Western Michigan University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2026
Total received
$247.0M
Foundation funders
97
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2022–2026
Who funds Western Michigan University?
Western Michigan University is funded by 97 grantmakers, led by Western Michigan University Foundation ($228.2M), Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc ($9.2M), National Collegiate Athletic Association ($2.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $247.0M in grants to Western Michigan 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 $30K (2026) to $96.8M (2025). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
What grants has Western Michigan University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | PUBINT | $22,300 |
| 2026 | The Thomas & Elsie Deeley | SCHOLARSHIP | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Western Michigan University Foundation | CAPITAL PROJECTS AND | $91,394,500 |
| 2025 | Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc | GENERAL FUND SUPPORT | $3,087,423 |
| 2025 | Paper Technology Foundationinc | — | $858,805 |
| 2025 | WK Kellogg Foundation | Early Care and Education | $571,941 |
| 2025 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | RCSG | $187,454 |
| 2025 | Loyola University of Chicago | Opiod Tapering Outcomes Study | $104,614 |
| 2025 | University of Miami | RESEARCH | $93,789 |
| 2025 | Gryphon Place | SPONSOR AWARDS TO WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY | $86,669 |
| 2025 | William T and Frances A Little Foundation | General Support for WMUK public media | $70,000 |
| 2025 | Collver Family Foundation | Scholarships for College of Aviation Flight Science program | $48,000 |
| 2025 | Battle Creek Unlimited Inc | SUB-RECIPIENT | $37,037 |
| 2025 | Folds of Honor Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $31,489 |
| 2025 | National Public Radio Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $29,782 |
| 2025 | John Stites Jazz Artist Organization | JAZZ CONCERT SERIES | $21,127 |
| 2025 | Northwestern University | Support of research activities | $20,126 |
| 2025 | Michigan Humanities Council | REGRANT EXPENDITURE | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Lorna a Welch Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX | SCHOLARSHIP | $13,000 |
| 2025 | The Doran Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Michigan College Access Network | GATEWAY COURSE REDESIGN FACULTY ACADEMY GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Carroll J Haas Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2025 | South Haven Community Foundation | FINANCIAL AID | $9,050 |
| 2025 | Tappi Foundation Inc | SCHOLARSHIPS | $9,000 |
| 2025 | The Thomas & Elsie Deeley | SCHOLARSHIP | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Richard Baidas Memorial Scholarship | SCHOLARSHIP | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Foundry Educational Foundation DBA FEF | internship development program | $7,428 |
| 2025 | Berrien Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,700 |
| 2025 | Preston S and Barbara J Parish | GENERAL | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Western Michigan University?
Western Michigan University is funded by 97 grantmakers, led by Western Michigan University Foundation ($228.2M), Mid-American Athletic Conference Inc ($9.2M), National Collegiate Athletic Association ($2.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $247.0M in grants to Western Michigan University between 2022–2026.
Who is Western Michigan University's largest funder?
Western Michigan University Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Western Michigan University, with $228.2M across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has Western Michigan University received?
IRS 990 filings record $247.0M in grants to Western Michigan University across 200 grants from 97 funders between 2022–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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