Hampton University
200 William R Harvey Way, Hampton, VA · IRS data through FY2025
Revenue, expenses and net assets
Revenue Expenses Net assets
| Tax year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $245,688,438 | $249,506,433 | $682,634,680 |
| FY2024 | $204,439,563 | $240,073,296 | $678,976,018 |
| FY2023 | $197,393,064 | $212,786,790 | $729,330,504 |
| FY2022 | $241,045,941 | $194,863,684 | $733,682,968 |
| FY2021 | $270,327,094 | $171,585,436 | $729,169,651 |
| FY2020 | $206,010,995 | $186,364,893 | $574,335,137 |
| FY2019 | $202,036,791 | $189,492,542 | $570,819,605 |
| FY2018 | $213,021,748 | $183,112,357 | $555,986,622 |
| FY2017 | $202,278,343 | $184,065,720 | $521,058,338 |
| FY2016 | $170,985,690 | $161,141,132 | $483,151,868 |
| FY2015 | $168,437,750 | $159,558,220 | $485,649,885 |
| FY2014 | $169,223,018 | $150,995,736 | $485,188,748 |
| FY2012 | $184,879,645 | $161,245,051 | $424,717,153 |
| FY2011 | $154,584,315 | $140,141,760 | $415,230,646 |
Form 990 filings
The returns filed by Hampton University (EIN 54-0505990), including Form 990 PDFs and e-file data by year, are available in ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer. The figures on this page come from IRS data files built from those returns.
Where the revenue came from
| Source | Amount | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions & grants | $55,149,206 | 22% |
| Program service revenue | $163,226,026 | 66% |
| Other revenue | $27,313,206 | 11% |
Where the money was spent
| Category | Amount | % of expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Program services | $189,237,301 | 76% |
| Management & general | $59,259,496 | 24% |
| Fundraising | $1,009,636 | <1% |
What the numbers show
- Program service revenue made up 66% of total revenue in FY2025.
- Program services accounted for 76% of functional expenses, management & general 24%, and fundraising 0%.
- 76% of functional expenses went to program services in FY2025. That is higher than 18.4% of 136 Education organizations in VA.
- Net assets covered about 32.8 months of expenses at the end of the reporting year. That puts it in the 66th percentile among 1604 Education organizations in VA.
- Total revenue was higher than 99.7% of 1641 Education organizations in VA.
- Total revenue rose from $154,584,315 in FY2011 to $245,688,438 in FY2025. Revenue increased in 8 and decreased in 5 of 13 year-over-year comparisons.
- Expenses exceeded revenue in 3 of 14 reported years (FY2023, FY2024, FY2025).
- The highest revenue on record here is $270,327,094 in FY2021.
- Net assets grew from $415,230,646 to $682,634,680 between FY2011 and FY2025.
- Contributions and grants made up 31% of revenue in FY2011 and 22% in FY2025.
- Listed in the IRS Publication 78 data as a central organization with a group exemption; its subordinate units may also be eligible.
Figures compared against other organizations of the same NTEE program area in the same state. See the methodology page for how these are calculated and the guide to reading nonprofit financials for their limits.
About this organization
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY IS A COMPREHENSIVE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION, DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF LEARNING, BUILDING OF CHARACTER, AND THE PREPARATION OF PROMISING STUDENTS FOR POSITIONS OF LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE.
IRS status
| Ruling year | 1994 |
| Subsection | 501(c)(3) |
| Classification | Public charity |
| Program area (NTEE) | B430 — Education (in VA) |
| Donations | Listed in the IRS Publication 78 data as a central organization with a group exemption; its subordinate units may also be eligible. |
Similar organizations
- Virginia Tech Foundation Inc — Blacksburg, VA · $245,697,159
- William & Mary Foundation — Williamsburg, VA · $191,186,125
- Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine — Blacksburg, VA · $309,538,440
- Stand Together Trust — Arlington, VA · $172,644,390
- Shenandoah University — Winchester, VA · $172,357,275
- University of Virginia Darden School Foundation — Charlottesvle, VA · $158,114,680
- 1693 Partners Fund — Williamsburg, VA · $156,427,454
- Patient Advocate Foundation Inc — Hampton, VA · $133,773,940
Source: Internal Revenue Service — Exempt Organizations Business Master File (downloaded November 4, 2026), Statistics of Income extracts, Form 990 e-file data, Publication 78 and the Automatic Revocation list. Figures are as reported by the organization; IRS processing may adjust them. This is not a charity rating and not tax advice. Confirm deductibility in IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.
Think something here is wrong or should be removed? Use the contact form — we act on removal requests within 30 days.