Howard University

Organization Overview

Howard University is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1940. According to its NTEE Classification (B43) the organization is classified as: Universities, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Howard University employed 7,043 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Howard University is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2020, Howard University generated $1.0b in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $966.3m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Howard University has awarded 366 individual grants totaling $28,531,585. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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WE EDUCATE STUDENTS, DEVELOP PROFESSIONALS, CONDUCT RESEARCH, AND SERVE PATIENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATION, GENERAL/OTHER - HOWARD UNIVERSITY IS A COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH-ORIENTED HISTORICALLY BLACK PRIVATE UNIVERSITY PROVIDING AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY TO STUDENTS OF HIGH ACADEMIC POTENTIAL WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS UPON THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL STUDENTS. HOWARD UNIVERSITY IS THE NATION'S TOP PRODUCER OF MINORITY LAWYERS, DENTISTS, PHYSICIANS AND AFRICAN AMERICAN PHDS IN THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FIELDS. THE UNIVERSITY SERVES A COMMUNITY OF MORE THAN 10,000 STUDENTS.


A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT INSTITUTION, HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IS THE NATION'S ONLY TEACHING HOSPITAL LOCATED ON THE CAMPUS OF A HISTORICALLY BLACK UNIVERSITY. IT OFFERS MEDICAL STUDENTS A SUPERIOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES TO OBSERVE OR PARTICIPATE IN CLINICAL AND RESEARCH WORK WITH PROFESSIONALS THAT UNIQUELY ADDRESSES THE SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ADMITS PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.


THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT THROUGH ITS AUXILIARY SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF STAFF, FACULTY AND STUDENTS AND TO COMPLEMENT THE QUALITY OF THE ACADEMIC LIFE. AUXILIARY SERVICES INCLUDE STUDENT HOUSING, FOOD SERVICES, PARKING, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND PUBLIC TELEVISION STATION.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Sodexo Inc And Affiliates
Food Service For Students
$15,044,472
Thompson Facilities Services Llc
Facility Management Service
$14,167,958
American Combustion Industries Inc
Rental, Repairs & Maintenance
$8,922,350
Mcn Build Llc
Construction Services
$7,986,127
Gilbane Building Company
Construction Services
$7,024,621
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$291,440,000
Investment income $15,342,000
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $1,751,000
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $46,877,000
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,025,632,000

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Howard University has awarded $3,667,403 in support to 37 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT RESEARCH & EDUCATION

$815,351

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

PURPOSE: SUPPORT RESEARCH & EDUCATION

$444,164

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT RESEARCH & EDUCATION

$359,597

YMCA OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: SUPPORT RESEARCH & EDUCATION

$323,953

JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Jackson, MS

PURPOSE: SUPPORT RESEARCH & EDUCATION

$207,040

ANACOSTIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: SUPPORT RESEARCH & EDUCATION

$166,363
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Howard University has recieved totaling $822,764.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Delta Dental Community Care Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: SIGNATURE PROGRAM

$435,575
Delta Dental Community Care Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: SIGNATURE PROGRAM

$160,000
Delta Dental Community Care Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ACCESS TO CARE

$150,000
Delta Dental Community Care Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION

$50,000
Anonymous Trust

Raleigh, NC

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP FOR JANET THOMPSON

$7,919
Tribune-Review Charities

Tarentum, PA

PURPOSE: DIVERSITY IN MEDIA SCHOLARSHIP

$7,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$719,900,000
Earnings$173,474,000
Net Contributions$25,571,000
Other Expense$79,650,000
Grants$20,902,000
Ending Balance$818,393,000

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Howard University
Washington, DC
$1,025,632,000
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Washington, DC
$862,369,744
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Richmond, VA
$713,801,637
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$334,648,312
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Baltimore, MD
$288,447,259
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$202,751,628
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Hampton, VA
$270,327,094
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA
$128,402,437
Mount Saint Marys University
Emmitsburg, MD
$126,243,509
University Of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
$116,895,847
Mc Daniel College Inc
Westminster, MD
$113,872,650
Marymount University
Arlington, VA
$118,614,940

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