University of Evansville
University of Evansville reported $124.1 million in revenue and $126.4 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $91.80 went to program services, $6.56 to management and general costs and $1.64 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 78.7% of the total. Government grants made up 5.5%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $561,402 (President). 13 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 7% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $126MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $124M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$8.64 $11M
- Government grants$5.49 $6.8M
- Program service revenue$78.66 $98M
- Investment income$7.21 $9.0M
Other revenue was negative: −$105K. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 91.8% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 6.6% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.12 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 14.1% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 5.5% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 78.7% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $561,402 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.44% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 13 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 25.6 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 27 of 31 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseEducational servicesstudents have acquired a broad foundation in the liberal arts and sciences through the general education program together with a depth of knowledge in one or more disciplines of their choice. Personal growth has been achieved through improved critical self-awareness and personal creativity. Students have mastered communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills and have gained an understanding of the global nature of our world and learned about other cultures. They have had the opportunity to participate in international studies programs. Students have learned…
Auxiliary enterpriseseducation is more than a classroom experience. Student participation and involvement in the residential community provides an exciting opportunity to enrich the college experience through the development of friendships and the exposure to new ideas, people, and cultures. Our residence halls, apartments and houses are more than just places to eat and sleep; living on campus is an experience in human relations for our students.the University of Evansville competes at the highest level of collegiate athletics: ncaa division I. Ue is a member of the missouri valley…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $460,924 | $0 | $100,478 | $561,402 |
| BASKETBALL COACH Listed in Part VII, 40.00 hrs/week | $308,616 | $0 | $36,419 | $345,035 |
| ATLETIC DIRECTOR Listed in Part VII, 80.00 hrs/week | $232,124 | $0 | $41,736 | $273,860 |
| Vice President Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $206,947 | $0 | $15,477 | $222,424 |
| Professor Listed in Part VII, 40.00 hrs/week | $195,304 | $0 | $18,860 | $214,164 |
| PROFESSOR Listed in Part VII, 40.00 hrs/week | $174,178 | $0 | $28,920 | $203,098 |
| PROFESSOR Listed in Part VII, 40.00 hrs/week | $186,286 | $0 | $13,287 | $199,573 |
| Vice President Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $182,693 | $0 | $13,770 | $196,463 |
13 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from University of Evansville (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.0M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b31 · 27 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2Yes
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 51,372
- Volunteers Part I, line 61,980
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| COMPASS GROUP USA INC Dining | $3,669,579 |
| ARC CONSTRUCTION CO INC Construction contractor | $1,573,976 |
| HES INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS LLC Custodial | $1,051,285 |
| BARNES NOBLE EDUCATION INC Bookstore vendor | $679,830 |
| ELLUCIAN LLC Software vendor | $552,379 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 12 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
52 private foundations reported grants to University of Evansville totaling $5.2M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of University of Evansville's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, University of Evansville reported that 91.8% of its $126.4 million in expenses went to program services, 6.6% to management and general and 1.6% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does University of Evansville pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation University of Evansville reported for one person in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 was $561,402, for the role of President (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does University of Evansville get its money?
Of $124.1 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, 14.1% came from contributions and grants (including 5.5% from government grants) and 78.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is University of Evansville a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 35-0868074 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, object 202621009349300847 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, object 202501049349300610 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023, object 202420869349301037 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2022, object 202330959349301128 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021, object 202230819349301223 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2020, object 202130819349300628 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 35-0868074: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.