EIN 23-1386178

Widener University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2,609
Year formed
1821
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
We lead by providing a unique combination of liberal arts and professional education in a challenging, scholarly, and culturally diverse academic community.
Also known as...
Attn Controller
Total revenues
$243,550,358
2023
Total expenses
$246,272,053
2023
Total assets
$416,458,447
2023
Num. employees
2,609
2023

Program areas at Widener University

Instructional/grants - expenses incurred with the academic instruction of our student body as well as grants to students. The University comprises of eight schools and colleges that offer liberal arts and sciences, professional, and preprofessional curricula. A metropolitan teaching institution, the University is a three-campus University offering more than 100 programs of study leading to associates, bachelors, masters, or doctoral degrees. In the fall semester of 2022, the University had enrolled 5,416 students comprised of 2,555 undergraduate, 1,790 graduate, and 1,071 school of law students.
Auxiliary services - expenses incurred primarily for housing and feeding students
Student services - expenses incurred for programs that service Widener's student body, such as athletics, student organizations, career placement, student health, and student counseling. In addition, this includes departments that support student admissions, financial aid, the bursar, and registrar.
Academic support - expenses incurred to support the library and academic administration, including provost, deans, and faculty development.

Who funds Widener University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts BoardLegal Assistance$177,800
Independence Blue Cross FoundationHealthcare Workforce - Nursing Scholarships (Nurses for Tomorrow)$109,952
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$103,000
...and 40 more grants received totalling $883,116

Personnel at Widener University

NameTitleCompensation
Linda Kiraly GilbertVice President Finance and Administration$284,502
Eric BehrensVice President for Library and Information Systems$215,150
Theresa TravisSenior Vice President Advancement$262,496
Kathryn HerschedeVice President for Strategic Initiatives$228,455
Joseph HowardVice President for Enrollment$111,928
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for Widener University

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$12,598,348
Program services$224,902,180
Investment income and dividends$9,482,853
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$23,504
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-3,820,839
Net income from fundraising events$-6,076
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$370,388
Total revenues$243,550,358

Form 990s for Widener University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-03990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062021-02-09990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,400 from PPL Foundation
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $177,800 from Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts Board
October 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $14,196 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 24 new grant, including a grant for $177,800 from Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts Board
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 University Pl
Chester, PA 19013
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Delaware County, PA
Website URL
widener.edu/ 
Phone
(610) 499-4000
Facebook page
wideneruniversity 
Twitter profile
@wideneruniv 
IRS details
EIN
23-1386178
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1821
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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