Nebraska Wesleyan University

Organization Overview

Nebraska Wesleyan University is located in Lincoln, NE. The organization was established in 1942. According to its NTEE Classification (B42) the organization is classified as: Undergraduate Colleges, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 05/2022, Nebraska Wesleyan University employed 1,161 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nebraska Wesleyan 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 05/2021, Nebraska Wesleyan University generated $80.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $74.9m during the year ending 05/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

AN ACADEMIC COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO INTELLECTUAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH WITHIN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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INSTRUCTION - NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (NWU OR UNIVERSITY) IS A LIBERAL ARTS INSTITUTION DEDICATED TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL STUDENT. ALL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS CONSIST OF FACE-TO-FACE INSTRUCTION AND INTEGRATION OF THE LIBERAL ARTS PERSPECTIVE REGARDLESS OF MAJOR. NWU SERVES APPROXIMATELY 1,500 TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATES EARNING BACHELOR'S DEGREES ON A RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS. APPROXIMATELY 200 ADULT UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS ATTEND CLASSES ON THE LINCOLN CAMPUS. U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT HAS NAMED NWU A TOP REGIONAL UNIVERSITY. IN 2014, NEBRASKA WESLEYAN LAUNCHED A NEW PROGRAM OF GENERAL EDUCATION FOR ALL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (TRADITIONAL AND ADULT) CALLED THE ARCHWAY CURRICULUM. IT INTEGRATES LEARNING ACROSS DISCIPLINARY BOUNDARIES, ENHANCES LEARNING THROUGH NON-CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES, AND WEAVES SKILL DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM. THE ARCHWAY CURRICULUM HAS BEEN NATIONALLY HERALDED WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION AS A PROGRESSIVE MODEL OF LIBERAL LEARNING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. IN JANUARY 2019, NWU OPENED DUANE W. ACKLIE HALL OF SCIENCE, ITS FIRST ACADEMIC BUILDING IN 36 YEARS. NWU CONSISTENTLY PRODUCES TOP PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS INCLUDING FULBRIGHT, TRUMAN, GILMAN, AND GOLDWATER SCHOLARS. THE UNIVERSITY IS A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED LEADER FOR COMBINED EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS AND ATHLETICS, RANKING TENTH IN THE NATION (AMONG ALL DIVISIONS) WITH 181 ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS AND SIXTH IN THE NATION FOR NCAA POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS.


STUDENT SERVICES - NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY'S LIVING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOCUSES ON STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE PERSON. STUDENT WELL-BEING AND PERSONAL GROWTH ARE SUPPORTED BY SERVICES IN CAREER GUIDANCE, HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING COUNSELING, ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT AND MULTIPLE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES. ABOUT 30% OF TRADITIONAL STUDENTS COMPETE IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (21 SPORTS). NWU IS A MEMBER OF NCAA DIVISION III, COMPETING IN THE AMERICAN RIVERS CONFERENCE. THE PRAIRIE WOLVES HAVE CELEBRATED MANY CONFERENCE WINS AS WELL AS A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN MEN'S BASKETBALL IN 2018.


ACADEMIC SUPPORT - NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS ARE STRENGTHENED BY THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER SERVICES, GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT OFFICE, VARIOUS UNIVERSITY FORUM AND LECTURE SERIES AS WELL AS THE SUPPORT OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR FACULTY.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Sodexo Inc & Affiliates
Campus Food Svc
$1,727,571
Brandspark Llc
Advertising
$312,900
Ellucian Company Lp
Software Maintenance
$372,581
Arrow Stage Lines-omaha
Bus Travel Services
$215,505
Weathercraft Company Of Lincoln
Construction
$218,704
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$15,500
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,693,113
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,612,256
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $708,852
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$9,320,869
Total Program Service Revenue$68,680,590
Investment income $1,509,361
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $132,779
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $643,121
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $80,524,359

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Nebraska Wesleyan University has recieved totaling $40,250.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Donlan Foundation

Wichita, KS

PURPOSE: OPERATING FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION

$30,000
Margaret A Lindberg Foundation Inc C/O David W Reinecke

Madison, WI

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES

$10,000
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc

Billings, MT

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$250
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$76,990,960
Earnings-$3,239,249
Net Contributions$1,200,672
Grants$2,425,541
Ending Balance$72,526,842

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