WGU'S MISSION IS TO CHANGE LIVES FOR THE BETTER BY CREATING PATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY. WGU DOES THIS BY OPERATING AND ADMINISTERING AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND LEARNING.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$658.3M
+67.2% YoY
Revenue
$1.5B
+123.5% YoY
Net Investment Income
$305K
+559.8% YoY
Expenses
$1.3B
+106.9% YoY
About Western Governors University
Based on IRS filings
Western Governors University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $658.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $305K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $658,288,517 | $393,807,673 | $30,227,281 |
| Revenue | $1,462,468,978 | $654,374,330 | $79,386,691 |
| Expenses | $1,280,651,233 | $619,062,159 | $70,012,401 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $305,042 | $46,231 | $193,554 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT PULSIPHER | TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| DAVID GROW | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 2 | — |
| NADEEM SYED | CFO & TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MITSU FRAZIER | SR VP, BUSINESS COLLEGE | 40 | $459,282 |
| ROBERT HUNT | SR VP, GENERAL COUNSEL, SECR. | 2 | — |
| DEBORAH FOWLER | SR VP, STUDENT SUCCESS | 40 | $406,532 |
| STACEY LUDWIG JOHNSON | SR VP, SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | 40 | $392,746 |
| DAVID PERKINSON | SR VP, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $388,551 |
| GENE HAYES | SR VP, REGIONAL OPERATIONS | 40 | $388,078 |
| ASHUTOSH TIWARY | SR VP, SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $363,938 |
| PAUL BINGHAM | SR VP, SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $361,104 |
| SCOTT NEUNER | SR VP, MARKETING | 40 | $355,699 |
| KEITH SMITH THRU 824 | SR VP, LEAVITT SCHOOL OF HLTH | 40 | $369,473 |
| SARAH DEMARK | VICE PROVOST | 40 | $332,215 |
| ERIC WEAVER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $315,794 |
| JOSEPH DERY | VP, DEAN-SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $306,122 |
| REBECCA WATTS | REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $312,997 |
| JOE FULLER | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DR CHARLES SORENSON | CHAIR (THRU 11/23) | 1 | — |
| LENNY MENDONCA | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JOHN W BLUFORD III | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| APRIL CHOU | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| COLE CLARK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DWANA FRANKLIN-DAVIS | TRUSTEE (AS OF 11/23) | 1 | — |
| TALIA MILGROM-ELCOTT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| THE HONORABLE JIM GERINGER | TRUSTEE (EMERITUS AS OF 11/23) | 1 | — |
| KERRY HEALY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GOV ERIC HOLCOMB | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELOY ORTIZ OAKLEY | TRUSTEE (AS OF 11/23) | 1 | — |
| GOV JARED POLIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID SIMMONS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR SAMUEL H SMITH | TRUSTEE (EMERITUS AS OF 11/23) | 1 | — |
| JESSIE WOOLEY-WILSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| COURTNEY HILLS MCBETH | CAO & PROVOST (AS OF 1/24) | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Governors University?
Western Governors University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. It holds $658.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Western Governors University?
As of 2024, Western Governors University holds $658.3M in total assets with $1.5B in annual revenue.
Where does Western Governors University operate?
Western Governors University has awarded grants in Utah.
What is Western Governors University's EIN?
Western Governors University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4365018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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