Western Illinois University Foundation
AI Summary
The Western Illinois University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting initiatives primarily in Illinois. With a total of $812.6K in grants paid in 2024, the foundation engages in relationship-based funding and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The mission of the WIU Foundation is to maximize private support for Western Illinois University to assist in advancing its core values of academic excellence, educational opportunity, personal growth, and social responsibility. Private support enables Western Illinois University to enhance educational opportunities for its students and advance its mission of instruction, research, and public service.Private assistance is sought and administered with the primary objective of serving purposes other than those for which the State of Illinois makes sufficient appropriations.These contributions, when added to State resources, add an extra dimension by supporting programs that might not otherwise be possible. Such generosity enables Western Illinois University to enhance educational opportunities for its students and advance its mission of instruction, research, and public service.
Cause Areas
2
Education
University education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Western Illinois University Foundation
Macomb, IL
$2.6M
51%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Western Illinois University Foundation?
No. Western Illinois University Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Western Illinois University Foundation give?
Western Illinois University Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Western Illinois University Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Western Illinois University Foundation fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $548 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Western Illinois University Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Western Illinois University Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $813 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Western Illinois University Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Western Illinois University Foundation awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include Western Illinois University Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Western Illinois University Foundation?
Western Illinois University Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.