NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1955

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JEREMY JOHNSON

Phone

4258228266

Tax Period

2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY, founded in 1955, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $52.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $48.5M left a modest 7% surplus.

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 Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $35,243,052 Revenue: $36,928,836

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION: NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY PROVIDES POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION TO APPROXIMATELY 2405 STUDENTS ON CAMPUS IN KIRKLAND, WA, AND VIA ONLINE LEARNING MODALITIES. NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY...

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.

Program 2

Expenses: $4,518,444 Revenue: $6,084,567

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICE FOR STUDENTS DURING THE 2024-25 ACADEMIC YEAR; APPROXIMATELY 477 RESIDENT STUDENTS

Program 3

Expenses: $49,844 Revenue: $111,980

POST SECONDARY EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS. SERVICED APPROXIMATELY 360 STUDENTS DURING THE 24-25 ACADEMIC YEAR.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,665,241

Program Service Revenue $43,125,383

Investment Income $108,591

Other Revenue $479,143

TOTAL REVENUE $52,378,358

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $12,697,499

Salaries & Benefits $19,605,697

Fundraising Expenses $771,438

Program Expenses $39,811,340

Other Expenses $16,188,623

TOTAL EXPENSES $48,491,819

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$52,378,358	$47,015,450	+0.1%
Expenses	$48,491,819	$50,428,316	0.0%
Net Income	$3,886,539	$-3,412,866	-2.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

740

Volunteers

146

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

$614,346

Total Directors

$413,349

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOSEPH CASTLEBERRY	PRESIDENT	32	Officer Director	$289,512	$123,837	$413,349
RYAN PORTER	CFO	32	Officer	$163,606	$37,391	$200,997
SARAH DRIVDAHL	PROVOST	40	Highest	$175,969	$19,461	$195,430
VICKIE REKOW	VICE PRESIDENT	40	Highest	$154,321	$19,517	$173,838
HEATHER DEIBLER	DEAN	40	Highest	$132,194	$28,036	$160,230
ERIC ENGSTROM	VICE PRESIDENT	40	Highest	$120,303	$34,267	$154,570
ROBERT CAMPBELL	DEAN	40	Highest	$106,500	$45,596	$152,096
BARBARA PETTY	CHAIR	4	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS EDWARDSON	VICE CHAIR	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RON HASTIE	TREASURER	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HILARIO GARZA	DIRECTOR	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAUL SANCHEZ	DIRECTOR	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
KLAYTON KO	DIRECTOR	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIRSTEN MILLER	DIRECTOR THRU 5/2025	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
BYRON PERKINS	DIRECTOR	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE PHILLIPS	DIRECTOR	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
DON ROSS	DIRECTOR	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALAN SCHABERG	DIRECTOR	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN SCHIMELPFENIG	DIRECTOR	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANET WEISS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOEL WENDLAND	SECRETARY	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL WILSON	DIRECTOR	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
REGGIE WITHERSPOON	DIRECTOR	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN GALLO	DIRECTOR	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT HARDER	DIRECTOR	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
DION MAEDA	DIRECTOR	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
TERRA MANGUM	DIRECTOR	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEE MCCLOUD	DIRECTOR	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
SEAN SILVERII	DIRECTOR	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEREMY DAVIS	DIRECTOR	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM RICE	SECRETARY THRU 11/16/2024	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$52,378,358	$48,491,819	$61,287,219	$3,886,539
2024	$47,015,450	$50,428,316	$57,079,142	$-3,412,866
2023	$48,946,892	$50,516,613	$62,607,175	$-1,569,721
2022	$53,966,388	$51,578,579	$66,204,859	$2,387,809
2021	$54,331,853	$50,152,591	$67,906,649	$4,179,262
2020	$56,008,985	$53,013,694	$62,390,282	$2,995,291
2019	$53,967,960	$51,618,605	$61,640,623	$2,349,355