Western Michigan University Foundation Overview

  • Type
  • Endowment

  • Year Founded
  • 1976

Year Founded

  • Professionals
  • 3

Professionals

  • AUM

  • Commitments
  • 35

Western Michigan University Foundation General Information

Description

Western Michigan University Foundation manages an endowment fund based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Established in 1976, the fund operates as a charitable, non-profit corporation exclusively for the benefit of Western Michigan University. It provides support to the university to accomplish its educational and civic purposes. The assets of the foundation are managed by the executive management team.

Contact Information

Year Founded
1976
Open To Secondaries
Open To First Time Funds
Institution Type
Endowment
Primary Contact
Title
Board Member
Email
Phone
Corporate Office
  • 1903 West Michigan Avenue
  • Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5403
  • United States
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Western Michigan University Foundation Commitments (35)

Fund Name Fund Manager Fund Location Vintage Fund Size Commitment Date Commitment
Maranon Capital Chicago, IL 2017
Huron Capital Detroit, MI 2017
Homestead Capital San Francisco, CA 2016
Resource Land Holdings Denver, CO 2016
Willowridge Partners New York, NY 2016
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Commitments by Fund Type
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Western Michigan University Foundation Investment Allocations

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Western Michigan University Foundation Team (22)

Name Title Office
Larry Lueth President of the Board & Executive Committee Chairperson Kalamazoo, MI
Kristen DeVries Secretary of the Board & Executive Director Kalamazoo, MI
Jeanne Carlson Vice President of the Board & Capacity Building Committee Chairperson Kalamazoo, MI
Stephen Parker Board Member & Committee on Directors Chairperson Kalamazoo, MI
Janice Van Der Kley Treasurer of the Board Kalamazoo, MI
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Western Michigan University Foundation Board Members (14)

Name Representing Role Since
L. Leonard Harrison Self Board Member
Lynn Chen-Zhang Self Board Member
Philip Chludzinski Self Board Member & Finance Committee Chairperson
Sandra Doctor Self Board Member & Investment Committee Chairperson
Stephen Parker Western Michigan University Foundation Board Member & Committee on Directors Chairperson
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Western Michigan University Foundation FAQs

  • When was Western Michigan University Foundation founded?

    Western Michigan University Foundation was founded in 1976.

  • Where is Western Michigan University Foundation headquartered?

    Western Michigan University Foundation is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI.

  • How many Assets Under Management (AUM) does Western Michigan University Foundation have?

    Western Michigan University Foundation has in assets under management.

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