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EIN 48-0543772

Ottawa University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,131
City
Ottawa
State
Kansas
Year formed
1865
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
Description
Ottawa University prepares graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment, and service to God and humanity. They do so by building on their foundation as a Christ-inspired community of grace and open inquiry and by providing the highest quality liberal arts and professional education in a caring environment that integrates faith, learning, and life. Located in Ottawa, KS, this university is dedicated to shaping students who make a positive impact on the world around them.
Total revenues
$95,527,258
2023
Total expenses
$96,934,015
2023
Total assets
$148,581,090
2023
Num. employees
1,131
2023

Program areas at Ottawa University

Ottawa University strives to provide the highest quality liberal arts and professional education in a caring, christ-inspired community of grace integrating faith, learning and life.

Who funds Ottawa University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$600,750
The Sunderland FoundationConstruct Skill and Simulation Lab for Nursing Students$400,000
Lewis Humphreys Charitable TrustBraves Athletic/performance$66,667
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at Ottawa University

NameTitleCompensation
William M. Tsutsui, PhDChancellor$334,829
Craig KispertVice President and Chief Financial Officer$261,459
Richard JohnsonChief Administrative Officer Ouaz / Chief Administrative Officer , Ouaz / Chief Operating Officer of Arizona Campuses$134,847
Brian SanduskyChief Enrollment Officer , Quaz Associate Professor Business Administration / Chief Enrollment Officer Ouaz / Chief Enrollment Officer , Ouaz$154,773
Janet PetersVice President of Advancement$114,169
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Ottawa University

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,792,832
Program services$84,208,082
Investment income and dividends$403,527
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$17,909
Net rental income$27,898
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,620,468
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$3,456,542
Total revenues$95,527,258

Form 990s for Ottawa University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-07-19990View PDF
2020-062021-05-20990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Ottawa University

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Oklahoma Christian UniversityOklahoma City, OK$74,884,980
Centre CollegeDanville, KY$105,077,497
Talladega CollegeTalladega, AL$40,885,647
North Greenville UniversityTigerville, SC$72,921,346
University of Saint FrancisFort Wayne, IN$71,747,501
Salem Academy and CollegeWinston Salem, NC$26,737,424
Otterbein UniversityWesterville, OH$106,461,271
University of Portland (UP)Portland, OR$240,137,837
Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OKWU)Bartlesville, OK$27,397,112
Lindsey Wilson College (LWC)Columbia, KY$85,338,599
Data update history
January 19, 2025
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $400,000 from The Sunderland Foundation
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $35,705 from Martin Charitable Trust
August 11, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 31, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Ervil A Thiel and Ronald E Thiel Charitable Trust
July 16, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1001 S Cedar
Ottawa, KS 66067
County
Franklin County, KS
Website URL
ottawa.edu/ 
Phone
(785) 248-2381
Facebook page
OttawaUniversity 
Twitter profile
@ottawau 
IRS details
EIN
48-0543772
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1865
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
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt
FTB status revoked
Revoked
AG Registration Number
None yet
FTB Entity ID
0922064
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-04-02
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