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Linfield University

Mcminnville, OR · Founded 1938

Private liberal arts university offering undergraduate and graduate programs

Primary audience

Students

Work area

Higher Education

Topic

Academic Programs

Website Contact

About Organization

Based in McMinnville, OR, Linfield University provides liberal arts education through undergraduate and graduate programs across three campuses in Oregon. The university enrolls approximately 3,000 students and generates $110.2 million in annual revenue while fostering critical thinking and leadership skills.

What They Focus On

Academic Achievement

Promotes student learning and degree completion through rigorous curriculum and faculty support

Student Development

Fosters personal growth, critical thinking, and career readiness preparing students for success

Community Impact

Contributes to regional development through research, service, and partnerships with local organizations

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$110.2M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$315.3M

+0% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	—	—	—	—
2023	$110,224,710	$109,617,269	$315,258,441	1,855
2021	—	—	—	—
2021	$110,269,366	$105,271,642	$308,659,467	1,743
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$103,823,480	$102,309,964	$330,542,841	1,860
2018	$107,455,893	$103,096,426	$269,211,978	2,115
2017	$112,152,044	$105,098,156	$261,526,045	2,298
2016	$111,365,843	$104,676,791	$254,145,041	2,242

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

01

Assess Needs

Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning
02

Design Programs

Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes
03

Deliver Services

Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners
04

Evaluate Impact

Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Linfield University

Academic Programs

Offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across multiple disciplines with rigorous curriculum standards

Student Support

Provides advising, tutoring, career services, and resources supporting student success and retention

Research Initiatives

Conducts scholarly research advancing knowledge and addressing critical societal challenges

Community Partnerships

Collaborates with local organizations providing experiential learning and service opportunities for students

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Linfield University.

Michael Wenz

VP Finance & Admin

Full-time

Compensation: $196,952

Jennifer Madden

Dean Of School Of Business

Full-time

Compensation: $175,012

Joseph Hunter

VP Advancement

Full-time

Compensation: $163,452

Paul Smith

Dean Of School Of Nursing

Full-time

Compensation: $163,452

Gerardo Ochoa

VP Enrollment Mgmt

Full-time

Compensation: $161,617

Allison Horn

Associate VP Of Administration

Full-time

Compensation: $157,494

Virlena Crosley

Associate Provost

Full-time

Compensation: $144,476

Beth Eckard Concepcion

Provost/VP Academic

Full-time

Compensation: $84,251

Michael G Wenz

VP Of Finance & Admin

Milestones

2022

Program Expansion

2022

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2023

Continued Operations

2023

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Miles Davis Left 012024 President/Board Member 40.0 hrs/week · $388,996

Amy Prosenjak Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Brian Gerritz Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Cindy Johnson Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Curt Shepard Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Dave Dillon Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

David Baca Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

David Haugeberg Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Eric Deffenbaugh Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Erika Marksbury Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Glen Giovannetti Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Harold Tu Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

John Nosler Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Kellanne Henry Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Kerry Carmody Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Kirby Dyess Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Leda Garside Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Lucinda Fournier Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Marcy Hamby Towns Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Martha Cox Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Marv Henberg Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Michelle Giguere Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Moe Momtazi Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Norm Nixon Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Pamela Claassen Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Phillip Bond Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Preslie Petrick Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Ranette Kamaka Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Rebecca Johnson President/Board Member 40.0 hrs/week

Rob Owens Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Robert Breshock Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Ryan Harris Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Scott Chambers Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Steve Bils Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Tim Nickerson Board Member 2.0 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.8M

Highest Paid

$414K

Miles Davis Left 012024

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Miles Davis Left 012024	President/Board Member	$388,996	$25,095	$414,091	40
Michael Wenz	VP Finance & Admin	$196,952	$26,912	$223,864	40
Jennifer Madden	Dean Of School Of Business	$175,012	$29,669	$204,681	40
Joseph Hunter	VP Advancement	$163,452	$24,584	$188,036	40
Paul Smith	Dean Of School Of Nursing	$163,452	$19,677	$183,129	40
Allison Horn	Associate VP Of Administration	$157,494	$17,363	$174,857	40
Gerardo Ochoa	VP Enrollment MGMT	$161,617	$5,177	$166,794	40
Virlena Crosley	Associate Provost	$144,476	$11,174	$155,650	40
Beth Eckard Concepcion	Provost/VP Academic	$84,251	$4,650	$88,901	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Miles Davis	President/Board Member	$337,160	$24,540	$361,700	40
Maryann Rodriguez Left 222	VP Finance & Admin/CFO	$205,365	$3,440	$208,805	40
Susan Agre-Kippenhan	Provost/VP Academic Affairs	$172,763	$10,483	$183,246	40
Joseph Wilferth	Dean Of Arts & Science	$154,809	$27,687	$182,496	40
Jennifer Madden	Dean Of School Of Business	$166,007	$3,631	$169,638	40
Joseph Hunter	VP Advancement	$165,366	$906	$166,272	40
Kimberly Jones	Dean Of Nursing (Left 6/22)	$150,684	$11,024	$161,708	40
Susan Hopp	VP Student Affairs	$137,030	$12,469	$149,499	40
Henny Breen	Professor	$136,563	$2,837	$139,400	40
Ginny Blackson	Director Of Library	$123,450	$3,742	$127,192	40
Devin Thacker	Student Board Member	$6,894	—	$6,894	2

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Miles Davis	President/Board Member	$382,287	$48,740	$431,027	40
Mary Ann Rodriguez	VP Finance & Admin/CFO	$203,821	$19,067	$222,888	40
Susan Agre-Kippenhan	Provost/VP Academic Affairs	$167,913	$29,848	$197,761	40
Kimberly Jones	Dean Of Nursing	$152,243	$21,587	$173,830	40
Susan Hopp	VP Student Affairs	$137,600	$22,153	$159,753	40
Henny Breen	Professor	$130,831	$11,696	$142,527	40
Ginny Blackson	Director Of Library	$123,750	$12,546	$136,296	40
Janet Peterson	Professor	$113,223	$19,178	$132,401	40
Greg Copeland	Director Of Budget & Finance	$112,747	$18,053	$130,800	40
John Mckeegan	VP Adv & Gen Counsel	$85,519	$22,285	$107,804	40
Daniel Pollack-Pelzner	Faculty/Board Member	$69,451	$25,247	$94,698	2
Michayla Sponsel	Student/Board Member	$4,203	—	$4,203	2

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Thomas Hellie	Former President	$732,428	$56,128	$788,556	—
Mary Ann Rodriguez	Officer	$199,357	$18,404	$217,761	40
John Mckeegan	Officer	$171,217	$40,194	$211,411	40
Miles Davis	President	$175,578	$25,079	$200,657	40
Susan Agre-Kippenhan	Officer	$157,698	$32,858	$190,556	40
Gregory Van Jones	DIR Wine Education & Professor	$120,938	$36,258	$157,196	40
Sharon Wagner	DEPT Chair & Professor	$120,396	$36,221	$156,617	40
Susan Hopp	Officer	$130,612	$22,704	$153,316	40
Jackson Miller	Dean Of Faculty & Professor	$123,621	$21,026	$144,647	40
Daniel Preston	Former VP Enrollment Services	$114,769	$26,320	$141,089	40
Susan Whyte	Director Library Services	$118,311	$19,993	$138,304	40
Greg Copeland	DIR Budget/Financial Analysis	$114,601	$22,982	$137,583	40
Nicholas Buccola	Faculty Trustee	$71,507	$20,333	$91,840	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Thomas Hellie	Officer	$321,828	$70,512	$392,340	40
Mary Ann Rodriguez	Officer	$205,017	$25,560	$230,577	40
John Mckeegan	Officer	$172,253	$46,877	$219,130	40
Susan Agre-Kippenhan	Officer	$156,122	$37,591	$193,713	40
David Ostrander	Senior Assistant To President	$149,698	$26,376	$176,074	40
Dan Preston	Officer	$123,306	$43,289	$166,595	40
Henny Breen	Associate Professor	$136,927	$22,906	$159,833	40
Susan Hopp	Officer	$131,399	$27,700	$159,099	40
Sharon Wagner	Professor	$119,572	$31,262	$150,834	40
Melissa Robinson	Associate Professor	$122,677	$25,544	$148,221	40
Beverly Epeneter	Prof/Interim Dean Of Nurs.	$117,949	$28,617	$146,566	40
Nicholas Buccola	Faculty Trustee	$81,772	$18,468	$100,240	2

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

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$900 Total Given

Democratic $900 (100%)

13 Contributions

$69 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

2 Individual Donors

Gennie Vanbeek 12 contributions • $50 avg

$600

Christine Bader 1 contribution • $300 avg

$300

Quick Insights

🏆

Most Active Donor Gennie Vanbeek with 12 contributions

💰

Highest Avg per Contribution Gennie Vanbeek at $50 each

🎯

Top Recipient HARRIS VICTORY — $600

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$457K Grants Received

7 Organizations

Top Funders

7 total

The Oregon Community Foundation

$164K

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$97K

Oregon Alliance Of Independent

$91K

Institute for Humane Studies

$40K

American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

$38K

The Jack Miller Center For Teaching

$15K

Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.

$11K

The Oregon Community Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Oregon Alliance Of Independent Institute for Humane Studies American Online Giving Foundation Inc. The Jack Miller Center For Teaching Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.

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

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$3.2M Total Obligated

$3.2M Total Amount

4 Awards

2 Agencies

By Agency

Education $1.8M

HHS $1.4M

Awards

Agency	Award ID	Type	Period	Amount
Education	P063P252060	DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C)	2025-2031	$1,787,036
HHS	E4C27319	PROJECT GRANT (B)	1987-2079	$1,379,288
Education	P379T262060	DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C)	2025-2046	$16,974
Education	P268K262060	DIRECT LOAN (E)	2025-2047	$0

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

Contact

Get in touch with Linfield University

Phone

(503) 883-2698

Social

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900 SE Baker Street A512 Mcminnville, OR 97128

Linfield University

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Assess Needs

Design Programs

Deliver Services

Evaluate Impact

Programs and Initiatives

Academic Programs

Student Support

Research Initiatives

Community Partnerships

Team & Leadership

Michael Wenz

Jennifer Madden

Joseph Hunter

Paul Smith

Gerardo Ochoa

Allison Horn

Virlena Crosley

Beth Eckard Concepcion

Michael G Wenz

Milestones

Program Expansion

Continued Operations

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Individual Political Donors

Top Individual Donors

Quick Insights

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Federal Funding

By Agency

Awards

Contact

Phone

Social