Nonprofit · EIN 42-0680372
UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY
Tax-exempt · FAYETTE, IA 52142
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $49,001,254 | $52,478,722 | -$3,477,468 | $105,804,386 | $81,791,201 | $24,013,185 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $48,439,105 | $51,639,881 | -$3,200,776 | $110,702,954 | $85,774,282 | $24,928,672 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $53,872,408 | $63,666,124 | -$9,793,716 | $108,758,779 | $83,394,093 | $25,364,686 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,128,509
- of which government grants
- $3,420,462
- Program service revenue
- $43,066,151
- Investment income
- $19,571
- Net rental income
- -$12,855
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$629,053
- Net income from fundraising events
- $859
- Other revenue
- $787,023
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,409,067
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $280,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $16,773,481
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $21,541,115
- Professional fundraising fees
- $80,000
- Legal fees
- $80,718
- Accounting fees
- $183,774
- Occupancy
- $2,096,511
- Travel
- $980,502
- Depreciation
- $2,812,361
- Program services (functional)
- $39,624,316
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,855,749
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,998,657
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $110,702,954
- Total assets, end of year
- $105,804,386
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $81,791,201
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,013,185
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $64,228,050
- Publicly traded securities
- $19,805,843
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,944,611
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $18,068,574
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$24,013
- Gross receipts
- $51,094,193
- Employees
- 922
- Volunteers
- 19
- Year formed
- 1857
- State of legal domicile
- IA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY FRANKEN | PRESIDENT AND CFO Officer | 80 | $280,076 | $40,806 |
| DOUG BINSFELD | VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 60 | $176,531 | $19,643 |
| WILLIAM DUFFY | FORMER: EMERITUS PRESIDENT Former | 40 | $167,375 | $12,087 |
| RICK HARTZELL | VP OF ATHLETICS Highest-paid employee | 60 | $114,985 | $33,753 |
| BILLIE COWLEY | DEAN, ACADEMIC & ED. AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 60 | $118,490 | $23,986 |
| JENNIFER WEBB | VP, DISTANCE EDUCATION ENROLLMENT Highest-paid employee | 60 | $104,791 | $26,337 |
| TY DAVIS VP OF | RESIDENTIAL ADMISSIONS & RETENTION Highest-paid employee | 60 | $104,985 | $16,274 |
| SCOTT LEBIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER CLEMENS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ANDRES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NEIL WILKINSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGIE JOSEPH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN SIMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL COOK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID VAUDT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENNIS MURDOCK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN FALB | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEM DIAZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEREMY MASTERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LA'MONT WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARGARET LAWSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY CHEDDIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE PROCHASKA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NANCY BETZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM R DUFFY II | PRESIDENT (OUTGOING) Officer | 80 | $334,940 | $26,340 |
| KATHY FRANKEN | PRESIDENT AND CFO Officer | 80 | $205,853 | $37,339 |
| DOUG BINSFELD | VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & STUDENT LIFE Highest-paid employee | 60 | $176,457 | $17,782 |
| ANDREW WENTHE | VP OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 60 | $142,785 | $16,600 |
| RICK HARTZELL | VP OF ATHLETICS Highest-paid employee | 60 | $114,740 | $32,433 |
| JENNIFER WEBB | VP DISTANCE ED. ENROLLMENT Highest-paid employee | 60 | $103,087 | $32,202 |
| BILLIE COWLEY | DEAN, ACADEMIC & ED. AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 60 | $109,402 | $21,259 |
| SCOTT LEBIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER CLEMENS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ANDRES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NEIL WILKINSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGIE JOSEPH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN SIMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID VAUDT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS MURDOCK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FALB | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEM DIAZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAVERNE MCCOY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOWELL TIEDT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET LAWSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY CHEDDIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE PROCHASKA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY BETZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER MANGAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HARMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM COOK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM R DUFFY II | PRESIDENT Officer | 80 | $377,161 | $33,712 |
| KATHY FRANKEN | VP FINANCE & ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Officer | 70 | $187,877 | $21,499 |
| DOUG BINSFELD | VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & STUDENT LIFE Highest-paid employee | 60 | $174,015 | $12,153 |
| ANDREW WENTHE | VP OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 60 | $138,118 | $11,426 |
| RICK HARTZELL | VP OF ATHLETICS Highest-paid employee | 60 | $112,291 | $19,008 |
| SCOTT LEBIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER CLEMENS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ANDRES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NEIL WILKINSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGIE JOSEPH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN SIMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID VAUDT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS MURDOCK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FALB | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEM DIAZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAVERNE MCCOY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOWELL TIEDT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET LAWSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY CHEDDIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE PROCHASKA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY BETZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER MANGAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HARMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM COOK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 605 WASHINGTON ST, FAYETTE, IA 52142-9206
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHY FRANKEN, PO BOX 1857, FAYETTE, IA 52142
- Signed the 990
- KATHY FRANKEN, PRESIDENT AND CFO
- Phone
- (563) 425-5868
- Website
- WWW.UIU.EDU
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY PROVIDES QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ACCESSIBLE THROUGH VARIED DELIVERY METHODS TO INSPIRE SUCCESS AND EMPOWER LIVES.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION, INSTRUCTION, AND SUPPORT - UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY SERVED 4,026 STUDENTS WORLDWIDE. THE FAYETTE CAMPUS SERVED 503 TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS, DRAWING THE MAJORITY OF THESE STUDENTS FROM IOWA, MINNESOTA, WISCONSIN AND ILLINOIS. THE UNIVERSITY IS DIVERSE IN ITS ETHNICITY, RACE, GENDER, ECONOMICS, AND GEOGRAPHY. UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES ARE OFFERED THROUGH THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, AND THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES. UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY OFFERS SEVERAL MASTER'S DEGREES, BOTH ONLINE AND FACE-TO-FACE. MASTER'S DEGREES ARE AVAILABLE IN EDUCATION, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION, COUNSELING, SPORT ADMINISTRATION, AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATES ALSO ARE AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNTING, CORPORATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, LITERACY COACH, TEACHER LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $20,970,666 · grants $10,409,067 · revenue $30,355,520
- AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES - RESIDENCE HALLS, FOOD SERVICES, LOGO STORE, ETC. FOR THE ABOVE STUDENTS. UNIVERSITY OFFERS DIFFERENT TYPES OF HOUSING AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS INCLUDING TRADITIONAL DORMS, SUITE STYLE LIVING, AND APARTMENT STYLE LIVING. THE UNIVERSITY ALSO OFFERS FIVE DIFFERENT MEAL PLAN OPTIONS TO BEST SERVE STUDENTS' NEEDS, FROM A TRADITIONAL STUDENT LIVING ON CAMPUS OR A COMMUTER.Expenses $5,443,701 · revenue $4,815,663
- INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT - PROVIDE SUPPORT TO INTERNAL OPERATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY SUCH AS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, HUMAN RESOURCES, BUSINESS OFFICE, FACILITIES, ETC.Expenses $13,209,949 · revenue $7,894,968
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-0680372
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1955
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B42Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $105,804,386
- Income (IRS master file)
- $51,094,193
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $49,001,254 | $52,478,722 | $105,804,386 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $48,439,105 | $51,639,881 | $110,702,954 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $53,872,408 | $63,666,124 | $108,758,779 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $60,335,921 | $64,641,587 | $112,257,129 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 42-0680372).
Questions about UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY
- What is the EIN of UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY is 42-0680372.
- Is UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1955.
- Are donations to UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHY FRANKEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $280,076 (KATHY FRANKEN, PRESIDENT AND CFO).
- How much revenue does UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $49,001,254, expenses of $52,478,722 and total assets of $105,804,386 at year end.
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