EIN 23-1386178

Widener University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2,609
Year formed
1821
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
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
$254,333,265
2022
Total expenses
$257,477,666
2022
Total assets
$432,418,017
2022
Num. employees
2,609
2022

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 2021, the University had enrolled 5,875 students comprised of 2,766 undergraduate, 2,027 graduate, and 1,082 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
George I Alden TrustTo Further Education$150,000
Independence Blue Cross FoundationUndergraduate Nursing Scholarships (Nurses for Tomorrow)$93,867
...and 32 more grants received totalling $742,823
Federal funding details
Federal agencyProgram nameAmount
Department of EducationFEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS$85,080,001
Department of EducationFEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM$4,230,530
Department of EducationCOVID - 19 - EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND$4,169,378
...and 17 more federal grants / contracts

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 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$19,186,977
Program services$230,586,251
Investment income and dividends$7,060,170
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$779,281
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-3,954,922
Net income from fundraising events$25,839
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$649,669
Total revenues$254,333,265

Form 990s for Widener University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062021-02-09990View PDF
2018-062019-10-12990View PDF
2017-062018-11-15990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 10, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 11 new vendors, including , , , , , , , , , , and
July 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
May 15, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Delaware Cedar Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible 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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