Nebraska Wesleyan University
Nebraska Wesleyan University reported $87.1 million in revenue and $86.1 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $91.71 went to program services, $4.81 to management and general costs and $3.48 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 82.7% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $409,976 (PRESIDENT). 9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 11% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $86MFor 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 May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $87MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 91.7% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 4.8% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 3.5% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.31 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 11.1% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 82.7% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $409,976 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.48% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 9 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 21.1 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 30 of 31 | 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 - Nebraska Wesleyan University (nwu or university) is known for a rigorous and nurturing learning environment, enhanced by the faculty's deserved reputation for exceptionally effective teaching and mentoring. Academic programs consist of face-to-face instruction and integration of the liberal arts regardless of major. Nwu serves approximately 1,500 traditional undergraduates earning bachelor's degrees on a residential campus. The university enrolls approximately 200 graduate students. U.s. News & world report has named nwu a top regional university. Its general education program…
Student services - Nebraska Wesleyan University's living and learning environment focuses on student success through development of the whole person. Student well-being and personal growth are supported through career guidance, health and counseling services, organizational involvement and multiple enrichment opportunities. About 40% of traditional students compete in intercollegiate athletics (21 sports). Nwu is a member of ncaa division iii and competes in the american rivers conference. The prairie wolves have celebrated many conference wins as well as national championships in men's golf…
Academic support - Nebraska Wesleyan instructional programs are strengthened by the university's library, cooper center for academic resources, academic advising, accessibility services, instructional and computer services, global engagement office, university symposiums and lectures and support of professional development for faculty
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, 40.00 hrs/week | $367,682 | $0 | $42,294 | $409,976 |
| VP FOR ADVANCEMENT Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $204,307 | $0 | $22,878 | $227,185 |
| VP FOR FINANCE AND ADMIN Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $148,124 | $0 | $38,381 | $186,505 |
| PROVOST Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $145,674 | $0 | $32,847 | $178,521 |
| VP FOR STUDENT LIFE Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $128,288 | $0 | $17,829 | $146,117 |
| HEAD MENS BASKETBALL COACH Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $121,694 | $0 | $20,733 | $142,427 |
| FORMER: VP FOR ENROLLMENT & MKTG Former, 40.00 hrs/week | $118,213 | $0 | $20,105 | $138,318 |
| DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $101,477 | $0 | $18,465 | $119,942 |
9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Nebraska Wesleyan University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.5M (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–1b31 · 30 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 4Yes
- 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 5979
- Volunteers Part I, line 6100
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| SODEXO INC & AFFILIATES Campus food service | $2,064,717 |
| WINDSTAR LINES Travel (bus) | $400,439 |
| ELLUCIAN LP Software maintenance | $336,568 |
| ORANGE142 LLP Media and digital services | $305,764 |
| JOHNSON CONTROLS Repair and maintenance | $301,032 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 20 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
27 private foundations reported grants to Nebraska Wesleyan University totaling $422K 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, Nebraska Wesleyan University reported that 91.7% of its $86.1 million in expenses went to program services, 4.8% to management and general and 3.5% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Nebraska Wesleyan University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Nebraska Wesleyan University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 was $409,976, for the role of PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Nebraska Wesleyan University get its money?
Of $87.1 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, 11.1% came from contributions and grants (including 2.6% from government grants) and 82.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Nebraska Wesleyan University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 47-0376524 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 May 31, 2025, object 202611059349302166 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, object 202520379349300902 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023, object 202430559349300218 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2022, object 202300199349301400 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021, object 202240359349300934 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2020, object 202100429349300110 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 47-0376524: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.