Western Kentucky University Research Foundation IncPub 78
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The Western Kentucky University Research Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, offering funding by invitation only. With total grants paid amounting to $919.2K in 2025 and a limited number of grantees, this foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO PROMOTE SCHOLARLY RESEARCH AND TO SERVE AS WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY'S AGENT IN THE RECEIPT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INCOME, AND IN THE PROTECTION, DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES.
Cause Areas
2
Intellectual property
Higher education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
$70.5M
100%
COLLEGE HEIGHTS FOUNDATION INC
$87.6K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Western Kentucky University Research Foundation Inc?
No. Western Kentucky University Research Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Western Kentucky University Research Foundation Inc give?
Western Kentucky University Research Foundation Inc 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 Research Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Western Kentucky University Research Foundation Inc fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $88 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Western Kentucky University Research Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2025, Western Kentucky University Research Foundation Inc awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $919 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Western Kentucky University Research Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2025, Western Kentucky University Research Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 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 Research Foundation Inc?
Western Kentucky University Research Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.