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EIN 23-1352689

Westminster Theological Seminary (WTS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
254
City
Glenside
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
1930
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
Description
Westminster Theological Seminary, through a world-class faculty with a faithfully Reformed and confessional curriculum, trains students to serve in roles of the global church in the 21st century, including pastors and theologians, to the glory of God.
Total revenues
$30,439,771
2023
Total expenses
$26,717,177
2023
Total assets
$62,146,749
2023
Num. employees
254
2023

Program areas at WTS

Postgraduate Academic Programs Westminster exists to train specialists in the Bible to proclaim the whole counsel of God for Christ and his global church. It is our intention to contribute to the training and spiritual formation of all of our students in the various degree programs. We currently offer programs leading to the Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Arts in Religion (MAR), Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC), Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS), Master of Theology (ThM), Doctor of Ministry (DMin), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and a Certificate in Christian Studies (Cert). Fall 2022 enrollment was 986 students with 278 in the Residential Program, 565 in Online Learning, 137 in the Korean Campus, and 6 Visiting students. With respect to Spring 2023, enrollment was 1,029 with 262 in the Residential Program, 598 in Online Learning, 157 in the Korean Campus and 12 Visiting Students. Residential Programs: Fall 2022 - 140 in MDiv, 19 in MAR, 29 in ThM, 44 in PhD, 46 in DMin; Spring 2023 - 129 in MDiv, 18 in MAR, 26 in ThM, 46 in PhD, 43 in DMin.
WTSBooks.com Westminster Bookstore is the campus bookstore for Westminster Theological Seminary. We exist to serve the Kingdom of God by serving the Westminster Theological Seminary community through the distribution of high quality, biblically faithful, Reformed books and resources.
Online Learning Online Learning provides multiple degree programs online to train leaders in ministry anywhere in the world in their local ministry contexts. In addition to Master of Arts in Counseling and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies, we have started offering the Master of Divinity (MDiv) and Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) online. In Fall 2022, we had 143 students in the MATS program, 276 in MAC, 43 in MAR, 82 in the MDiv, and 21 Certificate students. In Spring 2023, 163 in MATS, 292 in MAC, 39 in MAR, 87 in MDiv, and 17 Certificate students.
Student Housing WTS offers limited housing for up to 21 students at our Church Road campus in Glenside: 11 male students in Machen Hall; 5 male students in SeokNam House; and 5 women students in the Church Road Gate House. In addition, WTS owns 8 condominiums at 1600 Church Road in Wyncote, Pennsylvania and can house up to 1 student plus his/her family of either gender. These are intended to help the international student.
Upholding the Truth, LLC or "UTT" The purpose of UTT is to study, promote, and advance the truth and ethics of a biblically consistent worldview in all spheres of life and when appropriate, to do so with allied individuals, groups, and organizations that are committed to the same perspective. Representative projects include an annual conference devoted to the intersection of science and faith.

Who funds Westminster Theological Seminary (WTS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$4,613,840
The SignatryEducation$3,252,849
Tua TS Mcpheeters-WestminsterGeneral Purpose$379,610
...and 23 more grants received totalling $9,179,607

Personnel at WTS

NameTitleCompensation
Chun LaiChief Operating Officer / Vice President of Finance and Operations / Vice President of Operations / Executive Director of Institutional Adv. / Executive Director of Institutional Advancement$149,269
Jerry TimmisVice President of Stewardship / Vice President of Advancement , Engagement and Strategy / Vice President of Adv , Eng and Stewardship$146,481
Steve CarterVice President Campus Life and Secretary / Vice President Campus Life / Chief Administrator$129,946
Pau Ping Sze ToDirector of Finance$101,625
Andrew SchwartzSenior Director of Stewardship / Board Member$124,160
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for WTS

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$12,492,680
Program services$15,441,675
Investment income and dividends$531,355
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$82,138
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,891,923
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$30,439,771

Form 990s for WTS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-10-15990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $3,252,849 from The Signatry
July 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 8, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,650 from Ta Edna Jackson Foundation
April 26, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2960 W Church Rd
Glenside, PA 19038
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Montgomery County, PA
Website URL
wts.edu/ 
Phone
(215) 887-5511
Facebook page
westminsteronline 
Twitter profile
@westminsterts 
IRS details
EIN
23-1352689
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1930
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
Central organization
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