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Clarke University of Dubuque IOWA

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
Other · DUBUQUE, IA · EIN 42-0680408

About

We are a Catholic, co-educational, liberal arts university founded in 1843 by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dubuque, Iowa. Clarke educates students at the post-secondary level in the liberal arts and sciences, the fine arts, selected professional programs, and graduate programs.We, the faculty, students, staff and administration are a caring, learning community committed to excellence in education. We provide a supportive environment that encourages personal and intellectual growth, promotes global awareness and social responsibility, and deepens spiritual values.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
657
Volunteers
20

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-05-31
Revenue
$50.4M
Expenses
$46.8M
Assets
$73.5M
Liabilities
$10.3M

Financial history

$50.4M$25.2M$0
1718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $50.4M · Avg: $41.1M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
Grants Given
$17.1M
CLARKE UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE IOWA
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Address

1550 Clarke DR
Dubuque, IA, 52001-311

Governance

Voting board members21
Independent members20
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardNo

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %45.9%
Permanent endowment %47.9%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$171K
Net to org$76K
Retained by contractors$95K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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