Western Union Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado · EIN 31-1738614
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $4MTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 24Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $5.5MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION, A CHARITABLE CORPORATION INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF COLORADO ON JULY 20, 1999 AS A PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION, FACILITATES CHARITABLE GIVING PROGRAMS WORLDWIDE. THROUGH THE DONATIONS OF THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY (WESTERN UNION), ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, VENDORS, BUSINESS UNITS, CUSTOMERS, AND OTHER BUSINESS PARTNERS, WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SUPPORT TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS AS A PATHWAYS TOWARD ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND A BETTER FUTURE. TO DATE, WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION HAS FUNDED MORE THAN 140 MILLION FOR PROJECTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS GLOBALLY.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Institute | $500K | 2024 |
| Iie Wu Global Scholars | $400K | 2024 |
| Watson | $400K | 2024 |
| Junior Achievement Worldwide | $320K | 2024 |
| National Partnership for New Americ | $300K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (24 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
Website: www.westernunionfoundation.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.