Calvin University

Organization Overview

Calvin University is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (B43) the organization is classified as: Universities, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Calvin University employed 2,818 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Calvin University is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2019, Calvin University generated $185.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $176.1m during the year ending 06/2019. While expenses have increased by 0.7% 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, Calvin University has awarded 348 individual grants totaling $2,862,549. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2019

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO EQUIP STUDENTS TO THINK DEEPLY, TO ACT JUSTLY, AND TO LIVE WHOLEHEARTEDLY AS CHRIST'S AGENTS OF RENEWAL IN THE WORLD. CALVIN UNIVERSITY IS A CHRISTIAN ACADEMIC COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO RIGOROUS INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY. STUDENTS STUDY THE LIBERAL ARTS AND A BROAD RANGE OF MAJORS. A CALVIN EDUCATION PREPARES STUDENTS TO ANSWER GOD'S CALL TO LIVE AND SERVE IN GOD'S WORLD AS AGENTS OF RENEWAL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CALVIN UNIVERSITY IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITY IN THE REFORMED TRADITION OF HISTORIC CHRISTIANITY SEEKING TO BE AGENTS OF RENEWAL IN THE ACADEMY, CHURCH, AND SOCIETY. THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS 124 BACCALAUREATE AND THREE MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS. IT MAINTAINS A CORE CURRICULUM INCLUDING REQUIRED COURSES IN MATHEMATICS, BIBLICAL OR THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS, THE ARTS AND SCIENCES, LITERATURE, AND MORE. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS AROUND THE WORLD DURING INTERIM TERMS (JANUARY/MAY) AND SEMESTER PROGRAMS. THE UNIVERSITY ALSO PROVIDES A CHRISTIAN LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION TO INMATES AT THE RICHARD A. HANDLON CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN IONIA, MI. THIS FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM RESULTS IN A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN FAITH AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP. CALVIN UNIVERSITY IS CONSISTENTLY RANKED AMONG THE BEST COLLEGES OF THE REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES MIDWEST BY THE U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT. THE CURRENT STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO IS 13:1. 99.5% OF THE 2018 CALVIN UNIVERSITY GRADUATES ARE EITHER EMPLOYED OR IN GRADUATE SCHOOL.


CALVIN UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES ARE INTENDED TO ENHANCE STUDENTS' SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. THE UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE AREAS SUCH AS REGULAR WORSHIP AND BIBLICAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, A HEALTH SERVICES CLINIC, EMOTIONAL WELLNESS SUPPORT, STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS, CAMPUS TRADITIONS, SPORTS AND RECREATION, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION INITIATIVES, SERVICE-LEARNING, DEDICATED CAMPUS SAFETY DEPARTMENT, SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS, NUMEROUS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND OTHER FINANCIAL AID.


CALVIN UNIVERSITY PROVIDES ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE PRIMARY MISSIONS OF INSTRUCTION, RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC SERVICE. ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE AREAS SUCH AS LIBRARIES, TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT, ACADEMIC TUTORING AND COACHING, WRITING ASSISTANCE, ON-CAMPUS MUSEUMS/GALLERIES, AND OTHER SERVICES THAT DIRECTLY ASSIST INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES.


OTHER UNIVERSITY EXPENSES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO AUXILIARY SERVICES, RESEARCH, MAINTENANCE OF GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS, AND PUBLIC SERVICES.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Incline Alchemy Inc
Software
$1,692,306
Gmb Architecture & Engineering
Architecture & Engineering
$1,056,255
Gdk Construction Co
Construction
$875,351
Workday
Software
$854,158
Midwest Collaborative For Library Servic
Library
$538,690
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$26,062,284
Investment income $4,977,788
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $5,066,660
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$19,599
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $185,893,983

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Calvin University has awarded $617,936 in support to 74 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Holland, MI

PURPOSE: WORSHIP RENEWAL PROJECT

$32,122

FULLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Pasadena, CA

PURPOSE: WORSHIP RENEWAL PROJECT

$17,973

CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: WORSHIP RENEWAL PROJECT

$14,000

UNION PRESBYTERIAN SEMINARY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Richmond, VA

PURPOSE: WORSHIP RENEWAL PROJECT

$9,000

UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Irving, TX

PURPOSE: WORSHIP RENEWAL PROJECT

$9,000

COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Decatur, GA

PURPOSE: WORSHIP RENEWAL PROJECT

$9,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 59 grants that Calvin University has recieved totaling $1,769,866.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$249,825
$213,804
Christian Missionary Scholarship Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS

$182,125
Michigan Colleges Alliance

Southfield, MI

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$109,290
United Way Of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATIONS

$100,000
Elizabeth Hekman Gordon Family Foundation

Spring Lake, MI

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$75,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$206,001,383
Earnings$49,034,394
Admin Expense$6,600
Net Contributions$9,099,396
Other Expense$3,719,668
Grants$3,443,732
Ending Balance$256,965,173

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