2025-04-21T11:05:44-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 020672159 Institute for the Study of Western Civilization INST 4088644060 10060 Bubb Road Cupertino CA 95014 William H Fredlund Pres/Exec Dir 2025-04-21 true 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z William H Fredlund 10060 Bubb Road Cupertino CA 95014 635041 false X westernciv.com X 2003 CA To promote the teaching of the Western Tradition, its relationship to other traditions and its importance in the modern era, through educational courses, resources and teacher training. 9 8 21 13 0 286577 290354 307005 343505 159 97 940 130 594681 634086 65347 87290 0 310176 333572 0 1521 273453 292609 648976 713471 -54295 -79385 545171 478399 37010 49623 508161 428776 To promote the teaching of the Western Tradition, its relationship to other traditions and its importance in the modern era, through educational courses, resources and teacher training. false false 597874 87290 343505 Educational Programs: The Institutes mission is to promote the teaching and preservation of the Western cultural heritage. Classes, lectures, and resource material on history, art, literature, foreign languages and music provide opportunities for lifelong learning and for teacher training. Discussions of the achievements and problems of Western Culture occur in 30-week courses such as: The History of the USA, England and Renaissance. Other lecture topics included the plays of Shakespeare, anthropology and archaeology, musical composers and virtuosi, and 20th century warfare. Examples of the syllabi for these and other classes are available on the Institute's website: www.westernciv.com. The number of students enrolled at the Institute in classes (in-person or by streaming) was approximately 500. The amount of students enrolled in lectures was approximatley 1500.Scholarship Program: An important part of the Institute's mission is the extension of full tuition scholarships and cash grants to secondary and college instructors who are currently teaching social sciences or humanities (history, literature, philosophy, art and related courses) in Bay Area schools. During 2024, 47 scholarships of tuition were awarded to continuing and new teacher participants in the Year 6 and Year 7 programs. Library: The Kate Curry Library at the Institute includes over 2,900 volumes. It provides students and local educators with resource materials related to current class offerings, the history of the development of civilization, art, literature, language and music. Volunteers work in acquisitions, book processing, online cataloging, circulation, special collections, patron assistance and general library maintenance. New acquisitions are funded by monetary gifts and program revenue. Book donations are accepted. Library policies and a searchable catalog of books are available at the Institute's website: www.westernciv.com. Books and supplies were provided as needed by participants for the various courses.The number of students enrolled at the Institute in classes (in-person or by streaming) was approximately 500. The amount of students enrolled in lectures was approximatley 1,500. 597874 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 4 0 true 21 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 9 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X The Organization 4088644060 10060 Bubb Road Cupertino CA 95014 William H Fredlund Pres/Exec Dir 50.00 0.00 X X 110000 0 0 Joan Niemeier - Left 92024 CFO 5.00 0.00 X 8575 0 0 Nathaniel Collins Chairman 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Roger Stein Sec/Tres 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mike Miller Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dianna Van Der Werff Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Garner Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Eno Schmidt Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Ellen Cuykendall Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marian Snow Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 118575 1 false false false 0 290354 290354 Memberships 611600 3700 3700 Tuition 611600 339805 339805 343505 97 97 0 0 0 0 0 0 955 955 0 Miscellaneous 611600 130 130 130 634086 343635 97 500 500 86790 86790 0 0 118575 99000 19575 0 186210 136853 49357 0 3603 3110 493 25184 21424 3760 0 0 0 0 0 0 14213 13229 984 4002 4002 46930 40999 5931 10500 9976 524 0 148697 141093 7604 183 183 0 0 0 0 10243 9731 512 3285 3285 Bank and Merchant Fees 22051 22051 Student Credit Fees 18240 18240 Classroom Expenses 12173 12173 Direct Mail Expenses 1521 1521 571 571 713471 597874 114076 1521 38302 81052 430660 330757 0 35 0 0 0 0 13705 13750 217797 166642 60854 51155 0 0 0 0 1650 1650 545171 478399 7418 10670 29395 38500 197 453 37010 49623 X 508161 428776 508161 428776 545171 478399 -79385 X false false false X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 62943 40269 22674 64800 58056 6744 90054 68317 21737 51155 Cal Savers 453 453 true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false false false false Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized The nondiscriminatory policy was published on September 9, 2024 in the San Jose Metro, in addition to the ISWC website and in ISWC brochures. Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race true 0 0 Scholarships 34 34000 Tuition, books and supplies 47 52790 cost Tuition books & supplies provided Additional Supplemental Information An important part of the Institute's mission is the extension of tuition scholarships and cash grants to secondary and college instructors who are currently teaching social studies or humanities (History, Literature, Art, and related courses) in Bay Area schools.The scholarship includes:*3 Quarters of full tuition for the academic course year of choice, including books and supplies,*$1,000 cash grant each year for the first three (3) academic years of participation in the Institutes scholarship program for the teachers own in-classroom expenses, and*Eight (8) University of the Pacific semester continuing education units per academic year, for up to three (3) years of participation in the program. A total of 47 teachers participated in the scholarship program during 2024. Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Scholarships are awarded to secondary and college instructors who are currently teaching social sciences or humanities. Each applicant fills out a form which documents the applicants eligibility. The applications are reviewed and approved by the program manager. The scholarship recipients participation in the program is monitored to determine compliance with the scholarship agreement. Patricia Fredlund Sister of Pres 9350 Employment false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The 990 is reviewed for accuracy and completeness by the CFO and President. After any questions are resolved, it is emailed to the board prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization has a conflict of interest policy, which requires annual written disclosure of potential conflicts as well as a process for follow-up and resolution of any indentified conflicts. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The process for determining the compensation of officers and key employees (if any) includes review and approval by the independent board and the consideration of relevant comparability data (990's of similar organizations in similar geographic areas.) The deliberations and decisions of the board are documented in the minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.