WGU Labs
To engage in research, development and licensing of innovative technologies to optimize learner outcomes; to develop and distribute information about integrated healthcare concepts and systems, sponsor research focused on emerging practices in integrated healthcare, and facilitate and support convenings for those interested in integrated healthcare.
WGU Labs at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $10,985,368
- +0.1% vs 2022
- Net investment income (2023)
- $-403,477
- -676.9% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $8,655,856
- +20.8% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who WGU Labs funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rivet School - Bay Area Hybrid College Initiative Richmond, CA | School Funding | $21,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $10,985,368 | $8,655,856 | — | — | $-403,477 |
| 2022 | $9,230,788 | $10,973,970 | $7,163,739 | — | — | $69,941 |
| 2021 | $5,412,542 | $17,199,300 | $13,158,421 | $21,800 | 1 | $56,660 |
| 2020 | $2,286,533 | $5,611,646 | $13,366,637 | — | — | $1,966 |
| 2019 | $857,362 | $229,200 | $4,208,803 | — | — | $3,047 |
About WGU Labs
Based on IRS filings
WGU Labs is a public charity focused on Education, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
WGU Labs is led by Jason Levin, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 6 of 11 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jason Levin
Director & President
Director & President → President, 2022
President → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2019
41 hrs/week
$155K (2019) → $411K (2023)
Jessica Wishnie
Director & Wgu Labs
Director Wgu Labs → Director & Wgu Labs, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $182K (2023)
Omid Fothuhi
Director & Learning Innovation
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$191K (2022) → $186K (2023)
Betheny Gross
Director & Research
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
$201K (2023)
Natalie Berkey
Director & Communications
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
$161K (2023)
David Grow
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Pulsipher
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ajita Menon
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Livingston
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelvin Bentley
Cons. Manager
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
$141K (2023)
Christina Rothschild
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Nicholas Johnson (2020–2022) — Manager & Software Engineer
- Former: Sean Brown (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: William Chad Adams (2020–2022) — Principal Software Engineer
- Former: Jessica Wishnie Jess Stokes (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Todd Bloom (2021–2022) — Managing Director
- Former: Patrick Partridge (2019–2021) — President & Wgu Academy · Filing note: Until 123120
- Former: Eyal Shafran (2020–2021) — Senior Data Scientist
- Former: Anna Frachou (2021) — Director & Strategic Alliances
- Former: Jennifer Talevich (2020) — Principal Research Scientist
- Former: Matt Sanders (2020) — Director · Filing note: Until July 2019
- Former: Matthew Sanders (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $411K, to Jason Levin (Director / President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about WGU Labs
What is WGU Labs?
WGU Labs is a public charity focused on Education, based in Salt Lake City, UT.
Where does WGU Labs operate?
WGU Labs has awarded grants in California.
What is WGU Labs's EIN?
WGU Labs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4523369. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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