University of Jamestown
93% goes to programs $5 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
University of Jamestown is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jamestown, North Dakota, registered in 1937, with $67,512,683 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
6088 College Ln, Jamestown, ND, 58405 EIN 45-0231180 Since 1937
Revenue (FY2024)
$67.5M
▲ 13.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$54.2M
Net assets
$117.1M
Employees
793
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 rating93% to programs · $5 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 University of Jamestown: 93% to programs · $5 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating26 mo reserves · +20% 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 University of Jamestown: 26 mo reserves · +20% 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 University of Jamestown: 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 University of Jamestown: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Education
What they do
Post-secondary education: student aid - institutional scholarships and work programs offered to students. aid is awarded both based upon need and scholastic achievement.
Post-secondary education: general administrative support - physical plant, general institution and administrative support.
Post-secondary education: auxiliary enterprises - student housing, food services, and bookstore.
Contact & location
- Address
- 6088 College Ln, Jamestown, ND, 58405
- City
- Jamestown
- State
- North Dakota
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $31.3M (FY2013) to $67.5M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $35.9MNet assets $117.1M
Operating margin
19.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$153.0M
Total liabilities
$35.9M
Net assets
$117.1M
Salaries & benefits
$21.1M
39% of expenses
Board members
30
29 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,512,683▲13.5% | $54,190,503▲16.2% | $117,108,712▲17.6% | $152,982,864▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $59,481,341▲24.6% | $46,642,988▲5.3% | $99,604,112▲17.6% | $132,718,516▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $47,745,431▲7.7% | $44,313,820▲4.2% | $84,714,477▲8.8% | $117,005,425▲29.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $44,320,991▼4.8% | $42,546,119▲9.6% | $77,851,100▼6.6% | $90,603,412▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $46,569,561▲38.0% | $38,810,237▲9.5% | $83,332,416▲24.4% | $100,449,902▲28.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $33,751,753▼2.2% | $35,444,424▼1.5% | $67,013,870▼10.8% | $77,992,764▼24.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $34,520,749▲4.2% | $35,984,198▲4.2% | $75,122,123▼3.8% | $102,639,298 | 990 |
| 2017 | $33,136,771▼12.8% | $34,522,199▲2.5% | $78,049,643▼0.9% | $102,688,813▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $38,006,564▲5.3% | $33,667,453▲9.3% | $78,721,109▲7.9% | $103,387,155▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $36,091,464▲15.4% | $30,807,786▲15.3% | $72,931,115▲6.1% | $89,481,785▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $31,275,716 | $26,717,285▲11.7% | $68,728,830▲10.1% | $80,250,410▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $23,926,882▲4.9% | $62,409,475▲4.5% | $71,987,683▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $22,818,384▲7.9% | $59,694,634▲2.3% | $68,718,702▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $21,147,614 | $58,351,642 | $67,349,201 | 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: Polly Peterson — $317,697 (0.59% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polly Peterson | President | 40 | $317,697 |
| Paul Olson | Executive Vice President | 40 | $187,581 |
| Kristin Lefebvre | Vice President | 40 | $146,126 |
| Kresha Wiest | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $145,145 |
| Greg Ulland | Vice President | 40 | $141,984 |
| Sara Voorhees | Professor | 40 | $134,241 |
| Brett Moser | Vice President | 40 | $130,288 |
| Dustin Jensen | Vice President | 40 | $126,444 |
| Alan Berg | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Alan Lindberg | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bart Holaday | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brian Johnson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Haukaas | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Muhs | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jasper Schneider | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jeff Young | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jill Seibold Sisk | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jim Johnson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jo-ida Hansen | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kari Newman Ness | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Je Dunn Construction Co | Construction | $3,564,997 |
| Sodexo | Food Service Provider | $2,698,882 |
| Hillerud Construction Inc | Construction | $1,470,653 |
| Construction Development Inc | Construction | $1,204,379 |
| Jones Studio Inc | Construction | $601,076 |
Grants received · $2.1M total
48 grants to University of Jamestown totaling $2.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | Education | 2024 | $149,000 |
| Sanford | Community support, economic development | 2024 | $125,500 |
| South Dakota Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $21,797 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $14,411 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $209,694 |
| Sanford | Economic development | 2023 | $60,700 |
| South Dakota Community Foundation | Education | 2023 | $21,790 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $12,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Scholarships | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $8,543 |
| Sanford | Program support | 2022 | $70,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $29,550 |
| South Dakota Community Foundation | Education | 2022 | $25,130 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | Education program | 2022 | $12,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $8,991 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is University of Jamestown a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. University of Jamestown is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-0231180, based in Jamestown, North Dakota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is University of Jamestown's EIN?
- University of Jamestown's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-0231180.
- How much revenue does University of Jamestown report?
- University of Jamestown reported $67,512,683 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of University of Jamestown's spending goes to programs?
- University of Jamestown spends about 93% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does University of Jamestown have?
- CharityIndex grades University of Jamestown A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does University of Jamestown's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on University of Jamestown's latest Form 990 is $317,697, paid to Polly Peterson (President).
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Data for University of Jamestown (EIN 45-0231180) 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.