From public IRS filings
Grand Canyon University
PHOENIX, AZ · Education
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Mission
GCU IS A PREMIER CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, EDUCATING PEOPLE TO LEAD AND SERVE BY PROVIDING POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION SERVICES ON ITS TRADITIONAL ARIZONA CAMPUS AS WELL AS ONLINE.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$1.9B
Total expenses
$1.8B
Total assets
$2B
Program expense ratio
98%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Grand Canyon University
$27.6M in foundation grants on record from 244 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment | $10M | 2 |
| Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation | $2.4M | 3 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | $2.1M | 3 |
| Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation | $1.9M | 7 |
| Canyon Institute | $1.3M | 6 |
| Tw Lewis Foundation | $855K | 2 |
| Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | $767K | 1 |
| Grand Canyon University Cityserve | $701K | 4 |
| Western Athletic Conference | $659K | 2 |
| Gce Community Fund | $543K | 4 |
Leadership
BRIAN MUELLER — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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