Public Charity

Western Kentucky University Research Foundation Inc

Based in Bowling Green, KY, Western Kentucky University Research Foundation Inc operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $307K in revenue, $958K in expenses for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 26 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.9M.

EIN: 611358086 Bowling Green, KY Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$307K
Total Expenses$958K
Grant Records26
Funding Total$1.9M
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

The mission of the WKURF is to promote scholarly research and to serve as Western Kentucky University's agent in the receipt of intellectual property income, and in the protection, development, and commercialization of intellectual properties.

Officers & Directors

President Henry Steen
Director Jeff Hook
Chair Laura Hagan
Vice Chair Michael Cowles
Director Michael Minter
Director Ron Bunch

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Top Grant Purposes

Unspecified
$1,220,531 4 grants
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / R&D
$199,736 2 grants
Economic Development / R&D
$126,341 1 grant
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
$36,827 1 grant
PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
$36,790 2 grants

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $307K $958K
2024 $361K $160K $910K
2023 $109K $71K $1.4M
2022 $129K $60K $1.0M
2021 $215K $46K $658K

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $215K to $307K (+43%).

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