Creighton University
OMAHA, NE · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2025). Creighton University has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
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.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds Creighton University
$132.7M in foundation grants on record from 257 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Charles and Mary Heider Family Foundation | $30.4M | 5 |
| Big East Conference | $24.1M | 4 |
| Eagle Foundation | $13M | 6 |
| Creighton University - Boys Town Healthcare Foundation | $9.8M | 4 |
| Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust | $7.9M | 8 |
| Richard and Mary Pat Mccormick Charitable Trust | $3.5M | 5 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $2.7M | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $2.6M | 4 |
| Sherwood Foundation | $2.5M | 16 |
| Ahmanson Foundation | $2.2M | 7 |