The University of Tampa
The University of Tampa reported $493.8 million in revenue and $430.3 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $89.96 went to program services, $9.16 to management and general costs and $0.88 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 92.5% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $2,196,902 (Pres (thru May 2024) / Marketing Prof & Pres Emeritus (beg June 2024)). 269 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 41% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $430MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $494MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 90.0% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 9.2% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.15 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 5.0% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 92.5% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $2,196,902 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.51% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 269 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 24.9 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 37 of 38 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseAcademic and instructional support: the University of Tampa has over 200 academic programs of study. The university has continued to intensify the focus on leadership, international and experiential learning. The university is committed to providing a campus-learning environment that promotes strong partnerships with the community and international competency to prepare students to be global citizens. Faculty-led travel programs are an integral part of the curriculum
Student aid, grants and scholarships: the University of Tampa offers a strong financial aid program that assists qualified students with their educational expenses; approximately 90 percent of the university's students have received some type of financial aid assistance
Student services & community impact: with over 11,000 students enrolled, the University of Tampa's excellent reputation contributes to the organization's role as a major intellectual talent importer for the tampa bay region. The university draws students from all 50 states and most of the world's countries. The University of Tampa's students - through the p.e.a.c.e. Volunteer center - coordinate the volunteer efforts of students, student organizations, faculty and staff with more than 300 community agencies. The university has completed more than $1.06 billion in building construction during…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pres (thru May 2024) / Marketing Prof & Pres Emeritus (beg June 2024) Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $1,953,656 | $0 | $243,246 | $2,196,902 |
| University President and Trustee (beg June 2024) Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $482,041 | $0 | $21,799 | $503,840 |
| Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Planning Key employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $442,326 | $0 | $39,701 | $482,027 |
| Provost, VP Academic Affairs Key employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $404,853 | $0 | $59,322 | $464,175 |
| VP Development & University Relations Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $411,199 | $0 | $39,866 | $451,065 |
| Dean Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $356,030 | $0 | $45,916 | $401,946 |
| VP of Administration & Finance, Treasurer Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $322,739 | $0 | $54,319 | $377,058 |
| VP, Human Resources, Secretary Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $302,643 | $0 | $50,583 | $353,226 |
269 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The University of Tampa (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.9M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b38 · 37 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aNo
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 53,665
- Volunteers Part I, line 6800
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| HC Beck Ltd Construction contractor | $46,517,452 |
| Sodexo Campus Food Service Food services | $22,643,047 |
| Fortune Street Partners Ltd Temporary housing - hotel service | $4,007,678 |
| HDR ARCHITECTURE INC Design services | $3,019,793 |
| RENO BUILDING LLC Construction contractor | $2,847,321 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 171 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
51 private foundations reported grants to The University of Tampa totaling $874K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of The University of Tampa's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, The University of Tampa reported that 90.0% of its $430.3 million in expenses went to program services, 9.2% to management and general and 0.9% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The University of Tampa pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The University of Tampa reported for one person in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 was $2,196,902, for the role of Pres (thru May 2024) / Marketing Prof & Pres Emeritus (beg June 2024) (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The University of Tampa get its money?
Of $493.8 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, 5.0% came from contributions and grants (including 0.5% from government grants) and 92.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The University of Tampa a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 59-0624459 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, object 202630909349301818 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, object 202531009349301633 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023, object 202430329349300938 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2022, object 202340729349300109 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021, object 202210339349300846 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2020, object 202023439349301402 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 59-0624459: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.