WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
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The Western Kentucky University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Kentucky, having paid out $3.1 million in grants to seven grantees in 2022. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model, providing funding exclusively through invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION (WKUF) IS TO CREATE A CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY THAT WILL ADVANCE THE GOALS OF WKU THROUGH PRUDENT AND TRUSTED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT OF RESOURCES GIVEN FOR THE BENEFIT OF WKU AND IN KEEPING WITH THE WISHES OF DONORS. THE WKUF WILL MEET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF BEST PRACTICES IN ALL ASPECTS OF ITS OPERATION.
Cause Areas
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Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
$32.4M
78%
LIFEWORKS AT WKU INC
$5.1M
12%
COLLEGE HEIGHTS FOUNDATION INC
$1.9M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$71.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$31.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
No. WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION give?
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky. 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 KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $72 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2022, WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $3.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2023, WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY, LIFEWORKS AT WKU INC, and COLLEGE HEIGHTS FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.