Nonprofit · EIN 48-0680117
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC
Tax-exempt · LAWRENCE, KS 66045
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $220,648,490 | $212,111,470 | $8,537,020 | $194,083,224 | $36,530,434 | $157,552,790 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $214,830,973 | $206,554,972 | $8,276,001 | $180,806,595 | $37,744,465 | $143,062,130 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $191,687,764 | $180,704,289 | $10,983,475 | $176,935,916 | $45,487,044 | $131,448,872 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $196,259,077
- Investment income
- $4,735,024
- Royalties
- $339,756
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,749,847
- Other revenue
- $19,654,389
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,288,227
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $36,246
- Accounting fees
- $92,348
- Occupancy
- $3,085,180
- Travel
- $6,734,389
- Depreciation
- $4,347,339
- Program services (functional)
- $191,346,594
- Management and general (functional)
- $20,764,876
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $180,806,595
- Total assets, end of year
- $194,083,224
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $36,530,434
- Net assets, end of year
- $157,552,790
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $19,846,453
- Publicly traded securities
- $113,026,364
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $148,229,265
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,323,525
- Gross unrelated business income
- $17,415
- Gross receipts
- $220,662,702
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 1962
- State of legal domicile
- KS
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Girod | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $899,419 | $172,129 |
| Peter Smith | Former Trustee Former | 5 | $0 | $501,683 | $65,796 |
| Paige Fields | Former Trustee Former | 15 | $0 | $482,662 | $56,361 |
| BARBARA BICHELMEYER | Trustee Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $464,795 | $55,623 |
| Steve Soper | Former Trustee Former | 15 | $0 | $433,005 | $44,374 |
| Donna Ginther | Former Trustee/Research Center director Highest-paid employee | 32 | $0 | $386,708 | $60,650 |
| Kathleen Lane | Former Vice President/Assoc Vice Chancellor Highest-paid employee | 32 | $0 | $356,943 | $60,012 |
| Jeffrey Dewitt | Trustee Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $361,699 | $47,145 |
| John A Colombo | Former Trustee Former | 10 | $0 | $350,323 | $46,346 |
| Mabel Rice | Former Trustee Former | 20 | $0 | $330,881 | $41,227 |
| Karrie Shogren | Former Trustee Former | 15 | $0 | $311,921 | $43,931 |
| Jason Hornberger | Trustee Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $284,053 | $45,617 |
| Ann Brill | Former Trustee Former | 15 | $0 | $284,670 | $37,520 |
| Belinda Sue Mcswain Sturm | Vice Chair/President/Vice Chancellor ( ~Aug. 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $0 | $255,092 | $50,269 |
| Warren P Alexander | Former Trustee/Research Center director Highest-paid employee | 32 | $0 | $262,058 | $39,240 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael S Branicky | Former Trustee Former | 10 | $0 | $243,850 | $47,627 |
| Amy Mendenhall | Former Trustee Former | 20 | $0 | $221,920 | $47,437 |
| Candan Temerler Behar | Former Trustee/Assoc Vice Chancellor Highest-paid employee | 32 | $0 | $225,144 | $31,966 |
| Rick Thomas Dobrowsky | Former Trustee Former | 15 | $0 | $217,005 | $37,345 |
| Berl Oakley | Former Trustee Former | 20 | $0 | $214,246 | $30,703 |
| Judy Zhihong Wu | Former Trustee Former | 15 | $0 | $201,875 | $33,200 |
| Erik Lundquist | Former Vice President/Assoc Vice Chancellor Highest-paid employee | 32 | $0 | $199,439 | $30,448 |
| Gina Cregg | Secretary/Treasurer/CFO Officer | 32 | $0 | $170,257 | $33,273 |
| Alicia Reed | Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Key employee | 32 | $0 | $162,276 | $38,878 |
| Adrian Lewis | Former Trustee Former | 15 | $0 | $175,423 | $16,561 |
| Kristi Neufeld | Former Trustee Former | 15 | $0 | $168,394 | $16,477 |
| Mike Rounds | Former Trustee Former | 10 | $0 | $154,550 | $15,084 |
| Shelley Hooks Pence | Vice Chair/President/Vice Chancellor (Aug. 2024~ Present) Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $0 | $144,709 | $18,300 |
| Brian Atkinson | Former Trustee Former | 20 | $0 | $87,562 | $3,800 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Girod | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $978,588 | $120,521 |
| PETER SMITH | Former Trustee Former | 5 | $0 | $489,801 | $62,647 |
| BARBARA BICHELMEYER | Trustee Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $454,612 | $53,592 |
| Steve Soper | Former Trustee Former | 15 | $0 | $445,042 | $42,650 |
| PAIGE FIELDS | Former Trustee Former | 15 | $0 | $415,629 | $51,190 |
| DONNA GINTHER | Former Trustee/Research Center director Highest-paid employee | 32 | $0 | $387,112 | $58,516 |
| SIMON ATKINSON | Former Vice Chair/President/Vice Chancellor (Until 11/15/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $0 | $372,739 | $41,619 |
| JOHN A COLOMBO | Former Trustee Former | 10 | $0 | $356,024 | $50,707 |
| Jeffrey Dewitt | Trustee Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $353,294 | $45,180 |
| KATHLEEN LANE | Former Vice President/Assoc Vice Chancellor Highest-paid employee | 32 | $0 | $320,988 | $56,777 |
| KARRIE SHOGREN | Former Trustee Former | 15 | $0 | $321,130 | $43,544 |
| MABEL RICE | Former Trustee Former | 20 | $0 | $317,042 | $39,552 |
| Jason Hornberger | Trustee Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $273,244 | $52,416 |
| WARREN P ALEXANDER | Former Trustee/Research Center director Highest-paid employee | 32 | $0 | $276,364 | $38,848 |
| Ann Brill | FORMER TRUSTEE Former | 15 | $0 | $266,187 | $37,355 |
| MIKE ROUNDS | Former Trustee Former | 10 | $0 | $259,967 | $26,048 |
| RICK THOMAS DOBROWSKY | Former Trustee Former | 15 | $0 | $235,618 | $38,619 |
| MICHAEL S BRANICKY | Former Trustee Former | 10 | $0 | $226,673 | $45,600 |
| ROBERT HOWELL GOLDSTEIN | Former Trustee Former | 10 | $0 | $217,074 | $42,196 |
| Candan Temerler Behar | Former Trustee/Assoc Vice Chancellor Highest-paid employee | 32 | $0 | $217,811 | $30,429 |
| AMY MENDENHALL | Former Trustee Former | 20 | $0 | $199,043 | $36,072 |
| BERL OAKLEY | Former Trustee Former | 20 | $0 | $199,064 | $28,959 |
| ERIK LUNDQUIST | Former Vice President/Assoc Vice Chancellor Highest-paid employee | 32 | $0 | $194,781 | $29,426 |
| Belinda Sue Mcswain Sturm | Interim Vice Chair/President/Vice Chancellor (Beginning 11/12/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $0 | $168,958 | $45,903 |
| Judy Zh Zong WU | Former Trustee Former | 15 | $0 | $182,146 | $30,241 |
| GINA CREGG | Secretary/ Treasurer/CFO Officer | 32 | $0 | $166,351 | $32,006 |
| Adrian Lewis | FORMER TRUSTEE Former | 15 | $0 | $172,713 | $16,111 |
| Kristi Neufeld | FORMER TRUSTEE Former | 15 | $0 | $143,746 | $13,702 |
| BRIAN ATKINSON | Former Trustee Former | 20 | $0 | $85,617 | $22,286 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Girod | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $944,769 | $124,127 |
| PETER SMITH | Former Trustee Former | 5 | $0 | $464,983 | $46,896 |
| BARBARA BICHELMEYER | Trustee Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $436,168 | $50,558 |
| PAIGE FIELDS | Former Trustee Former | 15 | $0 | $398,433 | $48,240 |
| Steve Soper | Former Trustee Former | 15 | $0 | $377,509 | $39,537 |
| JOHN A COLOMBO | Former Trustee Former | 10 | $0 | $359,749 | $53,574 |
| SIMON ATKINSON | Vice Chair/President/Vice Chancellor Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $0 | $344,755 | $44,884 |
| Jeffrey Dewitt | Trustee Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $338,732 | $38,711 |
| DONNA GINTHER | Former Trustee/Research Center director Highest-paid employee | 32 | $0 | $320,316 | $54,476 |
| KATHLEEN LANE | Former Vice President/Assoc Vice Chancellor Highest-paid employee | 32 | $0 | $317,093 | $52,982 |
| MABEL RICE | Former Trustee Former | 20 | $0 | $301,177 | $40,748 |
| Jason Hornberger | Trustee Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $258,669 | $53,540 |
| KARRIE SHOGREN | Former Trustee Former | 15 | $0 | $255,254 | $36,247 |
| Ann Brill | FORMER TRUSTEE Former | 15 | $0 | $255,074 | $35,958 |
| WARREN P ALEXANDER | Former Trustee/Research Center director Highest-paid employee | 32 | $0 | $254,411 | $36,280 |
| MIKE ROUNDS | Former Trustee Former | 10 | $0 | $249,271 | $25,112 |
| RICK THOMAS DOBROWSKY | Former Trustee Former | 15 | $0 | $218,656 | $38,098 |
| MICHAEL S BRANICKY | Former Trustee Former | 10 | $0 | $219,273 | $33,546 |
| ROBERT HOWELL GOLDSTEIN | Former Trustee Former | 10 | $0 | $207,296 | $41,615 |
| Candan Temerler Behar | Former Trustee/Assoc Vice Chancellor Highest-paid employee | 32 | $0 | $192,408 | $27,818 |
| Judy (Zh Zong) WU | Former Trustee Former | 15 | $0 | $188,103 | $30,260 |
| ERIK LUNDQUIST | Former Vice President/Assoc Vice Chancellor Highest-paid employee | 32 | $0 | $186,527 | $28,494 |
| BERL OAKLEY | Former Trustee Former | 20 | $0 | $185,859 | $27,334 |
| BELINDA SUE MCSWAIN STURM | Former Vice President Former | 20 | $0 | $166,060 | $44,872 |
| GINA CREGG | Secretary/ Treasurer/CFO Officer | 32 | $0 | $159,398 | $30,706 |
| Adrian Lewis | FORMER TRUSTEE Former | 15 | $0 | $166,847 | $15,499 |
| AMY MENDENHALL | Former Trustee Former | 20 | $0 | $149,916 | $30,433 |
| Kristi Neufeld | FORMER TRUSTEE Former | 15 | $0 | $118,746 | $11,524 |
| BRIAN ATKINSON | Former Trustee Former | 20 | $0 | $84,177 | $17,755 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1450 JAYHAWK BOULEVARD ROOM 245, LAWRENCE, KS 66045-7568
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Gina Cregg, 1450 Jayhawk Boulevard Room 245, Lawrence, KS 660457568
- Signed the 990
- Gina Cregg, CFO
- Phone
- (785) 864-7298
- Website
- research.ku.edu
- Return prepared by
- CROWE LLP
Mission
The University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that operates under the administrative jurisdiction of the University of Kansas. The center administers sponsored agreements to conduct research and training for the university.
Program accomplishments
- ADMINISTRATION OF SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.Expenses $191,346,594 · grants $9,288,227 · revenue $215,556,295
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 48-0680117
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Organization supporting a government college or university
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U05)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $194,083,224
- Income (IRS master file)
- $220,662,702
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $220,648,490 | $212,111,470 | $194,083,224 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $214,830,973 | $206,554,972 | $180,806,595 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $191,687,764 | $180,704,289 | $176,935,916 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $171,869,137 | $162,053,335 | $168,778,027 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 48-0680117).
Questions about UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC
- What is the EIN of UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC is 48-0680117.
- Is UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Gina Cregg.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 29 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $220,648,490, expenses of $212,111,470 and total assets of $194,083,224 at year end.
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