University of Regina
501(c)(3)
86% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
University of Regina is a 501(c)(3) organization, registered in 1980, with $383,705,156 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
Regina Saskatchewan S4s 0a2, Canada, 00000 EIN 98-0042539 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$383.7M
▲ 2.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$351.5M
Net assets
$448.9M
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
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $2 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 University of Regina: 86% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · +8% 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 University of Regina: 15 mo reserves · +8% 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 University of Regina: 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 University of Regina: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Education and research
What they do
Maintain facilities used for programs: the university owns, runs, and maintains the facilities necessary to provide its teaching and conduct its research (23 buildings). it also purchases and maintains equipment necessary to carry out its programs, such as computers and lab equipment.
Science and technology research, general/other: the university carries out research projects and other special projects as part of its mandate. it is a requirement of faculty members to carry out research and public service (482 full-time faculty).
Student services programs: the university provides services to students, such as residences, bookstore, printing, parking, and food services. (14,909 students)
Contact & location
- Address
- Regina Saskatchewan S4s 0a2, Canada, 00000
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $263.1M (FY2013) to $383.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $216.2MNet assets $448.9M
Operating margin
8.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$665.0M
Total liabilities
$216.2M
Net assets
$448.9M
Salaries & benefits
$226.4M
64% of expenses
Board members
11
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $383,705,156▲2.4% | $351,468,279▲1.1% | $448,859,793▲6.0% | $665,011,844▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $374,771,402▲11.1% | $347,515,118▲7.2% | $423,623,515▲7.6% | $666,434,534▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $337,444,170▲11.7% | $324,191,737▲8.4% | $393,686,287▲3.6% | $632,444,844▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $302,225,011▼5.2% | $299,186,464▲6.2% | $379,874,835▼0.1% | $613,836,715▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $318,653,601▲8.0% | $281,618,942▼5.2% | $380,309,957▲11.7% | $622,585,037▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $295,069,990▼4.0% | $296,934,692▲3.4% | $340,373,317▼2.4% | $602,073,950▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $307,463,013▲4.0% | $287,176,160▲5.2% | $348,914,426▲4.4% | $610,950,528▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $295,514,373▼2.0% | $273,037,989▲2.6% | $334,223,835▲7.9% | $588,381,048▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $301,514,127▲18.6% | $266,061,101▲3.2% | $309,778,115▲11.8% | $494,755,048▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $254,333,520▼4.5% | $257,753,197▲2.2% | $277,151,795▼1.4% | $460,233,579▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $266,446,505▲1.3% | $252,124,661▲4.8% | $281,124,032▲4.9% | $462,124,040▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $263,050,635 | $240,587,359▲4.6% | $267,932,157▲10.1% | $455,089,182▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $230,098,733▼20.4% | $243,243,476▲47.4% | $364,819,703▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $289,163,322▲27.8% | $165,078,071▼28.1% | $339,449,789▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $226,345,171 | $229,465,119 | $332,412,210 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Jeff Keshen — $395,782 (0.11% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Keshen | President, Vice-chancellor | 50 | $395,782 |
| Lamont Stradeski | Avp, Finance (part Year) | 50 | $349,789 |
| Emmanuel Aito | Director, La Cité (part Year) | 45 | $335,043 |
| Corey Hadden | Sessional Lecturer | 45 | $322,739 |
| Thomas Hadjistavropoulos | Director, Centre For Aging | 45 | $322,193 |
| Lori Walker | Sessional Lecturer | 45 | $320,684 |
| Dianne Ford | Vp, Administration (part Year) | 50 | $320,119 |
| Isabelle Dostaler | Vp, Academic (part Year); Provost (part Year) | 50 | $315,694 |
| Gordon Asmundson | Professor | 45 | $308,419 |
| Morina Rennie | Associate Dean, Continuous Improvement | 45 | $302,780 |
| David Gregory | Vp, Academic (part Year); Provost (part Year) | 50 | $287,920 |
| Christopher Yost | Vp, Research | 50 | $273,360 |
| Douglas Farenick | Dean, Faculty of Science | 45 | $267,477 |
| Harold Riemer | Dean, Fac. of Kinesiology & Hs | 45 | $265,249 |
| Arthur Exner | Avp, Information Services | 50 | $263,596 |
| Phillip Choi | Dean, Fac of Engineering & A.s | 45 | $256,823 |
| Shannon Dea | Dean, Faculty of Arts | 45 | $237,380 |
| Dean Biesenthal | Avp, Human Resources (part Year) | 50 | $229,697 |
| Glenys Sylvestre | Chief Governance Officer | 50 | $229,697 |
| John Smith | Avp, Student Affairs | 50 | $229,697 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Pcl Construction Management Inc | Construction | $2,682,789 |
| Westridge Construction Ltd | Construction | $2,442,198 |
| Ledcor Construction Limited | Construction | $1,618,397 |
| Chick'n'tendees Eatery Ltd | Catering / Food Services | $1,501,234 |
| Cp Distributors Ltd | Construction | $1,332,753 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is University of Regina a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. University of Regina is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 98-0042539.
- What is University of Regina's EIN?
- University of Regina's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 98-0042539.
- How much revenue does University of Regina report?
- University of Regina reported $383,705,156 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of University of Regina's spending goes to programs?
- University of Regina spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does University of Regina have?
- CharityIndex grades University of Regina A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does University of Regina's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on University of Regina's latest Form 990 is $395,782, paid to Jeff Keshen (President, Vice-chancellor).
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Data for University of Regina (EIN 98-0042539) 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.