EIN 84-0404231

University of Denver (DU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9,158
City
Year formed
1864
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The University of Denver (DU) is a private research university in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1864, it is the oldest independent private university in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States.
Also known as...
Colorado Seminary
Total revenues
$807,273,223
2023
Total expenses
$816,071,421
2023
Total assets
$2,173,355,537
2023
Num. employees
9,158
2023

Program areas at DU

Instruction 2022-2023: undergraduate 6,106, graduate and professional 7,583, total fall enrollment 13,743. Degrees conferred (2022-2023): baccalaureate 1,806, master's 2848, first professional 307, doctoral 128. Total degrees conferred 5,089. Undergraduate students can select from more than 100 undergraduate programs, including traditional majors and dual degree programs that span a variety of disciplines, including business, education, social work, art history, geographic information science, international studies, public policy and engineering. Graduate students can select from more than 120 graduate degree programs that will challenge, inspire, and prepare them to achieve their highest academic and professional goals. Each du graduate program combines rigorous study with critical thinking collaboration and applied learning experiences that will enable students to expand their skills, deepen their expertise and apply their knowledge to benefit themselves and the world.
2022-2023 academic year: academic support includes the administrative support for 12 graduate schools and professional programs and 7 undergraduate schools and colleges. Academic support also includes the University's libraries, media and information technology support and other support functions for the University's primary missions. Student services - consists of the activities of the admissions, registrar and financial resources offices as well as activities that contribute to the students development outside the formal instruction program that include intercollegiate athletic programs and sports and wellness recreation programs. Included in these activities are campus life, career and counseling centers, leadership programs and other campus activities that contribue to the students' emotional and physical well-being and intellectual, cultural and social development.
Student scholarship 2022-2023 academic year: the University of Denver student can apply for financial aid to assist them and their family in covering the cost of their education. Scholarships and grants are available to students from federal, state and institutional programs. Institutional scholarship, waivers and cash assistance programs for the 2022-2023 academic year equaled $208,587,154 endowed and gift support scholarship programs funded $25,080,216 and the federal and state programs funded $3,799,641. Up to 80% of the students at the University receive some financial aid.
Research and public service 2022-2023 academic year: the University of Denver faculty members received substantial funding from governmental and private sources to support their scholarship. The University has long promoted a teacher/scholar model for its faculty, encouraging professions to excel in the classroom and in research. Much of the faculty scholarship contributes to the University of serving the public good.
2022-2023 academic year: the auxiliary enterprises at the University of Denver exist to furnish goods or services to students, faculty, staff, institutional departments and the public. The most prominent of these enterprises provide support to our students which includes; a University health center and residence and food facilities. The University also has a performing arts center that hosts performances by the faculty and students of the University and the region's finest performing arts organizations. A small conference and events services department rounds out the University's auxiliary enterprise activities.

Grants made by DU

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
National Jewish HealthConstruction of A Biomedical Imaging and Diagnostics Facility$1,994,350
The Children's Museum of DenverGeneral Use$100,000
Colorado Public RadioGeneral Use$50,000

Who funds University of Denver (DU)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Gates Family Foundation (GFF)Project Support$2,150,000
John and Jacolyn Bucksbaum Family FoundAll Contributions Made for the Intent Established By the Various Charities$825,000
Dimond Family FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$805,000
...and 248 more grants received totalling $19,348,405

Personnel at DU

NameTitleCompensation
Jim LentzBoard Member
Rebecca ChoppChancellor Emerita$580,531
Mark DelorenzoSenior Vice Chancellor , Chief Financial Officer
Nancy NicleySecretary - Chief of Staff$356,762
Bruce SmithDean$376,916
...and 26 more key personnel

Financials for DU

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$36,475,389
Program services$749,070,919
Investment income and dividends$11,063,014
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$1,400
Royalty revenue$254,241
Net rental income$1,997,639
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$5,166,930
Net income from fundraising events$-149,225
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$3,392,916
Total revenues$807,273,223

Form 990s for DU

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-14990View PDF
2022-062023-04-28990View PDF
2021-062022-05-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-20990View PDF
2019-062020-09-17990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like DU

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NY$653,515,145
The Trustees of Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJ$3,611,165,000
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)Chicago, IL$364,483,065
University of San Diego (USD)San Diego, CA$554,548,971
Fordham UniversityBronx, NY$1,017,256,067
University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA$3,139,570,956
Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MA$478,693,199
Brown UniversityProvidence, RI$1,585,724,817
Yeshiva University (YU)New York, NY$382,447,837
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH$1,603,346,438
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 92 new grant, including a grant for $2,150,000 from Gates Family Foundation (GFF)
July 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
July 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 8, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $264,290 from Morris Animal Foundation (MAF)
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyOperates donor advised fundsLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2199 S University Blvd
Denver, CO 80210
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
County
Denver County, CO
Website URL
du.edu/ 
Phone
(303) 871-2000
Facebook page
uofdenver 
Twitter profile
@uofdenver 
IRS details
EIN
84-0404231
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1864
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
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0158465
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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