EIN 47-4365018

Western Governors University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
655
State
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
WGU's Corporation pursues innovative education solutions, advances university development and manages investments in education companies globally.
Related structure
Western Governors University is a subordinate organization under WGU Corporation.
Also known as...
Corporation of Western Governors University; WGU Institute
Total revenues
$654,374,330
2023
Total expenses
$619,062,159
2023
Total assets
$393,807,673
2023
Num. employees
655
2023

Program areas at Western Governors University

Through december 31, 2022, the organization's corporate support services program provided administrative services (accounting, hr, legal, finance, management, procurement, etc.) Services to related wgu entities.
Prior to 2023, the organization performed an administrative function to support the operations of Western Governors University. However, on january 1, 2023 (halfway through its fiscal year), the organization began operating as Western Governors University (wgu) by assuming the University operations from the entity previously known as wgu. Wgu is an online, nonprofit, competency-based University with more than 182,000 students nationwide and more than 323,000 graduates in all 50 states, as of march 2024. Wgu was originally established in 1997 by 19 u.s. Governors with a mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education. Wgu is accredited by the northwest commission on colleges and universities and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, information technology, healthcare/nursing and k-12 education.
Through december 31, 2022 the organization's investment arm (juvo) managed investments in education companies designed to increase access and quality and improve outcomes for students worldwide. Assets under management increased by approximately $4 million during the fiscal year.

Who funds Western Governors University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation for Southern ArizonaGeneral Support$12,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$10,000
Oletha C Likins and Loren E Likins Perpetual Memorial Trust FundScholarship$5,110
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Western Governors University

NameTitleCompensation
Andre BenninSenior Vice President , Managing Partner$289,866
David GrowChief Operating Officer / Director , Treasurer / Director and President / Director and Treasurer / Executive Director$687,122
Nadeem SyedChief Financial Officer , Treasurer$595,279
Scott TannerVice President of Finance$108,981
Wesley SmithSenior Vice President , Policy and Public Affairs$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Western Governors University

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,003,519
Program services$649,253,938
Investment income and dividends$46,231
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$70,642
Total revenues$654,374,330

Form 990s for Western Governors University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-07990View PDF
2022-062023-05-11990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-25990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s

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University of San Diego (USD)San Diego, CA$554,548,971
Gonzaga University (GU)Spokane, WA$424,240,665
University of Dayton (UD)Dayton, OH$887,642,083
Delaware State University (DSU)Dover, DE$250,363,927
University of Delaware (UD)Newark, DE$1,523,134,112
University of the Incarnate Word (UIW)San Antonio, TX$274,572,796
University of Detroit Mercy (UDM)Detroit, MI$176,096,982
Temple University (TU)Philadelphia, PA$1,538,162,000
Data update history
August 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
July 13, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $12,000 from Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
April 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
LobbyingPartially liquidatedReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4001 S 700 E Suite 700
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Metro area
Salt Lake City, UT
County
Salt Lake County, UT
Website URL
wgu.edu/ 
Phone
(801) 323-3305
IRS details
EIN
47-4365018
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
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
Subordinate organization
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