University of Northwestern - St Paul
Founded in 1902, university of northwestern - st. Paul is a nondenominational christian university that integrates the educational philosophy of "faith, learning and living" through two focuses: higher education and media. The mission of the university is to equip believers to grow intellectually and spiritually, to serve effectively in their professions, and to give god-honoring leadership in the home, church, community and world. Northwestern media exists to lead people to christ and to nurture believers in their spiritual growth through christ centered media.
University of Northwestern - St Paul at a glance
In short: University of Northwestern - St Paul gave $344K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $343,719
- +354.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,965
- +127.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $33,750
- Total assets
- $173,045,947
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to University of Northwestern - St Paul
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from University of Northwestern - St Paul
Who University of Northwestern - St Paul funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Far East Broadcasting Company ($100K). Together the top 8 received $344K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 25 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How University of Northwestern - St Paul gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2020) to $411K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $344K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Far East Broadcasting Company Frisco, TX | Project Support | $100,000 |
| Onechild Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating Support | $91,000 |
| Nations One for Christ Duluth, MN | General Operating Support | $55,219 |
| Trans World Radio Cary, NC | Project Support | $50,000 |
| MN Adult & Teen Challenge Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $17,500 |
| The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| The Dwelling Place Columbia Heights, MN | Event Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Regions Hospital Foundation Saint Paul, MN | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $173,045,947 | $126,982,704 | $117,639,770 | $343,719 | 8 | $3,162,770 |
| 2024 | $163,660,933 | $121,062,355 | $117,634,039 | $75,591 | 4 | $2,135,982 |
| 2023 | $153,074,930 | $124,259,575 | $113,437,327 | $291,580 | 6 | $6,652,827 |
| 2022 | $139,959,111 | $124,304,779 | $113,127,887 | $411,000 | 5 | $4,305,035 |
| 2021 | $144,732,947 | $110,000,439 | $101,482,362 | $286,000 | 2 | $4,200,650 |
| 2020 | $137,447,800 | $107,527,450 | $104,287,544 | $67,500 | 1 | $1,046,198 |
About University of Northwestern - St Paul
Based on IRS filings
University of Northwestern - St Paul is a public charity focused on Education, based in St. Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $173.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $344K. Net investment income was $3.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University of Northwestern - St Paul is led by Corbin Hoornbeek, President on every filing since 2023; 9 of 32 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Corbin Hoornbeek
President
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$168K (2023) → $333K (2025)
Grover C. Sayre III
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Gattorna
Senior Director of Media Markets
Media Station Manager → Regional & Media Station Manager, 2024
Regional & Media Station Manager → Senior Director of Media Markets, 2025
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$123K (2021) → $150K (2025)
Dave Gordon
Senior Director of Media Markets
Media Station Manager → Regional & Media Station Manager, 2024
Regional & Media Station Manager → Senior Director of Media Markets, 2025
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$121K (2023) → $163K (2025)
Suzanne Happs
Senior Director of Media Markets
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$167K (2025)
Deborah Hedlund
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Kenworthy
Trustee
Chair → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ginger Ewing
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Fuller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Edwards
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Bierhaus
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Vierling
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Richert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stan Erickson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Thompson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Harrison
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Diddams
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Doyle
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramon Pastrano
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Libby
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cade Lambert
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dalynn Hoch
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Sommers
Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs → Provost & Academic Affairs, 2022
Provost & Academic Affairs → Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, 2023
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$157K (2020) → $162K (2025)
Jason Sharp
Senior Vice President for Media
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$160K (2020) → $199K (2025)
Scott Jones
Assistant Vice President for Bus Ops, Tech & Media
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$124K (2020) → $162K (2025)
Nina Barnes
Vice President for People & Culture
Vice President for Student Life → Vice President for People & Culture, 2024
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$127K (2021) → $158K (2025)
John Sommerville
Vice President for Finance, Operations, CFO & Treasurer
CFO → CFO & Treasurer, 2023
CFO & Treasurer → Vice President for Finance, Operations, CFO & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$22K (2022) → $156K (2025)
Neal Rich
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stewart Van Duzer
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Alan Cureton (2020–2024) — Senior Advisor to the President
- Former: April Moreton (2020–2024) — Vice President for Institutional Advancement
- Former: Arnold Lindstrand (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Bryon D. Krueger (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: Don Johnson (2020–2022) — Professor of Psychology
- Former: Chad Miller (2022) — Chief Information Officer
- Former: Ann Sorenson (2020–2021) — Professor of Broadcasting
- Former: Thor Becken (2020–2021) — Trustee - Partial Year
- Former: David Venberg (2020) — Trustee - Partial Year
- Former: Michael Meloch (2020) — Trustee - Partial Year
- Former: Sara A. Robertson (2020) — Secretary - Partial Year
- Former: Timothy Rich (2020) — Vice President of Human Resources
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $333K, to Dr Corbin Hoornbeek (President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about University of Northwestern - St Paul
How much does University of Northwestern - St Paul give each year?
University of Northwestern - St Paul gave $344K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $76K across 4 grants.
What is University of Northwestern - St Paul's typical grant size?
University of Northwestern - St Paul's median grant in 2025 was $33,750, and its average grant was $42,965, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does University of Northwestern - St Paul give grants?
University of Northwestern - St Paul's top state is Texas, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Minnesota (27%) and Colorado (26%).
Does University of Northwestern - St Paul give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of University of Northwestern - St Paul's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are University of Northwestern - St Paul's largest grantees?
University of Northwestern - St Paul's largest 2025 grantees include Far East Broadcasting Company ($100,000), Onechild ($91,000) and Nations One for Christ ($55,219), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is University of Northwestern - St Paul?
University of Northwestern - St Paul reported $173.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $127.0M.
What is University of Northwestern - St Paul?
University of Northwestern - St Paul is a public charity focused on Education, based in St. Paul, MN. It holds $173.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is University of Northwestern - St Paul's EIN?
University of Northwestern - St Paul's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0711610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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