Western Opportunity Fund
Denver, Colorado · EIN 830796107 · Private foundation
Western Opportunity Fund is a Colorado-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.3M in annual giving against $57.2M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 5 grants for Western Opportunity Fund. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Western Opportunity Fund funds
Western Opportunity Fund's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Colorado University GRANT OF THE PAUL M. RADY SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING BUILDING TO WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY | Gunnison, CO | $59.9M | 2022 |
| Western Colorado University TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY IN RECRUITING FACULTY AND STUDENTS TO THE PAUL M. RADY SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. | Gunnison, CO | $1.7M | 2022 |
| Western Colorado University TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY IN RECRUITING FACULTY AND STUDENTS TO THE PAUL M. RADY SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. | Gunnison, CO | $1.3M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Western Opportunity Fund
Western Opportunity Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Western Opportunity Fund
- Does Western Opportunity Fund accept grant applications?
- Western Opportunity Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Western Opportunity Fund fund?
- Western Opportunity Fund's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Western Colorado University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Western Opportunity Fund give in grants?
- Western Opportunity Fund reported $1.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $64.3M over 5 grants.
- Where is Western Opportunity Fund located?
- Western Opportunity Fund is based in Denver, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 830796107.
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