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EIN 93-1022351

University of the West

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
114
City
Rosemead
State
California
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
Description
To provide a whole-person education in a context informed by Buddhist wisdom and values, and to facilitate cultural understanding and appreciation between East and West.
Total revenues
$7,474,165
2023
Total expenses
$6,591,405
2023
Total assets
$33,005,008
2023
Num. employees
114
2023

Program areas at University of the West

University of the West is a private, nonprofit, non-sectarian, co-educational University offering undergraduate, graduate, certificate and continuing education programs consistent with the educational mission of California higher education degree-granting institutions with a current enrollment of approximately 220 students. the University offers program of study in comparative religions and buddhist studies, business administration, and humanities and social sciences.

Who funds University of the West

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
International Buddhist Education FoundationPromote and Support Education$227,000
C Jim & Julie Y Chen FoundationScholarship$20,000
Alice and JP Wang FoundationStudent Scholarship$13,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at University of the West

NameTitleCompensation
Amy ChongChief Financial Officer$95,263
Lezli FangDirector of Financial Aid
Hoa Minh TaPresident$166,639
Ven MiaohsiSecretary$0
Ven Hsin BauChair$0
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for University of the West

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,394,903
Program services$2,554,779
Investment income and dividends$670,528
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-170,156
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-41,676
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$65,787
Total revenues$7,474,165

Form 990s for University of the West

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-04-24990View PDF
2022-062023-05-13990View PDF
2021-062022-04-06990View PDF
2020-062021-04-15990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
April 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $227,000 from International Buddhist Education Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $12,000 from Alice and JP Wang Foundation
August 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Receives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1409 Walnut Grove Ave
Rosemead, CA 91770
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
uwest.edu/ 
Phone
(626) 571-8811
Facebook page
universityofthewest 
Twitter profile
@u_west 
IRS details
EIN
93-1022351
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1990
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
NAICS code, primary
611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
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