Denison University

Organization Overview

Denison University is located in Granville, OH. The organization was established in 1942. According to its NTEE Classification (B42) the organization is classified as: Undergraduate Colleges, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Denison University employed 2,472 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Denison 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 06/2022, Denison University generated $275.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $224.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2020, Denison University has awarded 42 individual grants totaling $1,101,164. 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THROUGH AN EMPHASIS ON ACTIVE LEARNING, DENISON UNIVERSITY ENGAGES STUDENTS IN THE LIBERAL ARTS, WHICH FOSTERS SELF-DETERMINATION AND THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF EDUCATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

OUR PURPOSE IS TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE OUR STUDENTS TO BECOME AUTONOMOUS THINKERS, DISCERNING MORAL AGENTS AND ACTIVE CITIZENS OF A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY. THROUGH AN EMPHASIS ON ACTIVE LEARNING, WE ENGAGE STUDENTS IN THE LIBERAL ARTS, WHICH FOSTERS SELF-DETERMINATION AND DEMONSTRATES THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF EDUCATION. WE PROVIDE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION TO APPROXIMATELY 2,400 STUDENTS. STUDENTS ARE OFFERED MORE THAN 50 MAJORS, CONCENTRATIONS AND PROGRAMS OF STUDY. SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS ARE PROVIDED BASED ON MERIT AND ECONOMIC NEED. WE ALSO PROVIDE SERVICES TO STUDENTS INCLUDING COUNSELING AND PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF ADMISSIONS, STUDENT AID, STUDENT EMPLOYMENT, STUDENT ACTIVITIES, REGISTRATION, AND STUDENT LIFE.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Bon Appetit Management Co
Food Svc. Management
$8,245,790
Robertson Construction Services Inc
Construction Mgmt.
$3,068,377
Corna Kokosing Construction Co
Construction Mgmt.
$2,555,315
Barton Malow Builders
Construction Mgmt.
$11,496,306
Speer Mechanical
Design & Maintenance Services
$1,668,777
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$80,899
Government grants $4,052,413
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$19,985,708
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $4,390,786
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$24,119,020
Total Program Service Revenue$166,248,786
Investment income $5,588,793
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $449,931
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $4,000
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $77,788,069
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $275,909,448

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Denison University has awarded $392,200 in support to 12 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GRANVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PURPOSE: ANNUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSISTANCE

$200,000

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NEWARK

Org PageRecipient Profile

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP

$50,000

THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP SPONSORSHIP

$30,000

MIDLAND THEATRE ASSOCIATION INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Newark, OH

PURPOSE: 2021 IT'S SHOWTIME CAMPAIGN

$25,000

THE WORKS OHIO CENTER FOR HISTORY ART AND TECHNOLOGY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

$15,000

GRANVILLE EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL D

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP

$15,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Denison University has recieved totaling $800,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Hastings Family Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$775,000
Gullquist-Mullin Family Foundation

Vero Beach, FL

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$10,000
Koonce Foundation Inc

Naples, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$7,000
Jjk Foundation

Herndon, VA

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$3,000
The Wilson Family Foundation

High Point, NC

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION

$1,000
Fredric Fenstermacher Foundation Inc

Ft Lauderdale, FL

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,211,430,394
Earnings-$153,236,983
Net Contributions$21,992,436
Other Expense$33,315,161
Grants$13,225,481
Ending Balance$1,033,645,205

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$305,531,376
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$364,464,007
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$275,909,448
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