Baker University
Baker University reported $51.8 million in revenue and $58.8 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $83.55 went to program services, $14.13 to management and general costs and $2.32 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 82.4% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $361,459 (PRESIDENT (ENDED 12/2024)). 8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 7% 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 $59MFor 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 $52MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 83.5% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 14.1% | 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 | $0.26 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 10.2% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 82.4% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $361,459 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.61% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 16.4 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 21 of 22 | 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 expenseBaker University provides undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful member of any community. Baker's 2,500 combined student body continues a long tradition of gaining the knowledge and confidence to set high goals and attain them. Baker University was founded on february 12, 1858, in baldwin city, kansas. The school of professional and graduate studies was formed in 1988. The school of nursing was formed in 1991. The school of education was formed in 2005
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 (ENDED 12/2024) Officer, 60.0 hrs/week | $336,566 | $0 | $24,893 | $361,459 |
| ASSOC VP FOR ADVANCEMENT Officer, 60.0 hrs/week | $151,711 | $0 | $50,882 | $202,593 |
| DEAN OF SPGS/GSOE Officer, 60.0 hrs/week | $170,283 | $0 | $30,326 | $200,609 |
| VP OF STUDENT AFFAIRS & ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Officer, 60.0 hrs/week | $155,385 | $0 | $24,654 | $180,039 |
| EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Officer, 60.0 hrs/week | $126,954 | $0 | $17,308 | $144,262 |
| VP OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/DEAN Officer, 60.0 hrs/week | $128,963 | $0 | $11,588 | $140,551 |
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest compensated employee, 60.0 hrs/week | $123,280 | $0 | $16,258 | $139,538 |
| EXEC DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY Highest compensated employee, 60.0 hrs/week | $116,716 | $0 | $11,231 | $127,947 |
8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Baker University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $717K (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–1b22 · 21 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 11aNo
- 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 26Yes
- 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 5825
- Volunteers Part I, line 625
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| STORMONT VAIL HEALTH CARE School of nursing | $2,471,182 |
| AMERICAN DINING CREATIONS Food service | $2,150,219 |
| RUFFALO NOEL LEVITZ Enrollment management | $208,432 |
| SALESFORCECOM INC Cloud-based software | $191,607 |
| ANTHOLOGY INC OF NY Computer software | $162,160 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 10 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
15 private foundations reported grants to Baker University totaling $127K 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 Baker University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Baker University reported that 83.5% of its $58.8 million in expenses went to program services, 14.1% to management and general and 2.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Baker University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Baker University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $361,459, for the role of PRESIDENT (ENDED 12/2024) (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Baker University get its money?
Of $51.8 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 10.2% came from contributions and grants (including 0.2% from government grants) and 82.4% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Baker University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 48-0543766 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 202601319349302995 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202520649349300747 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202400179349301905 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202310279349300636 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202220409349301872 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202013389349300316 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 48-0543766: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.