Grand Canyon University

Organization Overview

Grand Canyon University is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B40) the organization is classified as: Higher Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Grand Canyon University employed 10,789 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grand Canyon 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, Grand Canyon University generated $1.6b in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 4 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6b during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2021, Grand Canyon University has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $440,857. 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

GCU IS A PREMIER CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, EDUCATING PEOPLE TO LEAD AND SERVE BY PROVIDING POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION SERVICES ON ITS TRADITIONAL ARIZONA CAMPUS AS WELL AS ONLINE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM SERVICES - INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE ALL ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY TIED TO THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY. GCU HAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000 ENROLLED STUDENTS (ON CAMPUS AND ONLINE) IN UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND DOCTORAL LEVEL PROGRAMS. GCU PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED AND ACADEMIC MEASURES.


AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES - AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES REPRESENT VARIOUS BUSINESS UNITS THAT OPERATE TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF THE UNIVERSITY'S STUDENTS, INCLUDING AN ARENA, HOTEL, RESTAURANTS, GOLF COURSE, AND CAMPUS/ONLINE SHOPS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Name Not Listed
Cao/general Counsel/secretary (from 01/03/2022)
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Valley Systems
Cabling Services
$1,007,603
Pono Construction Llc
Construction Services
$110,166,540
Sodexo Inc & Affiliates
Food Service Provider
$27,461,448
Grand Canyon Education Inc
Support Services
$820,854,907
Suoll Llc
Architecture Design
$964,864
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$77,181
Related organizations$0
Government grants $26,554,265
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,755,860
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $355,519
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$32,387,306
Total Program Service Revenue$1,612,161,172
Investment income $668,951
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $289,832
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $132,553
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,645,639,814

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Grand Canyon University has awarded $322,857 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY CITYSERVE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF THEIR MISSION

$200,357

NAISMITH MEM BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME

Org PageRecipient Profile

Springfield, MA

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF THEIR MISSION

$90,000

FIESTA EVENTS INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Scottsdale, AZ

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF THEIR MISSION

$12,500

GAMMA MU FOUNDATION INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Fort Lauderdale, FL

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF THEIR MISSION

$10,000

ARIZONA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF THEIR MISSION

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Grand Canyon University has recieved totaling $8,100.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Foster And Maralee Overcash Scholarship Trust

Canton, IL

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP FOR CANTON HIGH

$4,500
Ubuntu Foundation Inc

Glendale, AZ

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP

$2,500
Alice Oth Charitable Foundation

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL

$1,100
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$64,013
Earnings-$11,954
Net Contributions$85,000
Grants$2,476
Ending Balance$134,583

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