Albion College
Albion College reported $101.5 million in revenue and $128.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $88.95 went to program services, $8.76 to management and general costs and $2.29 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 85.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $494,050 (College President, Trustee). 21 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 5% 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 $128MFor 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 $101MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 89.0% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.3% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.38 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 7.7% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 85.2% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $494,050 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.39% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 21 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 14.9 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 18 of 19 | 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 expenseInstructional - Albion College is a private, selective, coeducational, residential institution of higher education affiliated with the united methodist church, but non-sectarian in practice. The college principally offers academic courses and programs leading to a bachelors degree in liberal arts. Approximately 1,322 students are enrolled in the college
Auxiliary - dining services - Albion College is a residential institution and the primary function of the dining and hospitality services, managed by metz management company, is to provide food for our students, faculty, staff, and guests. We strive to provide a wide selection of high quality products and services through a variety of experiences. These experiences reflect our commitment to being responsive to the changing needs and desires of our diverse audience. Operations include an all-you-can-eat dining hall, quick-serve restaurant, a coffee shop, lodging, catering services…
Auxiliary - residence halls - Albion College is a college community institution that emphasizes community and inclusion through education in and out of the classroom. Albion College strives to provide our students with quality housing that enhances a student's learning experience
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College President, Trustee Director/trustee, officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $428,401 | $0 | $65,649 | $494,050 |
| VP of Marketing & Communication Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $201,735 | $0 | $47,210 | $248,945 |
| VP of Student Development Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $198,851 | $0 | $31,923 | $230,774 |
| Provost Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $190,164 | $0 | $27,037 | $217,201 |
| VP of Institutional Advancement Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $178,823 | $0 | $24,739 | $203,562 |
| VP of Enrollment Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $168,800 | $0 | $31,266 | $200,066 |
| VP of Finance Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $163,235 | $0 | $36,003 | $199,238 |
| Director of AC3, Econ & Mgmt Professor Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $153,109 | $0 | $23,348 | $176,457 |
21 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Albion College (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.2M (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–1b19 · 18 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 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 51,276
- Volunteers Part I, line 619
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| HES Intermediate Holdings LLC Custodial Services | $1,104,725 |
| Shepards Care Services LLC Cleaning Services | $214,791 |
| MillerJohnsonSnell & Cummiskey Law Firm | $213,607 |
| Jakotis Pittman dba JP Commercial & Industrial Coatings Painting Services | $161,728 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 10 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
31 private foundations reported grants to Albion College totaling $636K 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 Albion College's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Albion College reported that 89.0% of its $128.2 million in expenses went to program services, 8.8% to management and general and 2.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Albion College pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Albion College reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $494,050, for the role of College President, Trustee (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Albion College get its money?
Of $101.5 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 7.7% came from contributions and grants (including 1.2% from government grants) and 85.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Albion College a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 38-1359081 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 202611319349301811 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 (amended), object 202511959349301616 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202401369349310595 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202311359349312636 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202211369349309026 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202101379349307790 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 38-1359081: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.