EIN 02-0672159

Institute for the Study of Western Civilization

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
18
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Institute for the Study of Western Civilization promotes the teaching of the Western Tradition and its relevance to modern times, offering classes, lectures and resources on history, art, literature, foreign language and music. The Kate Curry Library at the Institute holds over 2,700 volumes devoted to subjects related to class offerings and cultural heritage.
Total revenues
$678,185
2022
Total expenses
$594,207
2022
Total assets
$618,774
2022
Num. employees
18
2022

Program areas at Institute for the Study of Western Civilization

Educational Programs: The Institutes mission is to promote the teaching of the Western Tradition and the preservation of the cultural heritage. Classes, lectures, and resource material on history, art, literature, foreign languages and music provide opportunities for lifelong learning and for teacher training. Discussions of the achievements and problems of Western Culture occur in courses such as: Ancient Greece, The History of Art, the History of Spain, Germany, Russia, Victorian England, and the plays of Shakespeare. Examples of the syllabi for these and other classes are available on the Institutes website: www.westernciv.com. The number of students enrolled at the Institute in classes (in-person or by streaming) was approximately 1,500.
Library: The Kate Curry Library at the Institute includes over 2,700 volumes. It provides students and local educators with resource materials related to current class offerings, the history of the development of civilization, art, literature, language and music. Volunteers work in acquisitions, book processing, online cataloging, circulation, special collections, patron assistance and general library maintenance. New acquisitions are funded by monetary gifts and program revenue. Book donations are accepted. Library policies and a searchable catalog of books are available at the Institute's website: www.westernciv.com.
Scholarship Program: An important part of the Institute's mission is the extension of full tuition scholarships and cash grants to secondary and college instructors who are currently teaching social sciences or humanities (history, literature, philosophy, art and related courses) in Bay Area schools.During 2022, 38 scholarships of tuition were awarded to continuing and new teacher participants in the Year 4 and Year 5 programs. Books and supplies were provided as needed by participants for the various courses.

Who funds Institute for the Study of Western Civilization

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$9,150
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$58

Personnel at Institute for the Study of Western Civilization

NameTitleCompensation
Joan NiemeierChief Financial Officer$9,695
William H FredlundPresident and Executive Director$96,000
Grace FagladePast Chief Financial Officer - Past$26,233
Roger SteinSecretary and Tres$0
Nathaniel CollinsChairman$0

Financials for Institute for the Study of Western Civilization

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$284,147
Program services$394,295
Investment income and dividends$1,633
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-1,890
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$678,185

Form 990s for Institute for the Study of Western Civilization

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-21990View PDF
2021-122022-10-14990View PDF
2020-122021-10-14990View PDF
2019-122020-11-19990View PDF
2018-122020-01-23990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
September 8, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
August 23, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
MembershipsManagement and technical assistanceProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
10060 Bubb Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014
Metro area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
County
Santa Clara County, CA
Website URL
westernciv.com/ 
Phone
(408) 864-4060
IRS details
EIN
02-0672159
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B02: Education Management and Technical Assistance
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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