FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY AND ALUMNI

EIN: 916073519 501(c)(3) Education

BELLINGHAM, WA

Total Revenue
$12,066,436
Total Expenses
$25,813,028
Total Assets
$187,907,508
Net Assets
$168,924,352
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1966
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
KIM HILL
Phone
3606504283
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY AND ALUMNI, founded in 1966, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $12.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $25.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 114% operating deficit.

Mission

THE FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY AND ALUMNI IS A NON-PROFIT, PUBLIC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCES THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY: "BY INSPIRING OUR COMMUNITY TO GIVE, WE SECURE AND STEWARD PRIVATE RESOURCES TO ADVANCE SCHOLARSHIP, RESEARCH AND CREATIVITY."THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1966 AS A VEHICLE TO RECEIVE AND ENCOURAGE PRIVATE GIVING TO WWU. THE FOUNDATION IS LED BY A GROUP OF DEDICATED BOARD MEMBERS WHO GROW AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF PRIVATE SUPPORT TO PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS. THESE ALUMNI, PARENT AND COMMUNITY LEADERS BRING THEIR EXPERIENCES IN BUSINESS, EDUCATION, SCIENCE, AND NON-PROFITS AND SHARE THE COMMON MISSION OF ENGAGING NEW FRIENDS FOR WESTERN WHILE ALSO STEWARDING THE MORE THAN $175 MILLION IN ASSETS UNDER THE FOUNDATION'S MANAGEMENT. GIFTS FUND STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, AS WELL AS PROGRAM AND FACULTY MEMBER SUPPORT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,151,763

HIGHER EDUCATION: 2,387 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $17,567,716 Revenue: $2,094,102

HIGHER EDUCATION: PROVIDE OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES TO WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY TO INCLUDE EQUIPMENT PURCHASES, FACULTY AND STUDENT TRAVEL, CONFERENCES, HONORARIA, SUPPLIES, AND OTHER.

Program 3
Expenses: $133,550

HIGHER EDUCATION: GRANT GIFTS OF IN-KIND PROPERTY RECEIVED FOR WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY TO INCLUDE COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE, TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT, ART COLLECTIONS AND GALLERY, LIBRARY...

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HIGHER EDUCATION: GRANT GIFTS OF IN-KIND PROPERTY RECEIVED FOR WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY TO INCLUDE COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE, TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT, ART COLLECTIONS AND GALLERY, LIBRARY ADDITIONS AND OTHER.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,300,079
Program Service Revenue $2,094,102
Investment Income $593,151
Other Revenue $79,104
TOTAL REVENUE $12,066,436

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $16,393,671
Salaries & Benefits $2,067,593
Fundraising Expenses $1,576,390
Program Expenses $22,853,029
Other Expenses $6,907,034
TOTAL EXPENSES $25,813,028

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $12,066,436 $15,272,931 -0.2%
Expenses $25,813,028 $14,754,902 +0.7%
Net Income $-13,746,592 $518,029 -27.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
25

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$595,979
Total Directors
26
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SCOT STUDEBAKER BOARD CHAIR & VICE CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SYDNEY HUNSDALE PAST CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA STURM PAST CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY GEORGE SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COLETTE TAYLOR TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BAYLESS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NABEEL CHOWDHURY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD COE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDY CORUJO BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL FRANCISCO BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAMRAJ GHUMMAN FINANCE CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG GRANT STRATEGIC INITIATIVE CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTY JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRETT JORDAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER KUTCHER PHILANTHROPY CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MASON LUVERA ENGAGEMENT CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WARREN MICHELSEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODY MULL PUBLIC ADVOCACY CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULA RADLOFF BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TASHA REPP BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VINI SAMUEL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
INGRID SARAPUU BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRINTON SCOTT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BART SHILVOCK BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANIS VELASQUEZ-FARMER ADEI CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK REIS BOARD MEMBER THRU 08/24 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM HILL PRESIDENT & CEO 20.00
Officer
$306,957 $49,940 $356,897
MARK BROVAK VICE PRESIDENT & CFO 20.00
Officer
$192,643 $46,439 $239,082
MANDY HANOUSEK ASST. VP ADVANCEMENT SERIES 30.00
Highest
$165,307 $13,595 $178,902
MARK BAGLEY ASST. VP GIFTS, DONOR RELATIONS 30.00
Highest
$180,372 $18,475 $198,847
KERRY GODES ASSOC. VP DEVELOPMENT 30.00
Highest
$213,550 $31,258 $244,808
MATTHEW HAMMATT SR. DIRECTOR OF PLANNED GIVING 30.00
Highest
$125,973 $19,214 $145,187
BARBARA FOLGER DIRECTOR OF DATA OPERATIONS 30.00
Highest
$105,536 $21,498 $127,034
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $12,066,436 $25,813,028 $187,907,508 $-13,746,592
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $24,719,929 $12,632,077 $166,132,970 $12,087,852
2022 $12,946,101 $12,000,042 $143,878,599 $946,059
2021 $9,863,334 $9,291,319 $158,845,828 $572,015
2020 $18,847,568 $9,043,316 $129,729,214 $9,804,252
2019 $14,601,658 $9,639,000 $118,951,397 $4,962,658
2018 $24,966,853 $21,816,235 $109,796,166 $3,150,618
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