Doane University
91% goes to programs $18 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Doane University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Crete, Nebraska, registered in 1931, with $67,411,184 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
1014 Boswell Ave, Crete, NE, 68333 EIN 47-0377991 Since 1931
Revenue (FY2024)
$67.4M
▲ 6.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$80.2M
Net assets
$198.4M
Employees
1,093
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 →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating91% to programs · $18 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 Doane University: 91% to programs · $18 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating30 mo reserves · -19% 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 Doane University: 30 mo reserves · -19% 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 Doane 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 Doane University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Doane university creates distinctive educational experiences, immersed in the liberal arts, to prepare our students for careers and lives grounded in inquiry, ethics, and a commitment to lead and serve in the global community.
What they do
Student services: includes admissions, registrar, student health, counseling, financial aid, career development, athletics and recreation, and student leadership. in the 2024-25 academic year, the university served 906 undergraduate, residential students, with 71.3% (646) participating in athletics. of these student-athletes, 96.59% (624) received athletic scholarships. additionally, approximately 98% of all student-athletes received some form of academic scholarship aid. on average, 52.1% of student-athletes graduate within four years and 55.3% in six years. in addition, the residence halls are utilized by approximately 732 students of another institution of higher education.
Auxiliary enterprises: the university residence halls, dining hall, campus activity center, and bookstore are the primary auxiliary enterprises serving the residential campus. five residence halls provide housing for approximately 732 crete campus students.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1014 Boswell Ave, Crete, NE, 68333
- City
- Crete
- State
- Nebraska
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $53.7M (FY2013) to $67.4M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $52.7MNet assets $198.4M
Operating margin
-19.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$251.2M
Total liabilities
$52.7M
Net assets
$198.4M
Salaries & benefits
$29.7M
37% of expenses
Board members
36
36 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,411,184▲6.8% | $80,241,313▲6.5% | $198,421,046▼2.2% | $251,161,384▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $63,136,619▼26.7% | $75,367,459▲7.0% | $202,789,625▼2.0% | $254,240,227▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $86,192,324▲37.1% | $70,404,366▲0.1% | $206,935,171▲10.9% | $245,398,818▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $62,886,591▼5.5% | $70,341,481▲5.7% | $186,624,578▼8.1% | $210,004,462▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $66,548,317▼19.4% | $66,565,866▲0.7% | $203,058,869▲19.5% | $228,017,136▲16.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $82,544,350▲17.0% | $66,084,139▲3.7% | $169,908,945▼1.3% | $195,656,301▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $70,565,237▲5.8% | $63,731,371▼0.5% | $172,070,547▲3.6% | $198,061,374▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $66,686,025▲6.1% | $64,031,104▲4.5% | $166,021,094 | $193,411,486▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $62,829,351▲11.3% | $61,261,236▲15.1% | $166,087,970▼2.9% | $193,560,720▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $56,447,947▲5.1% | $53,217,972▲3.4% | $171,109,826▼2.4% | $201,042,958▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $53,687,896 | $51,492,546▲1.9% | $175,289,588▲7.9% | $205,946,993▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $50,525,877▲9.4% | $162,463,514▲8.6% | $194,295,621▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $46,201,243▲3.7% | $149,637,655 | $170,816,697▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $44,538,232 | $149,663,155 | $166,787,133 | 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: Roger Hughes Phd — $326,077 (0.41% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Hughes Phd | President | 60 | $326,077 |
| Linda Scholting CPA | Cfo, Treasurer | 60 | $220,850 |
| Lorie Cook-benjamin | Chief Academic Officer | 60 | $174,420 |
| Derek Bierman | Chief Information Officer | 60 | $166,400 |
| Jennifer Bossard | Dean/professor | 60 | $159,227 |
| John Frost | Vp of Enrollment Management | 60 | $153,000 |
| Marty Fye | Vp For Institutional Advancement | 60 | $153,000 |
| Judy Kawamoto | Vp For Student Affairs | 40 | $137,676 |
| Pedro Maligo Dean | Of College of Arts and Sciences | 40 | $136,578 |
| Allen Moore | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Amy Godbey Dearking | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Amy Vertin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Barbara Cole | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Betsy Tonniges | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bill Pallett | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bridget Krukowski | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bruce Berglund | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Carrie Morton | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Craig Coppersmith | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dick Held | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Hes Facilities LLC | Custodial Services | $1,089,585 |
| Fresh Ideas Management LLC | Meals/catering | $447,590 |
| Servio Consulting LLC | Consulting | $278,178 |
| Communications LLC | Dark Fiber | $277,000 |
| Follett Higher Education Group LLC | Student Bookstore | $258,360 |
Grants received · $5.8M total
41 grants to Doane University totaling $5.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Doane University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Doane University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-0377991, based in Crete, Nebraska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Doane University's EIN?
- Doane University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-0377991.
- How much revenue does Doane University report?
- Doane University reported $67,411,184 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Doane University's spending goes to programs?
- Doane University spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Doane University have?
- CharityIndex grades Doane University B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Doane University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Doane University's latest Form 990 is $326,077, paid to Roger Hughes Phd (President).
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Data for Doane University (EIN 47-0377991) 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.