EIN 23-1352689

Westminster Theological Seminary (WTS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
263
Year formed
1930
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
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
$33,728,567
2022
Total expenses
$26,877,375
2022
Total assets
$54,431,420
2022
Num. employees
263
2022

Program areas at WTS

Postgraduate Academic ProgramsWestminster 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 2021 enrollment was 904 students with 322 in the Residential Program, 472 in Online Learning, 110 in the Korean Campus, and 7 Visiting students. With respect to Spring 2022, enrollment was 998 with 315 in the Residential Program, 556 in Online Learning, 127 in the Korean Campus and 6 Visiting Students.Residential Programs: Fall 2021 - 165 in MDiv, 27 in MAR, 31 in ThM, 46 in PhD, 53 in DMin; Spring 2022 - 155 in MDiv, 24 in MAR, 38 in ThM, 45 in PhD, 53 in DMin.
WTSBooks.comWestminster 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 LearningOnline 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 2021, we had 114 students in the MATS program, 256 in MAC, 26 in MAR, 61 in the MDiv, and 15 Certificate students. In Spring 2022, 129 in MATS, 303 in MAC, 34 in MAR, 70 in MDiv, and 20 Certificate students.
Student HousingWTS 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$5,438,975
The SignatryEducation$2,997,756
Easter FoundationTo Support Religious Education$510,000
...and 24 more grants received totalling $10,076,071
Federal funding details
Federal agencyProgram nameAmount
Department of EducationFEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS$838,023
Department of EducationCOVID-19 EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND HEERF - STUDENT AID PORTION$39,615

Personnel at WTS

NameTitleCompensation
Chun LaiChief Operating Officer$149,650
David GarnerAcademic Dean$113,467
Jerry TimmisVice President of Stewardship$184,557
Steve CarterVice President Campus Life$129,313
Steven J. CarterVice President of Campus Life and Dean of Students
...and 18 more key personnel

Financials for WTS

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$18,039,643
Program services$14,868,480
Investment income and dividends$164,375
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$89,549
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$591,994
Net income from fundraising events$-25,474
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$33,728,567

Form 990s for WTS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-10-15990View PDF
2018-062019-06-19990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
June 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Wings Charitable Foundation
February 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousFundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible 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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