EIN 53-0196584

The George Washington University (GWU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14,756
Year formed
1821
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The George Washington University (GWU) values a dynamic, student-focused community stimulated by cultural and intellectual diversity and built upon a foundation of integrity, creativity, and openness to the exploration of new ideas.
Total revenues
$1,803,011,076
2023
Total expenses
$1,749,076,031
2023
Total assets
$4,984,564,537
2023
Num. employees
14,756
2023

Program areas at GWU

Education: our namesake envisioned a University in The nation's capital that would prepare citizen leaders brought together from all over The world. Today, we are that University with students and faculty members from every state and more than 130 countries. Taking full advantage of our setting in a global nerve center, a gw education integrates intellectual discovery, interactive learning, and unparalleled access to opportunities in every sector of society. In a city shaping The future, George Washington is a University where faculty and students not only study The world but also work to change it.
Auxiliary enterprises - students and community: gw provides a number of services that support learning, build community, and enhance The overall quality of student life. Auxiliary enterprises include facilities and residential property management, dining, bookstore, parking, student health, mail, and laundry services. Gw's marvin center houses student organization offices and meeting rooms and is utilized by students, faculty, staff, and visitors. For more info about gw's programs & accomplishments, see The 2022-2023 financial report on The finance division website at: http://finance.gwu.edu/reports.
Research and research support: gw's research is distinguished by our commitment to transform policy that affects people in their daily lives. This unique approach to research gives special character to our teaching and enables us to offer our students learning experiences that few can match. With our location, connections and close proximity to institutions such as The national institutes of health, national science foundation, The smithsonian institution, and library of congress, gw's research helps solve national and global problems while giving our students learning opportunities inside and outside The classroom. In The 21st century, gw's faculty and students continue to open new doors of discovery.

Grants made by GWU

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Medical Faculty AssociatesSubaward$3,925,000
Whitman-Walker InstituteSubaward$2,222,000
University of California San Francisco / Ucsf Payroll OfficeSubaward$1,955,000
...and 134 more grants made totalling $36,729,831

Who funds The George Washington University (GWU)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Gallery of Art (NGA)Renovations and To Support the Creative Interdisiplinary Innovation in the Arts and Design$7,384,677
Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater LaGeneral Support$6,001,000
The Atlantic Advocacy FundTo Supplement the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Program at George Washington University.$3,500,000
...and 167 more grants received totalling $44,515,353

Personnel at GWU

NameTitleCompensation
Bruno FernandesExecutive Vice President , Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer$455,279
Aristide J CollinsVice President and Chief of Staff and Secretary of University / Former Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations$462,746
Sharon L Reich PaulsenExecutive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer$367,858
Dana BradleyVice President and Chief People Officer$712,516
Donna ArbideVice President for Development and Alumni Relations$753,488
...and 20 more key personnel

Financials for GWU

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$99,631,403
Program services$1,569,019,116
Investment income and dividends$23,133,531
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$3,688,022
Net rental income$47,875,622
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$53,533,578
Net income from fundraising events$-39,263
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-35,101
Miscellaneous revenues$6,204,168
Total revenues$1,803,011,076

Form 990s for GWU

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-10990View PDF
2022-062023-05-11990View PDF
2021-062022-05-10990View PDF
2020-062021-05-20990View PDF
2019-062021-01-27990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like GWU

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC$1,922,844,840
Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA$1,412,910,056
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA$1,565,676,548
Baylor University (BU)Waco, TX$1,454,111,582
Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PA$695,392,244
Northeastern University (NU)Boston, MA$2,586,227,003
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH$1,603,346,438
Duke UniversityDurham, NC$3,747,197,275
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN$2,266,404,948
Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA$6,051,934,438
Data update history
August 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
August 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 51 new grant, including a grant for $1,637,717 from Columbia University
July 17, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 16 new grant, including a grant for $1,103,042 from Animal Legal Defense Fund
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
C/O Tax Dept 44983 Knoll Sq 203
Ashburn, VA 20147
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Loudoun County, VA
Website URL
gwu.edu/ 
Phone
(202) 994-1000
Facebook page
georgewashingtonuniversity 
Twitter profile
@gwtweets 
IRS details
EIN
53-0196584
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1821
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B43: University or Technological Institute
NAICS code, primary
611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
Undetermined
Charity Registration status
Not Registered
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
None yet
FTB Entity ID
2930047
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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