Bradley University
94% goes to programs $13 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Bradley University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Peoria, Illinois, registered in 1951, with $240,758,276 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
1501 W Bradley Ave, Peoria, IL, 61625 EIN 37-0661494 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$240.8M
▲ 6.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$239.1M
Net assets
$531.4M
Employees
2,877
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 rating94% 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 Bradley University: 94% to programs · $13 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating27 mo reserves · +1% 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 Bradley University: 27 mo reserves · +1% 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 Bradley University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Bradley University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Bradley university empowers students for immediate and sustained success in their personal and professional endeavors by combining professional preparation, liberal arts and sciences, and co-curricular experiences. alongside our dedication to students, we embrace the generation, application, and interpretation of knowledge.
What they do
Auxiliary services - provides support services for students which includes housing, bookstore, and conference facilities.
Food services - provides board (cafeteria services) for students living on campus and off campus. also includes food purchased by employees.
Intercollegiate athletics - provides for intercollegiate athletic activity division i sports of men's basketball, track, golf, baseball, and soccer and women's basketball, volleyball, cross-country, golf, softball, and tennis.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1501 W Bradley Ave, Peoria, IL, 61625
- City
- Peoria
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $233.8M (FY2013) to $240.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $184.1MNet assets $531.4M
Operating margin
0.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$715.5M
Total liabilities
$184.1M
Net assets
$531.4M
Salaries & benefits
$87.6M
37% of expenses
Board members
21
20 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $240,758,276▲6.3% | $239,086,357▼0.6% | $531,373,613▲0.6% | $715,511,447▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $226,430,743▲1.2% | $240,509,240▼2.6% | $528,400,548▲3.5% | $716,974,561▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $223,758,505▼5.4% | $246,866,454▲6.3% | $510,469,976▼2.9% | $706,507,436▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $236,435,605▼20.7% | $232,254,906▲18.5% | $525,681,159▼6.2% | $729,570,257▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $298,103,596▲24.9% | $195,958,414▼15.9% | $560,248,880▲24.1% | $781,363,567▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $238,646,085▲3.9% | $232,879,867▲1.0% | $451,557,945▼0.6% | $712,945,458▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $229,726,295▲0.4% | $230,634,553▲0.8% | $454,150,200▼2.1% | $700,074,282▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $228,868,237▼0.5% | $228,723,222▲9.6% | $464,002,092▲1.8% | $683,160,461▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $230,090,766▲18.1% | $208,701,976▲11.1% | $455,750,105▲7.7% | $650,240,196▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $194,784,334▼9.8% | $187,792,329▼13.1% | $423,099,454▼1.6% | $613,652,607▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $215,888,667▼7.7% | $216,049,059▲6.0% | $429,809,961▼1.0% | $633,456,271▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $233,822,797 | $203,780,252 | $434,191,401▲8.8% | $629,084,038▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $203,851,214▲4.0% | $399,155,285▲7.6% | $599,386,374▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $196,104,724▲2.4% | $370,830,165▼4.8% | $576,492,072▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $191,464,677▲11.1% | $389,360,681▲10.2% | $580,145,644▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $172,333,651 | $353,201,235 | $536,685,403 | 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: Brian Wardle — $834,003 (0.35% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Wardle | Men's Basketball Coach | 50 | $834,003 |
| Stephen Standifird | President (thru 06/2024) | 50 | $576,292 |
| Ralph Christopher Reynolds | Vp Intercollegiate Athletics | 50 | $454,680 |
| Krishnanand Maillacheruvu | Interim Dean | 50 | $270,566 |
| Erin Kastberg | Vp Legal Affairs & Gen. Counsel | 50 | $242,533 |
| Daniel Moon | Interim Provost | 50 | $241,818 |
| Ching-shihn J Chen | Chair Imet | 50 | $229,529 |
| Mary Conway | Executive & Academic Director | 50 | $226,924 |
| Christopher Jones | Executive Director of Academic Partship | 50 | $226,602 |
| Nathan Thomas | Vp Student Affairs | 50 | $225,921 |
| Warren Anderson | Vp Dei | 50 | $222,820 |
| Elizabeth Hull | Vp For Finance & Admin | 50 | $222,599 |
| Ethan Ham | Dean of Slane College of Comm | 50 | $217,348 |
| Jason Petrovich | Vice President For Advance | 50 | $188,703 |
| Jonathan Michael | Interim President, Chair | 50 | $176,087 |
| Delorean Menifee | Vp Enrollment, Marketing & Comm | 50 | $158,557 |
| Walter Zakahi | Former Key Employee | 50 | $124,697 |
| Cathy Jacobson | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Celso White | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Cheryl Procter-rogers | Trustee | 5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Logistics Group LLC | Air Travel For Athletics | $460,330 |
| Nepc LLC | Investment Services | $340,834 |
| Miller Hall & Triggs | Legal Services | $251,376 |
| Transact Campus LLC | Software | $230,216 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Accounting Services | $221,723 |
Grants received · $9.1M total
110 grants to Bradley University totaling $9.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bradley University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bradley University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-0661494, based in Peoria, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bradley University's EIN?
- Bradley University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-0661494.
- How much revenue does Bradley University report?
- Bradley University reported $240,758,276 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Bradley University's spending goes to programs?
- Bradley University spends about 94% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Bradley University have?
- CharityIndex grades Bradley University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Bradley University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Bradley University's latest Form 990 is $834,003, paid to Brian Wardle (Men's Basketball Coach).
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Data for Bradley University (EIN 37-0661494) 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.