Nonprofit · EIN 36-2182171
WHEATON COLLEGE
Tax-exempt · WHEATON, IL 60187
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $249,246,344 | $197,785,333 | $51,461,011 | $1,183,288,122 | $179,827,524 | $1,003,460,598 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $206,496,165 | $184,983,837 | $21,512,328 | $1,104,861,704 | $180,633,832 | $924,227,872 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $49,459,723
- of which government grants
- $4,926,759
- Program service revenue
- $141,989,817
- Investment income
- $56,868,909
- Royalties
- $8,164
- Net rental income
- $37,768
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $38,982,526
- Other revenue
- $927,895
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $54,264,681
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,503,684
- Other salaries and wages
- $60,305,053
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $81,927,737
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $265,658
- Accounting fees
- $234,287
- Occupancy
- $6,776,745
- Travel
- $3,804,211
- Depreciation
- $16,084,559
- Program services (functional)
- $152,275,920
- Management and general (functional)
- $38,183,165
- Fundraising (functional)
- $7,326,248
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,104,861,704
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,183,288,122
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $179,827,524
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,003,460,598
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $254,108,331
- Publicly traded securities
- $707,275,018
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $369,532,947
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $633,927,651
- Gross unrelated business income
- $52,152
- Gross receipts
- $382,396,405
- Employees
- 2,802
- Volunteers
- 76
- Year formed
- 1860
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip G Ryken | President/Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $407,626 | $188,072 |
| J Chadwick Rynbrandt | VP for Finance & Operations, Treasurer Officer | 40 | $264,476 | $57,827 |
| Kirk D Farney | VP for Advancement & Alumni Relations Officer | 40 | $252,997 | $37,619 |
| Karen Lee | Provost Officer | 40 | $238,294 | $37,370 |
| Paul Chelsen | VP for Student Development Officer | 40 | $183,657 | $72,396 |
| Kenneth Larson | Investment Manager Key employee | 40 | $199,390 | $40,965 |
| Edward Davis | Professor of Psychology Highest-paid employee | 40 | $195,073 | $37,961 |
| Silvio Vazquez | Chief Enrollment Management Officer Officer | 40 | $189,316 | $42,077 |
| Alan Wolff | Chief Information Officer Key employee | 40 | $202,808 | $21,141 |
| Mark Yarhouse | Professor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,972 | $39,290 |
| Randy Norbeck | Director of Construction Services Highest-paid employee | 40 | $163,567 | $51,343 |
| Jay Bieszke | Director of Facilities Key employee | 40 | $173,856 | $39,745 |
| Jamie Aten | Professor/Exec Director of HDI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $165,860 | $44,437 |
| Charles Garcia | Controller (through Nov 2024) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,135 | $28,802 |
| Vanessa Wynder Quainoo | Chief Intercultural Engagement Officer Officer | 40 | $138,377 | $47,681 |
19 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale C Wong | Chair/Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jeffrey S Meyer | Vice Chair (through May 2025)/Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kathryn H Vaselkiv | Secretary (through May 2025)/Vice Chair (as of May 2025)/Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kurt A Keilhacker | Secretary (as of May 2025)/Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Andrea D Scott | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carlene Ellerman | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Charles Pollard III | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David K Gieser | Trustee (through May 2025) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Darrell L Bock | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Gregory L Jao | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Gregory L Waybright | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| James A Goetz | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John Chung | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John H Augustine | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa K Beamer | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary J Schaller | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rev Irwyn L Ince | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rev Ricky Jenkins | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Steven C Preston | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 35 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip G Ryken | President/Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $389,576 | $208,511 |
| J Chadwick Rynbrandt | VP for Finance & Operations, Treasurer Officer | 40 | $282,882 | $60,292 |
| Kirk D Farney | VP for Advancement & Alumni Relations Officer | 40 | $242,743 | $48,160 |
| Karen Lee | Provost Officer | 40 | $229,159 | $48,098 |
| Paul Chelsen | Vice President - Student Development Officer | 40 | $176,517 | $79,213 |
| Kenneth Larson | Investment Manager Key employee | 40 | $185,740 | $51,713 |
| Silvio Vazquez | Chief Enrollment Management Officer Officer | 40 | $181,069 | $50,438 |
| Anthony Drea | Chief Development Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,573 | $58,797 |
| Alan Wolff | Chief Information Officer Key employee | 40 | $195,637 | $20,296 |
| Mark Yarhouse | Professor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,757 | $38,886 |
| Jay Bieszke | Director of Facilities Key employee | 40 | $167,948 | $37,536 |
| Jamie Aten | Professor/Exec Director of HDI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,319 | $43,544 |
| Edward Davis | Professor of Psychology Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,131 | $37,620 |
| Michael Wilder | Dean of Music & Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,086 | $33,715 |
| Vanessa Wynder Quainoo | Chief Intercultural Engagement Officer Officer | 40 | $135,555 | $45,331 |
| Andrea D Scott | VICE CHAIR (through May 2024)/Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dale C Wong | Chair (From May 2024)/Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James A Goetz | Chair (through May 2024)/Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey S Meyer | Vice Chair (From May 2024)/Secretary (Through May 2024)/Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathryn H Vaselkiv | Secretary (From May 2024)/Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara W Anderson | Trustee (through May 2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlene Ellerman | Trustee (from May 2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Pollard III | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David K Gieser | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Darrell L Bock | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gregory L Jao | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gregory L Waybright | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Chung | Trustee (from May 2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John H Augustine | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kurt A Keilhacker | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa K Beamer | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary J Schaller | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Irwyn L Ince | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Ricky Jenkins | Trustee (from May 2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven C Preston | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 501 COLLEGE AVENUE, WHEATON, IL 60187-9936
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Dr Philip G Ryken President, 501 College Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187
- Signed the 990
- J Chadwick Rynbrandt, VP for Finance & Operations
- Phone
- (630) 752-5085
- Website
- www.wheaton.edu
- Return prepared by
- CROWE LLP
Mission
Wheaton College serves Jesus Christ and advances His kingdom through excellence in liberal arts and graduate programs that educate the whole person to build the church and benefit society worldwide.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION - THE COLLEGE OFFERS UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES IN 50 AREAS OF MAJOR STUDY INCLUDING 7 IN THE CONSERVATORY; 16 MASTER OF ARTS DEGREES, 4 POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATES, AND 3 DOCTORAL DEGREES. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 2900 STUDENTS ENROLLED AT THE COLLEGE.Expenses $105,271,338 · grants $53,376,564 · revenue $108,560,345
- STUDENT SERVICES - PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF THE STUDENTS TO ALLOW THEM TO EXPERIENCE LIFE AS A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY. WHEATON COLLEGE ATHLETICS SPONSORS 21 SPORTS FOR MALE AND FEMALE STUDENT ATHLETES.Expenses $28,898,624 · revenue $300,921
- AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES - THE COLLEGE PROVIDES ROOM AND BOARD FOR ITS STUDENTS.Expenses $13,695,116 · revenue $24,342,981
- ARTIST SERIES, THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AND SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS. MINOR PROGRAMS, APPLICATION FEES, TUITION INSTALLMENT PLAN FEES, PARKING FINES, PARKING PERMITS AND LIBRARY FINES. THE COLLEGE SOLICITS A VARIETY OF CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ITS PROGRAMS INCLUDING DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS. DONOR-ADVISED FUND CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED ARE ACCOUNTED FOR AS OTHER INVESTMENTS. DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS ALLOW FOR THE DONOR TO RECOMMEND DISTRIBUTIONS TO COLLEGE PROGRAMS OR OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. ALTHOUGH THE COLLEGE GENERALLY COMPLIES WITH THE DONOR'S RECOMMENDATION, THEY ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE COLLEGE'S CHARITY SELECTION COMMITTEE. THE COLLEGE'S POLICY IS TO DISTRIBUTE A MAXIMUM OF 75% - 90% OF DONOR-ADVISED FUND CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNRELATED THIRD PARTIES.Expenses $4,410,842 · grants $888,117 · revenue $9,645,375
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2182171
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B420)
- Group exemption
- 2691 (1 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,183,288,122
- Income (IRS master file)
- $382,396,405
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $249,246,344 | $197,785,333 | $1,183,288,122 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $206,496,165 | $184,983,837 | $1,104,861,704 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $181,635,763 | $175,303,151 | $1,048,214,568 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $231,489,050 | $169,298,848 | $1,009,461,058 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 36-2182171).
Questions about WHEATON COLLEGE
- What is the EIN of WHEATON COLLEGE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WHEATON COLLEGE is 36-2182171.
- Is WHEATON COLLEGE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to WHEATON COLLEGE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does WHEATON COLLEGE 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 WHEATON COLLEGE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WHEATON COLLEGE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WHEATON COLLEGE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Dr Philip G Ryken President.
- Who are the officers and directors of WHEATON COLLEGE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 34 people; 15 received compensation from the organization, the highest $407,626 (Philip G Ryken, President/Trustee).
- How much revenue does WHEATON COLLEGE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $249,246,344, expenses of $197,785,333 and total assets of $1,183,288,122 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (1)
- WHEATON COLLEGE BILLY GRAHAM CENTER EIN 36-2982217 · WHEATON, IL · last filed 990 for 2025
Other nonprofits in WHEATON
- BARTLETT LEARNING CENTER INC EIN 36-2778655 · last filed 990 for 2025
- WHEATON MONTESSORI SCHOOL EIN 36-4369515 · last filed 990 for 2025
- TYNDALE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY INC FKA TYNDALE INTERNATIONAL MISSION EIN 65-0154723 · last filed 990 for 2025
- GREENHOUSE-WESTERN SUBURBS NFP EIN 20-0835490 · last filed 990 for 2025
- INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SPINE SURGERY ISASS EIN 13-4177240 · last filed 990 for 2025
- PRAIRIE SCHOOL OF DUPAGE EIN 45-2721646 · last filed 990 for 2025
- TEACHAITI EIN 26-2955000 · last filed 990 for 2025
- OASIS FOR ORPHANS EIN 20-3653846 · last filed 990 for 2025