Nonprofit · EIN 36-2167817
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Tax-exempt · EVANSTON, IL 60208
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,056,663,344 | $4,288,569,939 | -$231,906,595 | $20,789,227,097 | $4,546,217,516 | $16,243,009,581 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,177,750,770 | $3,933,998,499 | $243,752,271 | $19,217,819,256 | $3,589,543,718 | $15,628,275,538 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,319,115,351 | $3,655,717,485 | -$336,602,134 | $18,481,250,303 | $3,535,110,269 | $14,946,140,034 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $497,344,598
- of which government grants
- $32,749,789
- Program service revenue
- $2,892,201,748
- Investment income
- $594,248,436
- Royalties
- $18,459,169
- Net rental income
- $1,044,979
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $521,052,896
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$45,135
- Other revenue
- $72,868,562
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $780,323,456
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $23,901,638
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,531,708,406
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,997,950,859
- Professional fundraising fees
- $117,208
- Legal fees
- $41,345,468
- Accounting fees
- $2,038,687
- Occupancy
- $116,882,033
- Travel
- $72,398,948
- Depreciation
- $216,712,909
- Program services (functional)
- $3,930,134,148
- Management and general (functional)
- $290,704,949
- Fundraising (functional)
- $67,730,842
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $19,217,819,256
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,789,227,097
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,546,217,516
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,243,009,581
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,752,067,690
- Publicly traded securities
- $927,992,884
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,593,931,537
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,649,078,044
- Gross unrelated business income
- $59,449,278
- Gross receipts
- $6,622,189,620
- Employees
- 28,548
- Volunteers
- 143
- Year formed
- 1851
- State of legal domicile
- IL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Ryan Collins | Head Men's Basketball Coach Highest-paid employee | 40 | $3,894,564 | $82,223 |
| Amy Falls | VP & Chief Investment Officer Officer | 40 | $2,382,911 | $1,279,146 |
| David Braun | Head Football Coach Highest-paid employee | 40 | $3,040,151 | $65,939 |
| Mohanbir S Sawhney | Professor-Kellogg Highest-paid employee | 40 | $2,262,619 | $71,287 |
| Mark Jackson | Combe Family Vice President for Athletics and Recreation Officer | 40 | $2,224,996 | $54,449 |
| Michael H Schill | President Officer | 40 | $1,478,846 | $607,044 |
| Morton O Schapiro | FMR President/President Emeritus Former | 40 | $1,958,594 | $66,588 |
| Peter A Belytschko | Managing Dir Absolute Return Highest-paid employee | 40 | $1,405,635 | $618,305 |
| Harisha Koneru Haigh | Mng Dir Priv Inv & Real Assets/Former Co-Interim Chief Investment Officer Former | 40 | $1,293,914 | $628,125 |
| Chad A Mirkin | Professor-Chemistry Highest-paid employee | 40 | $1,406,345 | $158,431 |
| Derrick L Gragg | VP for Athletic Strategy Officer | 40 | $1,398,279 | $82,755 |
| Stephanie Mills Graham | VP & General Counsel Officer | 40 | $1,247,955 | $97,308 |
| Kathleen M Hagerty | Provost Officer | 40 | $1,086,665 | $34,860 |
| Luke Figora | VP and Chief Operations Officer Officer | 40 | $797,153 | $179,651 |
| Amanda J Distel | VP & Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $785,017 | $159,903 |
56 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David A Lively | VP Alumni Relations Development Officer | 40 | $802,846 | $73,373 |
| Priya Jenveja Harjani | SVP/DEP GEN COUNSEL/Former Interim VP HR Former | 40 | $710,054 | $157,336 |
| Milan Mrksich | Former VP of Research Former | 40 | $722,803 | $55,097 |
| Lorraine A Goffe | VP & Chief HR Officer Officer | 40 | $678,107 | $85,543 |
| Eric G Neilson | VP Medical Affairs Officer | 40 | $700,677 | $28,584 |
| Susan Davis | VP Student Affairs Officer | 40 | $584,353 | $72,851 |
| Julie Allen | Board Secretary and Advisor to President Key employee | 40 | $604,863 | $38,499 |
| Sean Brian Reynolds | VP & Chief Information Officer Officer | 40 | $594,146 | $45,625 |
| Robert E McQuinn | Former VP of Alumni Rel & Development Former | 40 | $536,816 | $58,448 |
| Stacey Kostell | VP and Dean of Enrollment Officer | 40 | $507,127 | $48,673 |
| Eric J Perreault | Vice President for Research Officer | 40 | $475,168 | $75,617 |
| Marilyn McCoy | Former VP of Admin & Planning Former | 0 | $511,606 | $34,812 |
| Jon Yates | VP Global Mkt & Comm Officer | 40 | $390,472 | $75,651 |
| Daniel Lee Durack | SAVP Budget & Planning Key employee | 40 | $383,951 | $63,120 |
| Angel Dizon | SAVP Facilities Management Key employee | 40 | $383,453 | $16,429 |
| Janna V Blais | Assoc Ad Intercollegiate Srvcs Athletics & Former Interim VP Athletics Former | 40 | $294,949 | $69,964 |
| Andy Madorsky | Former Co-interim VP Global Mkt & Comm Former | 40 | $282,847 | $64,932 |
| Devora Grynspan | VP of International Relations Officer | 40 | $282,958 | $43,596 |
| Alexander J Darragh | Former VP of Facilities Management Former | 0 | $191,187 | $14,166 |
| Adam R Karr | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine E Brennan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael S Shannon | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter J Barris | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven A Cahillane | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia M Rometty | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam L Hoeflich | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Annette Rippert | Trustee (as of 5/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian S Posner | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles A Tribbett III | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| D Cameron Findlay | Trustee (until 7/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David A Sachs | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah L DeHaas | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| E Scott Santi | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Kullman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Heisley Stoeckel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gwynne E Shotwell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harreld N Kirkpatrick III | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather B Baker | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James A DeNaut | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane DiRenzo Pigott | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane S Hoffman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay C Hoag | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Leischner Litowitz | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Z Kukral | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Querrey | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Hopton Davis | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Milton M Morris | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Muneer A Satter | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick G Ryan Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul J Schneider | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula B Pretlow | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Purnima Puri | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tarek Elmasry | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy P Sullivan | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy M Nelson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Yie-Hsin Hung | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 76 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick William Fitzgerald II | Head Coach Highest-paid employee | 40 | $4,101,287 | $71,449 |
| Christopher Ryan Collins | Head Coach Highest-paid employee | 40 | $3,725,659 | $105,866 |
| Amy Falls | VP & Chief Investment Officer Officer | 40 | $2,214,318 | $683,347 |
| Mohanbir S Sawhney | Professor-Kellogg Highest-paid employee | 40 | $2,278,357 | $114,923 |
| Morton O Schapiro | President Emeritus Former | 40 | $1,802,546 | $74,724 |
| Peter A Belytschko | Managing Dir Absolute Return Highest-paid employee | 40 | $1,326,183 | $376,035 |
| Michael H Schill | President Officer | 40 | $1,367,881 | $315,142 |
| Harisha Koneru Haigh | Mng Dir Priv Inv & Real Assets Former | 40 | $1,247,609 | $397,507 |
| Robert E McQuinn | VP of Alumni Rel & Development Officer | 40 | $1,476,660 | $160,706 |
| Derrick L Gragg | VP Athletics Rec Officer | 40 | $1,394,940 | $113,740 |
| Craig A Johnson | Executive Vice President Former | 40 | $1,062,156 | $419,316 |
| Chad A Mirkin | Professor-Chemistry Highest-paid employee | 40 | $1,305,577 | $154,135 |
| Stephanie Mills Graham | VP & General Counsel Officer | 40 | $1,089,093 | $174,414 |
| Kathleen M Hagerty | Provost Officer | 40 | $1,028,669 | $33,360 |
| Milan Mrksich | VP of Research Former | 40 | $668,540 | $132,295 |
| Marilyn McCoy | VP of Admin & Planning Former | 40 | $709,764 | $63,504 |
| Luke Figora | VP and Chief Operations Officer Officer | 40 | $578,885 | $146,359 |
| Amanda J Distel | VP & Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $596,647 | $126,822 |
| Eric G Neilson | VP Medical Affairs Officer | 40 | $666,253 | $26,743 |
| Sean Brian Reynolds | VP & Chief Information Officer Officer | 40 | $605,022 | $50,512 |
| Lorraine A Goffe | VP & Chief HR Officer Officer | 40 | $515,531 | $58,917 |
| Alexander J Darragh | VP of Facilities Management Former | 40 | $495,968 | $62,689 |
| Priya Jenveja Harjani | Assoc VP & Dep General Counsel & Former Interim VP HR Former | 40 | $508,510 | $47,397 |
| Julie Allen | Board Secretary and Advisor to President Key employee | 40 | $516,857 | $38,139 |
| David A Lively | Interim VP Alumni Relations Development Officer | 40 | $451,981 | $95,779 |
| Eric J Perreault | Vice President for Research Officer | 40 | $359,716 | $130,462 |
| Robin Renee Means Coleman | VP Assoc Prov Div and Inc Officer | 40 | $380,738 | $64,013 |
| Susan Davis | VP Student Affairs Officer | 40 | $362,628 | $79,565 |
| Daniel Lee Durack | Assoc VP Budget & Planning Key employee | 40 | $345,253 | $55,747 |
| Jon Yates | VP Global Mkt & Comm Officer | 40 | $320,293 | $68,600 |
| Janna V Blais | Assoc Ad Intercollegiate Srvcs Athletics & Former Interim VP Athletics Former | 40 | $283,597 | $102,462 |
| Andy Madorsky | Co-interim VP Global Mkt & Comm Former | 40 | $303,338 | $68,583 |
| Mike Polisky | Former VP Athletics Former | 1 | $306,980 | $20,705 |
| Devora Grynspan | VP of International Relations Officer | 40 | $271,343 | $40,405 |
| Jeri Beth Ward | VP Global Mkt & Comm Former | 40 | $264,402 | $6,230 |
| Patricia Lampkin | Interim VP Student Affairs Former | 40 | $262,982 | $67 |
| Stacey Kostell | VP and Dean of Enrollment Officer | 40 | $180,067 | $18,588 |
| Adam L Hoeflich | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam R Karr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian S Posner | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles A Tribbett III | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine E Brennan | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| D Cameron Findlay | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David A Sachs | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah L DeHaas | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| E Scott Santi | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Kullman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Heisley Stoeckel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Frederick H Waddell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gordon I Segal | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gwynne E Shotwell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harreld N Kirkpatrick III | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather B Baker | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James A DeNaut | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane DiRenzo Pigott | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane S Hoffman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay C Hoag | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Leischner Litowitz | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Z Kukral | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Querrey | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Hopton Davis | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael S Shannon | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Milton M Morris | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Muneer A Satter | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Trienens Kaehler | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick G Ryan Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul J Schneider | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula Pretlow | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter J Barris | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Purnima Puri | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven A Cahillane | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tarek Elmasry | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy P Sullivan | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia Rometty | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy M Nelson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Yie-Hsin Hung | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 75 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick William Fitzgerald II | Head Coach Highest-paid employee | 40 | $5,981,310 | $66,335 |
| Morton O Schapiro | President Officer | 40 | $4,573,337 | $327,641 |
| Christopher Ryan Collins | Head Coach Highest-paid employee | 40 | $3,186,719 | $96,629 |
| Amy Falls | VP & Chief Investment Officer Officer | 40 | $1,669,251 | $811,706 |
| Mohanbir S Sawhney | Professor-Kellogg Highest-paid employee | 40 | $2,365,991 | $74,595 |
| Robert E McQuinn | VP of Alumni Rel & Development Officer | 40 | $1,729,769 | $420,740 |
| Peter A Belytschko | Managing Dir Absolute Return Former | 40 | $1,420,042 | $595,349 |
| Artur Raviv | Professor-Kellogg Highest-paid employee | 40 | $1,847,717 | $44,124 |
| Harisha Koneru Haigh | Mng Dir Priv Inv & Real Assets Former | 40 | $1,305,923 | $497,768 |
| Craig A Johnson | Executive Vice President Officer | 40 | $1,111,296 | $463,459 |
| Maciej S Lesniak | Professor-Neurological Surgery Highest-paid employee | 40 | $1,433,134 | $30,983 |
| Derrick L Gragg | VP Athletics Rec Officer | 40 | $1,339,739 | $63,981 |
| Stephanie Mills Graham | VP & General Counsel Officer | 40 | $897,303 | $166,181 |
| Kathleen M Hagerty | Provost Officer | 40 | $980,232 | $33,647 |
| Mike Polisky | Former VP Athletics Former | 0 | $737,460 | $66,754 |
| Milan Mrksich | VP of Research Officer | 40 | $606,216 | $131,091 |
| Eric G Neilson | VP Medical Affairs Officer | 40 | $637,187 | $25,805 |
| Priya Jenveja Harjani | Assoc VP & Dep General Counsel & Former Interim VP HR Former | 40 | $587,115 | $62,002 |
| Sean Brian Reynolds | VP & Chief Information Officer Officer | 40 | $572,741 | $39,047 |
| Lorraine A Goffe | VP & Chief HR Officer Officer | 40 | $537,384 | $38,062 |
| Marilyn McCoy | VP of Admin & Planning Officer | 40 | $500,415 | $57,082 |
| Amanda J Distel | VP & Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $494,823 | $47,126 |
| Luke Figora | VP and Chief Operations Officer Officer | 40 | $468,835 | $65,187 |
| Alexander J Darragh | VP of Facilities Management Officer | 40 | $428,687 | $56,169 |
| Julie Alice Payne-Kirchmeier | Former VP of Student Affairs Former | 40 | $446,287 | $29,019 |
| Jeri Beth Ward | VP Global Mkt & Comm Officer | 40 | $439,624 | $11,059 |
| Robin Renee Means Coleman | VP Assoc Prov Div and Inc Officer | 40 | $370,060 | $46,942 |
| Michael H Schill | President Officer | 40 | $367,547 | $37,592 |
| Daniel Lee Durack | Assoc VP Budget & Planning Key employee | 40 | $327,519 | $49,206 |
| Janna V Blais | Assoc Ad Intercollegiate Srvcs Athletics & Former Interim VP Athletics Former | 40 | $272,777 | $96,179 |
| Andy Madorsky | Co-interim VP Global Mkt & Comm Officer | 40 | $261,664 | $92,566 |
| Devora Grynspan | VP of International Relations Officer | 40 | $259,813 | $37,513 |
| Patricia Lampkin | Interim VP Student Affairs Officer | 40 | $288,340 | $112 |
| Jon Yates | Co-interim VP Global Mkt & Comm Officer | 40 | $177,046 | $51,832 |
| Robert A Gundlach | Professor Emeritus & Former Interim VP Athletics Former | 0 | $126,142 | $29,296 |
| Adam R Karr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian S Posner | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles A Tribbett III | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine E Brennan | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| D Cameron Findlay | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David A Sachs | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah L DeHaas | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| E Scott Santi | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Kullman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Frederick H Waddell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gordon I Segal | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gwynne E Shotwell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| H Patrick Hackett Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harreld N Kirkpatrick III | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather B Baker | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James A DeNaut | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane DiRenzo Pigott | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane S Hoffman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay C Hoag | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Leischner Litowitz | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Z Kukral | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Querrey | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Hopton Davis | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael S Shannon | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Miles D White | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Milton M Morris | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Muneer A Satter | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Trienens Kaehler | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick G Ryan Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul J Schneider | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula Pretlow | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter J Barris | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Purnima Puri | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Cahillane | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| T Bondurant French | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy P Sullivan | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia Rometty | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy M Nelson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Yie-Hsin Hung | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Davis | VP Student Affairs Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 633 CLARK ST, EVANSTON, IL 60208-0001
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 2145 Sheridan Road Room L291, Evanston IL 602083102
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Amanda Distel, 633 Clark St, Evanston, IL 60208
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Kelsey Watterworth, 2129 Ridge Ave 3J, Evanston IL 60201
- Signed the 990
- Amanda Distel, Vice President and CFO
- Phone
- (847) 491-3741
- Return prepared by
- KPMG LLP
Mission
Northwestern is committed to excellent teaching, innovative research and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION OF STUDENTS: FOR THE 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR, 8,961 UNDERGRADUATES AND 11,228 GRADUATES AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL STUDENTS ENROLLED FULL-TIME AT THE UNIVERSITY. THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO ITS STUDENTS. THIS INCLUDES SUPERIOR UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION FOR A DIVERSE STUDENT BODY IN A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL FIELDS. AT THE GRADUATE LEVEL, NORTHWESTERN'S ROLE ENCOMPASSES OFFERINGS IN THE MAJOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL FIELDS, CLOSELY RELATED TO RESEARCH, CREATIVE ACTIVITIES, AND CLINICAL SERVICES.Expenses $2,983,776,148 · grants $638,355,669 · revenue $1,774,274,941
- RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: THE RESEARCH PROGRAM AT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY IS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF UNIVERSITY EFFORTS, ASSURING INSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP IN SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY, INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY, AND CREATIVE PERFORMANCE. THE CHARACTER OF THIS RESEARCH SHAPES ALL AREAS OF UNIVERSITY ENDEAVOR, ESPECIALLY GRADUATE EDUCATION AS WELL AS UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES.Expenses $725,804,000 · grants $141,967,787 · revenue $992,056,229
- AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES SERVE THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION BY PRIMARILY PROVIDING RESIDENCES AND FOOD SERVICES, AND OTHER VARIOUS GOODS AND SERVICES TO SUPPORT UNIVERSITY STUDENT, FACULTY, AND STAFF ACTIVITIES.Expenses $220,554,000 · revenue $134,184,796
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2167817
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1945
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N500)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,789,227,097
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,622,189,620
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $4,056,663,344 | $4,288,569,939 | $20,789,227,097 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $4,177,750,770 | $3,933,998,499 | $19,217,819,256 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $3,319,115,351 | $3,655,717,485 | $18,481,250,303 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Kelsey Watterworth | August 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Kelsey Watterworth | August 31, 2011 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-2167817).
Questions about NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
- What is the EIN of NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY is 36-2167817.
- Is NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1945.
- Are donations to NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Amanda Distel.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 71 people; 34 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,894,564 (Christopher Ryan Collins, Head Men's Basketball Coach).
- How much revenue does NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,056,663,344, expenses of $4,288,569,939 and total assets of $20,789,227,097 at year end.
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