University of the West
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$1.6M
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds University of the West?
University of the West is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by International Buddhist Education ($935K), Ting Tsung & Wei Fong Chao Foundation ($500K), C Jim & Julie Y Chen Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to University of the West between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Buddhist Education | $934,500 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Ting Tsung & Wei Fong Chao Foundation | $500,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| C Jim & Julie Y Chen Foundation | $100,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Alice & JP Wang Foundation | $51,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Frederick P Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism | $14,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Anti-Recidivism Coalition | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $7,200 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Akhoury Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Sean and Christine Yu Private Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Mashhoon Family Foundation | $5,000 | 2 | 2018–2019 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2018) to $529K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $248K.
What grants has University of the West received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | International Buddhist Education | Promote and support education | $248,000 |
| 2024 | International Buddhist Education | Promote and support education | $276,500 |
| 2024 | C Jim & Julie Y Chen Foundation | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Frederick P Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism | UNRESTRICTED | $14,000 |
| 2024 | The Anti-Recidivism Coalition | SUB-GRANT OF MENTORED INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Alice & JP Wang Foundation | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Akhoury Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE REQUEST | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $2,400 |
| 2023 | International Buddhist Education | Promote and support education | $183,000 |
| 2023 | C Jim & Julie Y Chen Foundation | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Alice & JP Wang Foundation | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
| 2022 | International Buddhist Education | Promote and support education | $227,000 |
| 2022 | C Jim & Julie Y Chen Foundation | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Alice & JP Wang Foundation | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | $13,000 |
| 2022 | Sean and Christine Yu Private Foundation | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $2,400 |
| 2021 | C Jim & Julie Y Chen Foundation | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Alice & JP Wang Foundation | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | $12,000 |
| 2021 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $2,400 |
| 2020 | Ting Tsung & Wei Fong Chao Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500,000 |
| 2020 | C Jim & Julie Y Chen Foundation | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Alice & JP Wang Foundation | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | $9,000 |
| 2019 | Mashhoon Family Foundation | PROMOTE HIGHER EDUCATION | $2,500 |
| 2018 | Mashhoon Family Foundation | PROMOTE HIGHER EDUCATION | $2,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds University of the West?
University of the West is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by International Buddhist Education ($935K), Ting Tsung & Wei Fong Chao Foundation ($500K), C Jim & Julie Y Chen Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to University of the West between 2018–2025.
Who is University of the West's largest funder?
International Buddhist Education is the largest recorded funder of University of the West, with $935K across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has University of the West received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to University of the West across 24 grants from 10 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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