Nonprofit · EIN 44-0567385
SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Tax-exempt · BOLIVAR, MO 65613
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $56,069,214 | $58,035,122 | -$1,965,908 | $81,751,492 | $16,034,472 | $65,717,020 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $39,844,457 | $43,509,810 | -$3,665,353 | $84,117,019 | $21,080,718 | $63,036,301 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $46,069,587 | $43,580,435 | $2,489,152 | $90,635,488 | $22,756,426 | $67,879,062 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,188,582
- of which government grants
- $419,799
- Program service revenue
- $45,511,228
- Investment income
- $6,386,513
- Net rental income
- $5,001
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $4,522,951
- Other revenue
- $982,891
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $16,405,256
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $794,297
- Other salaries and wages
- $14,458,498
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $19,884,529
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $141,971
- Accounting fees
- $277,882
- Occupancy
- $3,897,462
- Travel
- $1,010,748
- Depreciation
- $3,094,551
- Program services (functional)
- $52,769,383
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,011,496
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,254,243
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $84,117,019
- Total assets, end of year
- $81,751,492
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,034,472
- Net assets, end of year
- $65,717,020
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $29,122,924
- Publicly traded securities
- $30,493,241
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $32,182,536
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $33,534,484
- Gross unrelated business income
- $43,483
- Gross receipts
- $64,818,907
- Employees
- 779
- Volunteers
- 39
- Year formed
- 1897
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD MELSON | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $109,955 | $256,317 |
| SCOTT MOATS | VP FOR ADMINISTRATION Officer | 40 | $94,532 | $112,881 |
| TRACY MANLY | PROVOST Officer | 40 | $183,597 | $18,462 |
| LEON WIRTH | VP OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,045 | $24,005 |
| RONALD MILLER | VP FOR ONLINE LEARNING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,425 | $8,263 |
| BRANDT MERRITT | VP MARKETING & ENROLLMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,921 | $16,535 |
| TROY BETHARDS | PROF BUS ADMIN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,226 | $22,461 |
| DARREN CROWDER | VP REGIONAL CAMPUSES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,876 | $27,300 |
| FRED BROOME | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE BRAND | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL MAYFIELD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM HUGHES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON JACKLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT EPP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE DAVIDSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
22 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALE BAKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DALE SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DON FAHRNI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GILBERTO ANDERSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN HAYASHI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN SWAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH TRIMBLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN FARR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTY REID | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LANA HAGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA MARSHALL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARLIN KROENKE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ROY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL WELLINGHOFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PHILLIP BURDEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK MOORE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK POWELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS JOHNSTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM CARTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TYLER WILKINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUKE BROSIUS | TRUSTEE (PART YEAR) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 36 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD MELSON | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $102,005 | $262,062 |
| TRACY MANLY | PROVOST Officer | 40 | $180,098 | $17,467 |
| LEON WIRTH | Vice President for Advancement Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,720 | $19,341 |
| SCOTT MOATS | VP FOR ADMINISTRATION Officer | 40 | $93,679 | $96,802 |
| RONALD MILLER | Vice President for Online Learning Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,351 | $8,559 |
| TROY BETHARDS | Prof Bus Admin-Dean CPP & Assoc Prov Onl Learning Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,657 | $24,013 |
| Christopher Griffith | Chief of Staff Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,221 | $16,618 |
| Jason Norman | Accounting Services Consultant Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,093 | $6,394 |
| Cheryl Mayfield | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eddie Bumpers | CHAIR END 10/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred Broome | TRUSTEE/CHAIR BEG 10/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Brand | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brent Epp | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bruce Davison | TRUSTEE BEG 10/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Kuenzle | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dale Baker | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dale Smith | TRUSTEE BEG 10/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Glen Higgins | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Johnathan Hayashi | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Johnathan Swan | TRUSTEE BEG 10/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Trimble | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Farr | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristy Reid | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lana Hager | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Marshall | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Luke Brosius | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marlin Kroenke | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Roy | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Brown | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Moore | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Powell | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Syndee Chase | TRUSTEE END 10/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Terry Delaney | TRUSTEE END 10/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Johnston | TRUSTEE BEG 10/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Carter | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Wilkins | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 35 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD MELSON | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $116,492 | $100,777 |
| LEE SKINKLE | PROVOST Officer | 40 | $150,209 | $20,055 |
| TROY BETHARDS | PROF/DEAN COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,383 | $20,390 |
| JOSH LAYMAN | PROF/CHAIR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,938 | $19,241 |
| TARA PARSON | VP OF ADMINISTRATION Officer | 40 | $74,231 | $10,366 |
| LANCE ADAMS | TRUSTEE END 07/22 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE BAKER | TRUSTEE BEG 10/22 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE BRAND | TRUSTEE/VICE CHAIR BEG 10/22 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED BROOME | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUKE BROSIUS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BROWN | VICE CHAIR END 10/22 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BROWN | TRUSTEE BEG 10/22 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE BUMPERS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM CARTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SYNDEE CHASE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY DELANEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT EPP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DON FAHRNI | TRUSTEE END 10/22 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN FARR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANA HAGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHNATHAN HAYASHI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN HIGGINS | TRUSTEE BEG 10/22 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB INGOLD | TRUSTEE END 10/22 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLIN KROENKE | TRUSTEE BEG 10/22 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER KUENZLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MARSHALL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL MAYFIELD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK MOORE | TRUSTEE BEG 10/22 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA NEIL | TRUSTEE END 10/22 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK POWELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTY REID | TRUSTEE BEG 10/22 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ROY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH TRIMBLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER WILKINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID VAN BEBBER | TRUSTEE END 10/22 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1600 UNIVERSITY AVE, BOLIVAR, MO 65613-2578
- In care of
- % DR SCOTT H MOATS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1600 University Avenue, Bolivar MO 65613
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR RICHARD J MELSON, 1600 UNIVERSITY AVE, BOLIVAR, MO 65613
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Scott Moats, 1600 University Avenue, Bolifar MO 65613
- Signed the 990
- DR KEN ENGLAND, VP OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS
- Phone
- (417) 326-5281
- Website
- WWW.SBUNIV.EDU
- Return prepared by
- CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC
Mission
CHRIST-CENTERED, CARING ACADEMIC COMMUNITY PREPARING STUDENTS TO BE SERVANT LEADERS IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY; A HIGHER-EDUCATION INSTITUTION OFFERING COURSES THAT LEAD TO BOTH UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES.
Program accomplishments
- SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY IS AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION OFFERING COURSES THAT LEAD TO BOTH UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES. STUDENTS MAY CHOOSE FROM MORE THAN 100 AREAS OF ACADEMIC STUDY AS THEY PURSUE A LIBERAL ARTS BASED, CAREER-ORIENTED EDUCATION. STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO GRADUATE WITH A B.A., B.M., B.S., B.S.N., B.S.W., A.A., A.A.S., AS.N., A.S.R., AND AS. DEGREE. GRADUATE DEGREES INCLUDE: M.B.A., M.S. (IN EDUCATION AND NURSING), M.S. (IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION), ED.S., ED.D. (IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP), AND THE D.P.T. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE UNIVERSITY IS COMPRISED OF FIVE COLLEGES: MERCY COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS, COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS, GENEVA CASEBOLT COLLEGE OF ARTS AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, THE ROBERT W. PLASTER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, AND THE COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCE. SBU IS A THRIVING HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION WITH MORE THAN 2,000 UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS. THE MAIN CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY IS LOCATED IN BOLIVAR, MO, WITH ADDITIONAL CAMPUSES IN MOUNTAIN VIEW, SALEM, SPRINGFIELD AND ONLINE. THE UNIVERSITY REPORTS A 12:1 STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO FOR THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, 66% OF FULL-TIME TEACHING FACULTY ON THE BOLIVAR CAMPUS HAVE EARNED DOCTORATE DEGREES. IN ADDITION, SBU HAS RECEIVED AN A RATING, BASED ON GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS, IN THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES AND ALUMNI'S REPORT WHAT WILL THEY LEARN? SINCE 2013. SBU IS ONE OF THE NATION'S COLLEGES OF DISTINCTION, HONORING THE UNIVERSITY'S COMMITMENT TO THE FOUR DISTINCTIONS: ENGAGED STUDENTS, GREAT TEACHING, VIBRANT COMMUNITY AND SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES.Expenses $32,319,667 · grants $16,405,256 · revenue $37,865,575
- SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY OFFERS A VARIETY OF ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES AND STUDENT SERVICES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY. THIS SECTION WILL HIGHLIGHT SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES BUT WILL NOT PROVIDE A DETAILED LISTING OF ALL OPPORTUNITIES. THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE TRANSITION/ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR NEW STUDENTS. TWO OUTSTANDING COMPONENTS OF THE TRANSITION PROGRAM INCLUDE WELCOME WEEK AND THE UNIVERSITY SUCCESS CENTER (USC). WELCOME WEEK IS AN ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS HELD BI-ANNUALLY ON THE CAMPUS THE WEEK PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS. EACH NEW STUDENT IS PROVIDED A SMALL-GROUP EXPERIENCE DESIGNED TO BUILD INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND ACCLIMATE THEM TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION CULTURE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE UNIVERSITY SUCCESS CENTER IS TO PROMOTE STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH DEVELOPMENTAL ADVISING AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING WITH STUDENTS. THE USC PROVIDES WEEKLY CONTACT WITH NEW STUDENTS THAT FOCUSES ON ACADEMIC GOALS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH ALL AREAS OF UNIVERSITY LIFE, THE USE OF CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, GOAL-SETTING, AND PRACTICE IN DECISION-MAKING. STUDENTS HAVE AVAILABLE TO THEM PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED COUNSELORS TO ASSIST WITH PERSONAL AND EMOTIONAL ISSUES. THIS SERVICE IS OFFERED WITHOUT DIRECT COST TO STUDENTS. THE UNIVERSITY ALSO OPERATES A HEALTH CENTER THAT PROVIDES MINOR ROUTINE HEALTH CARE. THE CAREER SERVICES OFFICE IS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST STUDENTS AND ALUMNI WITH CAREER COUNSELING, CAREER ASSESSMENTS, JOB SEARCHES, PLACEMENT FILES, RESUMES, COVER LETTERS, AND MOCK INTERVIEWS. THE UNIVERSITY ALSO SUPPORTS SEVERAL ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION. SBU PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF NCAA DIVISION II INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS COMPETING WITHIN THE GREAT LAKES VALLEY CONFERENCES. SPORTS INCLUDE: BASEBALL, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, FOOTBALL, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SOCCER, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD, SOFTBALL, BEACH VOLLEYBALL, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TENNIS, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD, AND STUNT TEAM. ADDITIONALLY, THERE IS AN ACTIVE INTRAMURAL PROGRAM IN WHICH ALL STUDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE. STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN DEBATE AND FORENSICS, DRAMA AND THEATER PRESENTATIONS, AND SEVERAL MUSIC ENSEMBLES. THE SBU FORENSICS (SPEECH AND DEBATE) TEAM HAS EARNED 14 NATIONAL TITLES AT THE PI KAPPA DELTA NATIONAL FORENSICS CHAMPIONSHIP.Expenses $9,283,599 · revenue $694,178
- AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES CONSISTS, FOR THE MOST PART, OF THE UNIVERSITY DINING COMMONS (CAFETERIA), THE RESIDENCE HALLS, CONFERENCE CENTER, AND THE JANE AND KEN MEYER WELLNESS AND SPORTS CENTER. THE DINING COMMONS IS THE MAIN FACILITY FOR PROVIDING MEALS TO STUDENTS. THE MARKETPLACE SERVES BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER SIX DAYS PER WEEK, AND BRUNCH AND DINNER ON SUNDAYS. IN ADDITION TO THE MARKETPLACE, THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS A CONVENIENCE STORE STYLE SHOP CALLED THE CORNER MARKET, A COFFEE AND SANDWICH SHOP CALLED CRAFT COFFEE AND DELI-CRAFT, AND A SHAKE SMART LOCATION. CAMPUS HOUSING IS AVAILABLE FOR NON-MARRIED, FULL-TIME STUDENTS ON THE BOLIVAR CAMPUS. THE UNIVERSITY HAS SEVERAL DIFFERENT HOUSING FACILITIES, INCLUDING RESIDENCE HALLS AND APARTMENTS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)RESIDENCE FACILITIES ARE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES CALLED RESIDENT DIRECTORS AND STUDENTS EMPLOYED TO SERVE AS RESIDENT ASSISTANTS (RAS). THE RAS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ACTIVITIES, INFORMING RESIDENTS OF DORM POLICIES, AND HELPING STUDENTS GROW SPIRITUALLY AND SOCIALLY. THE CONFERENCE CENTER PROVIDES GENERAL SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS GENERALLY FOCUS ON CHRISTIAN GROWTH EMPHASES, ATHLETIC/ ACADEMIC GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES, OR BOTH. THEY HELP TO INTRODUCE FUTURE STUDENT PROSPECTS TO THE UNIVERSITY. THE JANE AND KEN MEYER WELLNESS AND SPORTS CENTER IS A FACILITY THAT PROVIDES A HEALTHY AND MOTIVATING ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF, AND OTHERS CAN PARTICIPATE IN WELLNESS AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES. THE CENTER INCLUDES A FITNESS AREA WITH STRENGTH TRAINING AND CARDIO MACHINES, RACQUETBALL COURTS, SWIMMING POOL, GYMNASIUM WITH THREE COLLEGIATE BASKETBALL COURTS, A RUNNING/WALKING TRACK, CLIMBING WALL, AND SPORTS CAFE.Expenses $8,620,932 · revenue $6,233,790
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICESExpenses $2,545,185 · revenue $1,652,092
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
- 44-0567385
- 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
- 1947
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B430)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $81,751,492
- Income (IRS master file)
- $64,818,907
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $56,069,214 | $58,035,122 | $81,751,492 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2024 | $39,844,457 | $43,509,810 | $84,117,019 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Scott Moats | May 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | May 2023 | $46,069,587 | $43,580,435 | $90,635,488 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2022 | $47,144,070 | $43,573,928 | $91,333,460 | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | 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 44-0567385).
Questions about SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
- What is the EIN of SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY is 44-0567385.
- Is SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1947.
- Are donations to SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTHWEST BAPTIST 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 SOUTHWEST BAPTIST 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 SOUTHWEST BAPTIST 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 SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names DR RICHARD J MELSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 37 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $109,955 (RICHARD MELSON, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $56,069,214, expenses of $58,035,122 and total assets of $81,751,492 at year end.
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