Washington College
Washington College reported $132.3 million in revenue and $113.4 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $80.96 went to program services, $16.49 to management and general costs and $2.55 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 46.2% of the total. Government grants made up 6.0%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $643,151 (PRESIDENT (UNTIL 7/31/25)). 44 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 29% 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 $113MFor 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 $132MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 81.0% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.13 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 16.2% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 6.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 46.2% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $643,151 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.57% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 44 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 51.4 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 35 of 36 | 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 expenseWashington College's achievements include succeeding as an institution of higher education promoting habits of analytic thought, aesthetic insight, imagination, ethical sensitivity and clarity of expression while successfully graduating students in 4 years. The college endeavors to prepare its graduates for further education and productive careers. With many majors and academic programs to choose from, students can devise a course of study that fits their intellectual interests and career aspirations. In addition to traditional fields of study, they may choose an area of concentration in…
Washington College uses its facilities during summer months to facilitate educational experiences for younger k-12 students. These students are given an opportunity to participate in summer camps ranging from sciences, mathematics and hands on projects. These camps last anywhere from four days to three weeks and are managed by other outside nonprofit organizations
Washington College's residential life program provides students with opportunities and experiences that help them to develop responsibilities both to themselves and to their fellow students. It attempts to provide a relaxing and calm atmosphere for study and day-to-day living. Indeed, living on-campus is truly the "other-half" of a college education. With approximately 27 dorms to choose from, students have choices of single, doubles or triples in each room/unit. Hodson hall houses the dining facilities for Washington College. The main dining hall seats 500 on two levels. Students, 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 (UNTIL 7/31/25) Director/trustee, officer, 55.00 hrs/week | $553,587 | $0 | $89,564 | $643,151 |
| VP, ADVANCEMENT, ALUMNI AF Key employee, 55.00 hrs/week | $270,974 | $0 | $34,528 | $305,502 |
| VICE PRESIDENT FOR MARKETING AND COM Key employee, 55.00 hrs/week | $226,221 | $0 | $33,613 | $259,834 |
| DIRECTOR, CES Highest compensated employee, 55.00 hrs/week | $205,320 | $0 | $31,528 | $236,848 |
| PROVOST & DEAN OF THE COLLEGE Key employee, 55.00 hrs/week | $210,918 | $0 | $9,143 | $220,061 |
| VP OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Key employee, 55.00 hrs/week | $189,242 | $0 | $19,116 | $208,358 |
| VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Key employee, 55.00 hrs/week | $188,034 | $0 | $19,216 | $207,250 |
| CHIEF OF STAFF/VP FOR PLANNING Key employee, 55.00 hrs/week | $174,297 | $0 | $31,427 | $205,724 |
44 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Washington College (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.4M (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–1b36 · 35 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 51,266
- Volunteers Part I, line 6329
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| ELLUCIAN COMPANY LLC Oit management | $1,311,670 |
| GBUILD CONSTRUCTION MRGS LLC Construction services | $554,229 |
| GALLAGHER EVELIUS & JONES Legal services | $362,474 |
| BSC GROUP LLC Professional finance services | $313,492 |
| EASTERN SHORE TENTS & EVENTS LLC Rentals | $161,148 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 12 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
37 private foundations reported grants to Washington College totaling $1.6M 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 Washington College's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Washington College reported that 81.0% of its $113.4 million in expenses went to program services, 16.5% to management and general and 2.5% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Washington College pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Washington College reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $643,151, for the role of PRESIDENT (UNTIL 7/31/25) (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Washington College get its money?
Of $132.3 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 16.2% came from contributions and grants (including 6.0% from government grants) and 46.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Washington College a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 52-0591691 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 202631359349314838 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202501359349310310 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202431369349314568 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202301359349311715 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202221369349313697 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202131339349301223 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 52-0591691: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.