EIN 91-0565553

Seattle Pacific University (SPU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2,072
Year formed
1891
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Seattle Pacific University (SPU) is a private liberal arts university in Seattle, Washington. Seattle Pacific University is a place where 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students gain a superb education grounded on the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Total revenues
$140,813,360
2023
Total expenses
$154,518,780
2023
Total assets
$365,721,984
2023
Num. employees
2,072
2023

Program areas at SPU

Higher Education: The academic program serves 2,662 undergraduate and graduate students at its main Seattle campus as well as 1,154 students in continuing education centers across Washington State. The University offers 56 undergraduate majors and 61 minor areas of study carried out through the College of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Business, Government and Economics; Education; Health Sciences; Theology; and Psychology, Family and Community. Graduate studies include 17 master's degrees and 5 doctoral programs.
Student Housing and Dining: As of Fall Quarter 2022, housing services are provided for 1,287 students and 1,044 students took part in the University meal plans.
Student Services, Constituency, and Other Programs: The University provides activities and services to 2,662 students in co-curricular and support programs while engaged in their academic activities. The University also provides programs for more than 49,756 alumni to keep them engaged with the University for years to come.
Public Services: The University operates a conference services program at its Seattle campus and at its 77 acre campus on Whidbey Island, known as 'Camp Casey Conference Center'. This center provides opportunities for students to further their studies in biological sciences and other disciplines, as well as providing a facility for diverse groups of nonprofit organizations to build community and provide educational opportunities for their constituents. The center offers all these groups a place to reflect, excel, discover and grow. This year there were 169 groups that used these facilities. In addition, the University, through grant funding, is also partnering with various congregations in providing participation grants for the development of their young adult ministries.

Who funds Seattle Pacific University (SPU)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The SignatryEducation$632,440
Lilly EndowmentChristian Parenting &caregiving Init$250,000
Egtvedt Charitable Trust Special 1General Operating$195,409
...and 69 more grants received totalling $2,293,464

Personnel at SPU

NameTitleCompensation
Craig KispertSenior Vice President for Finance and Administration$262,862
Kimberly SawersVice President Business and Finance$233,343
Louise FurrowVice President for University Advancement$207,470
Nathan MouttetVice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing$171,025
Jeffrey JordanVice Provost for Student Formation and Community Engagement / Vice President for Student Life$189,086
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for SPU

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,180,023
Program services$123,583,171
Investment income and dividends$5,454,338
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-196,991
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,596,709
Net income from fundraising events$-25,084
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$221,194
Total revenues$140,813,360

Form 990s for SPU

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-09990View PDF
2022-062023-05-13990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062021-01-27990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $632,440 from The Signatry
July 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
July 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 11, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,500 from Groth Scholarship FND 30329100
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousPolitical advocacyLobbyingConservation easementFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3307 Third Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
County
King County, WA
Website URL
spu.edu/ 
Phone
(206) 281-2000
Facebook page
seattle.pacific.university 
Twitter profile
@seattlepacific 
IRS details
EIN
91-0565553
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1891
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B43: University or Technological Institute
NAICS code, primary
611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
None yet
FTB Entity ID
4156740
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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