Butler University

Organization Overview

Butler University is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 1938. According to its NTEE Classification (B43) the organization is classified as: Universities, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 05/2023, Butler University employed 3,335 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Butler University 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 05/2023, Butler University generated $290.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $315.8m during the year ending 05/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.4% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY LIBERAL AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TO INTEGRATE THE TWO BY CREATING A STIMULATING INTELLECTUAL COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

EDUCATION: BUTLER UNIVERSITY DELIVERS AN OUTSTANDING EDUCATION STEEPED IN THE LIBERAL ARTS AND COUPLED WITH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT INCLUDE INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD, SERVICE PROJECTS, AND SCHOLARLY RESEARCH. THROUGH THIS COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH, WE PREPARE STUDENTS TO STEP DIRECTLY INTO A CAREER OR GRADUATE SCHOOL WITH CONFIDENCE. THE UNIVERSITY'S MOST RECENT PLACEMENT RATE WAS 98 PERCENT, INCLUDING 32 PERCENT THAT WENT ON TO ATTEND GRADUATE SCHOOL OR PARTICIPATE IN A GAP-YEAR PROGRAM. IN ITS RANKINGS FOR 2024, U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT NAMED BUTLER THE NO. 1 SCHOOL AMONG MIDWEST REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES FOR THE SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, THE MOST INNOVATIVE SCHOOL IN THE MIDWEST FOR THE NINTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, AND BEST COLLEGE IN UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING. THE UNIVERSITY ALSO WAS LISTED AMONG THE BEST FOR FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCES AND STUDY ABROAD. AUXILIARY: CLOWES MEMORIAL HALL BUTLER UNIVERSITY'S 2,200-SEAT CLOWES MEMORIAL HALL OPENED TO THE PUBLIC ON OCT. 18, 1963. THIS PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS FACILITY IS HOME TO BUTLER ARTS PRESENTS - AN ANNUAL SERIES OF MUSIC, THEATRE, AND DANCE PERFORMANCES - AND A K-12 EDUCATION PROGRAM. CLOWES IS ALSO THE HOME OF RESIDENT COMPANIES SUCH AS THE BUTLER BALLET. OTHER GREAT ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS BROADWAY IN INDIANAPOLIS, MUSIC FOR ALL (BAND OF AMERICA), AND BUTLER'S CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES ALSO USE THE VENUE. HEALTH AND RECREATION COMPLEX: A HEALTH AND RECREATION COMPLEX THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH RECREATION COURTS, AN INDOOR JOGGING TRACK, AN AQUATICS AREA, A WEIGHT AND FITNESS SPACE, AND LOUNGE OPENED IN FALL 2006. STUDENTS ENROLLED IN AT LEAST 12 CREDIT HOURS ARE AUTOMATIC MEMBERS. MEMBERSHIP IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO UNIVERSITY FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI, AND A LIMITED NUMBER OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS. ATHLETICS: BUTLER UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATES IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS AT THE NCAA DIVISION I LEVEL. NINETEEN OF BUTLER'S 20 TEAMS COMPETE IN THE BIG EAST, WHILE THE FOOTBALL PROGRAM IS A MEMBER OF THE PIONEER FOOTBALL LEAGUE. THE BULLDOGS HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF ATHLETIC SUCCESS, INCLUDING BACK-TO-BACK TRIPS TO THE NCAA DIVISION I MEN'S BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME IN 2010 AND 2011, AND THE UNIVERSITY IS HOME TO ONE OF THE NATION'S GREAT INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL FACILITIES, HINKLE FIELDHOUSE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BUTLER ATHLETICS, VISIT WWW.BUTLERSPORTS.COM. ROOM AND BOARD: BUTLER STUDENTS CAN CHOOSE FROM A NUMBER OF HOUSING OPTIONS, INCLUDING A RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT VILLAGE FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS, AN APARTMENT-STYLE RESIDENCE HALL, TWO COEDUCATIONAL RESIDENCE HALLS, AND 13 FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES. A 660-BED MODERN, SUITE-STYLE HOUSING FACILITY - PREDOMINATELY FOR SOPHOMORES - OPENED IN FALL 2016, AND A 647-BED, SUITE-STYLE RESIDENCE HALL FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS OPENED IN FALL 2018. ALL BUTLER UNDERGRADUATES ARE REQUIRED TO LIVE ON CAMPUS THROUGH JUNIOR YEAR.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Pepper Construction Company Of Ind
Construction
$19,121,518
American Campus Communities
Student Housing
$9,097,354
Bon Appetit Management Company
Board/catering
$10,815,890
Turner Construction Company
Construction
$8,651,712
Us Bank Corporate Payment System
Card Servicer
$6,262,752
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$43,575
Related organizations$8,287
Government grants $5,535,561
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$14,918,970
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,012,743
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$20,506,393
Total Program Service Revenue$271,701,775
Investment income $6,467,552
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $140,657
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$8,199,822
Net Income from Fundraising Events $14,779
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $290,631,334

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