Nonprofit · EIN 59-2139553
WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY INC
Tax-exempt · BABSON PARK, FL 33827
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $30,642,681 | $46,162,643 | -$15,519,962 | $19,664,945 | $23,243,606 | -$3,578,661 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $34,408,900 | $34,880,861 | -$471,961 | $33,621,825 | $21,752,947 | $11,868,878 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $19,934,681 | $21,090,566 | -$1,155,885 | $32,455,547 | $20,682,306 | $11,773,241 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $615,549
- Program service revenue
- $29,476,814
- Investment income
- $216,540
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $69,073
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,740
- Other revenue
- $333,778
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,317,325
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,183,702
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,297,861
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $684,018
- Accounting fees
- $69,308
- Occupancy
- $2,131,630
- Travel
- $76,004
- Program services (functional)
- $30,113,458
- Management and general (functional)
- $15,929,892
- Fundraising (functional)
- $119,293
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $33,621,825
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,664,945
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $23,243,606
- Net assets, end of year
- -$3,578,661
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,249,194
- Publicly traded securities
- $745,555
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$4,529,051
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $950,390
- Gross receipts
- $32,046,410
- Employees
- 308
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1927
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERBERT K WADE | FORMER PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $271,326 | $0 | $1,691 |
| DR NELSON MARQUEZ | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $248,883 | $0 | $22,089 |
| EDNA ANN LOFTUS | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Officer | 40 | $96,852 | $96,852 | $13,872 |
| CHRISTINA JORDON | TREASURER/VP OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $123,445 | $0 | $19,175 |
| TIMOTHY WISEMAN | PROFESSOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,400 | $0 | $16,105 |
| MR JOE STRICKLER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MR JOSEPH F MIRANDA | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MR EMIL JAHNA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MR TIP FOWLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MR BILL RINKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MR REX R YENTES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERBERT K WADE | FORMER PRESIDENT Former | 40 | $276,978 | $10,653 |
| JOSEPH CICCHETTO | FORMER CFO Former | 40 | $175,431 | $7,462 |
| DR NELSON MARQUEZ | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $162,179 | $8,109 |
| CAROL A DANIEL | FACULTY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,250 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA JORDON | TREASURER/VP OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $88,451 | $4,423 |
| MR JOE STRICKLER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| MR JOSEPH F MIRANDE | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| MR EMIL JAHNA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| MR TIP FOWLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MR FRED MCCOY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MR BILL RINKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MR SONNY VAN ARNEM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MS MELISSA WADE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MR REX R YENTES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MR LEONEL ALVARADO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEONEL ALVARADO | EXEC COMMITT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SONNY VAN ARNEM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TIP FOWLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EMIL JAHNA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| FRED MCCOY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH F MIRANDA | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| BILL RINKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOE STRICKLER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| MELISSA WADE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| REX R YENTES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA JORDON | TREASURER/AS Officer | 40 | $0 |
| NELSON J MARQUEZ | CEO Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 96, BABSON PARK, FL 33827-0096
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NELSON J MARQUEZ, POST OFFICE BOX 96, BABSON PARK, FL 33827
- Signed the 990
- NELSON J MARQUEZ, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (863) 638-1431
- Website
- WWW.WEBBER.EDU
- Return prepared by
- BROWN EDWARDS
Mission
THE UNIVERSITY'S MISSION IS TO OFFER STUDENTS AN ARRAY OF BUSINESS, LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS OF STUDY THAT CREATE A LIFE TRANSFORMING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY, WHICH IS PRACTICAL IN ITS APPLICATION, GLOBAL IN ITS SCOPE, AND MULTI-DISCIPLINARY IN ITS GENERAL EDUCATION CORE. STUDENTS WILL ACQUIRE DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE IN THEIR CHOSEN FIELD OF STUDY, BALANCES BY BREADTH OF KNOWLEDGE ACROSS VARIOUS DISCIPLINES. SPECIAL EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON ENHANCING ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATED AS A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNIVERSITY IN BABSON PARK, FLORIDA, WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY AWARDS DEGREES AT THE ASSOCIATE, BACHELOR AND MASTER LEVELS WITH A FOCUS ON THE WORLDWIDE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH PROFESSIONS, AND EDUCATION. IN ADDITION TO THE TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM, WEBBER OFFERS AN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM, A MASTER IN EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND A MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE PROGRAM WITH AN EMPHASIS IN ACCOUNTING, CRIMINAL JUSTICE MANAGEMENT, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND SPORTS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. SERVING OVER 650 STUDENTS FROM 48 DIFFERENT NATIONS WHO PARTICIPATE IN MORE THAN 20 INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS, WEBBER STUDENTS GROW NOT ONLY ACADEMICALLY BUT ATHLETICALLY AND SOCIALLY IN A SUPPORTIVE, HIGHLY ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT. THE UNIVERSITY IS ACCREDITED BY THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS COMMISSION ON COLLEGES (SACSCOC) AND IS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (NAIA) AND THE FLORIDA SUN CONFERENCE.Expenses $30,113,458 · grants $12,317,325 · revenue $29,807,852
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
- 59-2139553
- 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
- 1928
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,664,945
- Income (IRS master file)
- $32,046,410
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $30,642,681 | $46,162,643 | $19,664,945 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $34,408,900 | $34,880,861 | $33,621,825 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $19,934,681 | $21,090,566 | $32,455,547 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $19,317,100 | $19,757,044 | $22,918,487 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 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 59-2139553).
Questions about WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY INC
- What is the EIN of WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY INC is 59-2139553.
- Is WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1928.
- Are donations to WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY INC 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 WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY INC 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 WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY INC 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 WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names NELSON J MARQUEZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $271,326 (HERBERT K WADE, FORMER PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does WEBBER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $30,642,681, expenses of $46,162,643 and total assets of $19,664,945 at year end.
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