Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH · Founded 1954

A liberal arts and sciences university located near Cleveland, Ohio, Baldwin Wallace offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, certificates and professional education programs.

Primary audience
Everyone
Contact
Robert C Helmer

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$162.9M

+11.6% vs 2021

Assets (2021)

$354.1M

-3.1% vs 2021

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2021
2021 $145,989,109 $156,931,453 $365,601,869 2,560
2020
2020 $147,818,571 $145,957,820 $399,770,084 2,598
2019 $151,897,544 $149,271,723 $362,531,301 3,094
2018 $142,460,096 $145,875,678 $364,193,127 3,142
2017 $159,728,363 $140,450,874 $358,237,945 3,181

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Baldwin Wallace University.

RC

Robert C Helmer

President
Full-time
Compensation: $391,036
PJ

Patrick J Dunlavy

V.p. For Phianthropy & Alumn
Full-time
Compensation: $224,450
SD

Stephen D Stahl

Provost
Full-time
Compensation: $197,143
SS

Scott Schulz

V.p. For Enrollment Mngmt
Full-time
Compensation: $191,391
CV

Colleen Visconti

Professor
Full-time
Compensation: $179,621
SK

Susan Kuznik

Dean
Full-time
Compensation: $172,352
JP

Jared Pennington

Associate Dean
Full-time
Compensation: $164,835
LC

Linda Chase

Associate Dean
Full-time
Compensation: $154,928
VB

Victoria Bussert

Professor
Full-time
Compensation: $150,713
TR

Timeka Rashid

V.p For Student Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $111,701
SV

Sharon Vitaz

Controller

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

WM
William M Reniff V.p. For Finance & Admin/ Treasurer 50.00 hrs/week · $191,555
AP
Agnes P Dover Chair 5.00 hrs/week
BG
Bannett Gaines Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
CE
Charles E Rotuno Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
CM
Christopher M Zito Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
DC
Daniel C Hagen Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
DF
David F Martin Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
DJ
David Jenkins Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
DL
Debra Lyons Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
DW
Donald W Bogus Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
DB
Duane Bishop Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
EN
Edward Napoleon Jr Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
FA
Floyd A Trouten Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
GB
George Boyer Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
JM
James Miller Davidson Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
JH
John Hoyt Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
JK
John Kropt Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
KS
Kris Smeage Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
LT
Lee Thomas Vice Chair 5.00 hrs/week
LD
Lutul D Farrow Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
MS
Malisse Sinito Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
MH
Mark H Summers Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
MM
Michelle Moscarino Secretary 5.00 hrs/week
PD
Pamela Dunn Connolly Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
PC
Paul Clark Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
PH
Paul H Carleton Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
PV
Peter V Neffenger Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
RD
Richard Desich Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
RC
Robin C Cottingham Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
RR
Ryan R Cross Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
SB
Stan Ball Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
SB
Susan Bixler Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
SZ
Susan Zanetti Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
TC
Tim Cowen Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
VK
Vincent K Petrella Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
WI
Wade I Massad Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
WE
Willard E Carmel Trustee 2.00 hrs/week
WB
William B Summers Trustee 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$2.4M

Highest Paid

$430K

Robert C Helmer

Compensated Officers

11

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Robert C Helmer President $391,036 $38,625 $429,661 50
Patrick J Dunlavy V.P. For Phianthropy & Alumn $224,450 $8,557 $233,007 50
Stephen D Stahl Provost $197,143 $25,222 $222,365 50
Scott Schulz V.P. For Enrollment Mngmt $191,391 $22,581 $213,972 50
William M Reniff V.P. For Finance & Admin/ Treasurer $191,555 $16,293 $207,848 50
Susan Kuznik Dean $172,352 $29,157 $201,509 45
Colleen Visconti Professor $179,621 $16,204 $195,825 45
Jared Pennington Associate Dean $164,835 $29,574 $194,409 45
Victoria Bussert Professor $150,713 $21,475 $172,188 45
Linda Chase Associate Dean $154,928 $13,335 $168,263 45
Timeka Rashid V.P For Student Affairs $111,701 $10,322 $122,023 50

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$9K Total Given
Democratic $7,686 (81%)
Other/PAC $1,250 (13%)
Republican $500 (5%)
76 Contributions
$124 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

14 Individual Donors
NB
Natalie Barratt 14 contributions • $327 avg
$4,580
GS
George S. Pope 21 contributions • $50 avg
$1,050
MM
Michael Melampy 2 contributions • $375 avg
$750
GP
George Pope 10 contributions • $66 avg
$655
TS
Thomas S. Campanella 1 contribution • $500 avg
$500

Other Individual Contributors

#6
WM

Will Mcginley

Hudson, OH

$500 Total
2 Contributions
WINRED BANWEG FOR CONGRESS
#7
MW

Marc Weagraff

North Royalton, OH

$250 Total
2 Contributions
OHIO GRASSROOTS VICTORY
#8
MF

Matthew Feinberg

Shaker Heights, OH

$200 Total
4 Contributions
HARRIS VICTORY
#9
SB

Swagata Banik

Cleveland, OH

$200 Total
7 Contributions
FRIENDS OF SHERROD BROWN
#10
AB

Ana Boe

Cleveland, OH

$200 Total
2 Contributions
HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT
#11
HJ

Harry J Bury

Saint Paul, MN

$160 Total
4 Contributions
MARIANNE WILLIAMSON FOR PRESIDENT
#12
MC

Mitch Cunningham

Baldwin, MI

$150 Total
3 Contributions
ELISSA SLOTKIN FOR MICHIGAN
#13
AW

Andrew Watkins

Shaker Heights, OH

$141 Total
3 Contributions
HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT
#14
AD

Ana De Freitas Boe

Cleveland, OH

$100 Total
1 Contribution
FRIENDS OF SHERROD BROWN

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor George S. Pope with 21 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Michael Melampy at $375 each
🎯
Top Recipient FRIENDS OF SHERROD BROWN — $3,570

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$562K Grants Received
12 Organizations

Top Funders

12 total
TC
The Cleveland Foundation
$365K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$47K
RJ
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund
$28K
HC
Hudson Community Foundation
$26K
TN
The New York Community Trust
$25K
CF
Columbus Foundation
$25K
TC
Tulsa Community Foundation
$10K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$9K
AC
American Chemical Society
$9K
TS
The Scioto County Area Foundation
$8K
+2 more funders
The Cleveland Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Hudson Community Foundation The New York Community Trust Columbus Foundation Tulsa Community Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. American Chemical Society The Scioto County Area Foundation The Ayco Charitable Foundation Amg Charitable Gift Foundation
The Cleveland Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Hudson Community Foundation The New York Community Trust Columbus Foundation Tulsa Community Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. American Chemical Society The Scioto County Area Foundation The Ayco Charitable Foundation Amg Charitable Gift Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$2.5M Total Obligated
$2.5M Total Amount
2 Awards
1 Agency

Awards

Agency Award ID Type Period Amount
Education P063P251984 DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C) 2025-2031 $2,521,091
Education P268K261984 DIRECT LOAN (E) 2025-2047 $0

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

Contact

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275 Eastland Road Berea, OH 440172088