Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a public charity based in Washington, DC. Its work includes undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, academic support, and research. The university’s 2025 filing reports approximately 20,000 students enrolled and 7,622 degrees awarded during the year ended June 30, 2025, as well as participation by faculty and students in more than 2,400 research projects.
Georgetown University at a glance
In short: Georgetown University gave $27.9M across 191 grants in 2025 (avg $146K), top state District of Columbia. 34% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,888,001
- -21.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 191
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $146,010
- -20.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $58,829
- Total assets
- $6,882,641,690
- +13.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (64 of 188, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (17% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Georgetown University
- How to Apply
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Georgetown’s website describes internal application processes for its faculty funding programs. The Annual Research Grant application requires a project narrative, budget, and current CV; the Humanities Initiative call specified workshop proposal materials and eligibility requirements.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2115 Wisconsin Avenue Nw, Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 687-0100
Website: https://georgetown.edu
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Georgetown University funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Medstar Health Research Institute ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $11.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
935 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 413 grants of 935 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 17% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in DC, 15% to California, 9% each to Massachusetts and Michigan, and 8% to New York. The listed grants also included recipients in Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 191 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Georgetown University open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 64 of 188 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $69K; repeat grants $189K. How we count
Medians: $29K first-time, $81K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18.6M (2020) to $35.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 191 grants totaling $27.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medstar Health Research Institute Boston, MA | Subaward | $2,119,830 |
| Regents of The University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Subaward | $2,063,655 |
| Howard University Washington, DC | Subaward | $1,222,938 |
| Innovations for Poverty Action A Nonprofit Corporation New York, NY | Subaward | $1,193,370 |
| Regents Of The Univ Of Ca San Francisco Irvine, CA | Subaward | $1,170,889 |
| Population Services International Washington, DC | Subaward | $947,586 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Subaward | $697,139 |
| The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois Chicago, IL | Subaward | $687,177 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack, NJ | Subaward | $621,492 |
| Pennsylvania State University Hershey, PA | Subaward | $582,007 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,882,641,690 | $2,296,035,338 | $2,111,484,326 | $27,888,001 | 191 | $199,287,876 |
| 2024 | $6,046,074,142 | $2,087,659,878 | $2,055,592,323 | $35,449,275 | 193 | $149,993,235 |
| 2023 | $5,656,709,556 | $1,922,844,840 | $1,907,524,978 | $25,097,463 | 196 | $96,494,098 |
| 2022 | $5,349,711,745 | $1,988,566,479 | $1,752,961,854 | $21,779,692 | 186 | $199,262,974 |
| 2021 | $4,640,666,042 | $1,714,331,586 | $1,512,702,096 | $22,344,049 | 169 | $209,277,124 |
| 2020 | $3,912,901,768 | $1,684,831,601 | $1,591,528,173 | $18,643,907 | 142 | $168,790,521 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Georgetown’s stated mission describes an academic community dedicated to creating and communicating knowledge and providing excellent undergraduate, graduate, and professional education in the Jesuit tradition. It emphasizes discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs, and educating students to participate responsibly in civic life and serve others.
The university’s program areas include instruction, academic support, research, and auxiliary services. In the 2025 filing, research is described as including basic science, clinical research, and other research. Its listed 2025 grants include support to universities, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations. For example, Howard University describes its Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts as providing undergraduate and graduate education in art, music, and theatre arts; Population Services International says it works to make it easier for people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire; and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals says its mission is to provide high-quality, affordable health care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Georgetown reported 191 grants totaling $27,888,001. Grant amounts ranged from $5,076 to $2,119,830, with a median of $58,829. The largest listed grants were $2,119,830 to Medstar Health Research Institute, $2,063,655 to the Regents of the University of Michigan, $1,222,938 to Howard University, $1,193,370 to Innovations for Poverty Action, and $1,170,889 to the Regents of the University of California, San Francisco. Each was listed as a subaward.
Georgetown also describes internal funding programs for university faculty. The Annual Research Grant program provides $5,000–$10,000 for non-salary expenses for a specific research or scholarship project. Eligible applicants are full-time teaching members of the Main Campus faculty, except those in the McDonough School of Business. Applications include a project narrative of up to 1,000 words, a budget, and a current CV. Selection criteria include quality, feasibility, value for money, credentials, and prior support.
The Georgetown Humanities Initiative’s AY 2026–27 call offered faculty book manuscript workshop grants of up to $2,000 for in-person workshops or up to $1,000 for Zoom workshops. The stated June 30, 2026 application deadline has passed. The opportunity was limited to eligible Georgetown faculty and qualifying monographs, with workshops and related expenses required to take place during AY 2026–27.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John J. DeGioia as president and board member until November 21, 2024. Robert M. Groves was listed as interim president effective November 22, 2024, and as provost until November 26, 2024. Other listed board members include Adam Norwitt, Afsaneh Mashayekhi Beschloss, Anthony R. Coscia, Daniel O’Day, Reynold Verret, Edward L. Cohen, Fitz O. Lufkin IV, and Fr. Daniel Patrick Huang, SJ.
Georgetown University is led by John J. Degioia PhD, President & Board Member since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 15 of 53 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John J. Degioia PhD
President & Board Member
President & Board Member → President Board Member, 2022
President Board Member → President & Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$1.3M (2020) → $1.7M (2025)
Robert M. Groves
Interim President & Provost
Executive Vice President & Provost → Provost, 2023
Provost → Interim President & Provost, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$746K (2020) → $1.2M (2025)
THOMAS A REYNOLDS III
Board Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Gill
Managing Director of Public Investments
Managing Director of Investments → Managing Director of Public Investments, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$748K (2022) → $1.3M (2025)
David B. Green
Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer Interim Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer → Chief Financial Officer, Interim Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, 2023
Chief Financial Officer, Interim Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer → Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$423K (2020) → $1.1M (2025)
Edward B. Healton
Executive Vice President of Medical Center
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$883K (2020) → $536K (2025)
Marie A. Mattson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$434K (2020) → $526K (2025)
Michael K. Barry
Chief Investment Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$820K (2020) → $1.7M (2025)
William M. Treanor
Executive Vice President of Law Center
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$723K (2020) → $827K (2025)
Adam R. Adler
Vice President & General Counsel
Interim Vice President General Counsel → Interim Vice President & General Counsel, 2023
Interim Vice President & General Counsel → Vice President & General Counsel, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$253K (2022) → $651K (2025)
John L. Marshall
Associate Director Clinical Services & Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Ctr
Associate Director Clinical Svcs & Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Ctr → Associate Director Clinical Services & Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Ctr, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$651K (2022) → $861K (2025)
William C. Wilcox
Professor & Georgetown University in Qatar
Interim Dean, Professor & Georgetown University in Qatar → Professor & Georgetown University in Qatar, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$798K (2023) → $843K (2025)
Narahari Sastry
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$384K (2025)
Edward A. Cooley
Men's Basketball Coach
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$5.1M (2025)
Norman J. Beauchamp
Executive Vice President of Medical Center
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$651K (2025)
Soyica Diggs Colbert
Interim Provost
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$384K (2025)
Anthony R. Coscia
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Patrick Huang Sj
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member & Vice Chair, 2021
Board Member & Vice Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank H. McCourt Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James L. O'Hara
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth A. Samet
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Callahan Erdoes
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J. O'Neill
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
W ROBERT BERKLEY Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Afsaneh Mashayekhi Beschloss
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin M. Warren
Board Member
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary T. Berkery
Board Member
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
THOMAS W PURCELL
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Martin Sj
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
JEANNE RUESCH
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaya K. Henderson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Tung Chou
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melody Rollins
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald A. Mercier Sj
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward L. Cohen
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
General Joseph F. Dunford Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karam S. Kalsi
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Makiko Tanaka Ueshima
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ravi Raheja
Board Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ritu Anuja Khanna
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
DANIEL O'DAY
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francisco De Roux Sj
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
He Sheikh Abdulla Bin Ali Al-Thani
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph V. Amato
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Manone A. Butler
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meroe Park
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William C. Sonneborn
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Norwitt
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
FITZ O LUFKIN IV
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria M. Pope
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reynold Verret
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
TRACI L HIGGINS
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy M. Preston
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (46)
- Former: Amy R Goldman (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Bruce Blume (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Fernando Zobel de Ayala (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: John P Fitzgibbons SJ (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick A Ewing (2020–2024) — Former Men's Basketball Coach
- Former: Suzanne O Donohoe (2020–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Thomas W Farley (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Agbonkhianmeghe E Orobator SJ (2021–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Kelly Mulvoy Mangan (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ed Cooley (2024) — Men's Basketball Coach
- Former: Kevin ClarkC'76L'79P'05080811132023 (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Antonino Spadaro SJ (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bonnie W Gwin (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dikembe M Mutombo (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Marijn E Dekkers PhD (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Psaros (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tyree P Jones Jr. (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Clark (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Eduard B VanGelder (2023) — Director of Private Investments
- Former: Ann M Sarnoff (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Geoffrey S Chatas (2020–2022) — Former Treasurer
- Former: Joseph P Baratta (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa M Brown (2020–2022) — Former Vice President General Counsel
- Former: Sr Carol Keehan DC (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Frank Ciatto (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sonny Kalsi (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Abdullah bin Ali Al-Thani PhD (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michael B Atkins MD (2022) — Deputy Director, Professor & Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Ctr
- Former: Abdulla bin Ali-Thani PhD (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ahmad S Dallal (2020–2021) — Dean & Gu-Qatar
- Former: Antoine M Garibaldi PhD (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kathleen M Hugin (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Peter Croncota (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Peter J Clare (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Reena Aggarwal (2020–2021) — Vice Provost for Faculty & Prof.
- Former: Susan B Karches (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: William J Doyle (2020–2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Mehran Kamrava (2021) — Professor & Gu-Qatar
- Former: A. E. Orobator Sj (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Alberto L. Beeck (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Claire Perry PhD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: David R. Rubenstein (2020) — Former Vice President for Finance & Treasurer
- Former: George W. Casey Jr. (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Laurie Hodge Lapeyre (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Louis M. Weiner (2020) — Prof & Director of Lombardi Cancer
- Former: Richard Hluchan (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5.1M, to Edward a Cooley (Men's Basketball Coach). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Georgetown University
How much does Georgetown University give each year?
Georgetown University gave $27.9M across 191 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $35.4M across 193 grants.
What is Georgetown University's typical grant size?
Georgetown University's median grant in 2025 was $58,829, and its average grant was $146,010, across 191 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Georgetown University that year got $69K on average.
Where does Georgetown University give grants?
Georgetown University's top state is District of Columbia, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (15%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (35 grants), New York, NY (10 grants), Chicago, IL (6 grants) and Boston, MA (5 grants).
Does Georgetown University give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of Georgetown University's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 191) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Subaward" (150 grants).
Who are Georgetown University's largest grantees?
Georgetown University's largest 2025 grantees include Medstar Health Research Institute ($2,119,830), Regents of The University of Michigan ($2,063,655) and Howard University ($1,222,938), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Georgetown University?
Georgetown University reported $6.9B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3B.
What does Georgetown University fund?
Georgetown’s stated mission describes an academic community dedicated to creating and communicating knowledge and providing excellent undergraduate, graduate, and professional education in the Jesuit tradition. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Georgetown University?
Georgetown’s website describes internal application processes for its faculty funding programs. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Georgetown University's EIN?
Georgetown University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0196603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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