Goshen College
Goshen College reported $58.0 million in revenue and $53.8 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $88.63 went to program services, $10.43 to management and general costs and $0.94 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 59.7% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $292,005 (President). 4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 24% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $54MFor 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 June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $58MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 88.6% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.03 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 26.3% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 2.8% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 59.7% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $292,005 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.54% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 47.7 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 15 of 15 | 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 expenseGoshen College, inc. Is a nationally-recognized liberal arts college in northern indiana known for leadership in intercultural and international education, sustainability and social justice. The college offers bachelor's degrees in over 60 majors and minors, as well as select graduate degrees. The college enrolls approximately 718 students and is recognized for its innovative, life-changing study abroad program (study-service term) and exceptional educational value. Rooted in the historically peaceful mennonite church, the college's christ-centered mission produces passionate learners…
THE RESOURCES OF LAND AND PEOPLE AT THE MERRY LEA ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER OF GOSHEN COLLEGE (MERRY LEA) ARE DEDICATED TO: PROVIDING A NATURAL SANCTUARY FOR NORTHERN INDIANA'S PLANTS AND ANIMALS; PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES; AND PROVIDING A SETTING FOR RE-CREATING OPPORTUNITIES THAT BENEFIT THE HUMAN BODY AND SPIRIT WHILE NOT EXPLOITING THE LAND OR EXCESSIVELY DISTURBING ITS ECOSYSTEMS. GOSHEN COLLEGE AT MERRY LEA IS COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIFACETED ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM THAT TEACHES ABOUT CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES.…
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 Officer, 65.0 hrs/week | $261,157 | $0 | $30,848 | $292,005 |
| VP for Finance & Operations, Treasurer Officer, 65.0 hrs/week | $156,655 | $0 | $16,122 | $172,777 |
| VP for Academic Affairs & Academic Dean Highest compensated employee, 65.0 hrs/week | $146,836 | $0 | $17,061 | $163,897 |
| Prof of Accounting, Dept Chair, Program Director Highest compensated employee, 50.0 hrs/week | $113,859 | $0 | $16,547 | $130,406 |
4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Goshen College (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $553K (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–1b15 · 15 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 15aNo
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- 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 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 5777
- Volunteers Part I, line 638
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| AVI FoodSystems Inc Food Services | $1,481,587 |
| Matrix Integration LLC Computer data storage service | $353,050 |
| Cardinal Buses Inc Busing services | $249,909 |
| Jenzabar Software services | $224,896 |
| KMBlu LLC Consulting | $223,365 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 12 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
19 private foundations reported grants to Goshen College totaling $2.3M 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 Goshen College's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Goshen College reported that 88.6% of its $53.8 million in expenses went to program services, 10.4% to management and general and 0.9% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Goshen College pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Goshen College reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $292,005, for the role of President (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Goshen College get its money?
Of $58.0 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 26.3% came from contributions and grants (including 2.8% from government grants) and 59.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Goshen College a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 35-2158366 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 June 30, 2025, object 202601319349306415 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202521339349305667 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202401309349303625 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202311329349302106 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202231329349305553 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202101349349302150 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 35-2158366: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.