Nonprofit · EIN 91-0615846
NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY
Tax-exempt · KIRKLAND, WA 98083
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $52,378,358 | $48,491,819 | $3,886,539 | $61,287,219 | $26,988,180 | $34,299,039 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $47,015,450 | $50,428,316 | -$3,412,866 | $57,079,142 | $26,715,006 | $30,364,136 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $48,946,892 | $50,516,613 | -$1,569,721 | $62,607,175 | $29,452,455 | $33,154,720 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,665,241
- of which government grants
- $285,869
- Program service revenue
- $43,125,383
- Investment income
- $108,591
- Net rental income
- $547,579
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$101,324
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$68,436
- Other revenue
- $479,143
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,697,499
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $549,233
- Other salaries and wages
- $15,167,391
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $19,605,697
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $58,033
- Accounting fees
- $83,273
- Occupancy
- $1,829,231
- Travel
- $764,772
- Depreciation
- $2,401,383
- Program services (functional)
- $39,811,340
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,909,041
- Fundraising (functional)
- $771,438
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $57,079,142
- Total assets, end of year
- $61,287,219
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,988,180
- Net assets, end of year
- $34,299,039
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $44,645,446
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,523,561
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $28,298,001
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,001,038
- Gross receipts
- $52,641,225
- Employees
- 740
- Volunteers
- 146
- Year formed
- 1955
- 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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH CASTLEBERRY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $289,512 | $123,837 |
| RYAN PORTER | CFO Officer | 32 | $163,606 | $37,391 |
| SARAH DRIVDAHL | PROVOST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,969 | $19,461 |
| VICKIE REKOW | VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,321 | $19,517 |
| HEATHER DEIBLER | DEAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,194 | $28,036 |
| ERIC ENGSTROM | VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,303 | $34,267 |
| ROBERT CAMPBELL | DEAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,500 | $45,596 |
| BARBARA PETTY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS EDWARDSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RON HASTIE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HILARIO GARZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAUL SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KLAYTON KO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRSTEN MILLER | DIRECTOR THRU 5/2025 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BYRON PERKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
16 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DON ROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALAN SCHABERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAN SCHIMELPFENIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANET WEISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOEL WENDLAND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BILL WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| REGGIE WITHERSPOON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN GALLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT HARDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DION MAEDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRA MANGUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEE MCCLOUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SEAN SILVERII | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JIM RICE | SECRETARY THRU 11/16/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 33 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH CASTLEBERRY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $275,963 | $132,290 |
| RYAN PORTER | CFO Officer | 32 | $164,061 | $28,838 |
| TROY BENDER | DEAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,528 | $28,212 |
| SARAH DRIVDAHL | PROVOST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,203 | $18,448 |
| ERIC ENGSTROM | VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,518 | $32,610 |
| CRAIG CHAPMAN | DEAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,388 | $27,402 |
| BEN THOMAS | ASSOCIATE PROVOST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,532 | $28,412 |
| BARBARA PETTY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS EDWARDSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM RICE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RON HASTIE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HILARIO GARZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAUL SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN KIDWELL | DIRECTOR Sept 2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KLAYTON KO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRSTEN MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BYRON PERKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE REECE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON ROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN SCHABERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN SCHIMELPFENIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET WEISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL WELCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL WENDLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| REGGIE WITHERSPOON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN GALLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT HARDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DION MAEDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRA MANGUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE MCCLOUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN SILVERII | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH CASTLEBERRY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $255,851 | $137,482 |
| BEN THOMAS | ASSOCIATE PROVOST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,138 | $143,248 |
| TROY BENDER | DEAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,897 | $28,980 |
| ERIC ENGSTROM | VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,609 | $35,831 |
| CRAIG CHAPMAN | DEAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,805 | $27,819 |
| SARAH DRIVDAHL | DEAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,644 | $18,723 |
| RYAN PORTER | CFO Officer | 32 | $100,688 | $20,187 |
| BARBARA PETTY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS EDWARDSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM RICE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RON HASTIE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH CASH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HILARIO GARZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAUL SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN KIDWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KLAYTON KO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRSTEN MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BYRON PERKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE REECE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON ROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN SCHABERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN SCHIMELPFENIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET WEISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL WELCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL WENDLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| REGGIE WITHERSPOON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 579, KIRKLAND, WA 98083-0579
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JEREMY JOHNSON, PO Box 579, PO Box 579, Kirkland, WA 98083
- Signed the 990
- Ryan Porter, CFO
- Phone
- (425) 822-8266
- Website
- WWW.NORTHWESTU.EDU
- Return prepared by
- Clark Nuber PS
Mission
WE, THE PEOPLE OF NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY, CARRY THE CALL OF GOD BY CONTINUALLY BUILDING A LEARNING COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO SPIRITUAL VITALITY, ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, AND EMPOWERED ENGAGEMENT WITH HUMAN NEED.
Program accomplishments
- POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION: NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY PROVIDES POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION TO APPROXIMATELY 2405 STUDENTS ON CAMPUS IN KIRKLAND, WA, AND VIA ONLINE LEARNING MODALITIES. NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY PREPARES OUR STUDENTS TO BE PROFESSIONALS, LAY LEADERS FOR CHURCH MINISTRIES AND OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT MINISTRY ORGANIZATIONS. MANY STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO ON MISSION TRIPS TO OTHER COUNTRIES OR TO STUDY ABROAD. NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY SEEKS TO CARRY THE CALL OF GOD THROUGH OUR STUDENTS AND AROUND THE WORLD AS WE BUILD A LEARNING COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO SPIRITUAL VITALITY, ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND EMPOWERED ENGAGEMENT WITH HUMAN NEED.Expenses $35,243,052 · grants $12,697,499 · revenue $36,928,836
- POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICE FOR STUDENTS DURING THE 2024-25 ACADEMIC YEAR; APPROXIMATELY 477 RESIDENT STUDENTSExpenses $4,518,444 · revenue $6,084,567
- POST SECONDARY EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS. SERVICED APPROXIMATELY 360 STUDENTS DURING THE 24-25 ACADEMIC YEAR.Expenses $49,844 · revenue $111,980
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
- 91-0615846
- 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
- 1955
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $61,287,219
- Income (IRS master file)
- $52,641,225
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $52,378,358 | $48,491,819 | $61,287,219 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $47,015,450 | $50,428,316 | $57,079,142 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $48,946,892 | $50,516,613 | $62,607,175 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $53,966,388 | $51,578,579 | $66,204,859 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 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 91-0615846).
Questions about NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY
- What is the EIN of NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY is 91-0615846.
- Is NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1955.
- Are donations to NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHWEST 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 NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY 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 NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY 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 NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names JEREMY JOHNSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 31 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $289,512 (JOSEPH CASTLEBERRY, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $52,378,358, expenses of $48,491,819 and total assets of $61,287,219 at year end.
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