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Who funds Western Carolina University
EIN 56-6001440
Western Carolina University (EIN 56-6001440) was named as a grant recipient by 37 funders in 101 grants paid totaling $31,698,467 in tax years 2017–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$31,698,467
101 grants paid
Funders
37
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2017–2025
as reported by funders
Funders
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Grants
The 101 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Western Carolina University Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $3,883,541 | paid | GENERAL UNIVERSITY | 202620419349301617 |
| 2025 | Western Carolina University Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $3,161,597 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202620419349301617 |
| 2025 | Western Carolina University Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $1,633,753 | paid | ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT | 202620419349301617 |
| 2025 | Ncinnovation Inc | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $412,551 | paid | MOSQUITO-BORNE INFECTIOUS DISEASE | 202631339349304418 |
| 2025 | Patriot Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $126,157 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | 202621409349301237 |
| 2025 | North Carolina Community Foundation | Western Carolina University- Financial Aid Cullowhee, NC | A | $92,005 | paid | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S STATED MISSION | 202620159349300127 |
| 2025 | Development Foundation of the Nccat Inc | Nccat Cullowhee, NC | A | $61,392 | paid | PROGRAMS AT THE CENTER | 202601249349302955 |
| 2025 | North Carolina Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation Inc | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $20,000 | paid | Support | 202611919349301431 |
| 2025 | The Dayton Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $12,699 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202611359349308031 |
| 2025 | The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $5,440 | paid | IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | 202630579349300618 |
| 2024 | Western Carolina University Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $2,644,428 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202520429349302107 |
| 2024 | Western Carolina University Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $1,729,373 | paid | ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT | 202520429349302107 |
| 2024 | Western Carolina University Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $1,320,067 | paid | GENERAL UNIVERSITY | 202520429349302107 |
| 2024 | Ncinnovation Inc | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $587,412 | paid | Mosquito Infectious Disease | 202522529349300917 |
| 2024 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $469,433 | paid | Grants/Scholarships | 202511789349300711 |
| 2024 | Patriot Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $208,503 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | 202501419349300725 |
| 2024 | The Golden Leaf Inc | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $200,000 | paid | SEE PART IV | 202422989349300417 |
| 2024 | Foundation for the Carolinas | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $157,984 | paid | CHARITABLE GIFT | 202543219349306689 |
| 2024 | Highlands Biological Foundation Inc | Wcu Highlands Biological Station Highlands, NC | A | $75,532 | paid | Support to Station | 202542589349302129 |
| 2024 | Folds of Honor Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $63,434 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202542469349301579 |
| 2024 | American Chemical Society | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $30,119 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202522739349301027 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Western Carolina University Culowhee, NC | A | $22,560 | paid | BUILDING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC VITALITY | 202500909349300330 |
| 2024 | The Dayton Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $10,556 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202541349349305199 |
| 2024 | Common Cause Education Fund | Western Carolina University Research Administration Cullowhee, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | ELECTION PROTECTION WORK DURING NOV 2024 ELECTION | 202501359349310760 |
| 2024 | American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | New Investigators Research Grant | 202512829349301636 |
| 2024 | US- Japan Council | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $8,000 | paid | WATANABE SCHOLARSHIP | 202512319349300806 |
| 2024 | Institute for Humane Studies | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $7,500 | paid | Student development & education/research grants | 202530769349301503 |
| 2024 | Spartanburg County Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $5,800 | paid | General Support | 202502539349301275 |
| 2024 | Neo Philanthropy Inc | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $5,322 | paid | Program Grant | 202523079349302822 |
| 2024 | Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $0 | paid | ENVIROMENTAL PRESERVATION | 202522689349301692 |
| 2024 | Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc | Wcu College of Arts & Sciences Cullowhee, NC | A | $0 | paid | CULTURAL PRESERVATION | 202522689349301692 |
| 2023 | Western Carolina University Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $2,330,938 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202420339349300427 |
| 2023 | Western Carolina University Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $2,030,225 | paid | ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT | 202420339349300427 |
| 2023 | Western Carolina University Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $886,973 | paid | GENERAL UNIVERSITY | 202420339349300427 |
| 2023 | The Golden Leaf Inc | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $478,803 | paid | SEE PART IV | 202342849349300704 |
| 2023 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $448,944 | paid | Grants/Scholarships | 202401799349300305 |
| 2023 | Foundation for the Carolinas | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $69,688 | paid | CHARITABLE GIFT | 202433209349318318 |
| 2023 | Patriot Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $55,200 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | 202401499349300710 |
| 2023 | Highlands Biological Foundation Inc | Wcu Highlands Biological Station Highlands, NC | A | $54,071 | paid | Support to Station | 202443039349302654 |
| 2023 | North Carolina Community Foundation | Western Carolina University- Financial Aid Cullowhee, NC | A | $49,420 | paid | EDUCATION | 202313559349301216 |
| 2023 | Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Inc | The Catamount School at Western Carolina University Sylva, NC | A | $41,683 | paid | Part-Time School Nurse Position | 202433179349300038 |
| 2023 | Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc | Wcu College of Arts & Sciences Cullowhee, NC | A | $40,000 | paid | CULTURAL PRESERVATION | 202442289349302564 |
| 2023 | Tulsa Community Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $30,264 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202433209349321258 |
| 2023 | National Geographic Society | Western Carolina University | A | $26,394 | paid | Perpetual Planet-Mountains Expedition | 202431319349302053 |
| 2023 | Columbus Foundation | Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $21,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202443199349305349 |
| 2023 | Mercatus Center Inc | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $20,000 | paid | Research and Education Grants | 202440579349300754 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $17,500 | paid | IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | 202400749349300140 |
| 2023 | Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $11,352 | paid | ENVIROMENTAL PRESERVATION | 202442289349302564 |
| 2023 | The Dayton Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $8,453 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202441359349304874 |
| 2023 | Association of Women's Health Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $8,050 | paid | EWEB RESEARCH AWARDS 2023 TO DR JEFF LAWSON ON BEHALF OF GAIL ELLIOT | 202443129349304504 |
| 2022 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $422,469 | paid | Scholarships/Grants | 202331449349300303 |
| 2022 | Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc | Wcu Cherokee Studies Cullowhee, NC | A | $111,403 | paid | CULTURAL PRESERVATION | 202322269349301777 |
| 2022 | Highlands Biological Foundation Inc | Highlands Biological Station Highlands, NC | A | $109,470 | paid | Support to Station | 202323189349317837 |
| 2022 | The George Washington University | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $54,000 | paid | subaward | 202331319349303108 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Western Carolina University Foundation Cullowhee, NC | A | $37,500 | paid | IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | 202300949349300310 |
| 2022 | Tulsa Community Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $29,441 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202323199349323297 |
| 2022 | The Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202323079349302872 |
| 2022 | Ernst & Young Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | MATCHING GIFTS | 202341329349308129 |
| 2022 | Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | ARTS & CULTURE | 202341359349305269 |
| 2022 | Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $9,834 | paid | ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | 202322269349301777 |
| 2022 | The Dayton Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $8,366 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202311359349309366 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Inc | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $8,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202303129349304405 |
| 2022 | Foundation for the Carolinas | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $6,062 | paid | CHARITABLE GIFT | 202343199349307329 |
| 2022 | Spartanburg County Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $6,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202333189349300033 |
| 2021 | Western Carolina University Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $2,438,873 | paid | ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT | 202133029349300343 |
| 2021 | Western Carolina University Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $1,632,253 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202133029349300343 |
| 2021 | The North Carolina Arboretum Society | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $1,435,589 | paid | Expansion of a parking lot on property owned by the State of NC. WCU was the receipent of the funds to facilitate the construction. | 202200419349300910 |
| 2021 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $339,730 | paid | Scholarships/Grants | 202221369349302902 |
| 2021 | Western Carolina University Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $171,864 | paid | GENERAL UNIVERSITY | 202133029349300343 |
| 2021 | Highlands Biological Foundation Inc | Highlands Biological Station Highlands, NC | A | $160,918 | paid | Support to Station | 202220879349300657 |
| 2021 | North Carolina Biotechnology Center | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $40,970 | paid | RESEARCH | 202241249349302204 |
| 2021 | North Carolina Community Foundation | Western Carolina University- Financial Aid Cullowhee, NC | A | $37,576 | paid | EDUCATION | 202103499349300315 |
| 2021 | Highlands Biological Foundation Inc | Highlands Biological Station Highlands, NC | A | $37,254 | paid | Station Support | 202320759349301437 |
| 2021 | National Conference On Citizenship | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $15,549 | paid | NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES | 202230779349301323 |
| 2021 | Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | ARTS & CULTURE | 202221369349307362 |
| 2021 | American Theatre Wing Inc | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | PRODUCTION OF DRAMATIC AND /OR MUSICAL THEATRE | 202202859349300200 |
| 2021 | Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $0 | paid | CULTURAL PRESERVATION | 202242089349300134 |
| 2021 | Development Foundation of the Nccat Inc | Nccat Cullowhee, NC | A | $0 | paid | PROGRAMS AT THE CENTER | 202240539349300919 |
| 2021 | Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc | Wcu Cherokee Studies Cullowhee, NC | A | $0 | paid | CULTURAL PRESERVATION | 202242089349300134 |
| 2020 | North Carolina Biotechnology Center | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $97,583 | paid | RESEARCH | 202101309349301015 |
| 2020 | North Carolina Community Foundation | Western Carolina University- Financial Aid Cullowhee, NC | A | $61,550 | paid | EDUCATION | 202043509349301009 |
| 2020 | North Carolina Community Foundation | Western Carolina University- Financial Aid Cullowhee, NC | A | $61,550 | paid | EDUCATION | 202043509349301009 |
| 2020 | Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc | Wcu Cherokee Studies Cullowhee, NC | A | $50,487 | paid | CULTURAL PRESERVATION | 202122289349304567 |
| 2020 | Tulsa Community Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $32,549 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202103199349319070 |
| 2020 | National Geographic Society | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $21,510 | paid | Research Grant | 202141359349301214 |
| 2020 | Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $19,994 | paid | CULTURAL PRESERVATION | 202122289349304567 |
| 2020 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $13,824 | paid | Scholarships/Grants | 202141969349302369 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Inc | Po Rmah Greensboro, NC | A | $13,076 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202122949349300722 |
| 2020 | American Theatre Wing Inc | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | PRODUCTION OF DRAMATIC AND /OR MUSICAL THEATRE | 202123199349301037 |
| 2020 | Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | ARTS & CULTURE | 202141339349301884 |
| 2020 | Foundation for the Carolinas | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $7,800 | paid | CHARITABLE GIFT | 202123199349322547 |
| 2020 | Development Foundation of the Nccat Inc | Nccat Cullowhee, NC | A | $0 | paid | PROGRAMS AT THE CENTER | 202100839349300230 |
| 2019 | Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc | Wcu Cherokee Studies Cullowhee, NC | A | $59,620 | paid | CULTURAL PRESERVATION | 202030739349300208 |
| 2019 | Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $7,150 | paid | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | 202030739349300208 |
| 2019 | Development Foundation of the Nccat Inc | Nccat Cullowhee, NC | A | $0 | paid | PROGRAMS AT THE CENTER | 202000159349300340 |
| 2018 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $310,195 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS | 201901439349300605 |
| 2018 | Development Foundation of the Nccat Inc | Nccat Cullowhee, NC | A | $116,692 | paid | PROGRAMS AT THE CENTER | 201910079349300306 |
| 2018 | North Carolina Performing Arts Center at Charlotte Foundation | West Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $10,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP AWARD | 201911349349302096 |
| 2018 | Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc | Wcu-Cherokee Center Cullowhee, NC | A | $7,150 | paid | ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEV | 201902279349301815 |
| 2018 | Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $2,500 | paid | CULTURAL PRESERVATION | 201902279349301815 |
| 2017 | Cherokee Preservation Foundation | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | A | $8,000 | paid | CULTURAL PRESERVATION | 201922279349302417 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.
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