NORTHWESTERN HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY PREPARES AND SERVES THE NEXT GENERATION OF PROFESSIONALS AND LEADERS TO BECOME VITAL CONTRIBUTORS TO THE DELIVERY AND ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH CARE. OUR MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, EVIDENCE-INFORMED PATIENT-CENTERED CARE, PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$34.3M
-9.0% YoY
Revenue
$27.8M
-18.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$567K
-7.4% YoY
Expenses
$30.3M
-12.2% YoY
About Northwestern Health Sciences University
Based on IRS filings
Northwestern Health Sciences University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BLOOMINGTON, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $34.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $567K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $34,328,610 | $37,724,508 | $34,976,239 |
| Revenue | $27,843,162 | $34,274,674 | $31,815,129 |
| Expenses | $30,258,338 | $34,457,025 | $32,778,463 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $566,959 | $612,335 | $763,999 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH BUSHWAY | PRESIDENT | 40 | $383,770 |
| KEITH M JOHNSON | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| LORI LAUBER | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MARK GARNETT | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAVID HOLTE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ROGER LINDAHL | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER D JO | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MARY BETH MINSER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL OFFERMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RACHEL ROMANELLI | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CODY SCHARPF | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| NICOLE VANECEK | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DESIREE WHITNEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MICHELLE HEGARTY | CFO (THRU MARCH 2024) | 40 | $195,569 |
| JANE GARNER | CFO/TREASURER (AS OF APRIL 2024) | 40 | — |
| TAMARA TAYLOR | VICE CHAIR (THRU MARCH 2024) | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL TENNISON | VP CLINIC ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $238,697 |
| KIMBERLY PEARCE | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER | 40 | $201,757 |
| CORY MILLER | VP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $193,219 |
| LINDA BERG | VP OF ADVANCEMENT | 40 | $188,859 |
| MARY GALE | VP OF HR | 40 | $169,992 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwestern Health Sciences University?
Northwestern Health Sciences University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BLOOMINGTON, MN. It holds $34.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Northwestern Health Sciences University?
As of 2024, Northwestern Health Sciences University holds $34.3M in total assets with $27.8M in annual revenue.
Where does Northwestern Health Sciences University operate?
Northwestern Health Sciences University has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Northwestern Health Sciences University's EIN?
Northwestern Health Sciences University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0684657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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