Buena Vista University

EIN: 420680404 501(c)(3) Education

STORM LAKE, IA

Total Revenue
$60,290,934
Total Expenses
$64,228,860
Total Assets
$249,714,684
Net Assets
$202,149,318
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1891
Legal Domicile
IA
Phone
7127492044
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Buena Vista University, founded in 1891, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $60.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Net assets of $202.1M represent 40 months of operating reserves.

Mission

We prepare students for lifelong success through transformational educational experiences.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $38,349,650 Revenue: $44,329,276

INSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 1,318 STUDENTS INCLUDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND OPERATING LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER.

Program 2
Expenses: $8,846,981 Revenue: $328,105

STUDENT SERVICES, ADMISSIONS, REGISTRARS, ATHLETICS, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, STUDENT HEALTH, AND OTHER SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 685 CAMPUS LIVING STUDENTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $8,027,574 Revenue: $7,053,622

AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES, DORMITORIES, DINING HALL, FORUM AND CONFERENCE CENTER FOR APPROXIMATELY 685 CAMPUS LIVING STUDENTS.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,175,356
Program Service Revenue $50,250,866
Investment Income $1,298,361
Other Revenue $1,566,351
TOTAL REVENUE $60,290,934

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,928,500
Salaries & Benefits $22,102,366
Fundraising Expenses $2,064,646
Program Expenses $55,224,205
Other Expenses $21,197,994
TOTAL EXPENSES $64,228,860

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $60,290,934 $55,457,948 +0.1%
Expenses $64,228,860 $61,654,616 +0.0%
Net Income $-3,937,926 $-6,196,668 -0.4%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
18
Employees
1042
Volunteers
183

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✓ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$1,621,017
Total Directors
19
$364,883
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
N/A PRESIDENT 40.0
Officer Director
$318,614 $46,269 $364,883
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A VP, ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT 40.0
Officer
$195,042 $36,651 $231,693
N/A VP, STUDENT SUCCESS 40.0
Officer
$94,500 $24,937 $119,437
N/A PROVOST/VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 40.0
Officer
$167,230 $27,091 $194,321
N/A VP, STUDENT AFFAIRS 40.0
Officer
$102,790 $27,760 $130,550
N/A VP, EXT. UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS 40.0
Officer
$148,505 $18,806 $167,311
N/A VP, UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT 40.0
Officer
$190,446 $15,608 $206,054
N/A VP, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 40.0
Officer
$169,512 $37,256 $206,768
N/A PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTING 40.0
Highest
$115,659 $31,777 $147,436
N/A DEAN, SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS 40.0
Highest
$118,246 $30,927 $149,173
N/A ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OR ACCOUNTING 40.0
Highest
$118,030 $16,350 $134,380
N/A CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER 40.0
Highest
$124,758 $17,956 $142,714
N/A DEAN, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 40.0
Highest
$139,709 $29,931 $169,640
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $60,290,934 $64,228,860 $249,714,684 $-3,937,926
2023 $55,457,948 $61,654,616 $243,292,340 $-6,196,668
2022 $55,707,605 $60,507,699 $222,941,259 $-4,800,094
2021 $50,337,597 $53,967,506 $234,685,223 $-3,629,909
2020 $49,849,887 $57,274,951 $204,820,451 $-7,425,064
2019 $48,958,176 $56,024,883 $205,888,839 $-7,066,707
2018 $60,049,969 $58,122,997 $205,637,131 $1,926,972
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