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.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Revenue
—
-100.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
-100.0% YoY
Expenses
—
-100.0% YoY
About Western Kentucky University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Western Kentucky University Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BOWLING GREEN, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $121,545,505 | $138,269,164 |
| Revenue | — | $8,960,231 | $12,431,849 |
| Expenses | — | $8,533,662 | $7,131,771 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $2,648,526 | $5,413,681 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
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Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MR GARRY WATKINS | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MS MICHELLE WELLS | VICE-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MR TOM HART | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MS BELLE LADY HUNT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MR DAVID WISEMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR DONALD SMITH | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| DR TIMOTHY CABONI | WKU PRESIDENT (EX-OFFICIO BOARD) | 2 | — |
| MRS CYNTHIA WILKERSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5 | — |
| MS SUE MILLER | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Kentucky University Foundation?
Western Kentucky University Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BOWLING GREEN, KY. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Western Kentucky University Foundation operate?
Western Kentucky University Foundation has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Western Kentucky University Foundation's EIN?
Western Kentucky University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1251555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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