Midland University
90% goes to programs $17 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Midland University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fremont, Nebraska, registered in 1963, with $64,520,611 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
900 N Clarkson St, Fremont, NE, 68025 EIN 47-0376551 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2024)
$64.5M
▲ 3.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$64.5M
Net assets
$52.7M
Employees
872
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 rating90% to programs · $17 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 Midland University: 90% to programs · $17 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · -0% 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 Midland University: 10 mo reserves · -0% 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 Midland 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 Midland University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Midland university inspires people to learn and lead in the world with purpose. we are a liberal arts college affiliated with the evangelical lutheran church in america. the university holds the following core values to be the foundation of our identity as a community: faith, learning, quality, respect, and stewardship.
What they do
Auxiliary enterprises:auxiliary enterprises at midland university are comprised of 9 residence halls or on-campus apartments, a dining facility, and a bookstore for faculty, staff and students. 558 students resided in student housing during fall 2024 and 507 students during spring 2025.
Academic support:academic support includes the library, admissions, financial aid, information technology and those functions that directly support instruction.
Contact & location
- Address
- 900 N Clarkson St, Fremont, NE, 68025
- City
- Fremont
- State
- Nebraska
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $40.2M (FY2013) to $64.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $20.9MNet assets $52.7M
Operating margin
-0.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$73.6M
Total liabilities
$20.9M
Net assets
$52.7M
Salaries & benefits
$17.3M
27% of expenses
Board members
11
10 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,520,611▲3.6% | $64,545,793▲2.7% | $52,699,478▼1.0% | $73,589,111▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $62,301,398▲6.5% | $62,839,339▼0.5% | $53,240,462▲6.0% | $73,635,881▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $58,517,118▼3.2% | $63,174,265▲6.7% | $50,219,910▼10.0% | $72,241,185▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $60,429,384▼0.6% | $59,216,163▲4.0% | $55,805,465▼5.3% | $77,234,714▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $60,767,041▲19.7% | $56,924,402▲12.7% | $58,916,441▲22.2% | $84,010,035▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $50,754,700▼2.4% | $50,489,863▲1.7% | $48,218,119▲1.5% | $77,126,559▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $52,011,662▼2.0% | $49,665,725▲5.7% | $47,495,263▲2.8% | $67,371,020▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $53,073,796▲11.2% | $47,009,460▲3.3% | $46,198,714▲19.2% | $66,862,782▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $47,712,864▲3.3% | $45,502,112▲1.5% | $38,762,286▲9.3% | $61,311,633▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $46,204,546▲6.7% | $44,839,331▲6.0% | $35,477,859▼5.8% | $56,970,043▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $43,283,963▲7.5% | $42,305,250▲6.1% | $37,665,101▲4.6% | $59,055,327▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $40,249,862 | $39,861,527▲12.5% | $36,023,651▲6.3% | $58,759,059▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $35,430,737▲13.4% | $33,880,051▲26.6% | $56,495,558▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $31,251,089▲31.7% | $26,765,253▲19.6% | $52,014,790▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $23,733,769 | $22,373,491 | $50,688,313 | 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: Jody Horner — $275,057 (0.43% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jody Horner | President (thru 5/2025) | 40 | $275,057 |
| Jamie Simpson | Chief Academic Officer | 40 | $165,057 |
| Jeff Jamrog | Head Football Coach | 40 | $162,674 |
| Joseph Harnisch | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $143,450 |
| Shane Perrien | Chief Information Officer | 40 | $138,756 |
| Kristina Cammarano | Vice President of Student Affairs | 40 | $138,718 |
| Lori Ethier | Vp of Enrollment & Marketing | 40 | $130,488 |
| Courtney Thomsen | Director of Athletics | 40 | $117,622 |
| Jodi Benjamin | Chief Operating Officer (thru 9/2024) | 40 | $110,167 |
| Amber Barton | Director | 1 | — |
| Bret Greiss | Director | 1 | — |
| Brett Richmond | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Aly Williams | President (began 4/2025) | 40 | — |
| Mark Shepard | Director | 1 | — |
| Mary Shannon | Director | 1 | — |
| Peggy Hall | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Rico Munn | Director | 1 | — |
| Steve Feye | Chair | 1 | — |
| Tom Walker | Director | 1 | — |
| Tony Urban | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Ideas | Food Services | $1,812,170 |
| National Management | Maintenance & Custodial Services | $1,217,438 |
| Mediaspark | Marketing Services | $537,750 |
| Navigator Motorcoaches Inc | Transportation Services | $337,604 |
| Anthology Inc | Student Information System & Services | $291,656 |
Grants received · $684K total
44 grants to Midland University totaling $684K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $37,411 |
| Midway USA Foundation Inc | To fund youth shoothing sports | 2024 | $13,524 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,057 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $5,500 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2023 | $41,934 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $28,501 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $15,700 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Scholarships | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Midway USA Foundation Inc | To fund youth shooting sports | 2023 | $12,870 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $5,600 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,380 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | Operational support | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $22,100 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Scholarships | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Midway USA Foundation Inc | To fund youth shooting sports | 2022 | $14,410 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Midland University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Midland University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-0376551, based in Fremont, Nebraska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Midland University's EIN?
- Midland University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-0376551.
- How much revenue does Midland University report?
- Midland University reported $64,520,611 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Midland University's spending goes to programs?
- Midland University spends about 90% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Midland University have?
- CharityIndex grades Midland University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Midland University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Midland University's latest Form 990 is $275,057, paid to Jody Horner (President (thru 5/2025)).
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Data for Midland University (EIN 47-0376551) 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.