EIN 84-1029228

Naropa University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
656
Year formed
1974
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
Naropa University is a Buddhist-inspired, student-centered liberal arts university in Boulder, Colorado. Naropa's undergraduate and graduate programs emphasize professional and personal growth, intellectual development, and contemplative practice.
Total revenues
$27,548,349
2022
Total expenses
$26,098,295
2022
Total assets
$33,451,644
2022
Num. employees
656
2022

Program areas at Naropa University

The University offers undergraduate graduate and continuing education programs in Arts Social Sciences and the Humanities. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. There are approximately 1,000 graduate and undergraduate students. Instruction Student Services and Academic Support Program Services all support the University's purpose and mission to educate the whole person.
Student housing for those undergraduates that are required to live in student housing or those students that elect to live in student housing.
Alaya Preschool operates as a preschool and childcare facility serving children and their families in the greater Boulder area. As part of Naropa University Alaya Preschool operates as a lab school serving students in Naropa's early childhood and contemplative education programs. Alaya Preschool is licensed by the Colorado Department of Human Services Division of Child Care and serves approximately 60 families. Financial support is provided for some families through scholarships for tuition assistance.

Who funds Naropa University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Frederick P Lenz Foundation for American BuddhismUnrestricted$85,722
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$65,120
Schwab Charitable FundEducation$31,200
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Naropa University

NameTitleCompensation
Spencer ConroyChief Financial Officer
Tyler KelschVice President of Operations Chief Financial Officer Chief Operating Officer / Vice President Operations$179,374
Ann Marie KlotzBoard Member$169,125
Linda BlackDean$164,000
Carlos GomezDirector of It$102,500
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Naropa University

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,110,759
Program services$20,636,858
Investment income and dividends$-388,268
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$4,189,000
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$27,548,349

Form 990s for Naropa University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-08990View PDF
2021-062023-02-21990View PDF
2021-062022-07-19990View PDF
2020-062021-05-20990View PDF
2019-062020-09-25990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Midway UniversityMidway, KY$32,615,868
Montserrat College of ArtBeverly, MA$17,190,540
Roger Williams University School of LawBristol, RI$24,230,012
Alfred UniversityAlfred, NY$122,972,991
Art Academy of Cincinnati (AAC)Cincinnati, OH$11,227,828
Anderson University (AU)Anderson, SC$130,183,026
Data update history
April 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Pema Chodron Foundation
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,500 from Riverstyx Foundation
September 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $85,722 from The Frederick P Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism
July 14, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 10 new vendors, including , , , , , , , , , and
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsAuction fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2130 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder, CO 80302
Metro area
Boulder, CO
County
Boulder County, CO
Website URL
naropa.edu/ 
Phone
(303) 546-3572
Facebook page
NaropaUniversity 
Twitter profile
@naropau 
IRS details
EIN
84-1029228
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1974
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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