Nonprofit · EIN 58-0607083
MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ATLANTA, GA 30314
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,120,007 | $8,318,053 | -$198,046 | $12,477,615 | $1,165,544 | $11,312,071 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,885,938 | $5,933,032 | $4,952,906 | $12,420,838 | $963,832 | $11,457,006 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,701,437 | $5,073,395 | $1,628,042 | $7,226,803 | $752,618 | $6,474,185 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,601,840
- of which government grants
- $2,026,625
- Program service revenue
- $4,350,616
- Investment income
- $63,177
- Royalties
- $11,221
- Net rental income
- $87,860
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $22,642
- Other revenue
- $104,374
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $827,800
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $967,700
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,933,872
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,338,801
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $194,493
- Accounting fees
- $68,335
- Occupancy
- $544,852
- Travel
- $84,437
- Depreciation
- $138,855
- Program services (functional)
- $4,790,555
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,523,024
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,474
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,420,838
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,477,615
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,165,544
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,312,071
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,114,886
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,799,329
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,633,291
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,678,780
- Gross receipts
- $8,422,632
- Employees
- 162
- Volunteers
- 28
- Year formed
- 1906
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR KEVIN E JAMES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $271,442 | $33,711 |
| SHERMANETTA CARTER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $117,838 | $11,742 |
| DR TONEYCE RANDOLPH | PROVOST / SR. VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Officer | 40 | $109,673 | $9,094 |
| DR JAMES ALLEN | AVP OF ENROLLMENT STUDENT SERVICES Officer | 40 | $95,925 | $12,033 |
| STEPHANIE GUNBY | ASSOCIATE VP / DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID Officer | 40 | $86,211 | $2,383 |
| TODD BLACKBURN | ASST. VP FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Officer | 40 | $52,493 | $975 |
| MELISSA WALLER | EXEC. VP OF INST. ADV. & CHIEF FUNDRAISING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $38,255 | $251 |
| DR JAMES PLENTY | TRUSTEE-FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE (PART YEAR) Trustee or director | 40 | $31,231 | $0 |
| REV DR REGINALD JACKSON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MR DARRYL HICKS | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY COMER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MR MOHAMED BALLA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DR GWENDOLYN BOYD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MR PEDRO A BRYANT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JAMES B EWERS JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR LISA HERRING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MR CAMERON WILSON | TRUSTEE (PART YEAR) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MR GREGORY JACKSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MR JETHRO JOSEPH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR JOY GUILFORD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MRS SANDRA MASON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MR SCOTT MORRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR MARVIN BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MR STEPHEN P SMITH ESQ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MS LISA TOLLIVER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN FOSTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID KEMP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARYBETH GASMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Kevin E James | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $233,263 | $25,825 |
| Shermanetta Carter | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $109,912 | $11,234 |
| Dr James Allen | AVP of Enrollment Student Services Officer | 40 | $91,354 | $9,720 |
| Stephanie Gunby | Associate VP / Director of Financial Aid Officer | 40 | $84,909 | $1,385 |
| Dr James Plenty | Trustee-Faculty Representative Trustee or director | 40 | $57,223 | $9,087 |
| Todd Blackburn | Asst. VP for Institutional Advancement Officer | 40 | $53,765 | $870 |
| Dr Toneyce Randolph | Provost / Sr. VP for Academic Affairs Officer | 40 | $40,899 | $2,529 |
| George B Hopkins | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Dr Perry Simmons Jr | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Dr Reginald T Jackson | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Cassius F Butts | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Darryl Hicks | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David L Kemp | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr James B Ewers Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr John Foster | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Marybeth Gasman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gregory Jackson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gwendolyn Boyd | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Miller | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Jackson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jethro Joseph | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Herring | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Tolliver | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Myesha W Good | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pedro Bryant | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rep Kimberly Alexander | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Gregory V Eason Sr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandra H Mason | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Morris | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Terry Comer | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Kevin E James | President Officer | 40 | $298,223 | $12,094 |
| Shermanetta Carter | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $114,645 | $4,275 |
| Dr Anthony Johnson | Provost / Sr. VP for Academic Affairs Officer | 40 | $104,486 | $6,889 |
| Dr James Allen | AVP of Enrollment Student Services Officer | 3 | $83,665 | $3,335 |
| Stephanie Gunby | Associate VP / Director of Financial Aid Officer | 3 | $80,500 | $0 |
| Todd Blackburn | Asst. VP for Institutional Advancement Officer | 3 | $41,130 | $0 |
| Dr James Plenty | Trustee-Faculty Representative Trustee or director | 40 | $27,950 | $3,335 |
| George B Hopkins | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Dr Perry Simmons Jr | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Dr Reginald T Jackson | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Cassius F Butts | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Clarence Ogletree | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| David L Kemp | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr James B Ewers Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr John Foster | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Marybeth Gasman | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Gregory Jackson | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Miller | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Jackson | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jethro Joseph | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Marjorie H Young | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Myesha W Good | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Pedro Bryant | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Rep Kimberly Alexander | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Gregory V Eason Sr | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandra H Mason | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Morris | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Terry Comer | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 643 MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR DRIVE, ATLANTA, GA 30314-0000
- In care of
- % PRESIDENTS OFFICE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR KEVIN JAMES, 643 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DRIVE, ATLANTA, GA 30314
- Signed the 990
- SHERMANETTA CARTER, CFO
- Phone
- (404) 458-6085
- Website
- WWW.MORRISBROWN.EDU
- Return prepared by
- CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC
Mission
IN ITS COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE PROVIDES EXPERIENCES THAT FOSTER AND ENHANCE INTELLECTUAL, PERSONAL, AND INTERPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED THE POTENTIAL TO COMPETE IN A CHALLENGING UNDERGRADUATE LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM OF STUDY.
Program accomplishments
- TO SUSTAIN A LEARNING COMMUNITY IN WHICH STUDENTS CAN PREPARE ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY FOR LEADERSHIP IN A COMPLEX, DIVERSE AND RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD. MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING STUDENTS. THROUGH STUDENT AID, THE COLLEGE OFFERS SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, LOANS, AND WORK STUDY TO STUDENTS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED TO ALLOW STUDENTS A COLLEGE EDUCATION WHO MAY NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO ATTEND.Expenses $4,790,555 · grants $827,800 · revenue $4,350,616
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
- 58-0607083
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B42)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,477,615
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,422,632
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2011
- Posted by the IRS
- July 9, 2012
- Reinstated
- Effective August 15, 2012
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,120,007 | $8,318,053 | $12,477,615 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $10,885,938 | $5,933,032 | $12,420,838 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,701,437 | $5,073,395 | $7,226,803 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,864,157 | $3,029,477 | $5,712,609 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2017 | – | – | – | 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 58-0607083).
Questions about MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE
- What is the EIN of MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE is 58-0607083.
- Is MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective August 15, 2012.
- Are donations to MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE 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 MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE 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 MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE 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 MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR KEVIN JAMES.
- Who are the officers and directors of MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $271,442 (DR KEVIN E JAMES, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,120,007, expenses of $8,318,053 and total assets of $12,477,615 at year end.
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