SEE SCHEDULE O IT IS THE MISSION OF THE COLLEGE TO ENGAGE STUDENTS OF UNCOMMON PROMISE IN AN INTENSE FULL-TIME EDUCATION OF THEIR MINDS, EXPLORATION OF THEIR CREATIVE FACULTIES, AND DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR SOCIAL AND LEADERSHIP ABILITIES IN A FOUR-YEAR COURSE OF STUDY AND RESIDENCE THAT CONCLUDES WITH A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE IN THE LIBERAL ARTS. THE FULL TEXT OF THE COLLEGE'S MISSION STATEMENT IS AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AT HTTPS://WWW.BOWDOIN.EDU/ABOUT/MISSION/INDEX.HTML (ALL LOWER CASE).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2B
+6.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$576K
-5.9% YoY
Grant Count
5
-28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$115K
+31.8% YoY
About Bowdoin College
Based on IRS filings
Bowdoin College is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BRUNSWICK, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $576K. Net investment income was $165.7M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,234,630,000 | $3,048,898,000 | $3,102,956,000 |
| Revenue | $369,776,000 | $355,248,000 | $411,778,000 |
| Expenses | $296,467,000 | $275,375,000 | $255,587,000 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $165,689,000 | $145,388,000 | $219,551,000 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Town of Brunswick ($497,532), Brunswick Downtown Association ($25,000), Tedford Housing ($22,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TOWN OF BRUNSWICK BRUNSWICK, ME | CONTRIBUTION | $497,532 |
| BRUNSWICK DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION BRUNSWICK, ME | CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| TEDFORD HOUSING BRUNSWICK, ME | CONTRIBUTION | $22,500 |
| TOWN OF HARPSWELL HARPSWELL, ME | CONTRIBUTION | $21,250 |
| UNITED WAY OF MID COAST MAINE BATH, ME | CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAFA ZAKI | PRESIDENT BEGINNING 7/1/23 | 40 | $602,398 |
| SCOTT B PERPER | CHAIR | 8 | — |
| SYDNEY ASBURY | VICE CHAIR | 8 | — |
| ALISON E RUNDLETT | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| ANDREW E SERWER | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| ANN HAMBELTON KENYON | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| ARTHUR E BLACK | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| BERTRAND GARCIA-MORENO | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| DAVID G BROWN | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| DIANA L SPAGNUOLO | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| ELLEN L P CHAN | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| HOLLY E MALONEY | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| JEFF D EMERSON | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| JENNIFER GOLDSMITH ADAMS | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| JOAN BENOIT SAMUELSON | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| JOHN F MCQUILLAN JR | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| JOHN K L THORNDIKE | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| JOSEPH ADU | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| JOSEPH V MCDEVITT JR | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| JULIA L DAVIDSON | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| KAREN N WALKER | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| KATHRYN ROCHE HOPE | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| KATIE R BENNER | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| KAYLA D BAKER | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| KIMBERLY FOSTER PRICE | TRUSTEE UNTIL 2/9/24 | 4 | — |
| MARY HOGAN PREUSSE | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| MICHELE G CYR | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| MITCHELL S ZUKLIE | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| MOLLY H KING | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| PAULA M WARDYNSKI | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| PETER J BERNARD | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| PHILIP W SCHILLER | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| R STEWART STRAWBRIDGE | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| ROBERT T FRIEDMAN | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| RUSSELL C CRANDALL | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| SHELLEY A HEARNE | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| TASHA VANDERLINDE IRVING | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| TEJUS AJMERA | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| TRACY R WOLSTENCROFT | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| TYREE P JONES JR | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| WILLIAM S ANDERSON | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| MATTHEW ORLANDO | SVP FINANCE & ADMIN/TREASURER | 40 | $408,483 |
| BENJE DOUGLAS | SVP FOR INCLUSION & DIVERSITY | 40 | $230,557 |
| CHRISTINA FINNERAN | SVP/INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH | 40 | $165,899 |
| CLAUDIA MARROQUIN | SVP/DEAN ADMISSIONS & ST. AID | 40 | $262,509 |
| ELIZABETH ORLIC | SVP/SPECIAL ASST TO THE PRES | 40 | $251,535 |
| JANET LOHMANN | SVP/DEAN FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS | 40 | $304,567 |
| JENNIFER SCANLON | SVP/DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS | 40 | $375,642 |
| K NILES BRYANT | SVP/CHIEF INVESTMENTS OFFICER | 40 | $1,835,626 |
| MICHAEL CATO | SVP/CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 40 | $340,129 |
| SCOTT HOOD | SVP FOR COMM & PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 40 | $276,212 |
| SCOTT MEIKLEJOHN | SVP FOR DEVELOPMENT & AR | 40 | $468,487 |
| STEPHANIE FROST | SVP FOR DEVELOPMENT & AR | 40 | $664,956 |
| ASHLEY LABRECK | ENDOWMENT CHIEF OP OFFICER | 40 | $451,602 |
| BORIS RAYKIN | DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS | 40 | $970,656 |
| MICHAEL ARCHIBALD | VP FOR DEVELOPMENT & AR | 40 | $251,224 |
| PAGE MACHLIN | DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS | 40 | $935,064 |
| TAMA SPOERRI | VP FOR HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $258,552 |
| CLAYTON ROSE | FORMER PRESIDENT UNTIL 6/30/23 | 40 | $402,912 |
| ELIZABETH MCCORMACK | FRMR SVP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS | 40 | $221,080 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowdoin College?
Bowdoin College is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BRUNSWICK, ME. It holds $3.2B in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Bowdoin College?
As of 2024, Bowdoin College holds $3.2B in total assets with $369.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $576K in 2024.
Where does Bowdoin College operate?
Bowdoin College has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Maryland, Maine, New York.
What size grants does Bowdoin College award?
In 2024, Bowdoin College awarded 5 grants totaling $576K — an average of about $115K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bowdoin College's EIN?
Bowdoin College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0215213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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