Nonprofit · EIN 73-0555460
OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY INC
Tax-exempt · EDMOND, OK 73013
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $73,263,162 | $76,449,168 | -$3,186,006 | $121,389,137 | $50,469,160 | $70,919,977 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $70,414,614 | $74,120,743 | -$3,706,129 | $120,912,170 | $50,257,382 | $70,654,788 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $74,884,980 | $74,861,449 | $23,531 | $124,202,686 | $52,986,374 | $71,216,312 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,515,195
- of which government grants
- $1,017,066
- Program service revenue
- $64,189,696
- Investment income
- $1,031,504
- Royalties
- $387,183
- Net rental income
- $139,584
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $394,082
- Other revenue
- $526,767
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $23,971,440
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,056,856
- Other salaries and wages
- $20,696,089
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $25,517,032
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,992
- Accounting fees
- $157,764
- Occupancy
- $1,527,567
- Travel
- $1,579,605
- Depreciation
- $4,040,806
- Program services (functional)
- $68,075,823
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,513,368
- Fundraising (functional)
- $859,977
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $120,912,170
- Total assets, end of year
- $121,389,137
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $50,469,160
- Net assets, end of year
- $70,919,977
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $58,992,375
- Publicly traded securities
- $43,555,016
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,045,276
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $54,874,701
- Gross unrelated business income
- $3,575
- Gross receipts
- $76,114,877
- Employees
- 1,296
- Volunteers
- 27
- Year formed
- 1950
- State of legal domicile
- OK
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 R deSteiguer | Chancellor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $218,621 | $76,800 |
| Lyndell K Jones | President Officer | 40 | $258,838 | $16,414 |
| John D Hermes | Chief Information and Operations Officer Officer | 40 | $160,281 | $18,308 |
| Brian T Starr | Provost Officer | 40 | $153,116 | $8,400 |
| Stephen R Eck | Chief Legal Officer Officer | 40 | $110,382 | $50,150 |
| Byron L Newberry | Assoc. Provost, Dean College of Engineering Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,721 | $6,763 |
| David R Lynn | Athletic Director, Mens Golf Head Coach Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,365 | $6,590 |
| Patrick Smith | Associate Professor of Science and Engineering Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,455 | $10,275 |
| Jennifer L Ray | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $134,713 | $7,800 |
| David North | Director of Computer Science Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,177 | $4,515 |
| Christine E Merideth | Chief Advancement Officer Officer | 40 | $130,626 | $5,918 |
| David Duncan | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Seat | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Bonney | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Brewer | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
23 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Branch | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Zuker | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brute Wolf | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Danny Floyd | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dewey Leggett | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Don Millican | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gary Smith | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Wedel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeanetta Sims | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| kevin Lawrence | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lana Reynolds | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lynn Mitchell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marc Compton | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matt Bell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Walker | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Eggleston | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Stephens | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Tucker | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Blankenship | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sherri Coale | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Mattocks | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tipton Burch | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Wes Gotcher | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 38 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John R deSteiguer | Chancellor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $244,425 | $74,600 |
| Lyndell K Jones | President Officer | 40 | $250,994 | $15,120 |
| Byron L Newberry | Assistant Provost, Department Chair College of Engineering Highest-paid employee | 40 | $211,548 | $6,764 |
| Stephen R Eck | Chief Legal Officer Officer | 40 | $99,108 | $71,032 |
| David R Lynn | Athletic Director, Mens Golf Head Coach Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,723 | $7,073 |
| John D Hermes | Chief Information and Campus Operations Officer Officer | 40 | $142,275 | $16,093 |
| Patrick Smith | Associate Professor of Science and Engineering Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,254 | $7,332 |
| David North | Director of Computer Science Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,986 | $4,415 |
| Christine E Merideth | Chief Advancement Officer Officer | 40 | $136,007 | $320 |
| Jennifer L Ray | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $121,992 | $7,200 |
| Brian T Starr | Provost and Asst Professor of Finance Officer | 40 | $76,168 | $7,700 |
| Alfred Branch | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Zuker | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brute Wolf | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Danny Floyd | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Duncan | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Seat | Board Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dewey Leggett | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Millican | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Smith | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Wedel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeanetta Sims | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Bonney | Board Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| kevin Lawrence | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lana Reynolds | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Mitchell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marc Compton | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Brewer | Board Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Bell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Walker | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Eggleston | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Stephens | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Tucker | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Blankenship | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherri Coale | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Mattocks | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tipton Burch | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wes Gotcher | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 45 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Tatum | Chief Strategy Officer Officer | 40 | $245,875 | $26,784 |
| John deSteiguer | President Officer | 40 | $232,097 | $37,493 |
| Byron Newberry | Associate Provost, Dean, College of Engineering Highest-paid employee | 40 | $218,394 | $6,570 |
| John Hermes | Chief Information and Operations Officer Officer | 40 | $133,149 | $26,325 |
| Jeffrey McCormack | Chief Academic Officer Officer | 40 | $139,651 | $19,385 |
| Lyndell K Jones | Chancellor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,063 | $9,100 |
| David Lynn | Athletic Director, Golf Coach Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,629 | $17,049 |
| Stephen Eck | Chief Legal Officer Officer | 40 | $85,951 | $48,080 |
| Jeffrey Bigelow | Professor of Electrical Engineering Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,147 | $6,643 |
| David North | Associate Professor for Computer Sciences & Information Serv Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,131 | $4,314 |
| Jennifer Ray | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $120,316 | $7,210 |
| Lisa Gonzalez | Chief Admissions and Financial Services Officer | 40 | $112,311 | $6,237 |
| Christine Merideth | Chief Advancement Officer Officer | 40 | $115,289 | $770 |
| Jeff Abramson | Chief Admissions Officer Officer | 40 | $88,949 | $13,814 |
| Neil Arter | Dean of Students Officer | 40 | $73,176 | $10,158 |
| David Duncan | Board Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Seat | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Millican | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Mark Brewer | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alfred Branch | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dewey Leggett | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Dwayne Simmons | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Grant Newton | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Jeanetta Sims | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Lynn Mitchell | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Michael Walker | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Michelle Tucker | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Richard Blankenshp | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Warre Blakney Sr | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Smith | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Wedel | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Bonney | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kerry Barnes | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Lawrence | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lana Reynolds | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marc Compton | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Bell | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Eggleston | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Stephens | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Raymond Vaughn Jr | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Lawson | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Edison | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Mattocks | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tipton Burch | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wes Gotcher | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2501 E MEMORIAL RD, EDMOND, OK 73013-5525
- In care of
- % MELISA RITCHIE CONTROLLER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Lyndell K Jones, PO BOX 11000, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73136
- Signed the 990
- JOHN DESTEIGUER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (405) 425-5000
- Website
- WWW.OC.EDU
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY EDUCATES, MENTORS, AND INSPIRES LEARNERS TO FULFILL THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL. OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY HAS A CAMPUS CULTURE KNOWN AS THE KINGDOM WAY. THERE ARE THREE PILLARS SUPPORING THE KINGDOM WAY. OC WORKS FOR THEIR GOOD AND THEIR WELFARE. OC PROMOTES AND EXPECTS A CULTURE OF HUMILITY, KINDNESS, RESPECT, JOY AND TRUST. OC DEPENDS ON GOD TO DO IMMEASURABLY MORE THAN WE ASK OR IMAGINE.
Program accomplishments
- FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES OF INSTRUCTION, STUDENT SERVICES, AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT. BEST DESCRIBED AS COSTS DIRECTLY RELATED TO EDUCATIONAL OR TRAINING PROGRAMS: ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TEACHING, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. ALSO INCLUDES COSTS RELATED TO ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT STUDENTS' EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, INTELLECTUAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING.Expenses $53,497,096 · grants $23,199,537 · revenue $52,248,817
- AUXILIARY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FOOD SERVICE, HOUSING, STUDY-ABROAD HOUSING, AND CAMPUS BOOKSTORE. COSTS RELATE TO NON-INSTRUCTIONAL, SELF-SUPPORTING SERVICES THAT ENRICH THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.Expenses $14,433,875 · grants $771,903 · revenue $11,621,202
- STUDENT LOAN PROGRAMS SUCH AS PERKINS LOANS AND NURSING STUDENT LOANS.Expenses $144,852 · revenue $319,677
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
- 73-0555460
- 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
- 1952
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B420)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $121,389,137
- Income (IRS master file)
- $76,114,877
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $73,263,162 | $76,449,168 | $121,389,137 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2024 | $70,414,614 | $74,120,743 | $120,912,170 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2023 | $74,884,980 | $74,861,449 | $124,202,686 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2022 | $77,254,883 | $73,064,385 | $129,228,959 | 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 73-0555460).
Questions about OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY INC
- What is the EIN of OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY INC is 73-0555460.
- Is OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1952.
- Are donations to OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN 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 OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN 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 OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN 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 OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Lyndell K Jones.
- Who are the officers and directors of OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 38 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $218,621 (John R deSteiguer, Chancellor).
- How much revenue does OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $73,263,162, expenses of $76,449,168 and total assets of $121,389,137 at year end.
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