Hastings College
95% goes to programs $4 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Hastings College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hastings, Nebraska, registered in 1952, with $68,868,111 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
710 N Turner Ave, Hastings, NE, 68901 EIN 47-0376525 Since 1952
Revenue (FY2023)
$68.9M
▲ 26.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$57.1M
Net assets
$137.9M
Employees
574
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating95% to programs · $4 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 Hastings College: 95% to programs · $4 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating29 mo reserves · +17% 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 Hastings College: 29 mo reserves · +17% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 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 Hastings College: 5 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 Hastings College: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Hastings college is a private, co-education, residential, liberal arts college founded in 1882.
Contact & location
- Address
- 710 N Turner Ave, Hastings, NE, 68901
- City
- Hastings
- State
- Nebraska
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $49.2M (FY2013) to $68.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $29.2MNet assets $137.9M
Operating margin
17.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$167.1M
Total liabilities
$29.2M
Net assets
$137.9M
Salaries & benefits
$13.9M
24% of expenses
Board members
24
24 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $68,868,111▲26.8% | $57,120,531▲8.4% | $137,876,811▲14.8% | $167,088,563▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $54,300,266▼8.5% | $52,676,348▲2.8% | $120,090,807▲3.5% | $147,958,834▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $59,370,727▲26.2% | $51,261,634▲8.5% | $116,073,456▼7.7% | $144,552,590▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $47,033,003▲8.2% | $47,234,698▼5.6% | $125,705,379▲17.0% | $158,855,744▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $43,449,544▲0.7% | $50,014,190▲5.9% | $107,481,551▼7.5% | $143,485,643▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $43,155,294▼5.7% | $47,238,644▼3.1% | $116,198,461▼1.8% | $147,459,087▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $45,781,007▼12.7% | $48,765,730▼5.3% | $118,296,019▼1.1% | $145,567,218▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $52,441,087▲12.1% | $51,493,675▲5.9% | $119,661,620▲5.7% | $144,357,006▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $46,764,485▼15.4% | $48,645,765▼0.4% | $113,178,391▼2.2% | $132,575,469▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $55,306,264▲12.3% | $48,818,337▲11.3% | $115,696,027▲0.8% | $129,376,445▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $49,242,218 | $43,877,781▲6.1% | $114,759,324▲4.9% | $131,136,160▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $41,340,514▲2.2% | $109,394,887▲9.0% | $126,464,899▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $40,445,697▲8.1% | $100,318,743▲4.0% | $117,278,180▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $37,426,282▲6.5% | $96,424,687▲11.7% | $113,144,809▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $35,142,591 | $86,357,515 | $102,852,590 | 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: Stephanie Ourada — $164,784 (0.29% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Ourada | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $164,784 |
| Michael Karloff | Former - Vp - Foundation | 10 | $151,083 |
| Annette Vargas | Vp- Student Access/enrollment | 40 | $123,045 |
| Chelsea Lemar | Foundation Executive Director | 0 | $122,750 |
| Kittie Grace | Assoc Dean/academic Affairs | 40 | $103,318 |
| Christopher Clements | Athletic Director | 40 | $102,275 |
| Patricia Kingsley | Chief Information Officer | 40 | $100,899 |
| Alex Eisele | Trustee (end 10/2024) | 1 | — |
| Ann Martin | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Atl Martinez | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Carmen Maurer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Cathy Peetz | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Danette Andley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gary Freeman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Glen Moss | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Greg Allen-pickett | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Harold Dittmer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Erickson Baak | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jeremy Arensdorf | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jessica Meeske | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Restoration Group (crg) | Construction | $3,364,270 |
| National Management Resources Corporatio | Custodial / Maintenance Contractor | $1,785,706 |
| Chartwells Compass Group USA | Food Service Vendor | $1,700,191 |
| Bryan Medical Center | Exec Pres Lease & Reimb. For Furniture | $484,015 |
| Akademos LLC (vital Topco LP) | Student Book Provider | $422,547 |
Grants received · $7.7M total
44 grants to Hastings College totaling $7.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation | Scholarships and capital campaign | 2024 | $5,903,944 |
| Greater Horizons | Education | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Nebraska Community Foundation | Revitalize & thrive - thrive & retain sponsorship | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Midway USA Foundation Inc | To fund youth shoothing sports | 2024 | $7,590 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $300,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $78,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $27,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $16,496 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2023 | $15,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Scholarships | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Midway USA Foundation Inc | To fund youth shooting sports | 2023 | $7,042 |
| Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation | Capital campaign | 2022 | $500,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $46,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hastings College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hastings College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-0376525, based in Hastings, Nebraska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hastings College's EIN?
- Hastings College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-0376525.
- How much revenue does Hastings College report?
- Hastings College reported $68,868,111 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Hastings College's spending goes to programs?
- Hastings College spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Hastings College have?
- CharityIndex grades Hastings College A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Hastings College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Hastings College's latest Form 990 is $164,784, paid to Stephanie Ourada (Chief Financial Officer).
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Data for Hastings College (EIN 47-0376525) 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.