Western Opportunity Fund is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, 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. Western Opportunity Fund 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, Western Opportunity Fund generated $31.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $62.3m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WESTERN OPPORTUNITY FUND (THE "FOUNDATION") HAS BEGUN RENOVATION ON THE THE RADY FAMILY SPORTS COMPLEX "EVENTS CENTER" LOCATED ON THE CAMPUS OF WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY (THE "UNIVERSITY") IN GUNNISON, COLORADO. THE EVENTS CENTER IS A LONG STANDING FACILITY WHICH HOSTS ATHLETICS AND OTHER EVENTS. THE RENOVATION IS INTENDED TO MODERNIZE ONE OF THE OLDEST AND WEAKEST FACILITIES ON CAMPUS AS WELL AS ADD ADDITIONAL ATHLETIC AMENITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE TO THE UNIVERSITY.
THROUGH PROJECT LEO, WESTERN OPPORTUNITY FUND ASSISTS WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY WITH RECRUITMENT OF BOTH FACULTY AND STUDENTS TO THE PAUL M. RADY SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Paul M Rady Director, President, Treas | 1 | $0 | |
J Kent Nossaman Jr Vice President, Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Blennd Llc | 12/30/22 | $279,149 |
Mesa Properties | 12/30/22 | $9,927 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $25,629,055 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $789,950 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $5,172,149 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $5,172,149 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $0 |
Total Revenue | $31,591,154 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $0 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $651,041 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $61,636,003 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $62,287,044 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,289,035 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $2,944,285 |
Total assets | $9,233,320 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Western Opportunity Fund has awarded $61,636,003 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY IN RECRUITING FACULTY AND STUDENTS TO THE PAUL M. RADY SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. | $1,733,547 |
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: GRANT OF THE PAUL M. RADY SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING BUILDING TO WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY | $59,902,456 |