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EIN 31-4379532

Otterbein University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,536
City
Westerville
State
Ohio
Year formed
1847
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
Description
Otterbein University sponsors traditional and continuing education programs of liberal arts and professional education, intentionally blending these fields through a unique approach to integrating direct experience into all learning. The university has been named to the U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges list, and 49% of traditional-aged students lived in campus housing during the 2021-2022 academic year. In support of student well-being, Otterbein provides several meal and dining options.
Total revenues
$103,702,093
2024
Total expenses
$107,152,223
2024
Total assets
$254,551,982
2024
Num. employees
1,536
2024

Program areas at Otterbein University

Otterbein University's commitment is to the liberal arts as the base of all learning. Three features create a distinctive learning culture: 1) from our founding Otterbein has been intentionally inclusive of women and persons of color; 2) Otterbein's governance system includes students and faculty in decision-making through a single college senate; and 3) interdisciplinary experiences through integrative studies (study of world culture to understand human nature and our place in the universe) and the senior year experience (connecting majors to an interdisciplinary experience). The autumn term enrollment for 2023-2024 was 2,357, consisting of 2,119 undergraduate students and 238 graduate students. 425 students received bachelors degrees, 59 received masters degrees and 26 received doctoral degrees in 2023-2024. The University believes that living on campus supports the mission of educating the whole person by providing students with opportunities to build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and to actively participate in campus life. (continued in schedule o).

Who funds Otterbein University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Citrine FoundationEducation$250,000
I Know I CanEducation$74,148
American Endowment FoundationEducational$55,917
...and 30 more grants received totalling $815,442

Financials for Otterbein University

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,195,181
Program services$87,155,075
Investment income and dividends$2,957,744
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$185,666
Royalty revenue$6,935
Net rental income$870,427
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$3,770,097
Net income from fundraising events$5,750
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,555,218
Total revenues$103,702,093

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Data update history
July 30, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 4, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
June 30, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $48,886 from The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges
June 29, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
March 27, 2025
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $240,269 from Columbus Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 S Grove St
Westerville, OH 43081
Metro area
Columbus, OH
County
Franklin County, OH
Website URL
otterbein.edu/ 
Phone
(614) 823-1354
IRS details
EIN
31-4379532
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1847
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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