EIN 91-0565553

Seattle Pacific University (SPU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2,084
Year formed
1891
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
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
$148,499,539
2022
Total expenses
$155,952,061
2022
Total assets
$364,019,282
2022
Num. employees
2,084
2022

Program areas at SPU

Higher Education: The academic program serves 3,443 undergraduate and graduate students at its main Seattle campus, as well as 1,306 students in continuing education centers across Washington State. The University offers 72 undergraduate majors and 58 minors 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 32 master's degrees and four doctoral programs.
Student Housing and Dining: As of Fall Quarter 2021, housing services are provided for 1,326 students and 1,087 students took part in the University meal plans.
Student Services, Constituency and Other Programs: The University provides activities and services to 3,443 students in co-curricular and support programs while engaged in their academic activities. The University also provides programs for more than 48,883 alumni to keep them engaged and involved with the University for years to come.
Public Service: 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 199 groups that utilized 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
Lilly EndowmentThe Faith Formation Project$998,827
The SignatryEducation$727,100
Egtvedt Charitable Trust Special 1General Operating$108,439
...and 65 more grants received totalling $2,910,268

Personnel at SPU

NameTitleCompensation
Craig KispertSenior Vice President for Finance and Administration$262,862
Donald MortensonInterim Vice President for Finance and Administration$139,640
Kimberly SawersVice President of Business and Finance$171,829
Louise FurrowVice President for University Advancement$189,977
Nathan MouttetVice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing$171,025
...and 17 more key personnel

Financials for SPU

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$15,804,567
Program services$125,966,395
Investment income and dividends$6,431,242
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$101,166
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-179
Net income from fundraising events$-9,033
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$205,381
Total revenues$148,499,539

Form 990s for SPU

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-13990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062021-01-27990View PDF
2018-062019-12-23990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 22 new grant, including a grant for $89,154 from Independent Colleges of Washington
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 30 new grant, including a grant for $998,827 from Lilly Endowment
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 4, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousPolitical advocacyLobbyingConservation easementFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible 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
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