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Northwestern University

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL 60208
Tax ID36-2167817

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About this organization

Revenue

$3,143,787,745

Expenses

$2,957,646,868

Website

northwestern.edu

Mission

The mission of Northwestern University is to establish and enhance excellence in its acade mic and professional programs This includes superior undergraduate education for a highly selective student body in a comprehensive range of academic and professional fields At the graduate level, Northwestern's role encompasses offerings in the major academic and professional fields, closely related to research, creative activities, and clinical services.

About

Northwestern is a comprehensive research university that is deeply interdisciplinary across multiple schools and units. Our rigorous yet empathetic academic environment provides a robust mixture of theory and practice, with an emphasis on top-tier research, new knowledge, creative expression and practical application. If you are at Northwestern, you are part of an innovative, collaborative, and multidimensional community delivering an impact that is rare in higher education. Northwestern is a leading research university that is home to more than 90 school-based centers and more than 50 University research centers. With an interdisciplinary culture, our research spans a spectrum of areas including neuroscience, nanotechnology, biotechnology and drug discovery.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Northwestern's mission is to provide the highest-quality education for its students, to develop innovative programs in research, and to sustain an academic community that embraces these enterprises.”.

When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Education and research”.

  • The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is IL.
  • The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2019 is 633 Clark St, Evanston, IL, 60208.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit for 2019 shows a total of 25684 employees.
  • The non-profit has loans outstanding as of 2019.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Operates a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Has foreign activities.
  • Is a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $186,140,877.
  • The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has a foreign financial account.
  • The organization has 34 independent voting members.
  • The organization has a professional fund raiser.
  • The organization was formed in 1851.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization engages in lobbying activities.
  • The organization pays $1,420,530,610 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $62,824,192 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization grants to a related person.
  • The organization has a business related family member transaction.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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