Nonprofit · EIN 91-0565553
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98119
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $136,323,721 | $135,071,987 | $1,251,734 | $321,052,996 | $99,939,427 | $221,113,569 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $128,395,346 | $145,688,168 | -$17,292,822 | $346,465,858 | $109,328,188 | $237,137,670 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $140,813,360 | $154,518,780 | -$13,705,420 | $365,721,984 | $114,252,601 | $251,469,383 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,008,592
- of which government grants
- $2,546,723
- Program service revenue
- $94,345,175
- Investment income
- $32,517,470
- Net rental income
- -$526,634
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $31,997,890
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $872,098
- Other revenue
- $452,484
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $42,772,490
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,916,133
- Other salaries and wages
- $36,967,290
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $51,814,769
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $292,815
- Accounting fees
- $198,447
- Occupancy
- $11,324,392
- Travel
- $1,417,833
- Depreciation
- $6,037,816
- Program services (functional)
- $119,888,857
- Management and general (functional)
- $13,169,704
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,013,426
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $346,465,858
- Total assets, end of year
- $321,052,996
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $99,939,427
- Net assets, end of year
- $221,113,569
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $124,751,474
- Publicly traded securities
- $158,186,484
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $89,106,509
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $132,007,060
- Gross unrelated business income
- $107,020
- Gross receipts
- $143,588,350
- Employees
- 1,459
- Volunteers
- 79
- Year formed
- 1891
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEANA PORTERFIELD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $362,009 | $107,284 |
| KIMBERLY SAWERS | VP FOR BUSINESS & FINANCE Officer | 50 | $260,495 | $32,446 |
| DOUGLAS TAYLOR | VP FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT Key employee | 50 | $210,261 | $32,828 |
| KENNETH CORNELL | VP FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT & MARKETING Key employee | 50 | $210,207 | $27,854 |
| CYNTHIA BAUR | VICE PROVOST FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Key employee | 50 | $206,335 | $27,779 |
| ROSS STEWART | DEAN, BUSINESS GOVT & ECONOMICS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $205,920 | $27,596 |
| JEFFREY JORDAN | VP FOR STUDENT LIFE Key employee | 50 | $192,221 | $28,874 |
| KATHLEEN TANGENBERG | DEAN, SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,786 | $30,336 |
| KRISTEN BROWN | CHIEF OF STAFF, SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT F Key employee | 50 | $173,487 | $21,697 |
| ERLA CHAMP-GIBSON | INTERIM DEAN, SCHOOL OF NURSING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,206 | $24,625 |
| TERRY WINN | ASST VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,593 | $25,779 |
| NYARADZO MVUDUDU | DEAN, SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,708 | $23,953 |
| ALISSA MAHAR | VP FOR BUSINESS & FINANCE Officer | 50 | $84,625 | $17,970 |
| DEAN KATO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL HUSSEY | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK CEDERBORG | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LARRY BROWN | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARVEY DRAKE | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DINA GONZALEZ-PINA | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID GOODNIGHT | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH HAMILTON | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN MANNOIA | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NGUEITA MEDARD | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE PARKER | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY ROBERTS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDY SEYFERT | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH WILDS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETE MENJARES | INTERIM PRESIDENT THRU 06/23 Former | 50 | $392,781 | $50,580 |
| LAURA HARTLEY | PROVOST THRU 06/23 Former | 50 | $305,116 | $23,814 |
| KIMBERLY SAWERS | VP BUSINESS AND FINANCE Officer | 50 | $278,057 | $32,588 |
| CYNTHIA PRICE | VICE PROVOST FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Key employee | 50 | $204,512 | $26,266 |
| ROSS STEWART | DEAN, BUSINESS GOVT & ECONOMICS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $196,989 | $25,879 |
| JEFFREY JORDAN | VICE PROVOST, STUDENT FORMATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGE Key employee | 50 | $190,831 | $27,470 |
| TYRA DEAN-OUSLEY | DEAN, ASSOC PROF OF NURSING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $194,142 | $23,909 |
| MICAH SCHAAFSMA | ASST VP, INFO TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,440 | $33,483 |
| DEANA PORTERFIELD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $152,448 | $45,404 |
| MARGARET SHENK | ASSOC PROVOST, PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $178,281 | $15,993 |
| KATHLEEN TANGENBERG | DEAN, SCHOOL OF PSYCH, FAM, COMM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,770 | $27,293 |
| JENNIFER LABRIE | INTERIM VP UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT Key employee | 50 | $161,497 | $22,752 |
| DONALD MORTENSON | SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $150,628 | $188 |
| HARVEY DRAKE | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DINA GONZALEZ-PINA | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN KATO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE PARKER | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY ROBERTS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW WHITEHEAD | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH WILDS | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH HAMILTON | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL HUSSEY | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NGUEITA MEDARD | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY SEYFERT | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK CEDERBORG | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Menjares | Interim President Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $391,318 | $63,552 |
| Laura Hartley | Provost Key employee | 50 | $245,971 | $42,185 |
| Kimberly Sawers | VP for Business and Finance Officer | 50 | $233,343 | $31,879 |
| Donald Mortenson | Special Assistant to the President Key employee | 40 | $230,929 | $13,902 |
| Louise Furrow | VP for University Advancement Key employee | 50 | $207,470 | $33,384 |
| Cynthia Price | Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Key employee | 50 | $201,996 | $31,645 |
| Tyra Dean-Ousley | Dean, School of Health Highest-paid employee | 40 | $210,584 | $15,845 |
| Jeffrey Jordan | Vice Provost for Student Formation and Community Engagement Key employee | 50 | $189,086 | $33,002 |
| Ross Stewart | Dean Highest-paid employee | 40 | $183,702 | $30,233 |
| Micah Schaafsma | Asst VP for Information Technology Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,216 | $32,915 |
| Margaret Shenk | Associate Provost Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,449 | $26,574 |
| Margaret Watkins | Dean Highest-paid employee | 40 | $181,202 | $15,845 |
| Joshua Canada | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Cederborg | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harvey Drake | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Garcia | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Becky Gilliam | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dina Gonzalez-Pina | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dean Kato | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Mason | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| George Parker | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Quinn | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Roberts | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Vander Griend | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Whitehead | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Wilds | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Joyce Williams | Board Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3307 3RD AVE W, SEATTLE, WA 98119-1940
- In care of
- % FINANCE OFFICE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DEANA PORTERFIELD, 3307 THIRD AVE W, SEATTLE, WA 981191997
- Signed the 990
- CONNIE BONNER, INTERIM VP FOR BUSINESS & FIN.
- Phone
- (206) 281-2066
- Website
- SPU.EDU
- Return prepared by
- CLARK NUBER PS
Mission
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY IS A CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY FULLY COMMITTED TO ENGAGING THE CULTURE AND CHANGING THE WORLD BY GRADUATING PEOPLE OF COMPETENCE AND CHARACTER, BECOMING PEOPLE OF WISDOM, AND MODELING GRACE-FILLED COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM SERVES 2,101 UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS AT ITS MAIN SEATTLE CAMPUS AS WELL AS 747 STUDENTS IN CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTERS ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE. THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS 37 UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS AND 44 MINOR AREAS OF STUDY CARRIED OUT THROUGH THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AND THE SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS, EDUCATION, HEALTH SCIENCES, THEOLOGY, AND PSYCHOLOGY, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY. GRADUATE STUDIES INCLUDE 13 MASTER'S DEGREES AND 5 DOCTORAL PROGRAMS.Expenses $78,054,089 · grants $41,662,467 · revenue $78,438,703
- THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES TO 2,101 STUDENTS IN CO-CURRICULAR AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS WHILE ENGAGED IN THEIR ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES. THE UNIVERSITY ALSO PROVIDES PROGRAMS FOR MORE THAN 50,478 ALUMNI TO KEEP THEM ENGAGED WITH THE UNIVERSITY FOR YEARS TO COME.Expenses $23,051,189 · grants $1,110,023 · revenue $1,929,704
- STUDENT HOUSING AND DINING: AS OF FALL QUARTER 2024, HOUSING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR 884 STUDENTS AND 724 STUDENTS TOOK PART IN THE UNIVERSITY MEAL PLANS.Expenses $16,858,622 · revenue $12,193,709
- PUBLIC SERVICES: THE UNIVERSITY OPERATES A CONFERENCE SERVICES PROGRAM AT ITS SEATTLE CAMPUS, PROVIDING A FACILITY FOR DIVERSE GROUPS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR CONSTITUENTS. THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS ALL THESE GROUPS A PLACE TO REFLECT, EXCEL, DISCOVER AND GROW. THIS YEAR THERE WERE 52 GROUPS THAT USED THESE FACILITIES. IN ADDITION, THE UNIVERSITY, THROUGH GRANT FUNDING, IS ALSO PARTNERING WITH VARIOUS CONGREGATIONS IN PROVIDING PARTICIPATION GRANTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES.Expenses $1,924,957 · revenue $1,783,059
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
- 91-0565553
- 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
- 1943
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B430)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $321,052,996
- Income (IRS master file)
- $143,588,350
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $136,323,721 | $135,071,987 | $321,052,996 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $128,395,346 | $145,688,168 | $346,465,858 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $140,813,360 | $154,518,780 | $365,721,984 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $148,499,539 | $155,952,061 | $364,019,282 | 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 91-0565553).
Questions about SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
- What is the EIN of SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY is 91-0565553.
- Is SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1943.
- Are donations to SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SEATTLE PACIFIC 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 SEATTLE PACIFIC 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 SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY 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 SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DEANA PORTERFIELD.
- Who are the officers and directors of SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $362,009 (DEANA PORTERFIELD, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $136,323,721, expenses of $135,071,987 and total assets of $321,052,996 at year end.
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