Western Michigan University Foundation
Maintaining and enhancing an endowment fund for western michigan university
Western Michigan University
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Western Michigan University Foundation is a education organization based in KALAMAZOO, United States. Annual revenue: $603.5 million. EIN: 382138856.
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Mission
Maintaining and enhancing an endowment fund for western michigan university
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Western Michigan University Foundation has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1976, it predates 81% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar's profile for Western Michigan University Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- third-party accreditation
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWestern Michigan University Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Kalamazoo, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its EIN is 382138856. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $59M in annual revenue. 91 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Western Michigan University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 382138856. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Western Michigan University Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Western Michigan University Foundation is located in Kalamazoo, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.
Based on official tax filings, Western Michigan University Foundation has $59M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Western Michigan University Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(A)(v)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $59M in annual revenue. The organization has 91 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Western Michigan University Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Western Michigan University Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Western Michigan University Foundation is a education organization based in KALAMAZOO, United States. Annual revenue: $603.5 million. EIN: 382138856. Western Michigan University Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1976.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $59M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Western Michigan University Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 382138856, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 91 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 91 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1976
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Official websiteNo verified website on record
Methodology
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Quick facts about Western Michigan University Foundation
- What is Western Michigan University Foundation?
- Western Michigan University Foundation is a education gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(a)(v)) based in Kalamazoo, United States. Western Michigan University Foundation is a education organization based in KALAMAZOO, United States. Annual revenue: $603.5 million. EIN: 382138856.
- When was Western Michigan University Foundation founded?
- Western Michigan University Foundation was founded in 1976.
- Who leads Western Michigan University Foundation?
- Colleen Scarff serves as Assistant Treasurer.
- Where is Western Michigan University Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI, United States.
- What is Western Michigan University Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Western Michigan University Foundation trustworthy?
- Western Michigan University Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Western Michigan University Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 382138856.