Nonprofit · EIN 41-0684657
NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
Tax-exempt · BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $28,650,770 | $29,516,913 | -$866,143 | $31,457,424 | $6,952,853 | $24,504,571 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $27,843,162 | $30,258,338 | -$2,415,176 | $34,328,610 | $9,569,210 | $24,759,400 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $34,274,674 | $34,457,025 | -$182,351 | $37,724,508 | $12,010,889 | $25,713,619 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $798,547
- of which government grants
- $385,055
- Program service revenue
- $26,165,579
- Investment income
- $977,003
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $184,681
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$38,376
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $544,583
- Other revenue
- $709,641
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,834,982
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $623,312
- Other salaries and wages
- $14,324,673
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $18,609,779
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $62,186
- Accounting fees
- $135,120
- Occupancy
- $1,656,399
- Travel
- $137,335
- Depreciation
- $1,547,073
- Program services (functional)
- $23,958,565
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,137,783
- Fundraising (functional)
- $420,565
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $34,328,610
- Total assets, end of year
- $31,457,424
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,952,853
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,504,571
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $15,087,709
- Publicly traded securities
- $13,021,850
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $19,680,269
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,824,302
- Gross receipts
- $33,878,611
- Employees
- 512
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1942
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH BUSHWAY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $399,386 | $65,237 |
| CORY MILLER | VP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $199,661 | $43,679 |
| KIMBERLY PEARCE | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $207,050 | $36,112 |
| MICHAEL TENNISON | VP CLINIC ADMIN (THRU 09/2024) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $191,891 | $23,011 |
| MARY GALE | VP OF HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,085 | $37,143 |
| LINDA BERG | VP OF ADVANCEMENT (THRU 04/2025) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $182,336 | $8,646 |
| JANE GARNER | CFO/TREASURER Officer | 40 | $94,522 | $13,170 |
| KEITH M JOHNSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER D JO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI LAUBER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GARNETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HOLTE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER LINDAHL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BETH MINSER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL OFFERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL ROMANELLI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CODY SCHARPF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE VANECEK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DESIREE WHITNEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVEN GRAHAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH BUSHWAY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $383,770 | $63,594 |
| MICHAEL TENNISON | VP CLINIC ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $238,697 | $46,329 |
| KIMBERLY PEARCE | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $201,757 | $42,508 |
| CORY MILLER | VP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $193,219 | $43,359 |
| MICHELLE HEGARTY | CFO (THRU MARCH 2024) Officer | 40 | $195,569 | $19,848 |
| MARY GALE | VP OF HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,992 | $37,207 |
| LINDA BERG | VP OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $188,859 | $10,202 |
| KEITH M JOHNSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI LAUBER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GARNETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HOLTE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER LINDAHL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER D JO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BETH MINSER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL OFFERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL ROMANELLI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CODY SCHARPF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE VANECEK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DESIREE WHITNEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE GARNER | CFO/TREASURER (AS OF APRIL 2024) Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA TAYLOR | VICE CHAIR (THRU MARCH 2024) Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH BUSHWAY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $379,602 | $64,527 |
| MICHAEL TENNISON | VP CLINIC ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $231,177 | $44,114 |
| KIMBERLY PEARCE | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $188,746 | $41,961 |
| CORY MILLER | VP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,277 | $41,088 |
| MARY GALE | VP OF HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $170,266 | $34,619 |
| KATHLEEN HAGENS | VP OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,979 | $9,400 |
| MICHELLE HEGARTY | CFO Officer | 40 | $104,832 | $13,144 |
| KEITH M JOHNSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA TAYLOR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI LAUBER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER D JO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CODY SCHARPF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HOLTE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DESIREE WHITNEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GARNETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BETH MINSER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL OFFERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY J MAGNANI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLE VANECEK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL ROMANELLI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY EKEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER LINDAHL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2501 W 84TH ST, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431-1602
- In care of
- % DORINA SANCHEZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR DEBORAH J BUSHWAY, 2501 WEST 84TH STREET, BLOOMINGTON, MN 554311599
- Signed the 990
- JANE GARNER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (952) 777-4342
- Website
- WWW.NWHEALTH.EDU
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY PREPARES AND SERVES THE NEXT GENERATION OF PROFESSIONALS AND LEADERS TO BECOME VITAL CONTRIBUTORS TO THE DELIVERY AND ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH CARE. OUR MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, EVIDENCE-INFORMED PATIENT-CENTERED CARE, PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
Program accomplishments
- CORE PROGRAM - THE UNIVERSITY'S ACCREDITED CHIROPRACTIC, ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE, MASSAGE THERAPY, NUTRITION AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS PROVIDE INSTRUCTION AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE TO STUDENTS, LEADING TO A DEGREE AND/OR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE.FALL 2024 ENROLLMENT PER PROGRAM (NUMBER OF STUDENTS):CHIROPRACTIC - 495; ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE MEDICINE - 81; MASSAGE THERAPY - 92; NUTRITION - 58; UNDERGRADUATE - 234, ALLIED HEALTH - 185.Expenses $21,109,765 · grants $1,834,982 · revenue $25,207,750
- CLINICAL - THE CLINICS PROVIDE CHIROPRACTIC, ACUPUNCTURE, MASSAGE THERAPY AND PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENTS TO STUDENTS, EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC. STUDENTS OBTAIN EXPERIENCE THROUGH CLINICAL SERVICE. THE UNIVERSITY ALSO PROVIDES THESE SERVICES AT SEVERAL COMMUNITY CLINICS.NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN THE ON-SITE CLINICS - 583NUMBER OF PATIENT VISITS - 28,160Expenses $1,464,562 · revenue $957,829
- AUXILIARY - THE BOOKSTORE'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS, BUT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS WELL.Expenses $1,384,238 · revenue $544,583
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
- 41-0684657
- 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
- 1950
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B500)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $31,457,424
- Income (IRS master file)
- $33,878,611
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $28,650,770 | $29,516,913 | $31,457,424 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $27,843,162 | $30,258,338 | $34,328,610 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $34,274,674 | $34,457,025 | $37,724,508 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $31,815,129 | $32,778,463 | $34,976,239 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 41-0684657).
Questions about NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
- What is the EIN of NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY is 41-0684657.
- Is NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1950.
- Are donations to NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES 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 HEALTH SCIENCES 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 HEALTH SCIENCES 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 HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names DR DEBORAH J BUSHWAY.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $399,386 (DEBORAH BUSHWAY, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $28,650,770, expenses of $29,516,913 and total assets of $31,457,424 at year end.
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