Northwestern College
87% goes to programs $24 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Northwestern College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Orange City, Iowa, registered in 1964, with $74,440,561 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
101 7th St Sw, Orange City, IA, 51041 EIN 42-0698196 Since 1964
Revenue (FY2024)
$74.4M
▲ 10.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$63.5M
Net assets
$188.8M
Employees
1,322
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 rating87% to programs · $24 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 Northwestern College: 87% to programs · $24 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating36 mo reserves · +15% 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 Northwestern College: 36 mo reserves · +15% 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 Northwestern 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 Northwestern College: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Institution of higher education providing postsecondary educational services, including both graduate and undergraduate programs.
What they do
Higher education: providing sales & services of auxiliary enterprises (room & board) to 852 on-campus students. providing textbooks & sundry supplies to 1719 students. both are essential components of the primary purpose of providing educational service.
Contact & location
- Address
- 101 7th St Sw, Orange City, IA, 51041
- City
- Orange City
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $51.2M (FY2013) to $74.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $9.9MNet assets $188.8M
Operating margin
14.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$198.7M
Total liabilities
$9.9M
Net assets
$188.8M
Salaries & benefits
$22.9M
36% of expenses
Board members
28
24 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,440,561▲10.7% | $63,470,660▲6.4% | $188,798,569▲6.5% | $198,722,202▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $67,224,017▲5.3% | $59,657,302▲2.5% | $177,268,134▲6.7% | $187,961,963▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $63,859,698▲1.9% | $58,223,804▲7.0% | $166,091,805▲5.3% | $175,397,906▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $62,659,253▼1.5% | $54,435,856▲7.0% | $157,683,463▼3.2% | $166,025,819▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $63,591,028▲23.8% | $50,860,519▲1.3% | $162,969,410▲17.2% | $171,626,178▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $51,377,778▼1.9% | $50,193,656▲4.3% | $138,995,381▼0.3% | $150,007,512▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $52,389,486▲8.5% | $48,134,563▲2.2% | $139,476,520▲0.1% | $148,670,180▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $48,273,773▼18.5% | $47,085,959▲1.6% | $139,280,004▲2.7% | $150,129,045▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $59,247,811▲25.6% | $46,366,747 | $135,662,614▲11.8% | $145,013,461▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $47,178,684▼12.4% | $46,373,657▲1.2% | $121,327,323▼1.4% | $132,786,043▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $53,841,134▲5.1% | $45,814,716▲4.3% | $123,040,363▲6.6% | $134,270,298▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $51,235,608 | $43,923,196▲0.2% | $115,404,928▲9.0% | $127,695,696▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $43,821,873▲6.8% | $105,885,018▲8.3% | $119,810,503▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $41,022,940▲7.1% | $97,801,315▲0.9% | $110,653,942▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $38,308,489▲1.8% | $96,884,454▲11.6% | $109,445,210▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $37,639,865 | $86,837,641 | $95,988,335 | 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: Gregory Christy — $351,434 (0.55% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Christy | President | 40 | $351,434 |
| D Nathan Phinney | Vp of Academic Affairs | 40 | $161,896 |
| Kent Wiersema | Vp of Finance and Operations | 40 | $154,370 |
| Jill Van Otterloo | PA Program Director | 40 | $134,916 |
| Kyle Van Den Bosch | Highly Compensated Employee | 40 | $117,778 |
| Tony Hoops | Vice President of Athletics | 40 | $111,648 |
| Jackie A Davis | Vice President of Advancement | 40 | $104,921 |
| Jay Wielenga | Senior Advancement Officer | 40 | $103,147 |
| Kristin M Rotert | Highly Compensated Employee | 40 | $102,103 |
| Michael Andres | Faculty Representative | 40 | $64,111 |
| Amy Van Es | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Anita Bomgaars | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Bill Westrate | Board Member, Vice Chairman | 3 | — |
| Brad De Jong - Ex Officio | Legal Counsel | 2 | — |
| Brad Eckhoff | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brian Den Hartog | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Carl Wynja | Board Member. Chairman | 3 | — |
| Darla Arends | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Darren Kleis | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dave Dunkelberger | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Schelling Construction | Construction | $5,636,742 |
| Creative Dining Services | Food Services | $3,026,768 |
| Hoogendoorn Construction | Construction | $1,842,639 |
| Jenzabar Lockbox | It Software | $601,867 |
| Vander Pol Excavating LLC | Construction | $334,212 |
Grants received · $4.6M total
91 grants to Northwestern College totaling $4.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $501,100 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $31,691 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Sioux Center Health | Sponsorship | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $185,510 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $61,700 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $35,479 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $31,750 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Christy suites residence hall project | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2023 | $13,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Program support | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $207,550 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $44,917 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2022 | $35,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $27,728 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Northwestern College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Northwestern College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-0698196, based in Orange City, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Northwestern College's EIN?
- Northwestern College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-0698196.
- How much revenue does Northwestern College report?
- Northwestern College reported $74,440,561 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Northwestern College's spending goes to programs?
- Northwestern College spends about 87% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Northwestern College have?
- CharityIndex grades Northwestern College A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Northwestern College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Northwestern College's latest Form 990 is $351,434, paid to Gregory Christy (President).
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Data for Northwestern College (EIN 42-0698196) 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.