Nonprofit · EIN 42-0680323
UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
Tax-exempt · DUBUQUE, IA 52001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $178,745,662 | $107,111,027 | $71,634,635 | $620,827,231 | $172,429,612 | $448,397,619 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $104,032,285 | $95,956,244 | $8,076,041 | $446,864,840 | $76,428,324 | $370,436,516 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $74,958,421
- of which government grants
- $8,768,863
- Program service revenue
- $76,582,339
- Investment income
- $27,139,137
- Net rental income
- $60,025
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $18,431,399
- Net income from fundraising events
- $5,740
- Other revenue
- $65,765
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $30,502,335
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,247,468
- Other salaries and wages
- $25,919,115
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $37,370,138
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $46,414
- Accounting fees
- $254,089
- Occupancy
- $2,204,087
- Travel
- $802,679
- Depreciation
- $10,774,109
- Program services (functional)
- $79,428,132
- Management and general (functional)
- $26,500,719
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,182,176
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $446,864,840
- Total assets, end of year
- $620,827,231
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $172,429,612
- Net assets, end of year
- $448,397,619
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $133,556,899
- Publicly traded securities
- $344,262,403
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $179,957,030
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $268,440,589
- Gross unrelated business income
- $60,025
- Gross receipts
- $348,849,000
- Employees
- 1,337
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1911
- State of legal domicile
- IA
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REV DR JEFFREY BULLOCK | PRESIDENT (FORMER-THRU MAY 2024) Key employee | 40 | $554,032 | $92,785 |
| TRAVIS FRAMPTON | PRESIDENT (EFF. JUNE 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $199,925 | $79,643 |
| JAMES D STEINER | VP FINANCE/ASST TREASURER Officer | 40 | $233,462 | $25,706 |
| NATALIE WEBER | ASST PROF/DIR PA STUDIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $180,627 | $40,355 |
| MELISSA HEMESATH | ASSOCIATE VP FOR ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,250 | $18,277 |
| DR MARK WARD | VP OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,210 | $21,276 |
| REBECCA WEIDENHAMER | COLLECTIONS MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,010 | $10,781 |
| NELSON EDMONDS | VP STUDENT ENGAGEMENT/INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Highest-paid employee | 1 | $150,042 | $10,734 |
| DOUGLAS J HORSTMANN | CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN LUCK PREISS | FIRST VICE CHAIR/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN R FARBER | SECRETARY-TREASURER/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAVAUNE ADAMS-GASTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOMINIQUE A ANTHONY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN BIRDNOW BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK P BRODERSEN MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
24 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW J BUTLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN E BUTLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH A CHLAPATY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BECKY CONLON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN G COUCHMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY M DAVID | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LH FULLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLINE M GRUNENWALD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STAN HASSELBUSCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REV BRUCE E HEDGEPETH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFFERY J KEITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT A KNAPP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTY J LANGE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE A OBBINK MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH D PARRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KENT PETERSON | TRUSTEE (THRU 02/2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS J RAUEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH J SLAUGHTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD C SVRLUGA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM J SVRLUGA JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT TOMPKINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT D WEBB | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS WOODWARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REV CATHY F YOUNG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 33 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REV DR JEFFREY BULLOCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $444,057 | $57,748 |
| JAMES D STEINER | VP FINANCE/ASST TREASURER Officer | 40 | $210,032 | $37,278 |
| DR MARK WARD | VP OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $188,142 | $24,115 |
| NATALIE WEBER | ASST PROF/DIR PA STUDIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,738 | $36,932 |
| MELISSA HEMESATH | ASSOCIATE VP FOR ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 45 | $172,390 | $18,012 |
| BRADLEY LONGFIELD | PROF OF CHURCH HISTORY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,557 | $30,650 |
| REBECCA WEIDENHAMER | COLLECTIONS MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,779 | $10,113 |
| JOSEPH A CHLAPATY | CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS J HORSTMANN | SECRETARY-TREASURER/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT A PETERSON | VICE CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAVAUNE ADAMS-GASTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOMINIQUE A ANTHONY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK P BRODERSEN MD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BUTLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN E BUTLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY CONLON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN G COUCHMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY M DAVID | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN R FARBER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STAN HASSELBUSCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV BRUCE E HEDGEPETH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFERY KEITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT A KNAPP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTY LANGE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE OBBINK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH PARRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE LUCK PREISS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH J SLAUGHTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD C SVRLUGA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM J SVRLUGA JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT WEBB | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS WOODWARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV CATHY F YOUNG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001-5050
- In care of
- % WILLIAM T SANDERS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 2000 University Avenue, Dubuque IA 52001
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TRAVIS FRAMPTON, 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001
- Signed the 990
- WILLIAM SANDERS, VP OF FINANCE
- Phone
- (563) 589-3000
- Website
- WWW.DBQ.EDU
- Return prepared by
- RSM US LLP
Mission
THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE IS A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY OFFERING UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY DEGREES, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE INTENTION OF EDUCATING AND FORMING THE WHOLE PERSON. THE UNIVERSITY IS COMPRISED OF INDIVIDUALS FROM THE REGION, OUR NATION, AND THE WORLD.AS A COMMUNITY, THE UNIVERSITY PRACTICES ITS CHRISTIAN COMMITMENTS BY EDUCATING STUDENTS, PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN SCHOLARSHIP, CHALLENGING STUDENTS TO LIVE LIVES OF WORTH AND PURPOSE, AND PREPARING STUDENTS FOR SERVICE TO THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD.THEREFORE, THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE IS COMMITTED TO:- A HOSPITABLE CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT WHICH RESPECTS OTHER FAITH TRADITIONS;- RELATIONSHIPS WHICH ENCOURAGE INTELLECTUAL, SPIRITUAL, AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT;- EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMIC INQUIRY AND PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION;- A DIVERSE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITY WHERE CHRISTIAN LOVE IS PRACTICED;- STEWARDSHIP OF ALL GOD'S HUMAN AND NATURAL RESOURCES;- ZEAL FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND SERVICE.
Program accomplishments
- INSTRUCTION: 1,535 FTE (UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND SEMINARY STUDENTS) FALL 2023. LARGEST UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS INCLUDE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, FLIGHT OPERATIONS, AND HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND RECREATION.Expenses $53,318,662 · grants $30,502,335 · revenue $72,908,623
- STUDENT SERVICES: INCLUDES ADMISSIONS, ATHLETICS, AND ALL AREAS OF STUDENT LIFE.Expenses $13,206,195 · revenue $884,824
- AUXILIARY SERVICES: INCLUDES UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE, COFFEEHOUSE, AND DAYCARE FACILITIES.Expenses $7,742,144 · revenue $1,274,807
- ACADEMIC SUPPORTExpenses $5,161,131 · revenue $1,514,085
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-0680323
- 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
- 1938
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B430)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $620,827,231
- Income (IRS master file)
- $348,849,000
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $178,745,662 | $107,111,027 | $620,827,231 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2024 | $104,032,285 | $95,956,244 | $446,864,840 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2023 | $102,590,813 | $94,555,804 | $392,754,742 | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2022 | $101,934,834 | $98,030,497 | $404,218,027 | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 | May 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Polly Kadolph | May 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | 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 42-0680323).
Questions about UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
- What is the EIN of UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE is 42-0680323.
- Is UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1938.
- Are donations to UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE 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 UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names TRAVIS FRAMPTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 39 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $554,032 (REV DR JEFFREY BULLOCK, PRESIDENT (FORMER-THRU MAY 2024)).
- How much revenue does UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $178,745,662, expenses of $107,111,027 and total assets of $620,827,231 at year end.
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