 2022.


FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AREAS OF WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY (PUBLIC BROADCASTING, KENTUCKY MUSEUM, CLINICAL EDUCATION COMPLEX) TO BENEFIT RESIDENTS OF SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY, NORTHERN TENNESSEE, AND SOUTHERN INDIANA - APPROXIMATELY 1,000,000 PEOPLE WERE SERVED DURING 2022.


FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEVERAL BUILDINGS ON WKUS MAIN CAMPUS - APPROXIMATELY 19,075 PEOPLE WERE SERVED DURING 2022.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mr Bob Young
Vice-Chair
$0
Mr Garry Watkins
Chair
$0
Mr Jim Martens
Director
$0
Mr Kim Menke
Past Chair
$0
Mr Paul Calico
Director
$0
Ms Deanna Mills
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Epsilon Theta Chapter House Coroporation
Provides Financing For Housing
$233,000
Hollman Inc
Provider Of Smart Locker Solutions
$237,913
Barons Housing Group Inc
Provides Housing For Fraternity
$166,486
John Thomas Design Llc
Architecture/graphic Design
$162,851
Stifel Nicolaus & Company Inc
Investment Management Services
$147,309
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,301,566
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $415,777
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,301,566
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,896,040
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $37
Net Rental Income $7,452
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $752,486
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,960,231

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Western Kentucky University Foundation has awarded $3,085,511 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

COLLEGE HEIGHTS FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OF SCHOLARSHIPS

$110,843

HILLTOPPER ATHLETIC FOUNDATION INC

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OF CAMPUS ATHLETIC FACILITIES AND FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

$208,648

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE CULTURAL, ACADEMIC, CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER GENERAL SUPPORT

$2,452,614

WKU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ALUMNI ACTIVITIES

$263,406

WKU ALUMNI SQUARE DEVELOPMENT LLC

PURPOSE: TO OWN, DEVELOP, AND OPERATE THE ALUMNI GARAGE WRAP, COURTYARD, AND PARKING LOT ACROSS FROM THE ALUMNI GARAGE.

$50,000
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