Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M D School of Medicine is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, registered in 2012, with $133,629,473 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$133.6M
▲ 6.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$130.4M
Net assets
$377.6M
Employees
1,223
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 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M D School of Medicine: 84% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M D School of Medicine: 35 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M D School of Medicine: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M D School of Medicine: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To own and operate an institution of higher learning.
Provide and conduct graduate medical education and training programs in specialized fields of medicine for residents and fellows who have earned a doctor of medicine degree or equivalent.
Provide and conduct medical education and training programs that lead to healthcare-related degrees including the degree of doctor of medicine in a program accredited by the liaison committee on medical education.
Revenue grew from $75.3M (FY2013) to $133.6M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$471.8M
Total liabilities
$94.2M
Net assets
$377.6M
Salaries & benefits
$93.3M
72% of expenses
Board members
11
8 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,629,473▲6.4% | $130,436,181▲0.5% | $377,557,174▲6.8% | $471,789,191▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $125,600,867▲2.8% | $129,775,505▲6.8% | $353,366,185▲1.9% | $449,788,720▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $122,159,774▲0.8% | $121,503,732▲10.1% | $346,733,227▲2.8% | $444,367,736▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $121,142,724▼69.5% | $110,333,094 | $337,387,602▲1.2% | $420,658,910▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $396,749,999▲287% | $110,280,831▲4.7% | $333,483,738▲643% | $424,470,919▲222% | 990 |
| 2019 | $102,463,438▼3.4% | $105,364,246▲7.2% | $44,888,396▼7.6% | $131,723,544▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $106,049,944▲14.8% | $98,271,276▲7.2% | $48,558,742▲19.5% | $131,594,593▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $92,377,585▲2.2% | $91,708,521▲19.2% | $40,648,636▲3.2% | $124,297,489▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $90,423,789▲31.0% | $76,930,519▲13.7% | $39,386,790▲51.0% | $121,445,445▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $69,001,020▼8.4% | $67,683,986▲19.6% | $26,091,287▲5.2% | $106,056,235▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $75,291,466 | $56,604,250▲10.2% | $24,813,091▲305% | $101,607,546▲782% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $51,364,589 | $6,125,875 | $11,523,849 | 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.
Highest-paid: Robert Sawyer — $608,723 (0.47% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Sawyer | Dean | 40 | $608,723 |
| Santhosh Koshy | Chair, Department of Medicine | 40 | $582,363 |
| Paula Termuhlen | Dean - Former | 0 | $564,572 |
| Karen Bovid | Medical Director, Dept of Orthopedics | 40 | $553,903 |
| Saad Shebrain | Faculty, Surgery | 40 | $531,201 |
| Laurence Mccahill | Faculty, Surgery | 40 | $494,527 |
| Lisa Miller | Faculty, Surgery | 40 | $489,639 |
| Lori Straube | Assoc Dean of Admin & Fin | 40 | $322,830 |
| Michael Redinger | Member | 40 | $278,278 |
| Lauren Piper | Assoc Dean For Clinical Affairs | 40 | $244,661 |
| Bill Manns | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Consuelo Shank | Member | 0.5 | — |
| Dean Kindler | Member | 0.5 | — |
| Douglas Apple | Member | 0.5 | — |
| Edward Montgomery | Chairman | 0.5 | — |
| Grace Lubwama | Member | 0.5 | — |
| Jan Van Der Kley | Member | 0.5 | — |
| Jeanne Blondia | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Jeff Patton | Member | 0.5 | — |
| Martinson Arnan | Member | 0.5 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bronson Healthcare Group | Healthcare Services | $591,160 |
| Too Clean Inc | Cleaning Services | $466,071 |
| Jackson & Coker Locumtenens LLC | Healthcare Services | $446,954 |
| Teachout Security Systems | Security | $429,973 |
| Buist Electric | Construction | $325,583 |
42 grants to Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M D School of Medicine totaling $3.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Education/instruction | 2024 | $182,625 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Cf care center | 2024 | $40,917 |
| Association of American Medical Colleges | Medical education in telehealth | 2024 | $13,334 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $1,009,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Cf care center | 2023 | $55,480 |
| Association of American Medical Colleges | Confront racism and advance health equity | 2023 | $13,333 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $11,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Education | 2022 | $301,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Education | 2022 | $75,359 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Cf care center | 2022 | $33,786 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research | Parkinson's research | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Education | 2021 | $62,400 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Cf care center | 2021 | $56,108 |
| Bronson Healthcare Group Inc | Sponsorship | 2021 | $15,000 |
1 grant totaling $7,250 in FY2020. All grants made by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M D School of Medicine →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | Safe sleep | $7,250 |
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Data for Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M D School of Medicine (EIN 45-4135256) 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.