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University of Tampa

EIN 59-0624459 · Tampa, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The University of Tampa is a comprehensive, independent University that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. (Continued in Schedule O).

Income
$493.8 million
Spending
$430.3 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
3,665
Volunteers
800
Highest pay
$2.2 million, pres (thru may 2024) / marketing prof & pres emeritus (beg june 2024)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    37 of 38 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $138.1 million spent. ACADEMIC 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.
  2. $128.1 million spent. 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.
  3. $52.5 million spent. 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 THE PAST 27 YEARS, SERVING AS AN ECONOMIC ENGINE FOR THE TAMPA BAY REGION.
  4. $68.4 million spent. AUXILIARY SERVICES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA OFFERS STUDENTS DINING OPTIONS, A BOOKSTORE AND SERVICES. AUXILIARY SERVICES PROVIDES SERVICES TO ENHANCE STUDENT LIFE AT THE UNIVERSITY. DINING SERVICES OFFERS A VARIETY OF DINING VENUES FOR STUDENTS AND VISITORS. THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA HAS 12 RESIDENCE HALLS.
  5. (Expenses $ 68,358,586 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 71,112,035) AUXILIARY SERVICES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA OFFERS STUDENTS DINING OPTIONS, A BOOKSTORE AND SERVICES. AUXILIARY SERVICES PROVIDES SERVICES TO ENHANCE STUDENT LIFE AT THE UNIVERSITY. DINING SERVICES OFFERS A VARIETY OF DINING VENUES FOR STUDENTS AND VISITORS. THE UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA HAS 12 RESIDENCE HALLS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1942.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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