TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY BY ENGAGING IN FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS, BUILDING ALUMNI OUTREACH, SOLICITING SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.9M
+2913.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.6M
-46.9% YoY
Grant Count
4
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.1M
-73.4% YoY
About Wgu Advancement
Based on IRS filings
Wgu Advancement is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $7.9M in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $4.6M. Net investment income was $39K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,911,746 | $262,529 | $657,564 |
| Revenue | $16,563,409 | $10,776,481 | $4,812,291 |
| Expenses | $8,824,044 | $11,522,458 | $6,312,366 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $39,380 | $127 | $6,888 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include Western Governors University ($3,548,008), Wgu Labs ($814,750), Rivet School ($218,100).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY SALT LAKE CITY, UT | REMITTANCES TO WGU | $3,548,008 |
| WGU LABS SALT LAKE CITY, UT | TRANSACTIONS FOR WGU LABS | $814,750 |
| WGU ACADEMY SALT LAKE CITY, UT | TRANSACTIONS FOR WGU ACADEMY | $15,000 |
| RIVET SCHOOL OAKLAND, CA | TRANSACTIONS FOR RIVET ACADEMY | $218,100 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT PULSIPHER | DIRECTOR / CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DAVID GROW | DIRECTOR / TREASURER | 3 | — |
| ANNALISA HOLCOMBE | DIRECTOR / PRESIDENT | 41 | $317,033 |
| WILLIAM CURTIS RYAN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $144,868 |
| SARAH HOOK | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| GILBERT ROJAS | SPECIAL PROJECTS | 40 | $121,206 |
| ADAM GODUTO | DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING | 40 | $108,401 |
| JENNIFER COOPER | REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $106,193 |
| KABI CATALANO | REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $102,868 |
| CAROL D'AMICO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT FRANKENBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID SIMMONS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wgu Advancement?
Wgu Advancement is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. It holds $7.9M in total assets as of 2022.
How large is Wgu Advancement?
As of 2022, Wgu Advancement holds $7.9M in total assets with $16.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $4.6M in 2022.
Where does Wgu Advancement operate?
Wgu Advancement has awarded grants in California, Utah.
What size grants does Wgu Advancement award?
In 2022, Wgu Advancement awarded 4 grants totaling $4.6M — an average of about $1.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wgu Advancement's EIN?
Wgu Advancement's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4547364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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