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University of Jamestown

EIN 45-0231180 · Jamestown, ND

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

University of Jamestown is a community dedicated to the development of wholeness in our students. We adhere to a curriculum of academic excellence which balances the ideals of the liberal arts tradition and sound professional preparation. Our Christian tradition encourages an atmosphere of self-discipline, responsibility and concern for continuing growth of the individual.

Income
$67.5 million
Spending
$54.2 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
-4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
793
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$352,128, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    29 of 30 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (7)
  1. $12.4 million spent. University of Jamestown is a residential, independent, four-year, coeducation, Liberal Arts College related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The University was chartered in 1884. The first classes began in September 1886. Throughout its more than 100-year history, the University of Jamestown has consistently stood for academic excellence and Christian principles in all that it does. The University offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in 57 major areas of study, as well as 41 minors and 5 pre-professional programs. The University expanded its offerings to also offer master's degrees in 7 areas of study, doctoral degrees in 3 areas of study, as well as online certificate programs. University of Jamestown has been a continuously accredited member of the North Central Association since 1920.Post-Secondary Education: Instruction - Academic programs with approximately 1300 FTE students enrolled. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, masters, and doctoral degrees are awarded by the institution.
  2. $14.9 million spent. Post-Secondary Education: Student Aid - Institutional scholarships and work programs offered to students. Aid is awarded both based upon need and scholastic achievement.
  3. $9.8 million spent. Post-Secondary Education: General Administrative Support - Physical plant, general institution and administrative support.
  4. $3.6 million spent. Post-Secondary Education: Auxiliary Enterprises - Student housing, food services, and bookstore.
  5. $6.4 million spent. Post-Secondary Education: Student Services - Counseling, financial aid, registrar, recruiting and academic assistance.
  6. $2.9 million spent. Post-Secondary Education: Other Sponsored Programs - Athletics, choir, band.
  7. $399,691 spent. Post-Secondary Education: Library - Provide educational support via books, publications, periodicals, multimedia, and through other means to academic departments and students.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1937.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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