EIN 84-1029228

Naropa University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
656
Year formed
1974
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
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
$31,856,228
2023
Total expenses
$37,016,514
2023
Total assets
$35,216,612
2023
Num. employees
656
2023

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. Served approximately 75 students.
Alaya Preschool operates as a preschool and childcare facility service 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 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.
Naropa Community Counseling Center integrates contemplative approaches with modern clinical practice to assist our clients in reaching their highest level of emotional and mental well-being. We provide cutting edge, transformative intervention across a broad range of therapeutic services. Naropa Community Counseling serves Boulder and Front Range. The Naropa Community Counseling Center served approximately 575 clients over the year.

Who funds Naropa University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Unlikely Collaborators FoundationProvide Psychedelic Training Scholarships and Retreats for Underrepresented Groups, Co-Sponsoring the Maps PS2023 Conference, the Naropa Tea House and Supporting the Psilocybin Facilitator Program Aimed at Using Psychedelics in Therapy.$127,250
RSF Social Finance (RSF)For the Vow From Hiroshima Sponsorship Support$100,000
Robert I. Schattner FoundationEducation$85,000
...and 23 more grants received totalling $713,569

Personnel at Naropa University

NameTitleCompensation
Ken GotschChief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer$0
Spencer ConroyChief Financial Officer
Regina SmithChief of Staff and Vice President of Mission , Culture , and Inclusive Community$133,250
Tyler KelschVice President of Operations Chief Financial Officer Chief Operating Officer / Vice President Operations$179,374
Ann Marie KlotzVice President for Development , Enrollment , and Student Success
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Naropa University

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,716,073
Program services$29,114,426
Investment income and dividends$25,729
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$31,856,228

Form 990s for Naropa University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-02990View PDF
2022-062023-05-08990View PDF
2021-062023-02-21990View PDF
2021-062022-07-19990View PDF
2020-062021-05-20990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $5,676 from Early Childhood Council of Boulder County
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $41,833 from The Frederick P Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism
August 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
August 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online 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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
Not Operating or In Process of Dissolving
Charity Registration status
Withdrawn
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
None yet
FTB Entity ID
2115551
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-05
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