Creighton University is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed to excellence in its selected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. As Catholic, Creighton is dedicated to the pursuit of truth in all its forms and is guided by the living tradition of the Catholic Church. As Jesuit, Creighton participates in the tradition of the Society of Jesus which provides an integrating vision of the world that arises out of the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ. As comprehensive, Creighton's education embraces several colleges and professional schools and is directed to the intellectual, social, spiritual, physical and recreational aspects of students' lives and to the promotion of justice. Creighton exists for students and learning. Members of the Creighton community are challenged to reflect on transcendent values, including their relationship with God, in an atmosphere of freedom of inquiry, belief and religious worship.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0B
+4.8% YoY
Revenue
$750.2M
+7.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$107.2M
+24.8% YoY
Expenses
$649.3M
+7.2% YoY
About Creighton University
Based on IRS filings
Creighton University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in OMAHA, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0B in total assets. Net investment income was $107.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,957,660,698 | $1,867,263,536 | $1,701,982,148 |
| Revenue | $750,219,930 | $695,414,516 | $724,571,922 |
| Expenses | $649,348,471 | $605,841,734 | $574,547,210 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $107,221,857 | $85,894,154 | $106,424,440 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr James Blackledge | Director, Vice Chairman | 1 | — |
| Mr Nizar Ghoussaini | Director, Chairman | 1 | — |
| Ms Gail Werner-Robertson | Director, Vice Chairman | 1 | — |
| Rev Daniel S Hendrickson SJ | President | 40 | — |
| Maria Harper-Marinick PhD | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Chris Elias | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Chris J Murphy | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Clark Lauritzen | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Derek Leathers | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Donald E Montgomery JD | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Eric Keen | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Frank L Hayes | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Gary Witt | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Jerry Crouse | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Kenny Rocker | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Kevin Travers | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Mark H Rauenhorst | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Mark R Walter | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Mark W Henkels | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Melvin Palalay | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Mike Finley | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Richard T Kizer | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Robert Reed Jr | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Scott C Heider | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Thomas Barry | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr Tobin A Schropp | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr William J Fox JD | Director | 1 | — |
| Mr William Roe | Director | 1 | — |
| Ms Ann Schumacher | Director | 1 | — |
| Ms Catherine L Hughes | Director | 1 | — |
| Ms Diane K Duren | Director | 1 | — |
| Ms Janis Orlowski MD | Director | 1 | — |
| Ms Josie Abboud | Director | 1 | — |
| Ms Karen Van Dyke | Director | 1 | — |
| Ms Karrin Taylor Robson JD | Director | 1 | — |
| Ms Linda Hunt | Director | 1 | — |
| Ms Sharon Harper | Director | 1 | — |
| Ms Susan Haddix | Director | 1 | — |
| Ms Wende Kotouc | Director | 1 | — |
| Rev Casey Beaumier SJ | Director | 1 | — |
| Rev Christopher S Collins SJ | Director | 1 | — |
| Rev G Thomas Krettek SJ PhD | Director | 1 | — |
| Rev Matthew E Carnes SJ | Director | 1 | — |
| Rev Nicholas Santos SJ PhD | Director | 40 | — |
| Rev William P Leahy SJ | Director | 1 | — |
| James S Jansen JD | General Counsel/Secretary | 40 | $354,114 |
| Jan Madsen | Executive Vice President | 40 | $447,430 |
| John J Jesse III | Treasurer | 40 | $196,765 |
| Mardell Wilson | Provost | 40 | $439,960 |
| Amy Wilson | Dean, Pharmacy and Health Professions | 40 | $264,672 |
| Bridget Keegan | Dean, College of Arts & Sciences | 40 | $273,998 |
| Derek Scott | Associate Vice President, Facilities Management | 40 | $200,380 |
| Matt Gerard | Vice President, University Relations | 40 | $289,620 |
| Robert Dunlay | Dean, School of Medicine | 40 | $814,006 |
| David Brooks MD | Professor | 40 | $523,355 |
| Gregory McDermott | Athletic Coach | 40 | $3,160,922 |
| John Schmidt MD | Professor | 40 | $957,909 |
| Nicholas Townley MD | Professor | 40 | $947,642 |
| Terrance Zach MD | Professor | 40 | $642,581 |
| Evan T Robinson | Former Key Employee | 40 | $217,776 |
| Mark Latta DMD | Former Key Employee | 40 | $255,874 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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