Nonprofit · EIN 35-0867954
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY INC
Tax-exempt · ANDERSON, IN 46012
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $61,014,638 | $68,167,577 | -$7,152,939 | $122,521,597 | $48,924,097 | $73,597,500 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $75,597,456 | $69,299,441 | $6,298,015 | $130,755,276 | $49,324,591 | $81,430,685 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $62,889,443 | $63,953,678 | -$1,064,235 | $123,625,444 | $51,122,169 | $72,503,275 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,407,014
- of which government grants
- $988,226
- Program service revenue
- $51,151,463
- Investment income
- $4,049,429
- Net rental income
- -$9,965
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,301,889
- Other revenue
- $406,732
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $22,740,445
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $960,427
- Other salaries and wages
- $15,055,466
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $20,025,898
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $74,700
- Accounting fees
- $109,980
- Occupancy
- $2,104,542
- Travel
- $877,052
- Depreciation
- $2,960,430
- Program services (functional)
- $58,939,621
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,188,184
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,039,772
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $130,755,276
- Total assets, end of year
- $122,521,597
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $48,924,097
- Net assets, end of year
- $73,597,500
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $39,331,384
- Publicly traded securities
- $31,246,943
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $32,801,409
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $40,796,091
- Gross receipts
- $66,865,980
- Employees
- 1,049
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1917
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Pistole | President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $209,755 | $52,031 |
| Lara Mann | VP for Enrollment and Marketing Officer | 35 | $147,338 | $18,036 |
| Suahil Housholder | VP for Finance and Treasurer Officer | 35 | $122,160 | $13,236 |
| Brent Baker | VP Advancement and Secretary Officer | 35 | $120,078 | $13,236 |
| Courtney Taylor | Provost and VP of Corporation Officer | 35 | $118,973 | $13,788 |
| Mischon Hart | VP MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION Officer | 35 | $98,819 | $13,629 |
| Ronda Reemer | Assistant Secretary Officer | 35 | $45,816 | $450 |
| Jay B Ricker | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Doug Tally | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth S Tharp | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles R Carroll | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna A Harman | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Thomas J Snyder | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Guy F Perry | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James W Ostrognai | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Johnson | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kyle M Schoeder | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary E Jamerson | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mitchell Benbow | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PhD Priscilla Archangel | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Charles J Myricks Jr | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Deidre D Franklin | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Erin M Taylor | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Jessica S Uitvlugt | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Mark S Krenz | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Martin D Grubbs | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Nabil F Safi | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Steve L Rennick | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robrt C Byers | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steven R Davis | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Pistole | President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $211,475 | $49,419 |
| Courtney Taylor | Provost and VP of Corporation Officer | 35 | $119,937 | $32,084 |
| Suahil Housholder | VP for Finance and Treasurer Officer | 35 | $120,398 | $11,521 |
| Lara Mann | VP for Enrollment and Marketing Officer | 35 | $110,385 | $9,644 |
| Brent Baker | VP Advancement and Secretary Officer | 35 | $91,093 | $16,071 |
| Mischon Hart | VP MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION Officer | 35 | $77,063 | $10,850 |
| Ronda Reemer | Assistant Secretary Officer | 35 | $45,646 | $1,044 |
| Jay B Ricker | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Doug Tally | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth S Tharp | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles R Carroll | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna A Harman | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Thomas J Snyder | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Guy F Perry | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James W Ostrognai | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Johnson | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle M Schoeder | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary E Jamerson | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitchell Benbow | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PhD Priscilla Archangel | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Charles J Myricks Jr | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Deidre D Franklin | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Erin M Taylor | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Jessica S Uitvlugt | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Mark S Krenz | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Martin D Grubbs | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Nabil F Safi | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Steve L Rennick | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robrt C Byers | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven R Davis | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 36 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Pistole | President Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $204,564 | $46,729 |
| Courtney Taylor | Provost and VP of Corporation Officer | 35 | $105,327 | $29,090 |
| Ray Sylvester | Assoc. Professor Marketing Highest-paid employee | 35 | $100,514 | $25,596 |
| Heather Kim | VP for Enrollment and Marketing (part year) Officer | 35 | $120,464 | $1,393 |
| Jennifer Hunt | VP Advancement and Secretary Officer | 35 | $120,050 | $1,393 |
| Jeff Wright | Dean, School of Music, Theatre Highest-paid employee | 35 | $102,456 | $16,751 |
| Dan Courtney | Interim VP for Finance and Treasurer (part year) Officer | 35 | $91,700 | $24,669 |
| Suahil Housholder | VP for Finance and Treasurer Officer | 35 | $84,623 | $15,751 |
| Joel Shrock | Provost and VP of Corporation (part year) Officer | 35 | $61,947 | $9,990 |
| Ronda Reemer | Assistant Secretary Officer | 35 | $43,824 | $538 |
| D Kyle Defur | Acting Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chancellor M Benbow | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna A Harman JD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Beth S Tharp | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Charles L Carroll | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Guy F Perry Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Lloyd B Schnuck Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Priscilla A Archangel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James W Ostrognai | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Ricker | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Johnson JD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle M Schroeder | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary E Jamerson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michele L Jackson JD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Deidre D Franklin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Dr Charles J Myricks Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Dr Douglas L Talley | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Dr James R Cook | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Dr Mark S Krenz | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Dr Martin Grubbs | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Dr Steve L Rennick | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Erin M Taylor | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Jessica Sellers Uitvlugt | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Nabil Safi | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rudolph R Pyle III JD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lara Mann | VP for Enrollment and Marketing Officer | 35 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1100 E 5TH ST, ANDERSON, IN 46012-3462
- In care of
- % BUSINESS OFFICE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN PISTOLE, 1100 East 5th Street, ANDERSON, IN 46012
- Signed the 990
- JOHN PISTOLE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (765) 641-4001
- Website
- WWW.ANDERSON.EDU
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
The mission of Anderson University is to educate for a life of faith and service in the church and society. Established and sustained within the free and open traditions of the Church of God, this university is committed to being a teaching-learning community of the highest order, engaged in the pursuit of truth from a Christian faith perspective. Through academic and Christian discovery, we intend to graduate people with a global perspective who are competent, caring, creative, generous individuals of character and potential. We will build those quality programs that will enable each member of the university to become stronger in body, mind, and spirit, to experience what it means to love God and neighbor, and to adopt Christ like servant ways in all of life. The mission statement and supporting statements were adopted by the Board of Trustees in 2007.
Program accomplishments
- Higher education: General educational activities serving 1,153 students during the 2023-24 school year. AU students benefit from the expertise of 81 full-time and 84 part-time faculty members. Anderson University continues to be recognized as one of America's top colleges by US News & World Report and Colleges of Distinction. Three of the university's programs received "badges of distinction": Business, Education, and Nursing. The University has long had a strong undergraduate liberal arts curriculum. The University's MBA, Master's in Christian Ministry, and Master of Divinity programs are also offered through online/hybrid classes.Expenses $56,230,458 · grants $22,740,445 · revenue $41,673,765
- Higher education: Auxiliary enterprise primarily involving residence halls, food services, Student Health Services, Mail Center, and bookstore activities supporting the educational program. We believe that on-campus living is an integral part of the college experience. In our residence halls, we are committed to offering not only a safe and comfortable place to live, but also an environment that promises to both challenge and support our students as they grow physically, academically, socially, and spiritually. Anderson University Food Services provides friendly service and great variety in four different locations across campus: The Marketplace, Raven's Haven, Create, and Mocha Joe's. Student Health Services provides medical assistance to students and is operated by Community Health Network.Expenses $2,709,163 · revenue $9,477,698
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-0867954
- 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
- 1926
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B420)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $122,521,597
- Income (IRS master file)
- $66,865,980
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $61,014,638 | $68,167,577 | $122,521,597 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2024 | $75,597,456 | $69,299,441 | $130,755,276 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2023 | $62,889,443 | $63,953,678 | $123,625,444 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $63,226,796 | $61,763,774 | $135,263,076 | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 35-0867954).
Questions about ANDERSON UNIVERSITY INC
- What is the EIN of ANDERSON UNIVERSITY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ANDERSON UNIVERSITY INC is 35-0867954.
- Is ANDERSON UNIVERSITY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1926.
- Are donations to ANDERSON UNIVERSITY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ANDERSON UNIVERSITY INC 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 ANDERSON UNIVERSITY INC 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 ANDERSON UNIVERSITY INC 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 ANDERSON UNIVERSITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names JOHN PISTOLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of ANDERSON UNIVERSITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 30 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $209,755 (John Pistole, President).
- How much revenue does ANDERSON UNIVERSITY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $61,014,638, expenses of $68,167,577 and total assets of $122,521,597 at year end.
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