IRS 990 Nonprofit Profile

Wesleyan University

Organization's mission i. wesleyan university is dedicated to providing an education in the liberal arts that is characterized by boldness, rigor, and practical idealism. at wesleyan, distinguished scholar-teachers work closely with students, taking advantage of fluidity among disciplines to explore the world with a variety of tools. the university seeks to build a diverse, energetic community of students, faculty, and staff who think critically and creatively and who value independence of mind and generosity of spirit. ii. values and culture *as a learning community* wesleyan educates students to become independent thinkers capable of continuing to learn and able to translate intellectual rigor into real-world action. at wesleyan, students are driven to make knowledge more available and more meaningful, to push insights across borders into new domains, and to engage with new or neglected audiences. they discover what they love to do and get better at it - while constantly being challenged to make what they learn relevant to others. wesleyan creates an environment in which students can strive for excellence through hard work that is joyful and satisfying. alumni of the institution continue to draw on their learning experiences for the rest of their lives and remain devoted to the institution. *as a center for creative practice* wesleyan attracts faculty and students who find enormous value in independent research, scholarship, and creative practice. professors embrace their role as scholars-teachers and are energized by their students' deep inquisitiveness, unguarded curiosity, and eagerness to explore beyond the syllabus. the university's small graduate programs in the sciences and music facilitate collaborative research. undergraduates are given opportunities for advanced independent work through which they increase their intellectual capacities and discover aspects of themselves and the world that will remain meaningful to them long after graduation. members of the wesleyan community address scholarly issues of importance to their respective fields and regularly produce work that goes beyond academic realms to have a positive impact on public life. *as an institutional citizen and leader in education* wesleyan inspires faculty, staff and students to play active roles as neighbors and citizens. the university contributes economically and culturally to middletown, and it instills in its graduates a sense of civic possibility and purpose. wesleyan alumni create opportunities to integrate service into their professional and personal lives and generously support the educational enterprise on campus. the university supports the continued evolution of a liberal arts education and makes a case for its importance in the public sphere. members of the wesleyan community regularly go on to distinguished careers in public service, and the university provides support for disseminating scholarship that can have positive public impact.

Filing year

2023

Total revenue

$449.0M

Total expenses

$373.7M

Program expenses

$321.2M

Administration

$41.9M

Fundraising

$10.6M

Program share of expenses

86%

EIN

60646959

Location

Middletown, CT

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