Northland College
Northland College reported $24.9 million in revenue and $27.1 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $80.75 went to program services, $18.40 to management and general costs and $0.85 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 53.7% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $212,783 (PRESIDENT (THRU FEB. 25')). 4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 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 $27MFor 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 $25MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 80.7% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 18.4% | 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 | $0.02 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 41.1% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 3.4% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 53.7% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $212,783 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.78% | 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 | 14.0 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 16 of 17 | 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:northland's faculty-designed curriculum integrates the college's environmental mission across all fields of study and is a career-focused curriculum. Ninety-two percent of northland graduates are employed or in graduate school, having developed the skills and experience to prepare for advanced study and meaningful lives. The college has launched scientists, educators, business owners, and dedicated professionals in almost every field imaginable and has provided graduates with the tools, confidence, and vision to be competitive in a greener world economy.students at northland can…
Student services:services provided to Northland College students are designed to support their successful living and learning experiences at the college. Services include health services such as counseling and a strong affiliation with a local medical clinic run by a Northland College alumnus, accommodations, and safety and security. Students also find support at and opportunities to participate in campus-wide activities organized through the office of diversity and inclusion.in addition, students participate in clubs, organizations, and athletics. Thirty-eight percent of northland students…
Auxiliary enterprises:northland's on campus auxiliary services include the bookstore, dining service, and residence halls.the college collaborates with chartwells higher ed to create a sustainable dining experience for students. Initiatives include tray-less dining to reduce food waste; diverting food scraps from the landfill through the campus composting program; and procuring meat, produce, and dry goods from regional farmers and businesses and the campus gardens. The college has also signed the real food challenge and adopted real food standards, which value the humane treatment of…
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 (THRU FEB. 25') Director/trustee, officer, 38.00 hrs/week | $212,783 | $0 | $0 | $212,783 |
| DIRECTOR OF BURKE CENTER Highest compensated employee, 38.00 hrs/week | $155,676 | $0 | $2,515 | $158,191 |
| CHIEF OF STAFF Highest compensated employee, 38.00 hrs/week | $111,221 | $0 | $26,749 | $137,970 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 38.00 hrs/week | $106,591 | $0 | $1,670 | $108,261 |
| PRESIDENT Director/trustee, officer, 38.00 hrs/week | $77,020 | $0 | $21,903 | $98,923 |
| CONTROLLER & ASST. TREASURER Officer, 38.00 hrs/week | $65,650 | $0 | $13,831 | $79,481 |
4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Northland College (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $394K (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–1b17 · 16 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bNo
- 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 11aNo
- 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 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5470
- Volunteers Part I, line 650
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CHARTWELLS COMPASS GROUP Food service | $1,861,075 |
| SODEXO INC & AFFILIATES Maintenance and cleaning services | $1,517,324 |
| JAMAR SERVICEARROWHEAD REFRIGERATION Hvac-plumbing | $300,935 |
| KEN & DALE EXCAVATING INC Excavation | $262,940 |
| SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA INC Campus security service | $173,066 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 10 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
19 private foundations reported grants to Northland College totaling $504K 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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Every number above is copied from Northland College's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Northland College, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 Northland College spent in FY2025, $80.75 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Northland College's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Northland College reported that 80.7% of its $27.1 million in expenses went to program services, 18.4% to management and general and 0.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Northland College pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Northland College reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $212,783, for the role of PRESIDENT (THRU FEB. 25') (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Northland College get its money?
Of $24.9 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 41.1% came from contributions and grants (including 3.4% from government grants) and 53.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Northland College a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 39-0806428 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 202611189349300806 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202541349349305964 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202411369349306331 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202213089349300021 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202211029349301621 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 (amended), object 202142849349300704 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 39-0806428: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.