Western Governors University
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Western Governors University is a education organization based in SALT LAKE CTY, United States. Annual revenue: $12.0 million. EIN: 474365018.
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Mission
Pursue innovative solutions to global education needs, develop, support and distribute information, sponsor research focused on emerging practices in education and impact on student learning outcomes and affordability, and facilitate and support convening of members of the education, business, scientific, healthcare, technology and professional communities interested in educational innovation. Provide governance, guidance, coordination, services, support and resources to related organizations.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Western Governors University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 74% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
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- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWestern Governors University is a registered education nonprofit based in Salt Lake Cty, UT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 474365018. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $654M in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Western Governors University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 474365018. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Western Governors University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Western Governors University is located in Salt Lake Cty, UT, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years. Its registered address is 4001 S 700 E Ste 700, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Western Governors University has $654M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Western Governors University is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $654M in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Western Governors University. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Western Governors University holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Western Governors University is a education organization based in SALT LAKE CTY, United States. Annual revenue: $12.0 million. EIN: 474365018. Western Governors University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $654M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Western Governors University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Western Governors University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 474365018, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 57 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 57 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2015
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Western Governors University
- What is Western Governors University?
- Western Governors University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Salt Lake Cty, United States. Western Governors University is a education organization based in SALT LAKE CTY, United States. Annual revenue: $12.0 million. EIN: 474365018.
- When was Western Governors University founded?
- Western Governors University was founded in 2015.
- Who leads Western Governors University?
- Nadeem Syed serves as CFO, TREASURER.
- Where is Western Governors University located?
- Headquartered in Salt Lake Cty, UT, United States.
- What is Western Governors University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Western Governors University trustworthy?
- Western Governors University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Western Governors University's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 474365018.
- What is Western Governors University's website?
- https://www.wgu.edu