Western Kentucky University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2026
Total received
$36.0M
Foundation funders
87
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2022–2026
Who funds Western Kentucky University?
Western Kentucky University is funded by 87 grantmakers, led by Conference USA ($20.3M), Corporation for Public Broadcasting ($4.6M), Western Kentucky University Foundation ($2.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $36.0M in grants to Western Kentucky University between 2022–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2026) to $9.8M (2022). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $62K.
What grants has Western Kentucky University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | PUBINT | $44,600 |
| 2026 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS | $17,011 |
| 2025 | Conference USA | ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION | $4,482,863 |
| 2025 | The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc | PUBLIC CHARITY | $2,000,000 |
| 2025 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | TVCSG | $967,004 |
| 2025 | Western Kentucky University Research Foundation Inc | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $831,687 |
| 2025 | Johns Hopkins University | SUB-AWARD | $472,224 |
| 2025 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | RCSG | $271,068 |
| 2025 | Institute of International Education Inc | EDUCATION EXCHANGE | $209,418 |
| 2025 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | B EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS | $93,000 |
| 2025 | National Public Radio Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $63,147 |
| 2025 | Folds of Honor Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $62,515 |
| 2025 | The Whas Crusade for Children Inc | $25,000.00 FOR BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST PARTIAL SALARY AND EARLY INTERVENTIONIST/PARENT EDUCATOR PARTIAL SALARY. | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Whas Crusade for Children Inc | $22,000.00 FOR PARTIAL TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS SEEKING SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHING CERTIFICATION. | $22,000 |
| 2025 | The Whas Crusade for Children Inc | $21,400.00 FOR BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST PARTIAL SALARY AND GRADUATE ASSISTANTS. | $21,400 |
| 2025 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS | $17,313 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $15,235 |
| 2025 | Charles Eades Scholarship Trust XXX-XX-XXXX | SCHOLARSHIPS | $15,100 |
| 2025 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | OSS | $12,911 |
| 2025 | Lehigh University | — | $12,192 |
| 2025 | TCH Baulch Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Board of Certified Safety Professionals | TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | FCSI Educational Foundation | GRANTS FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM | $7,398 |
| 2025 | Stupp Bros Bridge & Iron Foundation | NOT RESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Bill Mohler Scholar Foundation Inc | SCHOLARSHIP | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Edgar and Roberta Mulzer Foundation Inc | SCHOLARSHIP | $4,000 |
| 2025 | English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001 | SCHOLARSHIP | $3,316 |
| 2025 | English Fenton Charitable Trust XXXXX0001 | SCHOLARSHIP | $3,316 |
| 2025 | Bluescope Foundation North America | SCHOLARSHIPS | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Litchfield Memorial Student Loan Fund Inc | EDUCATION | $2,680 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Western Kentucky University?
Western Kentucky University is funded by 87 grantmakers, led by Conference USA ($20.3M), Corporation for Public Broadcasting ($4.6M), Western Kentucky University Foundation ($2.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $36.0M in grants to Western Kentucky University between 2022–2026.
Who is Western Kentucky University's largest funder?
Conference USA is the largest recorded funder of Western Kentucky University, with $20.3M across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has Western Kentucky University received?
IRS 990 filings record $36.0M in grants to Western Kentucky University across 200 grants from 87 funders between 2022–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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