Western Colorado University Foundation

About Us

For over 40 years, Western Colorado University’s Foundation has served to allocate donation funds toward student scholarships, campus-improvement initiatives and the advancement of academic offerings. Make a donation today to promote the future of Western.

Contribute to student excellence.
Through any donation amount, you can personally contribute to the success of Western students. Contact the Western Foundation (970-641-2237) to help you plan your next gift or give online today.

Make a difference for years to come.
Through a planned gift, you can pledge to contribute ongoing support to Western, beyond the confines of a traditional gift or donation. Learn how you can make a planned gift today.

Support future leaders.
Privately funded scholarships enable mountaineers to pursue their degrees and make the most of their college careers while limiting the financial burden. Contribute to a scholarship fund or go the extra mile and fund a scholarship of your own!

Funded by Nancy Menan (’64), the Menan Foundation Scholarship provides four $4,000 scholarships to deserving students who are serious about their studies. Recipients are intellectually curious, driven and ambitious learners, and actively work to make the most of their education at Western.For guidelines and information about the application process, go to the Western Colorado University Menan Foundation Scholars Program page.