University of Northern British Columbia
University of Northern British Columbia is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Bellingham, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K.
University of Northern British Columbia at a glance
In short: University of Northern British Columbia gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who University of Northern British Columbia funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Northern British Columbia ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
How University of Northern British Columbia gives
- Giving fell 59% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2021) to $122K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Northern British Columbia | Charitable Distribution to Unbc | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | $51,100 | $51,100 | $51,100 | 1 | $51,100 |
| 2022 | — | $122,010 | $122,010 | $122,010 | 1 | $122,010 |
| 2021 | — | $30,500 | $30,500 | $30,500 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | — | $51,600 | $51,600 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University of Northern British Columbia is led by Bill Owen, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bill Owen
President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kiran Kullar
Vice President
Treasurer → Director of Finance, 2024
Director of Finance → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ann Makau
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Geoffrey Payne (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Rahim Somani (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Paula Wood-Adams (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Colleen Smith (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kathy Lewis (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Barb Daigle (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Daniel Weeks (2020) — President
- Former: Tim Tribe (2020) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about University of Northern British Columbia
How much does University of Northern British Columbia give each year?
University of Northern British Columbia gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is University of Northern British Columbia?
University of Northern British Columbia is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Bellingham, WA.
What is University of Northern British Columbia's EIN?
University of Northern British Columbia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 98-0521018. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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