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EIN 73-6085616

Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OKWU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
560
City
Bartlesville
State
Oklahoma
Year formed
1959
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
Description
As an evangelical Christian university of The Wesleyan Church, Oklahoma Wesleyan University models a way of thought, a way of life, and a way of faith. It is a place of serious study, honest questions, and critical engagement.
Related structure
OKWU is child organization, under the parent exemption from Wesleyan Church Corporation.
Total revenues
$27,397,112
2023
Total expenses
$28,674,967
2023
Total assets
$43,390,427
2023
Num. employees
560
2023

Program areas at OKWU

The University educated 635 students in the fall semester, and 551 students in the spring semester.

Who funds Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OKWU)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$20,645
Bartlesville Community FoundationLive Out What It Means To Be A Christ-Centered University.$17,575
Yot Full Circle FoundationScholarships Okla$10,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at OKWU

NameTitleCompensation
Kirk JacksonVice President for Business Affairs$119,622
Mike HoodVice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer
* Dr. Kevin OsbornVice President for Enrollment Management, Cio$121,649
* Rev. Kyle WhitePresident for Student Affairs$112,035
Kory PenceVice President , Creative Impact$94,918
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for OKWU

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,251,474
Program services$23,509,788
Investment income and dividends$416,627
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$3,577
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-30,439
Net income from fundraising events$-6,704
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$58,022
Miscellaneous revenues$194,767
Total revenues$27,397,112

Form 990s for OKWU

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2014-062017-11-13990View PDF
2013-062015-10-02990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s

Organizations like OKWU

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Southern Wesleyan UniversityCentral, SC$29,832,627
Houghton UniversityHoughton, NY$34,286,849
Hannibal LaGrange UniversityHannibal, MO$15,915,206
Concordia College CorporationMoorhead, MN$93,695,769
La Sierra UniversityRiverside, CA$72,335,793
Texas Lutheran University (TLU)Seguin, TX$65,571,238
Concordia University NebraskaSeward, NE$74,280,623
University of Saint MaryLeavenworth, KS$40,389,866
Midland UniversityFremont, NE$62,301,398
Welch CollegeGallatin, TN$7,976,509
Data update history
October 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Arvest Foundation
July 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $17,575 from Bartlesville Community Foundation
July 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsChapter / child organizationsChurches
Issues
EducationReligion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2201 Silver Lake Rd
Bartlesville, OK 74006
County
Washington County, OK
Website URL
okwu.edu 
Phone
(918) 335-6219
Twitter profile
@okwuniv 
IRS details
EIN
73-6085616
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1959
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
NAICS code, primary
611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Parent/child status
Child within group exemption
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