Mission Statement

The University of West Alabama Foundation exists to support the development of educational excellence at The University of West Alabama.  It does so by attracting and involving leaders from among the University's alumni and friends.  The Foundation's primary efforts are directed toward attracting, receiving, investing, managing, and expending gifts and other resources designated to support the programs of the University and to support the University's service efforts to the West Alabama area.

The University of West Alabama Foundation was incorporated in 1992 as a private foundation and granted a tax exempt status as described in Section 501(c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service in February, 1993.  The Employer Identification Number for the Foundation is 63-1074127.  Contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible as provided in Section 170 of the IRS code.

The Foundation is managed by The University of West Alabama's Office of Institutional Advancement, located in Webb Hall, Livingston, Alabama.  All financial records are kept on file in this office.  An Annual Report is also kept on file in that office and an independent audit by certified public accountant is done every two years.  The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of seventeen members with the Vice President of Institutional Advancement serving as Executive Secretary.

For more information on
The University of West Alabama Foundation:
Mr. Clemit Spruiell
UWA Foundation
Station 6
Livingston, AL 35470
(205) 652-3552
E-Mail -- alumni@uwa.edu