EIN 34-4428207

Bluffton University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
585
State
Year formed
1899
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
Bluffton University prepares students for life and vocation based on the Peace Church tradition, offering diverse academic programs.
Total revenues
$33,942,437
2024
Total expenses
$34,892,700
2024
Total assets
$68,990,371
2024
Num. employees
585
2024

Program areas at Bluffton University

Bluffton University provides an educational experience that promotes our four enduring values of discovery, community, respect and service. One can choose from 45 majors and more than 43 minors. Business administration, education, sport management, and nutrition and dietetics are among our largest majors. We also offer graduate programs in education and business. Our student aid program served 715 students and allows the institution to provide an education that helps students find their greater purpose.

Who funds Bluffton University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$100,709
The Ohio Foundation of Independent CollegesScholarships$36,202
Mildred Moyer Charitable Trust 23223300Scholarship$17,875
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Bluffton University

NameTitleCompensation
John BurkhartInterim Vice President of Fiscal Affairs$79,152
Robin BowlusVice President Enrollment and Advancement / Vice President Enrollment Management and Marketing / Vice President for Enrollment Management / Vice President Enrollment Management / Senior Director of Advancement Operations and Public Relations / Director of Public Relations$88,250
Phill Talavinia, M.B.A.Vice President of Student Affairs and Athletics$78,219
Phillip TalaviniaVice President Student Life and Athletics$76,254
Alex Sider, Ph.D.Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Bluffton University

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,967,651
Program services$27,658,068
Investment income and dividends$839,042
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$139,366
Net income from fundraising events$-4,736
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$5,978
Miscellaneous revenues$337,068
Total revenues$33,942,437

Form 990s for Bluffton University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062025-02-26990View PDF
2023-062024-02-27990View PDF
2022-062023-03-04990View PDF
2021-062022-02-23990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,709 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 1, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from RL and Etta L Triplett Memorial Foundation
October 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $36,202 from The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 University Dr
Bluffton, OH 45817
Metro area
Lima, OH
County
Allen County, OH
Website URL
bluffton.edu/ 
Phone
(419) 358-3000
Facebook page
BlufftonUniversity 
Twitter profile
@blufftonu 
IRS details
EIN
34-4428207
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1899
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
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