THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO GROW AND SUSTAIN PRIVATE RESOURCES AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA, ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND PROGRAMS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$290.6M
+9.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.4M
+266.1% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3.7M
+266.1% YoY
About University of Northern Iowa
Based on IRS filings
University of Northern Iowa is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CEDAR FALLS, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $290.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $7.4M. Net investment income was $4.9M.
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 | $290,552,293 | $266,354,736 | $224,185,175 |
| Revenue | $35,606,248 | $54,272,654 | $39,233,728 |
| Expenses | $30,976,284 | $24,542,604 | $24,028,203 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,925,349 | $3,535,809 | $9,482,615 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from University of Northern Iowa
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Northern Iowa ($6,918,390), Dmacc Foundation ($500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA CEDAR FALLS, IA | CAPITAL PROJECTS | $6,918,390 |
| DMACC FOUNDATION ANKENY, IA | DMACC/UNI ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP | $500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM JERMIER | BOARD PRESIDENT | 40 | $242,125 |
| STEVE GEARHART | ASSOCIATE VP FOR ADVANCEME | 40 | $148,478 |
| NOREEN HERMANSEN | VP FOR PRINCIPAL GIFTS | 40 | $155,249 |
| NATE CLAPHAM | ASSISTANT VP COLLEGIATE DE | 40 | $129,127 |
| HILLERY OBERLE | AVP OF STRATEGY, COMMUN/CA | 40 | $124,285 |
| STACY ROBINSON | BOARD TREASURER | 40 | $118,411 |
| MEGAN STULL | BOARD SECRETARY | 40 | $79,196 |
| LARRY FOX | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL ARMBRECHT | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BOBBIE WILLIAMS | 2ND VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| STEVE ANDERSON | TRUSTEE THRU 10/31 | 1 | — |
| JAN BITTNER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BOB BOWLSBY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CARL BOYD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DON COFFIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARY COFFIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LINDA COOK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAN FICK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JORGEN HEIDEMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICH JAMES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LYNN KING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SUSAN KOCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATHRYN M KUNERT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID MASON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JIM MUDD II | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATIE MULLHOLLAND | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK NOOK | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARK OMAN | TRUSTEE THRU 10/31 | 1 | — |
| RICHARD REDFERN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DUANE SMITH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SCOTT SOFIER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SANDY STEVENS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KERRY SUTHERLAND | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID TAKES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOSH WITTENBURG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JULIE WOOD STOLL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL WRIGHT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MIKE YOUNG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL HAGER | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University of Northern Iowa?
University of Northern Iowa is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CEDAR FALLS, IA. It holds $290.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is University of Northern Iowa?
As of 2024, University of Northern Iowa holds $290.6M in total assets with $35.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $7.4M in 2024.
Where does University of Northern Iowa operate?
University of Northern Iowa has awarded grants in Iowa.
What size grants does University of Northern Iowa award?
In 2024, University of Northern Iowa awarded 2 grants totaling $7.4M — an average of about $3.7M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is University of Northern Iowa's EIN?
University of Northern Iowa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6058591. 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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