Nonprofit · EIN 38-1624684
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY
Tax-exempt · MIDLAND, MI 48640
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $87,044,430 | $80,562,790 | $6,481,640 | $285,859,293 | $10,582,550 | $275,276,743 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $83,349,419 | $76,125,930 | $7,223,489 | $267,602,500 | $9,153,027 | $258,449,473 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $97,968,956 | $70,039,784 | $27,929,172 | $254,966,317 | $10,964,511 | $244,001,806 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,864,757
- Program service revenue
- $67,181,586
- Investment income
- $6,587,186
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,009,843
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$29,101
- Net income from gaming
- $50,413
- Other revenue
- $410,901
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,127,939
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,764,673
- Other salaries and wages
- $21,283,147
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $30,013,219
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $124,599
- Accounting fees
- $13,625
- Occupancy
- $162,192
- Travel
- $2,449,127
- Depreciation
- $6,116,780
- Program services (functional)
- $63,837,607
- Management and general (functional)
- $12,886,268
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,838,915
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $267,602,500
- Total assets, end of year
- $285,859,293
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,582,550
- Net assets, end of year
- $275,276,743
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $75,719,644
- Publicly traded securities
- $79,641,365
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $140,473,664
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $134,803,079
- Gross unrelated business income
- $521,585
- Gross receipts
- $113,409,229
- Employees
- 834
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1959
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent MacDonald | President & CEO Officer | 60 | $911,113 | $109,093 |
| Kristin Stehouwer PhD | Vice President Officer | 60 | $310,155 | $25,461 |
| Muray Kyte | Vice President Officer | 60 | $237,445 | $21,053 |
| Thomas Litzinger | Executive Director | 60 | $219,071 | $21,860 |
| Matthew Bennett | Administration | 60 | $205,949 | $28,773 |
| Lisa Fairbairn | Dean of RDGSM | 60 | $200,492 | $28,267 |
| Justin Marshall | Chief Development & Engagement | 60 | $201,917 | $24,817 |
| Brian S McLeod | Vice President Officer | 60 | $204,048 | $22,605 |
| Susan Poli-Smith | Administration | 60 | $197,349 | $14,605 |
| Rachel Valdiserri | Senior Communications Officer, | 60 | $140,928 | $18,866 |
| Lorne Thomas | Administration | 60 | $137,942 | $20,248 |
| Timothy G Nash | Di., McNair Ctr, Strategic Alliance | 30 | $121,253 | $6,517 |
| Rick Guirlinger | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert C Jamerson | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Cauley | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Stanton | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Sandy Schwartz | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jason R Brickl | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Chris Clements | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Mary Ellen George-Hess | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Edward J McBrien | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Ken Lingenfelter | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Daniel G DeVos | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Robert Grubb | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jennifer T Panning | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Steve Madincea | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| James Mestdagh | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Gary Short | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Graham Williams | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Rob Wilson | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent MacDonald | President & CEO Officer | 60 | $775,325 | $101,016 |
| Kristin Stehouwer PhD | Vice President Officer | 60 | $298,655 | $23,831 |
| Lisa Fairbairn | Dean of RDGSM | 60 | $200,751 | $27,593 |
| Brian S McLeod | Vice President Officer | 60 | $191,138 | $19,654 |
| Justin Marshall | Chief Development & Engagement | 60 | $187,270 | $23,136 |
| Muray Kyte | Vice President Officer | 60 | $190,709 | $19,528 |
| Matthew Bennett | Administration | 60 | $182,741 | $26,928 |
| Susan Poli-Smith | Administration | 60 | $188,610 | $13,049 |
| Thomas Litzinger | Executive Director | 60 | $180,445 | $19,236 |
| Lorne Thomas | Administration | 60 | $143,579 | $21,687 |
| Rachel Valdiserri | Senior Communications Officer, | 60 | $139,088 | $18,497 |
| Timothy G Nash | Di., McNair Ctr, Strategic Alliance | 30 | $113,187 | $6,254 |
| Rick Guirlinger | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert C Jamerson | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Stanton | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandy Schwartz | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason R Brickl | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Ellen George-Hess | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Edward J McBrien | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Lingenfelter | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel G DeVos | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Grubb | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer T Panning | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Madincea | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Mestdagh | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Short | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graham Williams | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Wilson | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent MacDonald | President & CEO Officer | 60 | $762,043 | $95,809 |
| Kristin Stehouwer PhD | Vice President Officer | 60 | $302,561 | $21,902 |
| Justin Marshall | Vice President Officer | 60 | $195,263 | $21,590 |
| Lisa Fairbairn | Dean of RDGSM | 60 | $184,949 | $24,564 |
| Brian S McLeod | Vice President Officer | 60 | $154,486 | $14,382 |
| Benard Reeves | Marketing | 60 | $151,873 | $12,535 |
| Patricia Timm | Academic Dean | 60 | $136,855 | $15,999 |
| Mamiko Reeves | Administration | 60 | $139,999 | $11,621 |
| Lorne Thomas | Administration | 60 | $130,502 | $19,512 |
| Rachel Valdiserri | Senior Communications Officer, | 60 | $132,340 | $16,489 |
| Steven Cripe | Dean Students | 60 | $125,936 | $7,958 |
| Timothy G Nash | Di., McNair Ctr, Strategic Alliance | 30 | $115,154 | $6,072 |
| Muray Kyte | Vice President Officer | 60 | $70,379 | $6,045 |
| Rick Guirlinger | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert C Jamerson | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Stanton | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandy Schwartz | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason R Brickl | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Ellen George-Hess | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Edward J McBrien | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Lingenfelter | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel G DeVos | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Grubb | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer T Panning | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Madincea | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Massie | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Mestdagh | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Short | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graham Williams | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Wilson | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4000 WHITING DR, MIDLAND, MI 48640-6634
- Signed the 990
- Brian S McLeod, Vice President
- Phone
- (989) 837-4187
- Website
- www.northwood.edu
Mission
Education-We Develop free-enterprise leaders who drive global economic and social progress
Program accomplishments
- Instructional- Provided Education to students. Also provided educational opportunities through continuing education.Expenses $38,262,519 · grants $20,127,939 · revenue $33,233,928
- Student Services - Athletics, Placement, Registrar, Financial Aid, Security, Business Office, and other support to current and former students.Expenses $14,373,025 · revenue $115,696
- Auxiliary Enterprises - Provided Housing, Meals to students and Bookstore services to current and former students. Library services to students and the public.Expenses $11,202,063 · revenue $11,260,008
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
- 38-1624684
- 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
- 1961
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B430)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $285,859,293
- Income (IRS master file)
- $113,409,229
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $87,044,430 | $80,562,790 | $285,859,293 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $83,349,419 | $76,125,930 | $267,602,500 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $97,968,956 | $70,039,784 | $254,966,317 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $83,695,631 | $70,059,317 | $223,672,132 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 38-1624684).
Questions about NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY
- What is the EIN of NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY is 38-1624684.
- Is NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1961.
- Are donations to NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHWOOD 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 NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY 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 NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 30 people; 12 received compensation from the organization, the highest $911,113 (Kent MacDonald, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $87,044,430, expenses of $80,562,790 and total assets of $285,859,293 at year end.
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