Creighton University

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1878

Legal Domicile

Phone

4022804076

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Creighton University, founded in 1878, is a major nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $818.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $697.1M left a modest 15% surplus.

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $326,980,331 Revenue: $475,686,001

Higher Education: Instruction - Creighton University, founded in 1878, is a private, Catholic, Jesuit educational institution with primary campuses in Omaha, NE and Phoenix, AZ with nearly 8,500...

Higher Education: Instruction - Creighton University, founded in 1878, is a private, Catholic, Jesuit educational institution with primary campuses in Omaha, NE and Phoenix, AZ with nearly 8,500 students of diverse faiths, races, and ethnic backgrounds from across the United States and 53 countries. The University provides its over 4,300 undergraduate and nearly 4,200 professional and graduate students a balanced educational experience, a rigorous academic agenda and a broad range of disciplines. Creighton's distinctive approach to education instills not just information but ideals, imbues not just technical skills but critical and creative thinking, and inspires not just competence but professional distinction and faith-based leadership and service. In addition to the College of Arts and Sciences, the University's oldest and largest school or college, Creighton University includes the Heider College of Business, the College of Nursing, the Graduate School, the Schools of Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy and Health Professions, and College of Professional and Continuing Education.

Program 2

Expenses: $111,515,655 Revenue: $57,846,823

Student Life Programs (including Auxiliary Services) - Guided by Jesuit, Catholic values and in support of Creighton University's mission, the Division of Student Life fosters holistic student...

Student Life Programs (including Auxiliary Services) - Guided by Jesuit, Catholic values and in support of Creighton University's mission, the Division of Student Life fosters holistic student development in the Ignatian tradition through its programs and services, to produce students engaged in their communities with compassion, confidence, and character. Student Life programs include Student Counseling Services; Student Health Education and Compliance; Community Standards and Student Conduct; New Student Orientation and Transition Programs; Student Leadership and Involvement Center - includes oversight of Creighton Students Union (student government), Fraternity and Sorority Life, and nearly 400 registered student organizations; Recreation and Wellness - includes intramural/club sports and fitness programs; Housing & Residential Life (approximately 2,200 students live in one of the eight residence halls on campus); Dining Services; Student Centers; Conference & Event Services; Business Operations (including Financial Operations, Communications, and Technology); and Creighton University's Retreat Center in Griswold, IA. Student Life services are provided on both the Omaha, NE campus as well as the Phoenix, AZ Health Sciences campus.

Program 3

Expenses: $29,641,632 Revenue: $17,348,818

Higher Education: Health Care Services - Creighton University's health sciences schools currently provide healthcare education for nearly 3,800 dental, medical, physician assistant, nursing...

Higher Education: Health Care Services - Creighton University's health sciences schools currently provide healthcare education for nearly 3,800 dental, medical, physician assistant, nursing, pharmacy, and occupational and physical therapy students. Health sciences students are required to complete clinical training hours as part of their education. Clinical training is arranged through partnerships with healthcare providers and via university owned and operated clinical sites for dental, pharmacy, and occupational and physical therapy.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $133,842,189

Program Service Revenue $565,793,177

Investment Income $118,142,606

Other Revenue $371,998

TOTAL REVENUE $818,149,970

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $151,004,811

Salaries & Benefits $318,475,288

Fundraising Expenses $9,241,465

Program Expenses $492,758,586

Other Expenses $227,665,275

TOTAL EXPENSES $697,145,374

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$818,149,970	$750,219,930	+0.1%
Expenses	$697,145,374	$649,348,471	+0.1%
Net Income	$121,004,596	$100,871,459	+0.2%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

6455

Volunteers

860

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✓ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✓ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$1,681,522

Total Directors

Key Employees

$1,795,383

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Mr Mark W Henkels	Director, Vice Chair	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ms Diane K Duren	Director, Chair	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rev Daniel S Hendrickson SJ	President	40.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Chris Elias	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Chris J Murphy	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Clark Lauritzen	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Derek Leathers	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Donald E Montgomery JD	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Eric Keen	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr James Blackledge	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Jerry Crouse	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Jim Simpson	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr John Graham	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Kenny Rocker	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Kevin Travers	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Lee Graves	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Mark H Rauenhorst	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Mark R Walter	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Melvin Palalay	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Mike Finley	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Richard T Kizer	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Robert Greenwood	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Robert Reed Jr	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Scott C Heider	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Thomas Barry	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Tobin A Schropp	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr Todd Foje	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr William J Fox JD	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mr William Roe	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ms Ann Schmitt	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ms Beth Lenke	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ms Catherine L Hughes	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ms Janis Orlowski MD	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ms Josie Abboud	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ms Karen Van Dyke	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ms Karrin Taylor Robson JD	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ms Linda Hunt	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ms Sharon Harper	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ms Susan Haddix	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ms Wende Kotouc	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rev Casey Beaumier SJ	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rev Matthew E Carnes SJ	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rev Nicholas Santos SJ PhD	Director	40.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rev William P Leahy SJ	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
James S Jansen JD	General Counsel/Secretary	40.0	Officer	$364,239	$43,712	$407,951
Jan Madsen	Executive Vice President	40.0	Officer	$462,141	$25,855	$487,996
John J Jesse III	Treasurer	40.0	Officer	$201,760	$33,632	$235,392
Mardell Wilson	Provost	40.0	Officer	$452,934	$97,249	$550,183
Bridget Keegan	Dean, College of Arts & Sciences	40.0	Key Emp	$282,803	$20,895	$303,698
Derek Scott	Associate Vice President, Facilities Management	40.0	Key Emp	$207,187	$24,344	$231,531
Matt Gerard	Vice President, University Relations	40.0	Key Emp	$314,890	$49,083	$363,973
Robert Dunlay	Dean, School of Medicine	40.0	Key Emp	$855,307	$40,874	$896,181
David Brooks MD	Professor	40.0	Highest	$573,082	$49,142	$622,224
Gregory McDermott	Athletic Coach	40.0	Highest	$3,934,580	$62,428	$3,997,008
John Schmidt MD	Professor	40.0	Highest	$1,069,049	$49,507	$1,118,556
Nicholas Townley MD	Professor	40.0	Highest	$1,138,027	$33,215	$1,171,242
Terrance Zach MD	Professor	40.0	Highest	$631,888	$44,224	$676,112
Amy Wilson	Former Key Employee	40.0		$272,641	$100,883	$373,524
Evan T Robinson	Former Key Employee	40.0		$220,439	$40,371	$260,810
Mark Latta DMD	Former Key Employee	40.0		$261,522	$35,025	$296,547

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$818,149,970	$697,145,374	$2,174,543,732	$121,004,596
2024	$750,219,930	$649,348,471	$1,957,660,698	$100,871,459
2023	$695,414,516	$605,841,734	$1,867,263,536	$89,572,782
2022	$724,571,922	$574,547,210	$1,701,982,148	$150,024,712
2021	$655,089,786	$523,382,928	$1,698,187,785	$131,706,858
2020	$563,229,770	$501,931,046	$1,393,218,653	$61,298,724
2019	$567,687,578	$504,990,651	$1,296,486,032	$62,696,927
2018	$523,321,437	$467,716,709	$1,253,696,981	$55,604,728