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Nonprofit · EIN 15-0543962

CLARK SUMMIT UNIVERSITY

Tax-exempt · CLARKS SUMMIT, PA 18411

Financials

$1.4M$3.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CLARK SUMMIT UNIVERSITY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$1,449,890$3,311,115-$1,861,225$8,352,349$9,911,390-$1,559,041
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$419,640
of which government grants
$4,066
Program service revenue
$542,825
Investment income
$415,798
Net gain from sales of assets
$277,880
Other revenue
$71,627

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$44,295
Other salaries and wages
$103,387
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$315,630
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$31,500
Depreciation
$463,485
Program services (functional)
$1,713,915
Management and general (functional)
$1,597,200

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,828,884
Total assets, end of year
$8,352,349
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,911,390
Net assets, end of year
-$1,559,041
Land, buildings and equipment
$6,839,599
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$3,698,379
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,139,338
Gross receipts
$1,449,890
Employees
300
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1932
State of legal domicile
PA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WILLIAM HIGLEYASSISTANT SECRETARY
Officer
40$13,898
PAUL GOLDENDIRECTOR OF ALUMNI SERVICE
Officer
40$12,869
ALLEN DREYEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR ADM
Officer
40$12,728
JAMES LYTLEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
45$2,400
CATHERINE MOYNIHAN TO 22024CONTROLLER
Officer
40$2,400
JEFF HOWELLSECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0
DAN KALLMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LARRY GREENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DONN HAUSERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KEZIA CURRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
GRACE DYSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SCOTT GREENINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TOM BENEFIELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MATT CALDERONCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
2$0
MILT KORNEGAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RANDY CARMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 256, CLARKS SUMMIT, PA 18411-0256
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JAMES LYTLE, PO BOX 256, CLARKS SUMMIT, PA 18411
Signed the 990
JAMES LYTLE, TRUSTEE
Phone
(570) 586-2400
Return prepared by
MMQ & ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

CLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITY IS A FULLY ACCREDITED, CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION LOCATED IN A SUBURBAN AREA OF THE SCRANTON/WILKES-BARRE, PA METROPOLITAN AREA. OUTSTANDING BIBLICAL HIGHER EDUCATION IS OFFERED THROUGH ON-CAMPUS, ONLINE, AND OTHER DISTANCE LEARNING OPTIONS. STUDENTS LEARN TO SERVE AND LEAD AS THEY GAIN CRITICAL LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS. OUR STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF CONTRIBUTE TO A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND AROUND THE WORLD. OUR SCENIC 114-ACRE CAMPUS INCLUDES 17 MAJOR BUILDINGS, ATHLETIC FACILITIES, AND A 4 1/2-ACRE LAKE. NEARLY 13,000 PEOPLE HAVE EARNED DEGREES AND HAVE LIVED IN ALL 50 STATES AND AS MANY FOREIGN COUNTRIES.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • REVENUE FROM TUITION AND FEES PAYS FOR A RANGE OF TEACHING, MATERIALS, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND TECHNICAL EXPENSES. WITH NEARLY 1,100 STUDENTS, CLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITY OFFERS STUDIES FROM A ONE-YEAR BIBLE CERTIFICATE TO FULL DOCTORATE PROGRAMS. UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS RANGE FROM INTERCULTURAL YOUTH MINISTRIES AND WORSHIP PASTOR TO BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND TEACHER EDUCATION. THE COLLEGE AND SEMINARY STAFF INCLUDES 23 FULL-TIME FACULTY, 16 OF WHOM HOLD TERMINAL DOCTORATE DEGREES. ACCREDITATION IS PROVIDED BY BOTH THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION OF THE MIDDLE STATES ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS AND THE ASSOCIATION FOR BIBLICAL HIGHER EDUCATION. ALL DEGREES ARE APPROVED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. MORE THAN 95 PERCENT OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS RECEIVE SOME FORM OF FINANCIAL AID.
    Expenses $738,526 · revenue $319,773
  • AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES INCLUDE ROOM, BOARD, CAFE AND OTHER ANCILLARY FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTITUTION.
    Expenses $975,389 · revenue $223,052

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
15-0543962
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1940
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B500)
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,352,349
Income (IRS master file)
$1,449,890

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025–––IRS
990May 2024–––IRS
990May 2023$8,972,089$10,843,396$9,680,012IRS
990May 2022$11,847,715$10,948,109$12,253,431IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2020–––IRS
990May 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about CLARK SUMMIT UNIVERSITY

What is the EIN of CLARK SUMMIT UNIVERSITY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CLARK SUMMIT UNIVERSITY is 15-0543962.
Is CLARK SUMMIT UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1940.
Are donations to CLARK SUMMIT UNIVERSITY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CLARK SUMMIT UNIVERSITY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CLARK SUMMIT UNIVERSITY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CLARK SUMMIT UNIVERSITY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CLARK SUMMIT UNIVERSITY?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names JAMES LYTLE.
Who are the officers and directors of CLARK SUMMIT UNIVERSITY?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $13,898 (WILLIAM HIGLEY, ASSISTANT SECRETARY).
How much revenue does CLARK SUMMIT UNIVERSITY have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,449,890, expenses of $3,311,115 and total assets of $8,352,349 at year end.

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