Civic Intelligence

Wgu Advancement

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 82-4547364

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on May 12, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.WGU.EDU/ADVANCEMENT/ABOUT-WGU-ADVANCEMENT
4001 SOUTH 700 EAST Suite 700Salt Lake City, UT 84107

(385) 428-6900

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

99th percentile

1.86x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

19th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

13th percentile

-6.9%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$1,584,802

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.7% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-60%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

124%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets99th percentile

Assets

Down

$262,529

Down $395,035 (-60%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

-$224,980

Down $745,977 (-143%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$487,509

Up $350,942 (+257%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue19th percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Up

$10,776,481

Up $5,964,190 (+124%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$11,522,458

Up $5,210,092 (+83%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

-$745,977

Up $754,098 (+50%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth1st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2018: $3,000,105Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $3,000,1052018Assets 2019: $4,179,890Liabilities 2019: $2,158,818Net Assets 2019: $2,021,0722019Assets 2020: $657,564Liabilities 2020: $136,567Net Assets 2020: $520,9972020Assets 2021: $262,529Liabilities 2021: $487,509Net Assets 2021: -$224,9802021Assets 2022: $7,911,746Liabilities 2022: $569,953Net Assets 2022: $7,341,7932022

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$262,529
Liabilities$487,509
Net Assets-$224,980
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth91st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2018: $3,000,105Expenses 2018: $0Net Income 2018: $3,000,1052018Revenue 2019: $1,126,260Expenses 2019: $2,105,293Net Income 2019: -$979,0332019Revenue 2020: $4,812,291Expenses 2020: $6,312,366Net Income 2020: -$1,500,0752020Revenue 2021: $10,776,481Expenses 2021: $11,522,458Net Income 2021: -$745,9772021Revenue 2022: $16,563,409Expenses 2022: $8,824,044Net Income 2022: $7,739,3652022

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$10,776,481
Expenses$11,522,458
Net Income-$745,977
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
May 12, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$10,776,481
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To support the educational and charitable purposes of western governors university by engaging in fund-raising activities, including identifying opportunities for funded research projects, building alumni outreach, soliciting support from government agencies and private foundations, and other related activities.

To support the educational and charitable purposes of western governors university.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$398,963$100,783▼ $298,180
Pledges and Grants Receivable$250,000$74,384▼ $175,616
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$40,179▲ $40,179
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$29,184▲ $29,184
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$8,601$17,999▲ $9,398
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$0$0→ $0
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$657,564$262,529▼ $395,035
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$136,567$487,509▲ $350,942
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$136,567$487,509▲ $350,942
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$250,000$74,384▼ $175,616
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$270,997$-299,364▼ $570,361
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$520,997$-224,980▼ $745,977
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$657,564$262,529▼ $395,035

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$17,999$4,593$22,592
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Scott PulsipherDirector / Chair-$257,644$89,211$346,855
David GrowDirector / Treasurer-$130,383$27,936$158,319
Sarah HookSecretary / Legal Counsel--$134,740$134,740
Elijah HoweDirector Corp & Fdt RelationsFT$106,350$16,632$122,982
Kabi CatalanoRegional DirectorFT$106,376$11,089$117,465
Daniel FoltaVice PresidentFT$103,778$2,539$106,317

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Annalisa HolcombeDirector / President
CAROL D'AMICODirector
David SimmonsDirector
Robert FrankenbergDirector
William RyanDirector of Operations
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$10,776,354
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$127
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$8,476,354
Change in Net Assets
$-745,977

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$9,718,181
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$1,058,300
Other Revenue Adjustments
$1,058,300
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$9,718,181
Total Revenue per Form 990
$10,776,481
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$8,651,970
Total Fundraising Expense$2,547,865
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,048,874
Other Expenses$634,978
Professional Fundraising Fees$186,636

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$8,651,970--$8,651,970
Other Salaries and Wages-$66,303$1,259,767$1,326,070
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$15,883$301,772$317,655
Other Employee Benefits-$9,815$203,787$213,602
Fees for Services Other-$62,909$125,598$188,507
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$186,636$186,636
Payroll Taxes-$5,311$100,890$106,201
Information Technology-$54,900$49,621$104,521
Occupancy-$4,779$98,582$103,361
Pension Plan Contributions-$4,267$81,079$85,346
Fees for Services Accounting-$59,389$75$59,464
Advertising--$49,300$49,300
Fees for Services Legal-$24,357$24,356$48,713
Office Expenses-$1,758$38,321$40,079
Travel--$13,367$13,367
Fees for Services Management-$11,557-$11,557
Other Expenses-$1,069$8,517$9,586
Depreciation Depletion-$225$4,270$4,495
Insurance-$101$1,927$2,028
Total Functional Expenses$8,651,970$322,623$2,547,865$11,522,458

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$11,522,458
Expenses per Audited Statements$10,464,158
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$10,464,158
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$1,058,300
Other Expense Adjustments$1,058,300
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, UT501(c)(3)Remittances to Wgu$7,593,670
Wgu LabsSalt Lake City, UT501(c)(3)Transactions for Wgu Labs$1,058,300
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$186,636
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is reviewed by the organization officers and distributed to the board for review prior to filing.”

Part VI, Section B, Line 12B

“Directors/trustees/officers are required to annually review the organization's conflict of interest policy and disclose any potential conflicts.”

Part VI, Section B, Line 15A & 15B

“The organization hires a compensation consultant every other year to review compensation paid to employees. The most recent review was for fy21-fy22. In addition, the organization participates in 3 - 5 compensation surveys in order to benchmark its compensation at least annually. The board reviews and approves the compensation and the performance goals for the organization. Officers review compensation for their respective employees.”

Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization requires all directors to disclose possible conflicts annually.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Wgu Advancement
EIN
82-4547364
In Care Of
% NADEEM SYED
Phone
3854286900
Address
4001 SOUTH 700 EAST Suite 700, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84107

Signing Officer

Name
David Grow
Title
Director / Treasurer
Phone
8013233305
Signed
2022-05-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Annalisa Holcombe
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Ut
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
15
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Bdo USA Llp
Address
299 S MAIN ST 10TH FLOOR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111
Preparer
Joanna Johnston
Phone
8012691818
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4B

“Other increase: contribution paid to affiliates 1,058,300”

Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4B

“Other increase: contribution paid to affiliates 1,058,300”

Schedule D, Part X, Line 2

“As a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, the Organization is generally exempt from federal and state income taxes, except for taxes on income from activities unrelated to its exempt purpose. Management believes the Organization has taken no tax positions that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements.”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$262,529
Liabilities
$487,509
Net assets
-$224,980
Revenue
$10,776,481
Expenses
$11,522,458
Net income
-$745,977
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.91$0.57$7.34$16.6$8.82$7.74
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.49$0.22$10.8$11.5$0.75
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.14$0.52$4.81$6.31$1.50
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.18$2.16$2.02$1.13$2.11$0.98
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.00$0.00$3.00$3.00$0.00$3.00