Webber International University
Webber International University reported $30.6 million in revenue and $46.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $65.23 went to program services, $34.51 to management and general costs and $0.26 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 96.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $273,017 (FORMER PRESIDENT). 4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 98% 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 $46MFor 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 $31MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 65.2% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 34.5% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.19 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 2.0% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 96.2% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $273,017 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.59% | 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 | -0.9 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 6 of 6 | 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 expenseOperated as a private, not-for-profit university in babson park, florida, Webber International University awards degrees at the associate, bachelor and master levels with a focus on the worldwide business environment, health professions, and education. In addition to the traditional undergraduate program, webber offers an adult education program, a master in education program, and a master of business administration degree program with an emphasis in accounting, criminal justice management, international business and sports business management. Serving over 650 students from 48 different…
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMER PRESIDENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $271,326 | $0 | $1,691 | $273,017 |
| PRESIDENT/CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $248,883 | $0 | $22,089 | $270,972 |
| CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $96,852 | $96,852 | $13,872 | $207,576 |
| TREASURER/VP OF FINANCE Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $123,445 | $0 | $19,175 | $142,620 |
| PROFESSOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $104,400 | $0 | $16,105 | $120,505 |
4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Webber International University (Part VII, line 2).
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–1b6 · 6 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 4Yes
- 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 5308
- Volunteers Part I, line 611
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| LEO'S MANAGEMENT SERVICES Maintenance | $742,044 |
| METZ CULINARY MANAGEMENT Food service | $604,407 |
| ROUND TABLE FINANCIAL Security | $187,345 |
| KEGEL TRAINING CENTER Coaching | $185,915 |
| SMALL WORLD TOURS AND CRUISES INC Travel services | $102,455 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
4 private foundations reported grants to Webber International University totaling $26,116 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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Of every $100 Webber International University spent in FY2025, $65.23 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Webber International University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, Webber International University reported that 65.2% of its $46.2 million in expenses went to program services, 34.5% to management and general and 0.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Webber International University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Webber International University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 was $273,017, for the role of FORMER PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Webber International University get its money?
Of $30.6 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, 2.0% came from contributions and grants and 96.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Webber International University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 59-2139553 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 202631049349301878 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, object 202501059349302615 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023, object 202411079349300426 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2022, object 202321049349300807 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021, object 202221089349301592 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2020, object 202110499349301321 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 59-2139553: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.