Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_142950_1 (research_funding__ VARCHAR, gained_university_status VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many members gained university status in 1900?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(research_funding__) AS £, 000 AS _ FROM table_142950_1 WHERE gained_university_status = 1900