Baker University
85% goes to programs $37 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Baker University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baldwin City, Kansas, registered in 1935, with $47,736,479 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
Po Box 65, Baldwin City, KS, 66006 EIN 48-0543766 Since 1935
Revenue (FY2023)
$47.7M
▼ 2.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$54.6M
Net assets
$85.4M
Employees
869
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating85% to programs · $37 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Baker University: 85% to programs · $37 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · -14% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Baker University: 19 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Baker University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Baker University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Baker university is committed to assuring student learning and development of confident, competent and responsible contributors to society.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 65, Baldwin City, KS, 66006
- City
- Baldwin City
- State
- Kansas
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $66.6M (FY2013) to $47.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $26.5MNet assets $85.4M
Operating margin
-14.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$111.9M
Total liabilities
$26.5M
Net assets
$85.4M
Salaries & benefits
$17.7M
32% of expenses
Board members
24
24 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,736,479▼2.2% | $54,615,153▲4.0% | $85,359,836▼2.3% | $111,851,139▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $48,819,536▼17.5% | $52,521,969▼1.7% | $87,403,062▼1.3% | $115,116,139▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $59,186,378▼3.3% | $53,407,056▼1.0% | $88,584,180▼3.7% | $111,599,532▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $61,192,977▲10.4% | $53,954,911▲1.0% | $91,987,120▲23.6% | $118,693,627▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $55,422,545▼7.2% | $53,417,462▼0.2% | $74,403,159▲0.6% | $104,255,352▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $59,748,525▲9.8% | $53,508,771▲3.1% | $73,986,720▲5.4% | $103,194,498▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $54,392,327▲10.4% | $51,879,626▼3.0% | $70,182,334▲2.3% | $101,001,164▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $49,286,546▼2.2% | $53,470,067▲5.8% | $68,585,821▼0.7% | $100,492,231▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $50,381,320▼5.4% | $50,540,251▼7.4% | $69,084,951▼4.5% | $99,172,637▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $53,255,953▼20.0% | $54,574,056▲3.2% | $72,374,068▼3.9% | $104,570,079▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $66,576,311 | $52,886,540▲2.6% | $75,333,498▲27.5% | $105,895,149▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $51,568,455▲1.3% | $59,066,644▲5.1% | $100,632,800▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $50,928,420▲14.1% | $56,194,597▲0.9% | $96,798,431▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $44,635,058 | $55,698,488 | $87,038,337 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Lynne E Murray — $307,066 (0.56% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynne E Murray | President | 60 | $307,066 |
| Norman Houser | Assoc Vp For Advancement | 60 | $151,711 |
| Matthew Bice | Dean of Spgs/gsoe | 60 | $148,513 |
| Cassandra Bailey | Vp of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management | 60 | $132,926 |
| Darcy Russell | Vp of Academic Affairs/dean | 60 | $126,953 |
| Gary Schieber | Exec Director of Technology | 60 | $113,764 |
| Brenda Stasiulis | Chairperson of the Board | 1 | — |
| Brian King | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dale Werts | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Kay Schallenkamp | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dustin Baker | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Eddie King | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Eric Conaway | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gene Meyer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gordon Lansford III | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Greg Stoskopf | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Hoot Gibson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jason Hooper | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John Thomson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John Warne | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Stormont Vail Health Care | School of Nursing | $2,455,958 |
| American Dining Creations | Food Service | $2,149,874 |
| Ruffalo Noel Levitz | Enrollment Management | $200,713 |
| Salesforcecom Inc | Cloud-based Software | $191,607 |
| Anthology Inc of Ny | Computer Software | $164,457 |
Grants received · $6.7M total
43 grants to Baker University totaling $6.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $458,757 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $282,118 |
| Greater Horizons | Education | 2024 | $110,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $8,983 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $279,748 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $54,100 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $20,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $7,639 |
| Servant Foundation | Education | 2023 | $5,044 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $277,680 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $277,680 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $31,997 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $17,233 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $14,450 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2021 | $275,676 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Baker University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Baker University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-0543766, based in Baldwin City, Kansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Baker University's EIN?
- Baker University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-0543766.
- How much revenue does Baker University report?
- Baker University reported $47,736,479 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Baker University's spending goes to programs?
- Baker University spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Baker University have?
- CharityIndex grades Baker University B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Baker University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Baker University's latest Form 990 is $307,066, paid to Lynne E Murray (President).
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Data for Baker University (EIN 48-0543766) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.