Western Governors University

Organization Overview

Western Governors University is located in Salt Lake City, UT. The organization was established in 2014. 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, Western Governors University employed 7,914 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Western Governors 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, Western Governors University generated $1.0b in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $994.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.9% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO OPERATE AND ADMINISTER AN ORGANIZATION OF HIGHER LEARNING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY IS AN ONLINE, NONPROFIT, COMPETENCY-BASED UNIVERSITY WITH MORE THAN 137,000 STUDENTS NATIONWIDE AND MORE THAN 272,000 GRADUATES IN ALL 50 STATES, AS OF APRIL 2021. IT WAS 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.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$23,807,168
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$23,807,168
Total Program Service Revenue$964,633,332
Investment income $7,841,561
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $21,276,285
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,020,118,520

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Western Governors University has recieved totaling $4,350.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Alice Oth Charitable Foundation

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$2,350
Nancy A Larson Foundation Inc

Old Lyme, CT

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP

$1,000
Nancy A Larson Foundation Inc

Old Lyme, CT

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$412,660
Earnings$205,000
Other Expense$30,000
Ending Balance$587,660

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