Washington University

Organization Overview

Washington University is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1933. 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, Washington University employed 26,443 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington 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 06/2021, Washington University generated $4.9b in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1b during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.4% per year over the past 5 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 2015, Washington University has awarded 2,078 individual grants totaling $399,789,817. 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IS A CO-EDUCATIONAL, NONDENOMINATIONAL UNIVERSITY WITH A LONG AND DISTINGUISHED HISTORY OF TEACHING, RESEARCH AND (CONT'D ON SCHEDULE O)

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

INSTRUCTION - THIS CATEGORY INCLUDES EXPENDITURES FOR ALL ACTIVITIES THAT ARE PART OF AN INSTITUTION'S INSTRUCTION PROGRAM, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF EXPENDITURES FOR REMEDIAL AND TUTORIAL INSTRUCTION, WHICH ARE CATEGORIZED AS STUDENT SERVICES. EXPENDITURES FOR CREDIT AND NON-CREDIT COURSES FOR ACADEMIC, OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND MEDICAL CARE INSTRUCTION, AND FOR REGULAR, SPECIAL AND EXTENSION SESSIONS ARE INCLUDED. ATTENDANCE: FALL SEMESTER 15,539 AND SPRING SEMESTER 14,906 APPROXIMATELY 383,939 PATIENTS WERE TREATED BY MEDICAL SCHOOL FACULTY AND STUDENTS.


RESEARCH - THIS CATEGORY INCLUDES ALL EXPENDITURES FOR ACTIVITIES SPECIFICALLY ORGANIZED TO PRODUCE RESEARCH OUTCOMES, WHETHER COMMISSIONED BY AN AGENCY EXTERNAL TO THE INSTITUTION OR SEPARATELY BUDGETED BY AN ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT WITHIN THE INSTITUTION. SUBJECT TO THESE CONDITIONS, IT INCLUDES EXPENDITURES FOR INDIVIDUAL AND/OR PRODUCT RESEARCH AS WELL AS THOSE OF THE INSTITUTES AND RESEARCH CENTERS. REVENUES EXCLUDE GOVERNMENT GRANTS WHICH ARE REPORTED AS CONTRIBUTIONS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021, THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVED 3,246 DIRECT AND INDIRECT AWARDS.


AUXILIARY AND STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES - EXPENSES INCURRED ARE PRIMARILY FOR THE SUPPORT OF STUDENTS. AUXILIARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING STUDENT HOUSING, FOOD SERVICE, TRANSPORTATION AND CAMPUS PARKING. STUDENT SERVICES ARE THOSE ACTIVITIES THAT DIRECTLY SUPPORT THE STUDENTS BUT DO NOT QUALIFY AS MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL COSTS. SIGNIFICANT COMPONENTS INCLUDE CENTRAL AND SCHOOL-SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS, REGISTRARS, CAREER PLANNING AND PLACEMENT OFFICES, STUDENT FINANCIAL AID LOAN OFFICES, STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES, ATHLETICS, STUDENT ACTIVITIES OFFICE, INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OFFICE, AND THE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR STUDENTS OFFICE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $554,324,109
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$229,777,000
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $23,102,531
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$784,101,109
Total Program Service Revenue$3,004,240,625
Investment income $51,114,672
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $33,177,918
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,003,067,871
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,891,410,261

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Washington University has awarded $63,378,842 in support to 267 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

Org PageRecipient Profile

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: RESEARCH

$3,559,603

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Evanston, IL

PURPOSE: RESEARCH

$2,815,133

REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

PURPOSE: RESEARCH

$1,994,521

CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

PURPOSE: RESEARCH

$1,991,228

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: RESEARCH

$1,950,280

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: RESEARCH

$1,895,531
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Washington University has recieved totaling $150,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Dravet Syndrome Foundation Inc

Cherry Hill, NJ

PURPOSE: Ketogenic Diet Modulated Brain Energy Metabolism in Dravet Syndrome- Dr. Thio and Dr. Garbow work together on this collaborative project to better understand the mechanisms whereby the ketogenic diet reduces seizures in Dravet syndrome. They will investigate two metabolic pathways in a genetic mouse model of Dravet syndrome and use neuroimaging techniques to assess these impacts within the brain.

$150,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$8,515,200,208
Earnings$5,510,916,212
Admin Expense$110,375,195
Net Contributions$159,994,568
Other Expense$354,410,016
Grants$55,939,919
Ending Balance$13,665,385,858

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