Western Governors University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$20.4M
Foundation funders
82
Grants recorded
156
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Western Governors University?
Western Governors University is funded by 82 grantmakers, led by Wgu Advancement ($11.1M), Lilly Endowment Inc ($2.6M), Merkin Family Foundation ($2.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $20.4M in grants to Western Governors University between 2019–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Western Governors University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma | SCHOLARSHIPS | $26,800 |
| 2025 | Wayne C Stewart Foundation Uma | SCHOLARSHIPS | $13,400 |
| 2025 | The Columbus Phipps Foundation | EDUCATIONAL GRANTS | $6,500 |
| 2025 | Michigan Gateway Community Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Tammy Stratman Brown Charities | Scholarship Program - Richard Carter | $3,500 |
| 2025 | Benz William L & Margaret L Fdn | SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Pittsfield High School Class of | EDUCATION | $327 |
| 2025 | Pittsfield High School Class of | EDUCATION | $327 |
| 2024 | Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | EDUCATION, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY | $700,000 |
| 2024 | Davita Charitable Fund Inc | DONATION | $346,667 |
| 2024 | The Colorado Health Foundation | PRIMARY CARE | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | DISTRIBUTION | $79,985 |
| 2024 | Daniels Fund | BOUNDLESS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP (BOS) | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Folds of Honor Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $64,205 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Middle | JOHN INGRAM ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP, INGRAM SCHOLARS PROGRAM BRANDING, AND MICRO CREDENTIAL INITIATIVE | $42,500 |
| 2024 | Wayne C Stewart Foundation Uma | SCHOLARSHIPS | $28,500 |
| 2024 | Jefferson Foundation | WGU MISSOURI PRELICENSURE NURSING PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| 2024 | School Smart Kc Inc | IMPROVED CAPABILITIES AND GREATER DIVERSITY OF EDUCATORS IN KANSAS CITY | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $14,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for | GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,000 |
| 2024 | The Timothy F Buehner Foundation | DONATION | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma | SCHOLARSHIPS | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Gwinnett Hospital System Foundation Inc | TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Morkal Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Michigan Gateway Community Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Dorothy Harrison Egan Foundation | Scholarship for Loreen Jowrey | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Glasgow High School Educational Trust | FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Dorothy Harrison Egan Foundation | Scholarship for Nichole Jowrey | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Michael & Susan Dell Foundation | Scholarships for L. Castillo Canales ($1,200), M. Hashmi ($2,475), and F. Hassan ($1,500) | $5,175 |
| 2024 | Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation | Educator grant - Nicolette Morgan | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 156 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Western Governors University?
Western Governors University is funded by 82 grantmakers, led by Wgu Advancement ($11.1M), Lilly Endowment Inc ($2.6M), Merkin Family Foundation ($2.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $20.4M in grants to Western Governors University between 2019–2025.
Who is Western Governors University's largest funder?
Wgu Advancement is the largest recorded funder of Western Governors University, with $11.1M across 2 grants (2021–2022).
How much grant funding has Western Governors University received?
IRS 990 filings record $20.4M in grants to Western Governors University across 156 grants from 82 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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