Clarkson College
Clarkson College reported $40.9 million in revenue and $42.1 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $88.82 went to program services, $11.18 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 48.0% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $2,775,089 (Director/NM CEO Designee). Revenue rose 9% 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 $42MFor 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 $41MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 88.8% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 26.9% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 3.6% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 48.0% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $2,775,089 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 6.59% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 7.7 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 11 of 13 | 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 expenseTuition & Fees Clarkson College has prepared students to professionally provide high quality, ethical and compassionate healthcare services since 1888. Over more than 130 years, we've established a new campus, expanded our healthcare education program offerings and adopted a new name. All the while, we've maintained a commitment to preparing our students to be the best in various realms of healthcare. This commitment to excellence has and always will remain a defining quality of Clarkson College. Clarkson College offers certificate and degree opportunities (including bachelors, masters, and…
Auxiliary Services Auxillary services support the college's acedemic and adminstrative functions by providing convenience for students, faculty and staff through providing quality products and services. Clarkson College is constantly adding to and enhancing their resources so students can reach their academic goals and make the most out of their education. In 2004, the College opened a two-story Student Center complete with a Bookstore, community commons area and student success center. Connected to the Student Center is an apartment-style, 140-bed Residence Hall. In 2006, the Clarkson…
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director/NM CEO Designee Director/trustee, 1.0 hrs/week | $0 | $2,757,951 | $17,138 | $2,775,089 |
| Secretary Director/trustee, officer, 1.0 hrs/week | $0 | $527,779 | $42,196 | $569,975 |
| President Officer, 55.0 hrs/week | $0 | $279,820 | $37,544 | $317,364 |
| VP of Academic Affairs Key employee, 55.0 hrs/week | $0 | $164,125 | $25,005 | $189,130 |
| VP of Operations & Student Affairs (THRU 10/2025) Key employee, 55.0 hrs/week | $0 | $141,270 | $24,838 | $166,108 |
| VP of Enrollment & Retention Key employee, 55.0 hrs/week | $0 | $143,653 | $21,618 | $165,271 |
| VP of Community Programming & Innovation Key employee, 55.0 hrs/week | $0 | $141,771 | $10,817 | $152,588 |
| VP College Finance/CFO (THRU 12/2024) Officer, 55.0 hrs/week | $0 | $132,015 | $6,141 | $138,156 |
0 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Clarkson College (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $0 (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–1b13 · 11 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 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 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 50
- Volunteers Part I, line 611
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| The Nebraska Medical Center Management Services | $25,344,481 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 1 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
3 private foundations reported grants to Clarkson College totaling $5,236 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 Clarkson College's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Clarkson College reported that 88.8% of its $42.1 million in expenses went to program services, 11.2% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Clarkson College pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Clarkson College reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $2,775,089, for the role of Director/NM CEO Designee (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Clarkson College get its money?
Of $40.9 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 26.9% came from contributions and grants (including 3.6% from government grants) and 48.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Clarkson College a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 36-3649217 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 202630569349301223 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202500319349301425 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202421359349310697 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202321309349303262 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202211349349300611 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202131379349303133 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 36-3649217: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.