EIN 34-4428207

Bluffton University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
582
State
Year formed
1899
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Bluffton University prepares students for life and vocation based on the Peace Church tradition, offering diverse academic programs.
Total revenues
$34,325,772
2023
Total expenses
$34,386,403
2023
Total assets
$70,341,410
2023
Num. employees
582
2023

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 700 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
Seattle FoundationTo Provide Support To A Research Project in the English Department$92,400
The Ohio Foundation of Independent CollegesScholarships & Unrestricted$31,965
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$25,000
...and 16 more grants received

Personnel at Bluffton University

NameTitleCompensation
John BurkhartInterim Vice President of Fiscal Affairs$79,152
Hans HoushowerVice President Advancement / Vice President for Institutional Advancement / Vice President for Advancement$81,170
Robin BowlusVice President Enrollment and Advancement$88,250
Phill TalaviniaVice President Student Life and Athletics$78,219
Arthur WoodruffPast Vice President of Fiscal Affairs$97,742
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Bluffton University

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,269,426
Program services$29,209,686
Investment income and dividends$560,581
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$80,334
Net income from fundraising events$1,187
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$17,194
Miscellaneous revenues$187,364
Total revenues$34,325,772

Form 990s for Bluffton University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-02-27990View PDF
2022-062023-03-04990View PDF
2021-062022-02-23990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-08-27990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from American Online Giving Foundation
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $92,400 from Seattle Foundation
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $31,965 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 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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