Education : Universities, Graduate Schools, and Technological Institutes

Northwestern University

Establishing and enhancing excellence in academic and professional programs

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (66.56)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 89.6%    
Administrative Expenses 8.7%    
Fundraising Expenses 1.5%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.04    
Efficiency Rating    
      (38.96)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 9.9%    
Program Expenses Growth 7.5%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.91    
Capacity Rating    
      (27.59)

Income Statement     (FYE 08/2007)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $1,510,929,049
Other Revenue $795,529,599
Total Revenue $2,306,458,648
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $1,387,161,115
Administrative Expenses $135,520,381
Fundraising Expenses $24,295,054
Total Functional Expenses $1,546,976,550
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $759,482,098
   
Net Assets $7,191,630,049

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Contact Information

Northwestern University
633 Clark Street
Evanston, IL 60208
tel: (877) 467-2003
fax: (847) 491-7095
EIN: 36-2167817

Mail donations to:
Office of Alumni Relations and Development
2020 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60208

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Leadership      (FYE 08/2007)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Henry S. Bienen President (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $1,342,595 0.08%

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Mission

Founded in 1851, Northwestern University combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. It provides students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth in a setting enhanced by the richness of Chicago. Northwestern University enrolls 8,100 undergraduate and 7,531 graduate students full-times. The mission of Northwestern University is to establish and enhance excellence in its academic and professional programs. The research program at Northwester is a major component of university efforts, assuring institutional leadership in scientific discovery, intellectual inquiry, and creative performance.

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