Nonprofit · EIN 59-1146751
EDWARD WATERS UNIVERSITY INC
Tax-exempt · JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $37,833,715 | $37,637,756 | $195,959 | $62,399,436 | $13,622,619 | $48,776,817 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $35,170,711 | $34,194,501 | $976,210 | $55,990,319 | $9,682,940 | $46,307,379 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $36,775,998 | $35,410,151 | $1,365,847 | $54,643,771 | $10,167,861 | $44,475,910 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,529,723
- of which government grants
- $10,111,409
- Program service revenue
- $25,936,683
- Investment income
- $9,762
- Other revenue
- $357,547
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,941,009
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,327,292
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,327,292
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $28,101,162
- Management and general (functional)
- $9,122,614
- Fundraising (functional)
- $413,980
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $55,990,319
- Total assets, end of year
- $62,399,436
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,622,619
- Net assets, end of year
- $48,776,817
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $44,519,765
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,364,726
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $45,119,187
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,657,630
- Gross receipts
- $37,833,715
- Employees
- 437
- Year formed
- 1967
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Alderman Zachary Faison | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $406,386 |
| Dr Genyne Boston | Provost Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Officer | 40 | $178,500 |
| Erika Ancrum | VP CFO Officer | 40 | $156,000 |
| Dr Ivana Rich | VP and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Officer | 40 | $125,627 |
| Dr Jennifer Price | Vice President for Enrollment Management Strategic Matriculate Services Officer | 40 | $123,000 |
| Dr Jame'l Hodges | Vice President of Student Success and Engagement Officer | 40 | $121,000 |
| Dr Michael West | Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Operations, Systems Management, Process Optimization Officer | 40 | $118,627 |
| Dr Vonnice Boone | Special Assistant and Director Officer, Former | 40 | $50,000 |
| Luz Randolph | Chief of Staff and Asst to the President for Strategic Initiatives Officer | 40 | $48,152 |
| Rev Ronnie Clark | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Victor D Cole | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Henry E Green | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Freddie Groomes-McLendon | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Dr R B Holmes | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Demetria Merritt-Bell | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
18 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Dr Julius H McAllister Jr | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Sanjena V Clay | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Clifton Riley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Rosa Simmons | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Pamela D Prier | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Charles Spencer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Elizabeth E Yates | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Clarence Williams | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bishop Frank M Reid III | Board Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Benjamin Okafor | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Malachi Beyah | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Michael Ward | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Philip Zoller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Edward Wheeler | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Archie Bouie | Vice President for Business Finance Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Dr Sharron Taylor Burnett | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Officer, Former | 40 | $0 |
| Mr Tourea Robinson | Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Development, Marketing Communications Officer, Former | 40 | $0 |
| Ms Angela Getter | VP of Institutional Advancement Former | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Alderman Zachary Faison | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $394,488 |
| Dr Genyne Boston | Provost Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Officer | 40 | $177,500 |
| Dr Archie Bouie | Vice President for Business Finance Officer | 40 | $170,000 |
| Dr Jennifer Price | Vice President for Enrollment Management Strategic Matriculate Services Officer | 40 | $122,000 |
| Dr Jame'l Hodges | Vice President of Student Success and Engagement Officer | 40 | $120,000 |
| Ms Angela Getter | Vice President for Institutional Advancement Officer | 40 | $120,000 |
| Ms Ivana Rich | Associate Vice President Director of Athletics Officer | 40 | $110,000 |
| Dr Michael West | Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Operations, Systems Management, Process Optimization Officer | 40 | $110,000 |
| Dr Vonnice Boone | Special Assistant and Director Officer | 40 | $100,000 |
| Mr Tourea Robinson | Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Development, Marketing Communications Officer, Former | 40 | $65,000 |
| Dr Sharron Taylor Burnett | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Officer, Former | 40 | $35,417 |
| Rev Ronnie Clark | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Victor D Cole | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Henry E Green | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Freddie Groomes-McLendon | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Dr R B Holmes | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Demetria Merritt-Bell | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Dr Julius H McAllister Jr | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Sanjena V Clay | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Clifton Riley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Rosa Simmons | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Pamela D Prier | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Charles Spencer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Elizabeth E Yates | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Clarence Williams | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bishop Frank M Reid III | Board Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Benjamin Okafor | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Malachi Beyah | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Michael Ward | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Philip Zoller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Edward Wheeler | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Alderman Zachary Faison | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $394,488 |
| Dr Donna Oliver | Provost Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs Officer | 40 | $170,000 |
| Dr Sharron Taylor Burnett | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $170,000 |
| Mr Tourea Robinson | Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Development, Marketing Communications Officer | 40 | $130,000 |
| Mr Randolph Mitchell | Vice President for Finance Administration/Business Innovation Officer | 40 | $127,954 |
| Dr Jennifer Price | Vice President for Enrollment Management Strategic Matriculate Services Officer | 40 | $122,000 |
| Dr Jame'l Hodges | Vice President of Student Success and Engagement Officer | 40 | $120,000 |
| Ms Ivana Rich | Associate Vice President Director of Athletics Officer | 40 | $110,000 |
| Dr Michael West | Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Operations, Systems Management, Process Optimization Officer | 40 | $110,000 |
| Rev Ronnie Clark | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Victor D Cole | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Henry E Green | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Freddie Groomes-McLendon | 1st Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Dr R B Holmes | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Demetria Merritt-Bell | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Dr Julius H McAllister Jr | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Sanjena V Clay | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Clifton Riley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Rosa Simmons | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Pamela D Prier | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Charles Spencer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Elizabeth E Yates | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rev Clarence Williams | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr R Bruce Taylor | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bishop Frank M Reid III | Board Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Benjamin Okafor | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1658 KINGS RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209-6167
- In care of
- % RANDOLPH MITCHELL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Erika Ancrum, 1658 Kings Road, Jacksonville, FL 32209
- Signed the 990
- Erika Ancrum, Vice President of Finance Administr
- Phone
- (904) 470-8000
- Website
- www.ew.edu
- Return prepared by
- The Wesley Peachtree Group CPAs
Mission
The University strives to prepare students holistically to advance in a global society through the provision of intellectually stimulating programs and an environment which emphasizes high moral and spiritual values in keeping with the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
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.Expenses $23,164,898 · grants $2,941,009 · revenue $19,359,919
- Auxiliary enterprises support the Universitys mission of providing quality educational opportunities. These services include but are not limited to food service, campus housing, campus post office, vending, campus stores and athletics.Expenses $4,936,264 · revenue $6,576,764
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
- 59-1146751
- 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
- 1949
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B42Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $62,399,436
- Income (IRS master file)
- $37,833,715
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $37,833,715 | $37,637,756 | $62,399,436 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $35,170,711 | $34,194,501 | $55,990,319 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $36,775,998 | $35,410,151 | $54,643,771 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $45,994,382 | $42,755,804 | $56,000,486 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 59-1146751).
Questions about EDWARD WATERS UNIVERSITY INC
- What is the EIN of EDWARD WATERS UNIVERSITY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EDWARD WATERS UNIVERSITY INC is 59-1146751.
- Is EDWARD WATERS UNIVERSITY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1949.
- Are donations to EDWARD WATERS UNIVERSITY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EDWARD WATERS 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 EDWARD WATERS UNIVERSITY INC 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 EDWARD WATERS UNIVERSITY INC 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 EDWARD WATERS UNIVERSITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Erika Ancrum.
- Who are the officers and directors of EDWARD WATERS UNIVERSITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 33 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $406,386 (Dr Alderman Zachary Faison, President).
- How much revenue does EDWARD WATERS UNIVERSITY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $37,833,715, expenses of $37,637,756 and total assets of $62,399,436 at year end.
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