Grand Canyon University
GCU is a missional, Christ-centered university with an innovative and adaptive spirit that addresses the world's deep needs by cultivating compassionate Christian community, empowering free and virtuous action, and serving others in ways that promote human flourishing. Through academic excellence, the university equips students with knowledge of the Christian worldview, instilling in them a sense of purpose and vocational calling that enables them to be innovative thinkers, effective communicators, global contributors, and transformative leaders who change their communities by placing the interests of others before their own.
Grand Canyon University at a glance
In short: Grand Canyon University gave $262K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $66K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $262,360
- -14.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,590
- +49.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,090,273,231
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Grand Canyon University funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Habitat for Humanity Central AZ ($150K). Together the top 4 received $262K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 28 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Grand Canyon University gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $118K (2021) to $446K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $262K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity Central AZ Phoenix, AZ | In support of theIR mission | $150,000 |
| Naismith Mem Basketball Hall of Fame Springfield, MA | In support of their mission | $75,000 |
| Barry Goldwater Inst for pub pol rsrch Phoenix, AZ | In support of their mission | $25,000 |
| Fiesta Events Inc Scottsdale, AZ | in support of their mission | $12,360 |
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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 | $2,090,273,231 | $2,009,925,571 | $1,974,185,329 | $262,360 | 4 | $22,850,607 |
| 2024 | $2,047,713,640 | $1,870,735,835 | $1,836,959,828 | $307,533 | 7 | $25,806,082 |
| 2023 | $2,029,077,541 | $1,688,317,236 | $1,665,639,619 | $446,227 | 5 | $15,900,048 |
| 2022 | $1,965,149,910 | $1,645,639,814 | $1,633,843,789 | $322,857 | 5 | $668,951 |
| 2021 | $1,831,364,701 | $1,588,609,610 | $1,556,197,920 | $118,000 | 7 | $429,876 |
| 2020 | $1,676,203,892 | $1,470,193,710 | $1,447,124,091 | — | — | $4,495,723 |
About Grand Canyon University
Based on IRS filings
Grand Canyon University is a public charity focused on Education, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1B in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $262K. Net investment income was $22.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grand Canyon University is led by Brian Mueller, President on every filing since 2020; all 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Mueller
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$736K (2020) → $799K (2025)
Fred Miller
Chairman of the Board
Director → Chairman of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Jim Rice
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Lupita Hightower
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Marion Kelly
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Peggy Chase
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Dave Donaldson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Jerry Colangelo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$128K (2025)
Mike Ingram
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Shawn Boskie
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Jennifer Lech
Vice Provost
Executive Vice President Academic Affiars → Executive Vice President Academic Affairs, 2021
Executive Vice President Academic Affairs → Vice Provost, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$262K (2020) → $539K (2025)
Junette West
CFO & Treasurer
Vice President Business, Finance & Treasurer → CFO & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$170K (2020) → $484K (2025)
Bryce Drew
Head Basketball Coach
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$1.1M (2021) → $1.7M (2025)
Timothy Griffin
Dean of Students
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$562K (2021) → $417K (2025)
Randall Gibb
Provost
Dean & Colangelo College of Business → Provost, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$397K (2022) → $607K (2025)
Raymond Kaselonis
CAO, General Counsel & Secretary
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$266K (2023) → $395K (2025)
Daniel Majerle
Former Head Basketball Coach
On filings since 2023
$1M (2023) → $1M (2025)
Kenneth Wooden
Dean & College of Natural Sciences
Dean, College of Science, Engineering & Technology → Dean & College of Natural Sciences, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$387K (2023) → $382K (2025)
Taylor Gober
Vice President for Advancement
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$386K (2025)
Former officers (9)
- Former: Will Gonzalez (2020–2024) — Chairman of the Board
- Former: Lisa Smith (2024) — Dean, College of Nursing & Health Care Professions
- Former: Brian Roberts (2020–2023) — Former CAO, General Counsel & Secretary
- Former: Don Andorfer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Henry Radda (2020–2023) — Provost
- Former: Marvin Menzies (2020–2023) — Associate Coach
- Former: Dan Majerle (2020–2022) — Former Head Basketball Coach
- Former: Christine Linderson (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President of Financial Aid
- Former: Andrew Stankiewicz (2020) — Head Baseball Coach
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 $1.7M, to Bryce Drew (Head Basketball Coach). 19 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Grand Canyon University
How much does Grand Canyon University give each year?
Grand Canyon University gave $262K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $308K across 7 grants.
What is Grand Canyon University's typical grant size?
Grand Canyon University's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $65,590, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Grand Canyon University give grants?
Grand Canyon University gives mostly in Arizona: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Grand Canyon University give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Grand Canyon University's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "In support of their mission" (4 grants).
How large is Grand Canyon University?
Grand Canyon University reported $2.1B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0B.
What is Grand Canyon University?
Grand Canyon University is a public charity focused on Education, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $2.1B in total assets as of 2025.
What is Grand Canyon University's EIN?
Grand Canyon University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2507725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
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