EIN 61-1251555

Wku Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
WKU Foundation advances WKU's goals through philanthropy, funding public service areas and construction with over 19K people served in 2022.
Also known as...
Western Kentucky University Foundation
Total revenues
$8,960,231
2022
Total expenses
$8,533,662
2022
Total assets
$121,545,505
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at Wku Foundation

Program services benefitting the faculty and students of Western Kentucky University - approximately 19,075 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.
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.

Grants made by Wku Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Western Kentucky UniversityTo Provide Cultural, Academic, Construction and Other General Support$2,452,614
Western Kentucky University Alumni AssociationTo Support Alumni Activities$263,406
Hilltopper Athletic FoundationTo Provide Support of Campus Athletic Facilities and for Scholarships$208,648
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds Wku Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Jerry E Baker FoundationCharitable Purpose$524,556
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding TrustUnrestricted General Support$120,000
The Harold Juanita David Dennis and Gary Koon Family Charitable FoundationSupport for Autism Center$100,000
...and 33 more grants received totalling $1,231,253

Personnel at Wku Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Cynthia WilkersonChief Financial Officer$0
Clint SnodgrassDirector of Accounting
Donald SmithPresident$0
Sue MillerSecretary$0
Marcia BrownInterim President / Secretary$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Wku Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,301,566
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,896,040
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$37
Net rental income$7,452
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$752,486
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,650
Total revenues$8,960,231

Form 990s for Wku Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-08-29990View PDF
2020-122021-10-27990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
2018-122019-10-12990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 23, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $616,976 from The Jerry E Baker Foundation
August 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
School foundationsGrantmaking organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Funds one specific organizationProvides grantsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
1703 Chestnut St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Metro area
Bowling Green, KY
Phone
(270) 745-4597
IRS details
EIN
61-1251555
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B11: Education Single Organization Support
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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