Western Opportunity Fund
Preselected recipients only
Western Opportunity Fund is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $828,967 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $828,967 and the largest $828,967. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$828,967
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$828,967
- Largest grant$828,967
- Assets$43.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $568,334 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $568,334 | 1 | $33.6 million |
| 2024 | $828,967 | 1 | $43.7 million |
How to apply
Western Opportunity Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Western Opportunity Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $828,967 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Colorado University | To support the university in recruiting faculty and students to the paul m. Rady school of computer science and engineering. | $828,967 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul M Rady
- J Kent Nossaman Jr
Questions people ask
Does Western Opportunity Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Western Opportunity Fund give?
$828,967 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $828,967.
Who runs Western Opportunity Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul M Rady (Director, President, Treas) and J Kent Nossaman Jr (Vice President, Secretary).
What does Western Opportunity Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.