Johnson & Wales University

Organization Overview

Johnson & Wales University is located in Providence, RI. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (B43) the organization is classified as: Universities, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Johnson & Wales University employed 4,430 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Johnson & Wales University is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2020, Johnson & Wales University generated $403.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $428.9m during the year ending 06/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.2%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Johnson & Wales University has awarded 48 individual grants totaling $1,033,354. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

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EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

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IN FY 2021, JWU ENROLLMENT AT ITS 4 CAMPUSES (PROVIDENCE, RI; N. MIAMI, FL; DENVER, CO; CHARLOTTE, NC) AND ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAM TOTALED 10,320 STUDENTS (8,886 UNDERGRADS AND 1,434 GRAD). JWU AWARDED 3,169 DEGREES INCLUDING 742 ASSOCIATE'S, 1,829 BACHELOR'S, 565 GRADUATE, 15 DOCTORAL, AND 18 CERTIFICATES. JWU EMPLOYED 424 FT AND 431 PT FACULTY THROUGHOUT ITS COLLEGES OF ART & SCIENCES, COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & DESIGN, COLLEGE OF FOOD INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY, COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, AND COLLEGE OF ONLINE EDUCATION. 35% OF STUDENTS WERE FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS OF THOSE WHO REPORTED THEIR PARENTS' EDUCATION. 98% OF UNDERGRADUATE, DAY STUDENTS RECEIVED INSTITUTIONAL AID, WITH AN AVERAGE AID OF $17,428 PER STUDENT. INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS EXCEEDED $129 MILLION.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$17,827,155
Investment income $3,085,895
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $1,090,677
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $5,777,400
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$9,013
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $403,272,641

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Johnson & Wales University has awarded $81,677 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: SUPPORT ORGANIZATION - FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY

$46,043

FLORIDA RESTAURANT & LODGE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Tallahassee, FL

PURPOSE: SUPPORT ASSOCIATION - TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

$14,513

COLORADO RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: SUPPORT ASSOCIATION - TO PROMOTE RESTAURANT BUSINESSES AND HELP THEM THRIVE

$7,360

DENVER INNOCENCE PROJECT

PURPOSE: SUPPORT ASSOCIATION - TO FREE INNOCENT INCARCERATED PEOPLE AND SYSTEM REFORM

$7,360

UNITED WAY OF MIAMI DADE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Miami, FL

PURPOSE: SUPPORT ORGANIZATION - ASSIST IN IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE TO MIAMI COMMUNITY

$6,401
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Johnson & Wales University has recieved totaling $850.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
William Searls Scholarship Foundation

Damariscotta, ME

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP

$850
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$211,637,983
Earnings$68,453,219
Net Contributions$51,398,237
Grants$12,787,000
Ending Balance$318,702,439

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
$531,949,834
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
$399,602,478
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
$403,272,641
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
$384,496,935
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
$421,283,865
Suffolk University
Boston, MA
$328,281,555
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
$361,744,489
University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT
$316,134,084
Trustees Of The Smith College
Northampton, MA
$481,505,110
University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
$291,863,480
Simmons University
Boston, MA
$234,956,189
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI
$203,415,186

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