Northwest Commission On Colleges And Universities is located in Redmond, WA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Northwest Commission On Colleges And Universities employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northwest Commission On Colleges And Universities is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2021, Northwest Commission On Colleges And Universities generated $5.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE COMMISSION ACCREDITS INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN ALASKA, IDAHO, MONTANA, NEVADA, OREGON, UTAH, WASHINGTON, AND BRITISH COLUMBIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE COMMISSION IS RECOGNIZED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS THE AUTHORITY ON EDUCATIONAL QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS. IN THE PAST FISCAL YEAR, OVER 160 INSTITUTIONS WERE SERVED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sonny B Ramaswamy President | Officer | 40 | $444,066 |
Pamela J Goad Executive Vice President | Officer | 40 | $231,464 |
Charles M Powell Senior Vice President | Officer | 40 | $226,616 |
Ronald W Larsen Senior Vice President | Officer | 40 | $200,170 |
Selena M Grace Senior Vice President | Officer | 40 | $195,107 |
Jessica Stahl Vice President | Officer | 40 | $150,656 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith Llp Legal Services | 8/30/21 | $150,035 |
Jess Uy Delegencia Dei Consulting | 8/30/21 | $149,437 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $241,563 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,302,471 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,544,034 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,988,320 |
Investment income | $112,466 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $42,072 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,687,363 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $320,559 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,756,901 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $491,933 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $893,863 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $64,585 |
Other employee benefits | $150,664 |
Payroll taxes | $149,020 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,215 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $72,918 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $30,879 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $19,964 |
Fees for services: Other | $383,247 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $18,765 |
Information technology | $49,701 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $58,963 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,947 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $55,662 |
Insurance | $91,595 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,167,376 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $38 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,552,812 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $11,060 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $78,168 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,555,330 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,368,413 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $11,565,821 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $374,574 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,090,746 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,465,320 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,100,501 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,565,821 |
Over the last fiscal year, Northwest Commission On Colleges And Universities has awarded $253,985 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Decatur, GA PURPOSE: SACSCOC PORTION OF POSTSECONDARY DATA PARTNERSHIP GRANT | $203,985 |
Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: INTERMEDIARIES FOR SCALE MINI-GRANT | $10,000 |
Henderson, NV PURPOSE: INTERMEDIARIES FOR SCALE MINI-GRANT | $10,000 |
Lame Deer, MT PURPOSE: INTERMEDIARIES FOR SCALE MINI-GRANT | $10,000 |
Ontario, OR PURPOSE: INTERMEDIARIES FOR SCALE MINI-GRANT | $10,000 |
Yakima, WA PURPOSE: INTERMEDIARIES FOR SCALE MINI-GRANT | $10,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Northwest Commission On Colleges And Universities has recieved totaling $2,036,758.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION | $1,112,772 |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION | $668,986 |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION | $155,000 |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION | $100,000 |
Beg. Balance | $2,835,754 |
Earnings | $1,076,001 |
Admin Expense | $12,469 |
Ending Balance | $3,899,286 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Eastern Aleutian Tribes Inc Anchorage, AK | $24,179,312 | $16,987,359 |
International Society For Technology In Education Portland, OR | $20,256,205 | $13,556,365 |
Public School Employees Of Washington Auburn, WA | $10,924,728 | $12,530,239 |
Washington State Charter Schools Association Seattle, WA | $13,158,502 | $7,768,416 |
Bluum Inc Boise, ID | $2,040,780 | $9,996,338 |
Native Project Spokane, WA | $18,009,954 | $13,503,494 |
Spokane International Academy Spokane, WA | $28,868,838 | $9,309,601 |
Pride Prep Schools Spokane, WA | $4,483,995 | $8,242,945 |
Oregon School Employees Association 133 Salem, OR | $7,639,516 | $7,655,217 |
Washington Manufacturing Services Bothell, WA | $3,899,855 | $7,541,918 |
Oregon Social Learning Center Inc Eugene, OR | $1,429,393 | $6,701,221 |
Riverstone Community School Inc Boise, ID | $14,062,968 | $7,409,648 |