Western Governors University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$9.1M
Foundation funders
95
Grants recorded
169
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Western Governors University?
Western Governors University is funded by 95 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($2.7M), Merkin Family Foundation ($2.0M), Charles Koch Foundation ($1.9M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.1M in grants to Western Governors University between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $2.7M (2023). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $53K.
What grants has Western Governors University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wayne C Stewart Foundation Uma | SCHOLARSHIPS | $40,612 |
| 2026 | Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma | SCHOLARSHIPS | $10,153 |
| 2026 | Lillian R Coleman XXXXX2007 | SCHOLARSHIP | $2,000 |
| 2026 | Simplot Company Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $500 |
| 2025 | Davita Charitable Fund Inc | DONATION | $346,666 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIGHER ED | $150,000 |
| 2025 | WGU Corporation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $136,505 |
| 2025 | Folds of Honor Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $71,169 |
| 2025 | Eminger Stewart Foundation Uma | SCHOLARSHIPS | $26,800 |
| 2025 | The Michael & Jacalyn Leavitt Foundation | Health and Welfare | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation | EDUCATION | $14,500 |
| 2025 | Wayne C Stewart Foundation Uma | SCHOLARSHIPS | $13,400 |
| 2025 | Gwinnett Hospital System Foundation Inc | TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Salt Lake Chief Information | SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Davita Charitable Fund Inc | DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Onerefugee | TO HELP WITH EDUCATION FOR REFUGEES FROM OTHER COUNTRIES. | $7,144 |
| 2025 | Jack Petteys Memorial Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $7,025 |
| 2025 | The Columbus Phipps Foundation | EDUCATIONAL GRANTS | $6,500 |
| 2025 | Mahoney Family Foundation Inc | Student Scholarships | $6,075 |
| 2025 | The Huethermcclelland Foundation Inc | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, SEE STATEMENT 9 | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Carl and Camilla Rietman Charitable Foundation | College Scholarship paid fbo student directly to Institution | $5,600 |
| 2025 | Dr Robert R Eckert Memorial Trust 002091 | SCHOLARSHIPS | $4,750 |
| 2025 | Louise H Moffett Family Foundation | COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | $4,000 |
| 2025 | Sam I Kobata & Sons Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $4,000 |
| 2025 | Carl Del Signore Foundation Inc | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | $4,000 |
| 2025 | Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $4,000 |
| 2025 | Tammy Stratman Brown Charities | Scholarship Program - Richard Carter | $3,500 |
| 2025 | Launfal Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $3,455 |
| 2025 | Lake Seminole Square Scholarship | SCHOLARSHIPS (1) | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Onerefugee | TO HELP WITH EDUCATION FOR REFUGEES FROM OTHER COUNTRIES. | $2,700 |
Showing 30 most recent of 169 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Western Governors University?
Western Governors University is funded by 95 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($2.7M), Merkin Family Foundation ($2.0M), Charles Koch Foundation ($1.9M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.1M in grants to Western Governors University between 2019–2026.
Who is Western Governors University's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Western Governors University, with $2.7M across 4 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Western Governors University received?
IRS 990 filings record $9.1M in grants to Western Governors University across 169 grants from 95 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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