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    Western Michigan University Foundation

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    KALAMAZOO, MIWebsite2693872365

    About Western Michigan University Foundation

    The Western Michigan University Foundation is almost exclusively dedicated to supporting Western Michigan University, using very large gifts targeted toward institutional priorities. Its recorded grants are capital-focused, indicating a priority on campus facilities and major infrastructure projects that advance the university’s mission. This giving pattern suggests a single-institution philanthropic strategy centered on transformational, campus-building investments.

    Focus Areas

    Capital projects and campus infrastructure at Western Michigan UniversityEndowment/capital campaigns for a single higher-education institutionMajor institutional naming gifts and facility development

    Who They Fund

    nonprofit organizations

    Giving Approach

    Extremely concentrated: very large, few grants all directed to a single beneficiary (Western Michigan University), focused on capital investments rather than broad or diversified funding.

    Funding Style

    capital fundingproject-based grants

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $91.4M

    Total Assets

    $1.1B

    Total Revenue

    $102.3M

    Total Expenses

    $104.1M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $43.1M and $47M, with a median of $43.3M.

    25th Percentile

    $43.1M

    Median

    $43.3M

    75th Percentile

    $47M

    Geographic Reach

    Local1 state funded
    Funding intensity
    Low
    High
    Headquarters

    Leadership

    LARRY LUETH

    Accepts unsolicited proposals

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    EIN (Tax ID): 38-2138856Latest Form 990: 2026Total assets: $1.1B4 filings on recordFind their full 990 filing →
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    restricted-purpose support

    Notable grantees: Western Michigan University

    Topics

    facility constructionbuilding renovationinfrastructure investmentequipment and fixed-asset procurement
    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITYKALAMAZOO, MI$91,394,5002026CAPITAL PROJECTS AND
    WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITYKALAMAZOO, MI$43,305,6012025CAPITAL PROJECTS AND
    WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITYKALAMAZOO, MI$50,618,2222024CAPITAL PROJECTS AND
    WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITYKALAMAZOO, MI$42,848,8892023CAPITAL PROJECTS AND

    WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

    $91,394,500
    KALAMAZOO, MI2026

    CAPITAL PROJECTS AND

    WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

    $43,305,601
    KALAMAZOO, MI2025

    CAPITAL PROJECTS AND

    WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

    $50,618,222
    KALAMAZOO, MI2024

    CAPITAL PROJECTS AND

    WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

    $42,848,889
    KALAMAZOO, MI2023

    CAPITAL PROJECTS AND