Benedictine College
85% goes to programs $13 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Benedictine College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Atchison, Kansas, registered in 1946, with $148,243,778 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
1020 N 2nd St, Atchison, KS, 66002 EIN 48-0777079 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$148.2M
▲ 6.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$119.3M
Net assets
$183.0M
Employees
1,413
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating85% to programs · $13 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 Benedictine College: 85% to programs · $13 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · +20% 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 Benedictine College: 18 mo reserves · +20% margin earns a A 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 Benedictine College: 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 Benedictine College: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Benedictine college's mission as a catholic, benedictine, liberal arts, residential college is the education of men and women within a community of faith & scholarship.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1020 N 2nd St, Atchison, KS, 66002
- City
- Atchison
- State
- Kansas
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $67.6M (FY2013) to $148.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $66.6MNet assets $183.0M
Operating margin
19.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$249.6M
Total liabilities
$66.6M
Net assets
$183.0M
Salaries & benefits
$36.4M
31% of expenses
Board members
32
30 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $148,243,778▲6.3% | $119,302,870▲5.3% | $183,008,952▲15.0% | $249,580,202▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $139,416,598▲25.2% | $113,301,189▲11.3% | $159,100,661▲14.5% | $227,273,976▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $111,345,355▼15.4% | $101,761,141▲1.5% | $138,905,899▲9.4% | $207,253,988▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $131,603,580▲36.5% | $100,252,996▲13.2% | $126,978,933▲20.9% | $193,360,342▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $96,440,027▲8.4% | $88,528,442▲2.4% | $104,988,327▲17.3% | $163,686,664▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $88,993,956▲5.8% | $86,436,531▲3.2% | $89,502,009▲3.9% | $155,715,289▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $84,139,278▲8.7% | $83,726,694▲9.1% | $86,126,413▲1.2% | $149,777,151▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $77,414,324▼1.0% | $76,711,436▲1.5% | $85,074,169▲1.3% | $151,344,501▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $78,231,845▲5.5% | $75,583,985▲7.1% | $83,992,919▲3.9% | $143,573,126▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $74,140,693▲2.8% | $70,550,307▲6.6% | $80,820,355▲3.4% | $134,481,137▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $72,097,975▲6.7% | $66,166,797▲8.3% | $78,175,583▲5.8% | $134,913,587▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $67,556,867 | $61,070,476▲6.0% | $73,883,912▲12.5% | $130,125,989▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $57,589,521▲12.7% | $65,648,862▲1.6% | $109,482,038▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $51,102,980▲14.4% | $64,631,869▲6.1% | $113,266,461▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $44,651,239▲8.8% | $60,916,987▲15.8% | $96,291,036▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $41,021,097 | $52,622,225 | $86,836,952 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Stephen D Minnis — $516,092 (0.43% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen D Minnis | President | 40 | $516,092 |
| Stan Sluder | Exec Vice President & Asst Treasurer | 40 | $195,413 |
| Kelly Vowels | Vp of Advancement | 40 | $184,108 |
| Kimberly C Shankman | Vice President- Provost & Dean of the College | 40 | $172,015 |
| Pete Helgesen | Vp For Enrollment & Strategic Initiatives | 40 | $166,938 |
| Kristie R Scholz | Cfo & Treasurer | 40 | $146,225 |
| Linda Henry | Vp of Student Life | 40 | $143,828 |
| Tom Hoopes | Vp For College Relations | 40 | $143,675 |
| Michael King | Associate Professor/chair | 40 | $137,842 |
| Jacqulene Harris | Director of Nursing | 40 | $136,243 |
| Tim Andrews | Executive Director of Planned Giving | 40 | $125,027 |
| Abbot James Albers Osb | Director/vice Chairperson | 1 | — |
| Alietia Caughron | Director | 1 | — |
| Craig Husting | Director | 1 | — |
| Danielle Brown | Director | 1 | — |
| Dianne Ryan | Director | 1 | — |
| Donald Ray Neal Jr | Director | 1 | — |
| Donnell Rehagen | Director | 1 | — |
| Fr Jay Kythe Osb | Director/assistant Secretary | 1 | — |
| Fr Matthew Habiger Osb | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Straub Construction Co Inc | Construction | $13,300,739 |
| Elior Inc | Food Service | $6,384,311 |
| City Wide Maintenance Company Inc | Housekeeping | $1,657,942 |
| Eab | Software | $946,064 |
| Convergeone Inc | Managed Software Services | $718,076 |
Grants received · $32.1M total
91 grants to Benedictine College totaling $32.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $3,626,100 |
| Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund Inc | General purpose | 2024 | $2,014,100 |
| Greater Horizons | Education | 2024 | $59,050 |
| Bradley Impact Fund Inc | Liberty bell | 2024 | $40,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $17,250 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $14,700 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $8,394 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota | Program support, general operating | 2024 | $5,800 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Scholarships | 2024 | $5,500 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $5,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $11,552,700 |
| Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund Inc | General purpose | 2023 | $1,003,850 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $60,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $50,800 |
Grants made · $78K in FY2024
6 grants totaling $78K in FY2024. All grants made by Benedictine College →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fellowship of Catholic University Students | General support | $22,641 |
| National Catholic Prayer Breakfast Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Praying Pelican Missions | General support | $13,480 |
| Napa Institute | General support | $11,625 |
| Legatus | General support | $10,000 |
| Chennault Council For International | General support | $5,182 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Benedictine College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Benedictine College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-0777079, based in Atchison, Kansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benedictine College's EIN?
- Benedictine College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-0777079.
- How much revenue does Benedictine College report?
- Benedictine College reported $148,243,778 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Benedictine College's spending goes to programs?
- Benedictine College spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Benedictine College have?
- CharityIndex grades Benedictine College A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Benedictine College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Benedictine College's latest Form 990 is $516,092, paid to Stephen D Minnis (President).
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Data for Benedictine College (EIN 48-0777079) 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.