Elmhurst University
Elmhurst University reported $177.7 million in revenue and $153.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $85.88 went to program services, $13.33 to management and general costs and $0.79 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 81.6% of the total. Government grants made up 10.8%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $820,071 (PRESIDENT). 69 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 33% 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 $153MFor 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 $178MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 85.9% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.05 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 13.8% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 10.8% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 81.6% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $820,071 | $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 | 69 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 19.4 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 39 of 40 | 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 expenseInstruction - Elmhurst University provides post-secondary education through approximately 28 academic departments and offers more than 70 undergraduate majors, 17 pre-professional programs and a full array of graduate programs, including 1 doctoral program. In addition, the elmhurst learning and success academy offers a non-degree program for young adults with learning, intellectual, cognitive, physical, and/or sensory disabilities.scholarships and grants - we assist our students with a comprehensive range of financial aid programs, including institutional merit-based scholarships…
Student services - includes student affairs, admissions, registrar, financial aid counseling, social and cultural development, wellness center, and athletics. Student life at elmhurst is active and creative allowing students to get involved in diverse areas including student government, 'the leader' student newspaper, black student union, habitat for humanity, queer straight alliance, latino student association, model un, wrse radio station, and many other groups as well as intercollegiate sports and intramural activities
Academic support - academic dean, library services, academic advising and academic computing are included in academic support. The a.c. Buehler library provides many technologically advanced services for instructional and informational research, or for personal enjoyment with wireless access throughout
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, 50.00 hrs/week | $665,205 | $0 | $154,866 | $820,071 |
| VP OF FINANCE (THRU 12/2024) Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $244,005 | $0 | $62,616 | $306,621 |
| VP IO (THRU 5/25) VP FIN (AS OF 6/25) Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $233,860 | $0 | $53,112 | $286,972 |
| VP STUDENT AFFAIRS Key employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $196,289 | $0 | $59,022 | $255,311 |
| VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Key employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $207,853 | $0 | $44,453 | $252,306 |
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NURSING Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $202,913 | $0 | $23,646 | $226,559 |
| VP, EQUITY & INCLUSION (THRU 06/2024) Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $189,922 | $0 | $25,758 | $215,680 |
| VP ADMISSIONS Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $195,974 | $0 | $15,336 | $211,310 |
69 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Elmhurst University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.4M (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–1b40 · 39 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 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 51,739
- Volunteers Part I, line 6223
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| KEYPATH EDUCATION LLC Education services | $7,580,442 |
| COMPASS GROUP USA INC Food services | $4,648,469 |
| OLOGIE INC Advertising | $2,139,542 |
| ABBEY PAVING & SEALCOATING CO INC Construction | $439,402 |
| BLUE PEAK TENTS Tent rental services | $135,241 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 6 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
10 private foundations reported grants to Elmhurst University totaling $128K 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 Elmhurst University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Elmhurst University reported that 85.9% of its $153.2 million in expenses went to program services, 13.3% to management and general and 0.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Elmhurst University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Elmhurst University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $820,071, for the role of PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Elmhurst University get its money?
Of $177.7 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 13.8% came from contributions and grants (including 10.8% from government grants) and 81.6% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Elmhurst University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 36-2169145 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 202611349349308831 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202521349349308927 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202411359349306951 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202321339349300612 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202221319349303692 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202131319349304243 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 36-2169145: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.