Bowdoin College
- Assets
- $2.4b
- Revenue
- $325.0m
- Investments
- $1.8b
- Employees
- 3,173
- Location
- Brunswick, ME
- Founding
- 06/1935
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 01-0215213
Bowdoin College Overview
Bowdoin College is located in Brunswick, ME. The organization was established in 1935. According to its NTEE Classification (B42) the organization is classified as: Undergraduate Colleges, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2020, Bowdoin College employed 3,173 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations.
For the year ending 06/2020, Bowdoin College generated $325.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $233.5m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Bowdoin College has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $2,052,750. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOUR-YEAR PRIVATE UNDERGRADUATE LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE. SEE SCHEDULE O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ON-CAMPUS STUDENT BODY NUMBERS APPROXIMATELY 1,800. AN ESTIMATED 161 STUDENTS STUDY AWAY ANNUALLY; 95% COMPLETE THE DEGREE WITHIN FIVE YEARS; THE STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO IS 9:1; 100% OF FACULTY HAS A PH.D. OR EQUIVALENT. AS OF JUNE 2020, 41,445 STUDENTS HAVE MATRICULATED AT BOWDOIN COLLEGE, AND 33,041 DEGREES IN ACADEMIC PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN AWARDED.
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Bowdoin College Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paula Volent Svp/chief Investment Officer | Officer | 40 | $4,170,808 |
Chris Piccione Endowment Chief Ops Officer | 40 | $501,321 | |
Clayton Rose President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $499,347 |
Scott Meiklejohn SVP For Dvt & Alumni Relations | Officer | 40 | $364,518 |
Matthew Orlando SVP Finance & Admin/treasurer | Officer | 40 | $352,845 |
John Holt Faculty | 40 | $316,527 |
Bowdoin College Vendors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Wright-ryan Construction Const. Services | 6/29/20 | $9,647,757 |
Hga Architect/engineer | 6/29/20 | $1,047,268 |
Zachau Construction Inc Const. Services | 6/29/20 | $1,247,217 |
Ebsco Information Services Library Services | 6/29/20 | $764,320 |
Jf Scott Construction Const. Services | 6/29/20 | $4,661,152 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $27,000 |
| Fundraising events | $70,000 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,062,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $66,219,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,644,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $71,378,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $126,288,000 |
| Investment income | $6,397,000 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $5,000 |
| Net Rental Income | $31,000 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $120,447,000 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$16,000 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $324,967,000 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $596,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $47,377,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $497,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,092,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,270,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $335,000 |
| Other salaries and wages | $80,266,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,349,000 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,633,000 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,941,000 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $817,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $399,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $22,800 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $172,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $305,000 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,026,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $45,000 |
| Office expenses | $4,937,000 |
| Information technology | $5,184,000 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,249,000 |
| Travel | $3,155,000 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,034,000 |
| Interest | $11,756,000 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,936,000 |
| Insurance | $831,000 |
| All other expenses | $2,403,200 |
| Total functional expenses | $233,530,000 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $24,213,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $62,003,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,133,000 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $2,118,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,485,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,182,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $326,957,000 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $71,161,000 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,844,440,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $19,457,000 |
| Total assets | $2,358,149,000 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,103,000 |
| Grants payable | $1,645,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,066,000 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $87,223,000 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $20,000 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $21,727,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $243,829,000 |
| Total liabilities | $376,613,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $246,539,000 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,734,997,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,358,149,000 |
Bowdoin College Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Bowdoin College has awarded $543,500 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TOWN OF BRUNSWICK PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION CONTRIBUTION | $467,000 |
Brunswick, ME PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
Brunswick, ME PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION CONTRIBUTION | $12,500 |
Brunswick, ME PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION CONTRIBUTION | $12,000 |
Brunswick, ME PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
TOWN OF HARPSWELL PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION CONTRIBUTION | $9,500 |
Bowdoin College Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 45 grants that Bowdoin College has recieved totaling $318,070.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tiaa Charitable Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: Annual Suuport | $52,700 |
Mbia Foundation Inc Purchase, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE | $40,000 |
Synchrony Foundation Stamford, CT PURPOSE: EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $21,000 |
Synchrony Foundation Stamford, CT PURPOSE: EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $21,000 |
Ifs Family Foundation Inc Scottsdale, AZ PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $20,000 |
Adelaide C Bird Estate-University Of Maine Et Al Trust New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $15,951 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,743,671,000 |
| Earnings | $99,255,000 |
| Admin Expense | $8,577,000 |
| Net Contributions | $18,977,000 |
| Other Expense | $39,635,000 |
| Grants | $32,721,000 |
| Ending Balance | $1,780,970,000 |
Bowdoin College Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | $2,358,149,000 | $324,967,000 |
President & Trustees Of Colby College Waterville, ME | $1,856,024,000 | $292,366,000 |
President And Trustees Of Bates College Lewiston, ME | $741,026,963 | $168,150,974 |
Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $315,292,787 | $136,934,234 |
Franklin Pierce University Rindge, NH | $85,672,978 | $89,944,344 |
New England College Henniker, NH | $97,121,525 | $85,213,907 |
Colby-Sawyer College New London, NH | $106,205,633 | $60,499,117 |
Unity College Unity, ME | $52,974,562 | $31,428,666 |
Thomas College Waterville, ME | $77,306,149 | $32,333,664 |
College Of The Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME | $121,729,056 | $29,827,745 |
Maine College Of Art Portland, ME | $34,539,272 | $23,379,343 |
Northeast Catholic College Warner, NH | $4,719,351 | $3,632,564 |
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