Northwest University

Organization Overview

Northwest University is located in Kirkland, WA. The organization was established in 1955. 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, Northwest University employed 952 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northwest 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 05/2022, Northwest University generated $54.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $51.6m during the year ending 05/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.9% per year over the past 7 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION: NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY PROVIDES POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION TO APPROXIMATELY 2400 STUDENTS ON CAMPUSES IN KIRKLAND, WA, SALEM OR, AND VIA ONLINE LEARNING MODALITIES. INCLUDED AMONG THESE STUDENTS ARE 23 ACT 6 SCHOLARS WHO RECEIVE FULL NEED SCHOLARSHIPS, INCREASE THE DIVERSITY OF THE UNIVERSITY POPULATION AND FILL IMPORTANT STUDENT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS. NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY ALSO PREPARES OUR STUDENTS TO BE PROFESSIONALS, LAY LEADERS FOR CHURCH MINISTRIES AND OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT MINISTRY ORGANIZATIONS. MANY STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO ON MISSION TRIPS TO OTHER COUNTRIES OR TO STUDY ABROAD. NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY SEEKS TO CARRY THE CALL OF GOD THROUGH OUR STUDENTS AND AROUND THE WORLD AS WE BUILD A LEARNING COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO SPIRITUAL VITALITY, ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND EMPOWERED ENGAGEMENT WITH HUMAN NEED.


POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICE FOR STUDENTS DURING THE 2021-22 ACADEMIC YEAR; APPROXIMATELY 530 FTE STUDENTS


POST SECONDARY EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS. SERVICED APPROXIMATELY 400 STUDENTS DURING THE 2021-22 ACADEMIC YEAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joseph Castleberry
President
$254,501
Sarah Drivdahl
Dean
$121,508
Craig Chapman
Dean
$120,750
Vickie Rekow
Vice President
$116,416
Reba Mart
Controller
$104,352
Ben Thomas
Associate Provost
$103,854

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Pioneer College Caterers
Student Food Services
$1,185,711
Jr Abbott Construction
Construction
$231,934
Esmb Inc
Construction
$634,506
Synergy Campus Security Services Ll
Security Patrol
$517,971
National Management Resources Corp
Facility And Landscape Maint
$1,587,056
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$832,196
Related organizations$278,000
Government grants $3,928,138
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,645,612
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $299,844
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,683,946
Total Program Service Revenue$43,767,883
Investment income $965,322
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $422,291
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,748,709
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$62,062
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $53,966,388

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Northwest University has recieved totaling $1,316,081.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Lilly Endowment Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: THRIVING IN MINISTRY INITIATIVE

$864,708
$236,940
Servant Foundation

Overland Park, KS

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$101,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$54,600
Christian Fidelity Foundation

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: Two grants were made to Northwest University in the total amount of $27,000 as follows: Butterfield Chapel renovation project $25,000; Scholarship Fund $2,000. Scholarship recipients are selected by the institution's scholarship committee.

$27,000
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$7,207
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$11,497,047
Earnings-$376,001
Net Contributions$232,070
Grants$175,864
Ending Balance$11,177,252

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