Georgetown University
88% goes to programs $7 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Georgetown University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1973, with $2,087,659,878 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
37th O St Nw Box 57117, Washington, DC, 20007 EIN 53-0196603 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.1B
▲ 8.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.1B
Net assets
$2.7B
Employees
16,053
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating88% to programs · $7 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Georgetown University: 88% to programs · $7 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · +2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Georgetown University: 15 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Georgetown University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Georgetown University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Georgetown university is one of the world's leading academic and research institutions. established in 1789, georgetown is the nation's oldest catholic and jesuit university.
What they do
Academic support: this includes activities that support the university's primary educational and research missions. these activities include academic administration, academic computing support, academic personnel development, course and curriculum development, departmental administration, educational media services, and libraries.
Research: one of the primary objectives of the university is the development of knowledge through basic science, clinical research and other research. during the year ended june 30, 2024, faculty and students participated in over 2,600 research projects in science and other areas.
Auxiliary services: various goods and services are provided for the benefit of students, faculty and staff. the primary categories included are banking, bookstores, conference center and hotel, food and vending, mail, parking, printing and graphics, and transportation.
Contact & location
- Address
- 37th O St Nw Box 57117, Washington, DC, 20007
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5B (FY2013) to $2.1B (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $3.4BNet assets $2.7B
Operating margin
1.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.0B
Total liabilities
$3.4B
Net assets
$2.7B
Salaries & benefits
$969.3M
47% of expenses
Board members
42
40 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,087,659,878▲8.6% | $2,055,592,323▲7.8% | $2,652,558,959▲11.3% | $6,046,074,142▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,922,844,840▼3.3% | $1,907,524,978▲8.8% | $2,383,866,551▲2.9% | $5,656,709,556▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,988,566,479▲16.0% | $1,752,961,854▲15.9% | $2,316,503,989▼1.5% | $5,349,711,745▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,714,331,586▲1.8% | $1,512,702,096▼5.0% | $2,351,073,856▲47.5% | $4,640,666,042▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,684,831,601▼0.9% | $1,591,528,173▲3.0% | $1,594,293,268▼7.5% | $3,912,901,768▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,700,586,166▲6.3% | $1,545,844,322▲5.2% | $1,723,186,105▼4.3% | $3,581,321,072▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,600,365,529▲2.7% | $1,470,096,417▲4.2% | $1,800,794,039▲7.8% | $3,270,783,683▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,557,710,671▲5.8% | $1,411,380,670▲3.6% | $1,670,674,861▲12.5% | $3,147,613,004▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,472,397,544▼1.4% | $1,361,882,555▲3.6% | $1,484,897,885▼7.2% | $2,991,235,580▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,493,887,396▲1.7% | $1,314,686,244▲2.7% | $1,600,582,185▲5.7% | $3,053,376,801▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,468,361,082 | $1,280,716,626▲0.7% | $1,513,872,372▲22.0% | $2,918,323,900▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,272,168,656▲5.5% | $1,241,379,636▲17.8% | $2,571,835,392▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,206,397,721▲4.1% | $1,053,371,657▼7.8% | $2,452,665,073▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,158,933,320▲5.7% | $1,142,243,050▲20.5% | $2,464,639,037▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,096,259,015 | $947,683,906 | $2,251,638,450 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Patrick A Ewing — $12,549,824 (0.61% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick A Ewing | Former Men's Basketball Coach | 0 | $12,549,824 |
| Ed Cooley | Men's Basketball Coach | 40 | $3,963,610 |
| Michael K Barry | Chief Investment Officer | 40 | $1,780,603 |
| John J Degioia Phd C'79 G'95 | President & Board Member | 40 | $1,610,813 |
| Edward B Healton | Executive Vice President of Medical Center | 40 | $1,055,637 |
| David B Green | Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $1,049,618 |
| Robert M Groves | Provost | 40 | $1,012,882 |
| Christopher Gill | Managing Director of Public Investments | 40 | $984,100 |
| John L Marshall | Assoc. Director Clinical Services, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Ctr | 40 | $915,085 |
| William M Treanor | Executive Vice President of Law Center | 40 | $849,893 |
| Marie A Mattson | Secretary | 40 | $504,842 |
| Adam R Adler | Vice President & General Counsel | 40 | $492,959 |
| Afsaneh Mashayekhi Beschloss | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Amy R Goldman F'86 | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Anthony R Coscia | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Bruce Blume L'80 P'08 P'20 | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Daniel O'day | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Edward L Cohen L'70 P'20 | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Fernando Zobel De Ayala P'19 P'25 | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Fr Agbonkhianmeghe E Orobator Sj | Vice Chair | 4 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Whiting-turner Contracting Co | Construction | $57,150,951 |
| Aramark Educational Services Inc | Management Services | $41,198,087 |
| Georgetown Energy Partners LLC | Management Services | $34,637,933 |
| American Campus Communities Operating Partnership LP | Construction | $25,041,239 |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Professional Teaching Services | $16,655,823 |
Grants received · $497.3M total
1,106 grants to Georgetown University totaling $497.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Als Foundation Inc | Scientific research | 2025 | $103,074 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $4,600,187 |
| Education Development Center Inc | Ed r & d | 2024 | $3,318,366 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $1,865,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $1,545,350 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Extramural research | 2024 | $1,514,500 |
| University of Miami | Research | 2024 | $816,481 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $791,900 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $626,608 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Grant, education, training, and economic opportunity grant, highlighting lessons learned from the developmental education reform movement | 2024 | $523,740 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $494,700 |
| New Venture Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $440,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $375,000 |
| Sunrise Project Inc | General support | 2024 | $375,000 |
| American Institutes For Research In the Behavioral Sciences | See schedule i, supplemental informationprovide research grant to the center for innovations in community safety of the georgetown law center | 2024 | $342,500 |
Grants made · $35.4M in FY2023
193 grants totaling $35.4M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Georgetown University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | Subaward | $3,793,823 |
| Coopersmith Global LLC | Subaward | $2,046,658 |
| Descendants Truth and Reconciliation Trust | General support | $2,000,000 |
| Medstar Health Research Institute Inc | Subaward | $1,781,245 |
| University of California San Francisco | Subaward | $1,430,053 |
| Howard University | Subaward | $1,153,518 |
| Innovations For Poverty Action | Subaward | $1,052,628 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Subaward | $1,032,956 |
| Indiana University | Subaward | $725,022 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Subaward | $714,698 |
| Opencollective Foundation | Subaward | $549,600 |
| University of Texas Southwestern Medical | Subaward | $541,076 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore | Subaward | $524,783 |
| Washington State University | Subaward | $521,369 |
| Rutgers the State University | Subaward | $469,189 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Georgetown University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Georgetown University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 53-0196603, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Georgetown University's EIN?
- Georgetown University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 53-0196603.
- How much revenue does Georgetown University report?
- Georgetown University reported $2,087,659,878 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Georgetown University's spending goes to programs?
- Georgetown University spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Georgetown University have?
- CharityIndex grades Georgetown University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Georgetown University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Georgetown University's latest Form 990 is $12,549,824, paid to Patrick A Ewing (Former Men's Basketball Coach).
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Data for Georgetown University (EIN 53-0196603) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.