Nonprofit · EIN 31-4379435
CAPITAL UNIVERSITY
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $121,510,087 | $126,329,426 | -$4,819,339 | $297,917,364 | $57,252,150 | $240,665,214 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,422,851
- of which government grants
- $746,619
- Program service revenue
- $99,720,325
- Investment income
- $14,285,273
- Net rental income
- $81,638
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $12,689,907
- Other revenue
- $81,638
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $50,591,010
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,676,602
- Other salaries and wages
- $29,456,658
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $40,174,985
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $61,155
- Accounting fees
- $77,700
- Occupancy
- $6,756,763
- Travel
- $1,179,413
- Depreciation
- $7,559,543
- Program services (functional)
- $114,864,992
- Management and general (functional)
- $9,551,028
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,913,406
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $295,383,964
- Total assets, end of year
- $297,917,364
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $57,252,150
- Net assets, end of year
- $240,665,214
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $98,555,110
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,047,304
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $89,013,302
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $151,651,912
- Gross unrelated business income
- $173,167
- Gross receipts
- $288,827,391
- Employees
- 1,455
- Volunteers
- 21
- Year formed
- 1830
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID KAUFMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $374,580 | $42,324 |
| REYNALDO VALENCIA | DEAN OF LAW SCHOOL Key employee | 50 | $280,722 | $27,674 |
| WILLIAM MEA | VP-BUSINESS&FIN./TREASURER Officer | 50 | $253,865 | $43,541 |
| JODY FOURNIER | PROVOST AND VP-LEARNING Officer | 50 | $223,226 | $64,692 |
| MARK STRASSER | FACULTY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $182,254 | $65,655 |
| RACHEL JANUTIS | FACULTY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $195,838 | $49,811 |
| MARK BROWN | FACULTY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $209,191 | $32,432 |
| DENVY BOWMAN | FACULTY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $216,235 | $22,601 |
| TANYA POTEET | VP-INST.INTEGR./UNIV.COUNSEL Officer | 50 | $200,185 | $37,069 |
| STEPHANIE SANDERS | INTERIM VP-ENROLLMENT MGMT. Officer | 50 | $191,546 | $18,367 |
| APRIL NOVOTNY | VP-ADVANCEMENT Officer | 50 | $180,770 | $22,938 |
| SUSAN GILLES | FACULTY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $165,677 | $35,465 |
| STEVEN BAHLS | CHAIR(BEG.6/25)/VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA BARBINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY CAMPBELL | TRUSTEE(BEG.2/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
19 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIKA CLARK JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DOMINIC DELUCA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TIM DONOVAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LUKE FEDLAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SEAN GLEESON | TRUSTEE(BEG.2/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE HOLT | TRUSTEE(UNTIL 3/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DALE KLAMFORTH | TRUSTEE(BEG.2/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEAN KOHLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LANCASTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARTY MCDONALD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VINCENT PARISI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN PRINCE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NIKLAUS SCHILLACK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TYLER SCHLEICH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KIM SHUMATE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARTI TAYLOR | CHAIR(THROUGH 6/25) Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| JEFF THIELE | VICE CHAIR(BEG.6/25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM WIECHER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MO WRIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 COLLEGE AND MAIN, COLUMBUS, OH 43209-7812
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JARED R TICE, 1 COLLEGE AND MAIN, COLUMBUS, OH 43209
- Signed the 990
- WILLIAM E MEA, VP-BUSINESS&FINANCE&TREASURER
- Phone
- (614) 236-6813
- Return prepared by
- MALONEY NOVOTNY LLC
Mission
CAPITAL UNIVERSITY TRANSFORMS LIVES BY EMPOWERING AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS THROUGH ENGAGING ACADEMIC, CO-CURRICULAR, AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES.
Program accomplishments
- CAPITAL UNIVERSITY PROVIDES ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO 1,609 UNDERGRADUATE AND 654 GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS. THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS FOUR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES WITH MORE THAN 70 MAJORS, AND GRADUATE DEGREES IN LAW, BUSINESS, NURSING, MUSIC, EDUCATION, AND THEOLOGY TAUGHT BY APPROXIMATELY 131 FULL-TIME FACULTY. MORE THAN 1,551 UNDERGRADUATE AND 559 GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS RECEIVE INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS. SINCE CAPITAL IS IN A METROPOLITAN SETTING IN THE COLUMBUS SURBURB OF BEXLEY, STUDENTS ENJOY MANY ACADEMIC, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION TO THE GRADUATE PROGRAMS HOUSED ON THE MAIN CAMPUS IN BEXLEY, THE CAPITAL UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL IS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS PROVIDING STUDENTS THE PROSPECT OF ENHANCING THEIR EDUCATION THROUGH INTERNSHIPS AND OPPORTUNITIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY AGENCIES AND WITH LAW FIRMS IN OHIO'S CAPITAL CITY. THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AT CAPITAL INCLUDES A RICH VARIETY OF INTERNSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH NATIONAL CORPORATIONS, HEALTH, AND OTHER NON-PROFIT AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL OFFICES.Expenses $102,967,583 · grants $50,591,010 · revenue $88,053,957
- AUXILIARY ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS PRIMARILY FURNISH GOODS AND SERVICES TO STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF. IT IS MANAGED AS A SELF-SUPPORTING ACTIVITY AND CONSIST PRIMARILY DINING AND HOUSING SERVICES.Expenses $11,897,409 · revenue $10,402,249
- OTHER CONSISTS OF MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND PROGRAM REVENUES.revenue $1,087,842
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-4379435
- 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
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B430)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $297,917,364
- Income (IRS master file)
- $288,827,391
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $125,146,279 | $131,428,980 | $294,859,393 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $132,427,868 | $132,090,936 | $276,697,863 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 CAPITAL UNIVERSITY
- What is the EIN of CAPITAL UNIVERSITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAPITAL UNIVERSITY is 31-4379435.
- Is CAPITAL UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to CAPITAL UNIVERSITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CAPITAL 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 CAPITAL UNIVERSITY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CAPITAL UNIVERSITY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CAPITAL UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JARED R TICE.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAPITAL UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 34 people; 12 received compensation from the organization, the highest $374,580 (DAVID KAUFMAN, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does CAPITAL UNIVERSITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $121,510,087, expenses of $126,329,426 and total assets of $297,917,364 at year end.
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