EIN 47-4365018

Corporation of Western Governors University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
37
State
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
WGU's Corporation pursues innovative education solutions, advances university development and manages investments in education companies globally.
Also known as...
Western Governors University; Wgu Institute
Total revenues
$79,386,691
2022
Total expenses
$70,012,401
2022
Total assets
$30,227,281
2022
Num. employees
37
2022

Program areas at Corporation of Western Governors University

The Organization's University Development program advances the mission of WGU to deliver a 10x transformative impact in higher education by expanding access, raising quality and improving student outcomes. The Organization has advanced a significant alternative financial aid pilot to serve students with more flexible financing options, and has investigated the potential for more ably serving employers and expanding to serve international students.
The Organization's Corporate Support Services program provides administrative services (accounting, HR, legal, finance, management, procurement, etc.) to related WGU entities.
The Organization's investment arm (Juvo) manages investments in education companies designed to increase access and quality and improve outcomes for students worldwide. Assets under management increased by approximately $11 million during the fiscal year.

Grants made by Corporation of Western Governors University

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Wgu AcademyCapital Contribution Including Loan Forgiveness$8,400,000
Wgu LabsCapital Contribution Including Loan Forgiveness$7,885,000
WGU AdvancementCapital Contribution$4,250,000

Personnel at Corporation of Western Governors University

NameTitleCompensation
Andre BenninSenior Vice President , Managing Partner$289,866
Nadeem SyedChief Financial Officer , Treasurer$167,075
Carey HilderbrandChief Marketing Officer
Scott TannerVice President of Finance$108,981
Wesley SmithSenior Vice President , Policy and Public Affairs$0
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Corporation of Western Governors University

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$35,342,870
Program services$43,850,267
Investment income and dividends$193,554
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$79,386,691

Form 990s for Corporation of Western Governors University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-11990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-25990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
2018-062019-07-23990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

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Data update history
April 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
June 30, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
LobbyingPartially liquidatedReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
4001 S 700 E Suite 700
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Metro area
Salt Lake City, UT
County
Salt Lake County, UT
Website URL
wgu.edu/ 
Phone
(801) 323-3305
IRS details
EIN
47-4365018
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B43: University or Technological Institute
NAICS code, primary
611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Parent/child status
Central organization
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