North Central College
93% goes to programs $21 to raise $100 Strong reserves
North Central College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Naperville, Illinois, registered in 1940, with $160,119,987 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
451 S Brainard St, Naperville, IL, 60540 EIN 36-2169157 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2024)
$160.1M
▼ 1.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$158.9M
Net assets
$293.4M
Employees
1,601
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 rating93% to programs · $21 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 North Central College: 93% to programs · $21 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating22 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 North Central College: 22 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 North Central College: 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 North Central College: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
North central college prepares students to become curious, engaged, ethical, and purposeful citizens and leaders in local, national and global contexts.
What they do
Student services and athletics include admissions, international recruiting, financial aid administration expenses, registrar, dean of students, ministry and service, career development, the wellness center, student involvement, orientation, and athletic activities. ncc maintains 24 ncaa division iii programs (12 male and 12 female varsity sports).
Auxiliary services include residence life, student housing, and food services. facilities include a full-service dining hall and retail food options. the college store and student gathering spaces. approximately 1,250 of the full-time students reside in college-owned properties. 100% of resident students are required to purchase a meal plan.
Contact & location
- Address
- 451 S Brainard St, Naperville, IL, 60540
- City
- Naperville
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $116.7M (FY2013) to $160.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $83.8MNet assets $293.4M
Operating margin
0.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$377.2M
Total liabilities
$83.8M
Net assets
$293.4M
Salaries & benefits
$50.9M
32% of expenses
Board members
35
34 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,119,987▼1.0% | $158,858,694▲3.5% | $293,419,847▲2.9% | $377,229,202▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $161,721,780▲15.5% | $153,442,463▲4.1% | $285,239,499▲6.1% | $373,712,122▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $140,060,863▼5.6% | $147,438,782▲3.1% | $268,916,064▲1.0% | $362,255,957▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $148,355,920▲9.2% | $143,009,108▲8.4% | $266,241,784▼7.3% | $360,900,664▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $135,795,363▲0.6% | $131,929,870▼1.9% | $287,333,404▲15.6% | $398,179,906▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $135,038,989▼6.8% | $134,497,393▲0.5% | $248,503,407▼4.3% | $362,226,785▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $144,823,219▲8.2% | $133,828,139▲3.1% | $259,724,098▲3.2% | $350,036,444▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $133,873,642▲1.6% | $129,763,360▲4.3% | $251,598,946▲4.3% | $341,028,924▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $131,704,383▲14.8% | $124,409,577▲6.8% | $241,328,546▲10.1% | $353,467,190▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $114,703,588▼10.1% | $116,449,663▲4.4% | $219,220,250▼4.0% | $308,929,665▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $127,609,403▲9.4% | $111,529,949▲5.4% | $228,340,485▲2.0% | $313,276,425▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $116,693,729 | $105,849,170▲3.9% | $223,900,797▲10.7% | $279,981,381▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $101,906,370▲4.5% | $202,208,280▲6.3% | $258,589,347▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $97,561,505▲8.4% | $190,248,396▲0.2% | $249,280,123▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $90,001,704▲9.9% | $189,875,144▲12.3% | $245,529,442▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $81,901,414 | $169,013,185 | $228,345,563 | 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: Anita Thomas — $956,109 (0.60% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anita Thomas | President (until 7/30/2024) | 60 | $956,109 |
| Jessica Brown | Vice President For Student Affairs and Athletics (until 11/15/2024) | 60 | $295,235 |
| Abiodun Goke-pariola | President | 60 | $292,305 |
| Adrian Aldrich | Vice President For Institutional Advancement (until 11/15/2024) | 60 | $276,826 |
| Maryellen Skerik | Vice President For Finance | 60 | $210,673 |
| Agnieszka Hanni | Vice President For Enrollment Management and Marketing | 60 | $205,904 |
| Matthew Burden | Vice President For Information and Technology | 60 | $184,662 |
| Michael Hudson | Vice President For Operations | 60 | $179,585 |
| James Godo | Vice President For Communication and Strategic Initiatives | 60 | $176,380 |
| Kristin Geraty | Provost and Vice President For Academic Affairs | 60 | $169,493 |
| Mary Groll | Dean of the School of Education and Health Sciences, Chair Medical Sciences | 60 | $160,076 |
| Sara Scholtes | Professor and Chair, Department of Physical Therapy | 60 | $155,966 |
| Thomas Cavenagh | Professor/director of Leadership Ethics & Value | 60 | $150,336 |
| Frank Harwath | Professor of Engineering, Director of Engineering Program | 60 | $142,975 |
| Stephen Caliendo | Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences | 60 | $131,070 |
| Ali Setork | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Andrea Beck | Vice Chair, Business Affairs Committee | 1 | — |
| Bishop Daniel Schwerin | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Connor Mcgury | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dave Kelsch | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bulley Rews LLC | Construction Services | $6,291,718 |
| Parkhurst Dining Service | Food Services and Hospitality | $5,910,484 |
| Diverse Facility Solutions Inc | Cleaning Services | $1,686,080 |
| Dukane Precast Inc | Construction Services | $577,381 |
| Huron Consulting Group Inc | Construction Services | $467,232 |
Grants received · $4.2M total
71 grants to North Central College totaling $4.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $73,483 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $62,344 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | To provide scholarships for students | 2024 | $15,768 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $1,511,900 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $60,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $58,850 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $52,215 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | To provide scholarships for students | 2023 | $25,527 |
| World Learning Inc | Participant exchanges | 2023 | $23,535 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $23,500 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2023 | $20,838 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $14,543 |
Grants made · $25K in FY2021
1 grant totaling $25K in FY2021. All grants made by North Central College →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College and University Sustainability Project Inc | General support | $25,029 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is North Central College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. North Central College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2169157, based in Naperville, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is North Central College's EIN?
- North Central College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2169157.
- How much revenue does North Central College report?
- North Central College reported $160,119,987 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of North Central College's spending goes to programs?
- North Central College spends about 93% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does North Central College have?
- CharityIndex grades North Central College A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does North Central College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on North Central College's latest Form 990 is $956,109, paid to Anita Thomas (President (until 7/30/2024)).
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Data for North Central College (EIN 36-2169157) 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.