Wgu Advancement is located in Salt Lake City, UT. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Wgu Advancement employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wgu Advancement 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 06/2021, Wgu Advancement generated $10.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.7% each year .
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WGU ADVANCEMENT SUPPORTS THE EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY AND AFFILIATES BY ENGAGING IN FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS, BUILDING ALUMNI OUTREACH, SOLICITING SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. ALL FUNDS RAISED BY CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION WERE USED FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND TRANSFORMING EDUCATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Annalisa Holcombe Director / President | OfficerTrustee | 41 | $307,992 |
William Ryan Director Of Operations | 40 | $130,983 | |
Kabi Catalano Regional Director | 40 | $106,376 | |
Elijah Howe Director Corp & Fdt Relations | 40 | $106,350 | |
Daniel Folta Vice President | 40 | $103,778 | |
David Grow Director / Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Bentz Whaley Flessner And Associa Funrasing Consultant | 6/29/19 | $176,317 |
American Philanthropic Llc Strategic Consulting | 6/29/19 | $130,090 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $2,300,000 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,476,354 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,776,354 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $127 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,776,481 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,651,970 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $317,655 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,883 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,326,070 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $85,346 |
Other employee benefits | $213,602 |
Payroll taxes | $106,201 |
Fees for services: Management | $11,557 |
Fees for services: Legal | $48,713 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $59,464 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $186,636 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $188,507 |
Advertising and promotion | $49,300 |
Office expenses | $40,079 |
Information technology | $104,521 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $103,361 |
Travel | $13,367 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,495 |
Insurance | $2,028 |
All other expenses | $9,586 |
Total functional expenses | $11,522,458 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,783 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $74,384 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $40,179 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,999 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $29,184 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $262,529 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $487,509 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $487,509 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$299,364 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $74,384 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $262,529 |
Over the last fiscal year, Wgu Advancement has awarded $8,651,970 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: REMITTANCES TO WGU | $7,593,670 |
Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: TRANSACTIONS FOR WGU LABS | $1,058,300 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Wgu Advancement has recieved totaling $3,607,830.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Robert D And Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc Waukesha, WI PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHARACTER-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS AND TEACHERS | $2,586,415 |
The Robert D And Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc Waukesha, WI PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHARACTER-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS AND TEACHERS | $956,500 |
Sentara Healthcare Norfolk, VA PURPOSE: SENTARA SERVICE TO SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $30,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $24,915 |
Strada Education Network Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
University Of New Mexico Foundation Incorporated Albuquerque, NM | $270,142,035 | $53,815,950 |
Colorado School Of Mines Foundation Golden, CO | $425,843,908 | $49,131,943 |
American Indian College Fund Denver, CO | $151,570,496 | $57,441,920 |
University Of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation Las Vegas, NV | $436,194,901 | $57,839,511 |
Lincoln Institute Of Land Policy Phoenix, AZ | $774,885,329 | $64,138,879 |
Asu Enterprise Partners Tempe, AZ | $381,094,670 | $23,987,399 |
Boise State University Foundation Inc Boise, ID | $181,429,408 | $23,699,772 |
University Of Idaho Foundation Inc Moscow, ID | $461,396,601 | $57,102,014 |
Northern Arizona University Fdn Inc Flagstaff, AZ | $256,288,832 | $37,761,443 |
New Mexico State University Foundation Inc Las Cruces, NM | $355,498,587 | $111,307,691 |
University Of Northern Colorado Foundation Inc Greeley, CO | $134,921,327 | $19,470,249 |
Wgu Advancement Salt Lake City, UT | $262,529 | $10,776,481 |