Our mission 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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$115.1M
+10.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$813K
+48.6% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$813K
+48.6% YoY
About Western Illinois University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Western Illinois University Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MACOMB, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $115.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $813K. Net investment income was $4.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $115,056,948 | $104,629,465 | $96,361,352 |
| Revenue | $13,975,943 | $11,991,285 | $14,526,039 |
| Expenses | $11,670,602 | $10,084,845 | $9,354,523 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,177,595 | $2,685,146 | $6,000,510 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Western Illinois University ($812,634).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | WIU faculty awards and grants, education | $812,634 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David L Miller | President | 0.1 | — |
| Randall S Germeraad | Vice President | 0.6 | — |
| Jason L Duncan | Secretary | 0.4 | — |
| Larry T Balsamo | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Robert K Baumann | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Patrick J Burke | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Lorraine Epperson | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Nicholas H Estes | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Charles C Gilbert | Director | 0.1 | — |
| John E Hallwas | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Laura J Janus | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Steven J McCann | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Janice Owens | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Jacqueline K Thompson | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Rhonda Haffner | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Arsenio Mims | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Brian Turner | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Todd Lester | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Bradley L Bainter | Executive Director thru 12/31 | 37.5 | — |
| Clare A Thompson | Executive Director starting 1/1 | 37.5 | — |
| Holly Sutton | non-voting, Treasurer | 37.5 | — |
| Stacy Dorethy | Recording Secretary | 37.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Illinois University Foundation?
Western Illinois University Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MACOMB, IL. It holds $115.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Western Illinois University Foundation?
As of 2024, Western Illinois University Foundation holds $115.1M in total assets with $14.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $813K in 2024.
Where does Western Illinois University Foundation operate?
Western Illinois University Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Western Illinois University Foundation award?
In 2024, Western Illinois University Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $813K — an average of about $813K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Western Illinois University Foundation's EIN?
Western Illinois University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6046814. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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