EIN 16-0743045

Houghton University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
943
City
Houghton
Year formed
1883
Most recent tax filings
2022-05-01
Description
Houghton College has been educating men and women in the liberal arts and sciences since 1883. Today, with over 1,000 students from across the nation and around the globe, Houghton stands as a nationally recognized institution focused on preparing students to serve God fully and faithfully in our world. Houghton College provides an academically challenging, Christ-centered education in the liberal arts and sciences to students from diverse traditions and economic background s and equips them to lead and labor as scholar-servants in a changing world.
Related structure
Houghton University is child organization, under the parent exemption from Wesleyan Church Corporation.
Also known as...
Houghton College
Total revenues
$37,909,785
2022
Total expenses
$34,454,628
2022
Total assets
$128,730,517
2022
Num. employees
943
2022

Program areas at Houghton University

Instruction:undergraduate residential education: Houghton University provides an academically challenging, christ-centered education in the liberal arts and sciences to approximately 700 traditional undergraduate students in a rural, residential campus setting. Approximately 60 majors in the liberal arts, natural sciences, and pre-professional degrees are offered. Houghton focuses on providing students outstanding experiential learning opportunities both in and outside the classroom. Graduates of Houghton University are equipped to lead and labor as scholar-servants in a changing world.online education: Houghton University provides an academically challenging, christ-centered education in the liberal arts to a diverse student body from round the world through its online courses. Learners are offered the flexibility to earn a degree at whatever pace they require. Houghton online students thrive in small, personal online classes designed to facilitate connecting quickly with professions and peers. Students enjoy experiential, practitioner-based learning in a diverse, spiritual community. Eight undergraduate degree programs are offered, as well as two master's level programs.location based education: as Houghton University seeks to fulfill its mission to provide education to students regardless of their economic background, offsite educational programs are offered to meet the unique needs of learners in nearby communities.
Student services: student life, athletics, admissions, and other student services.
Auxilary enterprises: student housing, food services, campus store, and other auxilary enterprises.
Other program expenses include grants to students - heerf, as well as departmental projects and student loans.

Who funds Houghton University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$303,125
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$175,750
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$129,000
...and 18 more grants received totalling $868,220
Federal funding details
Federal agencyProgram nameAmount
Department of EducationFEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS$4,369,720
Department of EducationFEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM$1,643,869
Department of EducationEDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND$1,593,640
...and 6 more federal grants / contracts

Personnel at Houghton University

NameTitleCompensation
Dale WrightChief Financial Officer$126,516
Kenneth SchenkVice President of Planning and Innovation$122,639
Karl SissonVice President for Advancement and External Engagement / Vice President for Advancement and External Relations$116,207
Jason TowersVice President for Enrollment / Chief Officer of Enrollment and Marketing$125,962
Marc SmithersDean of Students
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Houghton University

RevenuesFYE 05/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,662,024
Program services$20,692,155
Investment income and dividends$3,993,389
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$992,653
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$98,226
Miscellaneous revenues$471,338
Total revenues$37,909,785

Form 990s for Houghton University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-052023-04-18990View PDF
2020-052021-04-21990View PDF
2019-052021-12-14990View PDF
2018-052019-06-19990View PDF
2017-052018-05-14990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 5, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
June 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 15, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
June 12, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
May 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsChapter / child organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1 Willard Ave
Houghton, NY 14744
County
Allegany County, NY
Website URL
houghton.edu/ 
Phone
(800) 777-2556
Facebook page
HoughtonCollege 
IRS details
EIN
16-0743045
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1883
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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