Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni
The Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni is a non-profit, public 501(c)(3) organization that advances the mission of the university: "by inspiring our community to give, we secure and steward private resources to advance scholarship, research and creativity."the foundation was established in 1966 as a vehicle to receive and encourage private giving to wwu. The foundation is led by a group of dedicated board members who grow awareness of the importance of private support to public institutions. These alumni, parent and community leaders bring their experiences in business, education, science, and non-profits and share the common mission of engaging new friends for western while also stewarding the more than $175 million in assets under the foundation's management. Gifts fund student scholarships, as well as program and faculty member support.
Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni at a glance
In short: Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni gave $11.2M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $11.2M), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,241,908
- +2694.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,241,908
- +2694.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,241,908
- Total assets
- $187,907,508
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni
Endowed Scholarship
Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni
Amount
Minimum $25,000 to establish; $1,000+ annual awards (growing over time)
Deadline
Deadline not published
New Initiatives Grant
Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Pilot Project Grant
Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Western Washington University ($11.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni gives
- Giving grew 216% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $228K (2023) to $11.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $11.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | All grants are made to support the mission of western washington university. | $11,241,908 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $187,907,508 | $12,066,436 | $25,813,028 | $11,241,908 | 1 | $593,151 |
| 2024 | $182,826,889 | $15,272,931 | $14,754,902 | $402,313 | 1 | $660,479 |
| 2023 | $166,132,970 | $24,719,929 | $12,632,077 | $228,426 | 1 | $243,199 |
| 2022 | $143,878,599 | $12,946,101 | $12,000,042 | $3,559,362 | 2 | $115,791 |
| 2021 | $158,845,828 | $9,863,334 | $9,291,319 | $1,294,251 | 1 | $466,316 |
| 2020 | $129,729,214 | $18,847,568 | $9,043,316 | $903,577 | 1 | $392,028 |
About Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni is a public charity focused on Education, based in Bellingham, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $187.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11.2M. Net investment income was $593K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni is led by Kim Hill, President & CEO on the 2025 filing; 7 of 33 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kim Hill
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$307K (2025)
Greg Grant
Strategic Initiative Chair
Board Member → Si Chair, 2023
Si Chair → Strategic Initiative Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kutcher
Philanthropy Chair
Board Member → Philanthropy Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hamraj Ghumman
Finance Chair
Ec at Large → Finance Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janis Velasquez-Farmer
Adei Chair
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jody Mull
Public Advocacy Chair
Board Member → Public Advocacy Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mason Luvera
Engagement Chair
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scot Studebaker
Board Chair & Vice Chair
Vice Chair & Governance Chair → Board Chair & Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Folger
Director of Data Operations
New on the 2025 filing
30 hrs/week
$106K (2025)
Matthew Hammatt
Senior Director of Planned Giving
New on the 2025 filing
30 hrs/week
$126K (2025)
Mark Bagley
Assistant Vice President Gifts & Donor Relations
Director of Athletics Development → Assistant Vice President Gifts & Donor Relations, 2022
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $180K (2025)
Mark Brovak
Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$69K (2020) → $193K (2025)
Mandy Hanousek
Assistant Vice President Advancement Series
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$151K (2023) → $165K (2025)
Kerry Godes
Associate Vice President Development
New on the 2025 filing
30 hrs/week
$214K (2025)
Andrea Sturm
Past Chair
Chair → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bart Shilvock
Board Member
Board Member → Ec at Large, 2023
Ec at Large → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brinton Scott
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Francisco
Board Member
Board Member → Ec at Large, 2023
Ec at Large → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colette Taylor
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ingrid Sarapuu
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bayless
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Radloff
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sydney Hunsdale
Past Chair
Past Chair → Past Chair & Finance Chair, 2023
Past Chair & Finance Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony George
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren Michelsen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Reis
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tasha Repp
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vini Samuel
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandy Corujo
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Jordan
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Coe
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nabeel Chowdhury
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Rick Anderson (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Deb Atwood (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kim O'Neill (2022–2024) — President & CEO
- Former: Corey Spears (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Hammatt (2024) — Senior Director Planned Giving
- Former: Victoria Martinsen (2024) — Senior Director Alumni Constituents
- Former: Drew Zogby (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Karen Richards (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Manca Valum (2020–2023) — Senior Director Strategy Init & Copr Relations
- Former: Trinity Parker (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Amber Asbjornsen (2022–2023) — Senior Director of Development
- Former: Angela Vandenhaak (2022–2023) — Senior Director of Development
- Former: Anne Cooper (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Witherspoon (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dave Mann (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jing De Jong-Chen (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Bowers (2020–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Tim Szymanowski (2020–2022) — Associate Vice President
- Former: Collin Morrow (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Marjorie Hatter (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Harrington (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $307K, to Kim Hill (President & CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni
How much does Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni give each year?
Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni gave $11.2M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $402K across 1 grant.
How large is Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni?
Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni reported $187.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.1M.
What is Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni?
Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni is a public charity focused on Education, based in Bellingham, WA. It holds $187.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni operate?
Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni's EIN?
Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6073519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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