NonprofitsHoughton University

Education

Houghton University

HOUGHTON, NY

Total revenue

$32.1M

Total expenses

$35.7M

Net assets

$102.2M

Grants received

$7.6M

85 grants

EIN

160743045

Tax year

2023

Mission

A nationally ranked christian university founded by the wesleyan church.

Programs

3 programs

Auxilary enterprises: houghton university's auxiliary enterprises are primarily composed of student housing, dining services and the highlanders shop campus store. As a rural, residential campus, these components become a vital part of a student's experience, providing opportunity for social and emotional growth and feeding into the vitally important task of developing christian young men and women. As students live and learn together, the growth which takes place in student housing and the dining hall is often a significant factor in the world-changing, kingdom impact our alumni will have after graduation.

Expenses: $6.6M

Student services: at houghton university, education is not confined to the classroom. Student life, including approximately 35 unique student clubs, a weekly rhythm of spiritual development, and student leadership development, provides both social and professional learning opportunities for houghton students. As an ncaa diii school, highlander athletics sponsors 15 sports teams and serves approximately one-third of the student body, offering life-long wellness skills and intensive christian leadership development. Other student services include wrap-around care supporting student's mental and physical wellbeing, academic supports, and internship and career services.

Expenses: $8.9M

Other program expenses include grants to students, as well as departmental projects and student loans.

Expenses: $1.7M

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$6.7M
Program service revenue$21.6M
Investment income$3.1M
Other revenue$688K
Total revenue$32.1M

Expenses

Grants paid$3.5M
Salaries & benefits$15.2M
Fundraising$1.1M
Other expenses$16.9M
Total expenses$35.7M
Total assets$132.2M
Net assets$102.2M

People

35 listed

NameRoleCompensation

DR WAYNE D LEWIS JR

PRESIDENT

Board

$265K

39 hrs/wk

DALE WRIGHT

VP OF FINANCE

Board

$131K

38 hrs/wk

DR JOANNE BARNES

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

DANIEL BATES

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

DR DAVID BEATTIE

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

DEBRA CANFIELD

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

JAMES ECKERT

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

MIKE GAFFNEY

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

REV JOHN GILLETTE

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

DR DORIS GRIFFIN

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

OMAR HAEDO

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

RAY KALTENBAUGH

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

DR RALPH KERR

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

KEVIN C KNOWLTON

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

GARY LARDER

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

EMILY LAST

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

JOHN LEE

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

REV DR J ANTHONY LLOYD

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

DR C DAVID MARKLE

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

REV DR GREG MCCLAIN

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

HARRIETT OLSON

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

TERRY SLYE

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

REV HAROLD SPOONER

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

DR COREENA WEAVER

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

AIMEE WUETHRICH

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

DR JUN ZHUANG

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

GARY BAHLER

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

JOY TOLLIVER

ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Board

2 hrs/wk

KAREN FOHL

SECRETARY

Board

2 hrs/wk

REV DR MATTHEW D PICKERING

VICE CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

REV DR JOSEPH JENNINGS

CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

DAVID DAVIES

PROVOST AND DEAN OF FACULTY

Staff

$138K

40 hrs/wk

JASON TOWERS

VP FOR ENROLLMENT

Staff

$130K

40 hrs/wk

ANN MONROE-BAILLARGEON

DEAN OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY

Staff

$122K

40 hrs/wk

KARL SISSON

VP FOR ADVANCEMENT AND EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT

Staff

$121K

39 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

METZ CULINARY MANAGEMENT

FOOD SERVICE

$2.7M

SODEXO INC & AFFILIATES (FAC CONTRACT

CUSTODIAL AND MAINTENANCE

$2.4M

ACARA SOLUTIONS

PAYROLL SERVICE

$220K

SPARKS451 INC

DIGITAL MEDIA AND ADVERTISING

$208K

MJ MECHANICAL SERVICES INC

REPAIR SERVICES

$107K

Grants received

Showing 85 of 85

FromAmountPurposeYear
$3.2M
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
2024
$25K
Investing in Christian Young Women: Renewal of Gillette Residence Hall
2024
$18K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$2K
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
2024
$133K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$76K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$50K
GENERAL FUND
2023
$28K
CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE.
2023
$25K
GRANTS TO COLLEGES
2023
$18K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$10K
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
2023
$9K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$8K
SCHOLARSHIPS
2023
$6K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2023
$4K
23-24 ARTIST SERIES
2023
$3K
UNRESTRICTED GIFT FOR USE IN EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$2K
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
2023
$500
MATCHING GIFTS TO EDUCATION
2023
$92K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$90K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$50K
UPGRADES FOR ACCESS: IMPROVING HOUGHTON COLLEGE'S TRAILS FOR WIDESPREAD COMMUNITY USE
2022
$25K
Residence Renewal for Expanded Investment in the Development of Christian Men
2022
$18K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$9K
GRANT TO COLLEGE
2022
$9K
Faculty Development
2022
$8K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$8K
SCHOLARSHIPS
2022
$6K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$2K
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
2022
$176K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$176K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$129K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
$9K
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
2021
$6K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$560K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$267K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$67K
PLAYSPACE INNOVATION
2020
$20K
ANNUAL SUPPORT
2020
$16K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$10K
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AND IMMIGRATION EDUCATION
2020
$6K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$105K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$65K
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
2019
$5K
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
2019
$5K
COURAGEOUS PLURALISM GRANT
2019
$100K
SCIENCE BUILDING
2018
$24K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$6K
COLLEGE EQUIPMENT GRANTS
2018
$75K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017
$27K
SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS
2017

Funded by

$7.6M from 35 funders · 85 grants · 2017–2024

Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc

$4.4M · 5 grants · 2020–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$1.3M · 8 grants · 2017–2023

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

$564K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$351K · 7 grants · 2017–2023

Christian Community Foundation Inc

$100K · 1 grant · 2018

The Ayco Charitable Foundation

$95K · 4 grants · 2019–2024

National Collegiate Athletic Association

$78K · 3 grants · 2017–2021

Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo

$78K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Details

EIN160743045
NTEE codeB42Z
Subsection03
Ruling date1970-05
Formed1883
Employees917
Volunteers81
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