Grand Canyon University
Grantmaking foundation in Phoenix, Arizona · EIN 47-2507725
- Arizona
- Phoenix
- Diseases, Disorders and Medical Disciplines
- Diseases, Disorders and Medical Disciplines in Arizona
- Total giving
- $390MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $2.1BLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
GCU is a missional, Christ-centered university with an innovative and adaptive spirit that addresses the world's deep needs by cultivating compassionate Christian community, empowering free and virtuous action, and serving others in ways that promote human flourishing. Through academic excellence, the university equips students with knowledge of the Christian worldview, instilling in them a sense of purpose and vocational calling that enables them to be innovative thinkers, effective communicators, global contributors, and transformative leaders who change their communities by placing the interests of others before their own.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon University CityServe | $170K | 2023 |
| Naismith Mem Basketball Hall of Fame | $75K | 2023 |
| Barry Goldwater Inst for Pub Pol Rsrch | $20K | 2023 |
| Fiesta Events Inc | $12K | 2023 |
| Childhelp Inc | $11K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: grandcanyonuniversity.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.