The University of Queensland
501(c)(4)
100% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves
The University of Queensland is a 501(c)(4) organization, registered in 2019, with $1,438,503,781 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
Queensland 4072, Australia, 00000 EIN 98-0127096 Since 2019
Revenue (FY2022)
$1.4B
▼ 11.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2022)
$1.5B
Net assets
$3.6B
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating100% to programs · $0 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 The University of Queensland: 100% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating28 mo reserves · -6% 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 The University of Queensland: 28 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a B+ 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 The University of Queensland: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BTransparency10% of the rating3 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 The University of Queensland: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
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Contact & location
- Address
- Queensland 4072, Australia, 00000
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.4B (FY2020) to $1.4B (FY2022) across 3 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $1.2BNet assets $3.6B
Operating margin
-6.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.8B
Total liabilities
$1.2B
Net assets
$3.6B
Salaries & benefits
$861.3M
56% of expenses
Board members
22
20 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,438,503,781▼11.6% | $1,524,937,359▼1.1% | $3,595,893,000▼5.0% | $4,833,459,000▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,626,864,406▲15.7% | $1,541,948,692▲9.6% | $3,786,951,000▲14.1% | $5,012,279,000▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,406,426,143 | $1,406,541,101 | $3,318,877,000 | $4,574,578,000 | 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 (FY2022)
Highest-paid: Professor Deborah Terry Ao — $733,472 (0.05% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor Deborah Terry Ao | Senate Mem, Vice Chancellor | 40 | $733,472 |
| Professor Aidan Byrne | Provost | 40 | $474,587 |
| Mr Andrew Flannery | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $449,080 |
| Professor Andrew Griffiths | Executive Dean Faculty of Bel | 40 | $398,896 |
| Mr Rongyu Li | Dep. Vice-chancellor | 40 | $397,197 |
| Sunil Lakhani | Professor | 40 | $387,118 |
| Professor Melissa Brown | Exec. Dean Faculty of Science | 40 | $378,107 |
| Professor Bruce Abernethy | Exec. Dean Faculty of Habs | 40 | $364,430 |
| Professor Mark Blows | Deputy Vc(research) | 40 | $360,098 |
| Professor Geoff Mccoll | Exec. Dean Faculty of Medicine | 40 | $344,646 |
| Professor Alan Rowan | Aibn Director | 40 | $337,246 |
| David Reutens | Director - Ctr For Advanced Im | 40 | $336,214 |
| Pankaj Sah | Institute Director | 40 | $332,452 |
| Professor Heather Zwicker | Exec. Dean Fac. of Hman & Ss | 40 | $322,257 |
| Jennifer Karlson | Pro-vice-chancellor | 40 | $315,800 |
| Professor Doune Macdonald | Dep. Vice-chancellor | 40 | $295,747 |
| Professor Vicki Chen | Exec. Dean Faculty of Eait | 40 | $265,247 |
| Gail Jukes | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $254,618 |
| Ms Tonianne Dwyer | Senate Member | 4 | $62,523 |
| Mr Peter N Varghese Ao | Chancellor | 40 | $55,576 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2022)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| C S Energy Limited | Electricity Services | $24,329,396 |
| Mater Research Ltd | Research Activities | $23,638,922 |
| Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd | Construction Service | $15,892,266 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | Research Activities | $14,109,181 |
| Fdc Construction and Fitout Qld Pty | Construction Service | $13,774,746 |
Grants made · $7.4M in FY2022
9 grants totaling $7.4M in FY2022. All grants made by The University of Queensland →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | Student exchange support | $6,015,751 |
| Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc | Agriculture research | $682,272 |
| University of Georgia | Agriculture research | $260,035 |
| Colorado School of Mines | See part iv | $101,985 |
| Trustees of Princeton University | Net zero australia | $88,258 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | See part iv | $71,047 |
| National Marine Mammal Foundation Inc | Animal research | $53,985 |
| Marine Biological Laboratory | See part iv | $50,721 |
| Itasca Consulting Group Inc | Engineering research | $34,719 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is The University of Queensland a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The University of Queensland is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 98-0127096.
- What is The University of Queensland's EIN?
- The University of Queensland's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 98-0127096.
- How much revenue does The University of Queensland report?
- The University of Queensland reported $1,438,503,781 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of The University of Queensland's spending goes to programs?
- The University of Queensland spends about 100% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does The University of Queensland have?
- CharityIndex grades The University of Queensland A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does The University of Queensland's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on The University of Queensland's latest Form 990 is $733,472, paid to Professor Deborah Terry Ao (Senate Mem, Vice Chancellor).
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Data for The University of Queensland (EIN 98-0127096) 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.