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Nonprofit · EIN 75-0808791

HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY

Tax-exempt · ABILENE, TX 79698

Financials

$82.3M$80.4M2022$84.3M$84.5M2023$82.4M$90.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$82,365,273$90,547,033-$8,181,760$421,483,585$74,049,494$347,434,091
May 31, 2024990$84,311,460$84,479,039-$167,579$413,714,177$68,504,979$345,209,198
May 31, 2023990$82,347,518$80,424,099$1,923,419$390,211,538$57,194,481$333,017,057
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$13,149,455
of which government grants
$4,150,708
Program service revenue
$59,344,323
Investment income
$9,849,792
Net gain from sales of assets
$94
Net income from fundraising events
$21,703
Other revenue
$21,703

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$27,040,351
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$2,252,323
Other salaries and wages
$20,043,387
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$27,448,684
Professional fundraising fees
$124,100
Legal fees
$198,279
Accounting fees
$79,137
Occupancy
$9,366,333
Travel
$1,445,699
Depreciation
$6,284,518
Program services (functional)
$78,242,128
Management and general (functional)
$11,207,017
Fundraising (functional)
$1,097,888

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$413,714,177
Total assets, end of year
$421,483,585
Total liabilities, end of year
$74,049,494
Net assets, end of year
$347,434,091
Land, buildings and equipment
$141,455,565
Publicly traded securities
$168,395,052
Net assets without donor restrictions
$146,544,275
Net assets with donor restrictions
$200,889,816
Gross unrelated business income
$303,012
Gross receipts
$100,174,178
Employees
968
Volunteers
339
Year formed
1891
State of legal domicile
TX

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ERIC BRUNTMYERPRESIDENT
Officer
65$399,364$79,893
MATTHEW JACKSONDEAN MATH & SCIENCE
Highest-paid employee
65$200,559$48,135
CHRISTOPHER MCNAIRPROVOST/CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
Officer
64.5$196,538$38,335
DANIEL HASSETTVP FOR FINANCE
Officer
65$174,315$44,468
RICHARD ASH WRIGHTVP FOR EXTERNAL AFFIARS
Officer
65$174,701$38,734
SANDRA WELLINGASSOICATE DEAN & DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Highest-paid employee
65$179,006$28,951
MICHAEL MONHOLLONASST. PROVOST/CHIEF DATA OFFICER
Key employee
65$154,323$35,152
TRAVIS SEEKINSVP FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Officer
65$143,677$44,954
STACEY MARTINVP FOR STUDENT LIFE
Officer
65$134,914$39,626
TINA BUTLERDIRECTOR OF PA PROGRAM
Highest-paid employee
65$136,697$33,288
JESSE BURLESONHEAD FOOTBALL COACH
Highest-paid employee
65$145,011$24,878
VICKI HOUSEVP FOR ADVANCEMENT
Officer
65$140,696$26,496
JANELLE O'CONNELLDEAN/COLLEGE OF HLTH PROF
Highest-paid employee
65$135,698$19,673
ANDREW BRISCOEVP FOR ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
Officer
65$113,381$17,126
ALLISON GOODWINVP FOR ENROLLMENT
Officer
65$103,548$18,058
43 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHUCK DAVISCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DRUE POUNDSVICE CHAIR FINANCE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CYNTHIA PEARSONVICE CHAIR ASST. SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARK FOWLERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRAD BUTLERCHAIR ELECT
Trustee or director
1$0
RICK STRANGEIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR (PART YEAR)
Trustee or director
1$0
BRYAN ADAMSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
SHERI ADAMSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
KEVIN BEAMTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
CHAD BRAUNTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDA CARTERTRUSTEE (PART YEAR)
Trustee or director
1$0
ROSS CHANDLERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
VISHIA COLEMANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFF COODYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
CRAIG CURRYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JASON DARBYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
KAYLA DILLMANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DERRICK DUKETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
ZELDA ELLISONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
CORBY FLANAGANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK GANAWAYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIE GENTZELTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK GRAHAMTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIE HAMMERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JIMMIE KEELINGTRUSTEE (PART YEAR)
Trustee or director
1$0
BEN LEVVORNTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
CANDY NOBLETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
LANE NORTHCUTTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JERRY PHILLIPSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JUD POWELLTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
LOUIS REVORTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DAISY SANCHEZTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JOE SHARPTRUSTEE (PART YEAR)
Trustee or director
1$0
SHANNA SMITHTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN STAHLTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
MELINDA STRICKLINTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JILL TEAGUETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
ROXI VANSTORYTRUSTEE (PART YEAR)
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE WATERSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JON WHEELERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
ANGIE WILEYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DARIN WOODTRUSTEE (PART YEAR)
Trustee or director
1$0
BILLY ADAMSVP FOR ACCREDITATION
Officer
65$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 53 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Eric BruntmyerPresident
Officer
65$337,504$142,867
Matthew JacksonDean Math & Science
Highest-paid employee
65$194,682$46,579
Christopher McNairProvost/Chief Academic Officer
Officer
64.5$197,452$37,358
Richard Ash WrightVP for Advancement
Officer
65$182,723$34,817
Daniel HassettVP for Finance
Officer
65$173,111$39,492
Sandra WellingAssoicate Dean & Director of Nursing
Highest-paid employee
65$157,330$32,313
Michael MonhollonAsst. Provost/Chief Data Officer
Key employee
65$155,398$32,457
Jesse BurlesonHead Football Coach
Highest-paid employee
65$141,962$43,457
Stacey MartinVP for Student Life
Officer
65$137,628$41,156
Vicki HouseAssociate VP for Advancement
Highest-paid employee
65$141,238$26,016
Travis SeekinsVP for Enrollment
Officer
65$124,543$42,571
Janelle O'ConnellDean/College of Hlth Prof
Highest-paid employee
65$142,074$18,995
Jodie McGaugheyVP for Finance (Part Year)
Officer
65$89,702$10,005
Chuck DavisVice Chair / Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Cynthia PearsonVice Chair & Asst. Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Drue PoundsVice Chair Finance
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Jerry PhillipsVice Chair (Part Year)/ Trustee
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Jill TeagueSecretary (Part Year)/ Trustee
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Laura MooreVice Chair (Part Year)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Mark FowlerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Rick StrangeChair / Immediate Past Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Angie WileyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Bill GibsonTrustee (Part Year)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Brad ButlerTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Bryan AdamsTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Candy NobleTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Chad BraunTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Craig CurryTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Daisy SanchezTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dan StahlTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Darin WoodTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jason DarbyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jeff CoodyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jimmie KeelingTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jimmy HunterTrustee (Part Year)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Joe SharpTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jon WheelerTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Julie GentzelTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Julie HammerTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kayla DillmanTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kevin BeamTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lane NorthcutTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Linda CarterTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Louis RevorTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Mark GanawayTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Mark GrahamTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Melinda StricklinTrustee (Part Year)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Mike WatersTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Patricia NeffTrustee (Part Year)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ross ChandlerTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Roxi VanstoryTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Vishia ColemanTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Zelda EllisonTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 52 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Eric BruntmyerPresident
Officer
65$297,135$151,480
Christopher McNairProvost/Chief Academic Officer
Officer
64.5$187,688$40,675
Jodie McGaugheyVP for Finance
Officer
65$171,482$18,723
Michael MonhollonAsst. Provost/Chief Data Officer
Highest-paid employee
65$148,981$37,386
Stacey MartinVP for Student Life
Officer
65$129,193$42,114
Jesse BurlesonHead Football Coach
Highest-paid employee
65$131,232$29,173
Jennifer EamesAssoc. Prof. PA
Highest-paid employee
65$142,518$16,442
Vicki HouseVP for Enrollment (Part Year)
Officer
65$130,715$26,964
Janelle O'ConnellDean/College of Health Professor
Highest-paid employee
65$133,985$17,984
Donalyn AlexanderDean PHSSN/Professor of Nursing
Highest-paid employee
65$132,380$18,311
Travis SeekinsVP for Enrollment
Officer
65$91,884$32,794
Ash WrightVP for Advancement
Officer
65$53,817$3,782
Angie WileyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Bill GibsonTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Bryan AdamsTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Candy NobleTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Chad BraunTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Chuck DavisTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Craig CurryTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cynthia PearsonTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Daisy SanchezTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dan MuntonTrustee (Part Year)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dan StahlTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Darin WoodTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Drue PoundsTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Filemon Ortiz JrTrustee (Part Year)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jason DarbyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jeff CoodyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jerry PhillipsTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jill TeagueTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jimmie KeelingTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jimmy HunterTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Joe SharpTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jon WheelerTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Julie GentzelTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kevin BeamTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lane NorthcutTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Laura MooreTrustee (Part Year)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Linda CarterTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Louis RevorTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Mark FowlerTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Mark GanawayTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Mark GrahamTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Melinda StricklinTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Mike WatersTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Patricia NeffTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Rick StrangeTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ross ChandlerTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Roxi VanstoryTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Vishia ColemanTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Zelda EllisonTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Danny HassettVP for Finance
Officer
65$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2200 HICKORY ST HSU BOX 16030, ABILENE, TX 79698-0001
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ERIC BRUNTMYER, 2200 HICKORY ST BOX 16005, ABILENE, TX 79698
Signed the 990
DANNY HASSETT, VP FOR FINANCE
Phone
(325) 670-1000
Return prepared by
CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY IS TO BE A COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION ENLIGHTENED BY CHRISTIAN FAITH AND VALUES.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FOR MORE THAN 135 YEARS, HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY (HSU) HAS BEEN PROVIDING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, ENLIGHTENED BY CHRISTIAN FAITH AND VALUES. HSU'S 200 ACRE CAMPUS PROVIDES A FAMILY-STYLE COMMUNITY TO MORE THAN 1,200 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AND OVER 350 GRADUATE AND DOCTORAL STUDENTS. THROUGH ITS SEVEN ACADEMIC DIVISIONS, HSU OFFERS MORE THAN 50 UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS AND MINORS AS WELL AS APPROXIMATELY 10 GRADUATE DEGREES.
    Expenses $49,789,218 · grants $27,040,351 · revenue $47,533,096
  • STUDENT SERVICES SUPPORT A CAMPUS LIFE THAT FOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT. THIS MISSION IS MET THROUGH SERVICES SUCH AS ADMISSIONS, ACADEMIC CLUBS, INTRAMURAL SPORTS, FINANCIAL AID, COUNSELING, TUTORING, CAREER SERVICES, ADVISING, HSU'S POLICE DEPARTMENT, FITNESS CENTER, RESIDENCE LIFE, AND SPORTS WHICH PARTICIPATE IN THE NCAA DIVISION III.
    Expenses $15,076,395 · revenue $50,586
  • AUXILIARY SERVICES PROVIDE SERVICES TO STUDENTS TO LIVE ON CAMPUS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE RESIDENCE HALLS, APARTMENTS, CAMPUS HOUSES, DINING SERVICES, BOOK STORE AND CUSTODIAL SERVICES.
    Expenses $11,809,071 · revenue $8,771,956
  • HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY PROVIDES ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR INSTRUCTION WHICH INCLUDES THE LIBRARY. THIS SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF LEARNING AND RESEARCH AND IS ALSO A RESOURCE TO THE COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $1,567,444 · revenue $2,685,673

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
75-0808791
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
1935
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B430)
Assets (IRS master file)
$421,483,585
Income (IRS master file)
$100,174,178

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$82,365,273$90,547,033$421,483,585XML
990-TMay 2025–––IRS
990May 2024$84,311,460$84,479,039$413,714,177XML
990-TMay 2024–––IRS
990May 2023$82,347,518$80,424,099$390,211,538XML
990-TMay 2023–––IRS
990May 2022$94,074,650$83,762,609$364,651,432IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2020–––IRS
990May 2019–––IRS
990May 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 75-0808791).

Questions about HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY

What is the EIN of HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY is 75-0808791.
Is HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1935.
Are donations to HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HARDIN-SIMMONS 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 HARDIN-SIMMONS 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 HARDIN-SIMMONS 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 HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names ERIC BRUNTMYER.
Who are the officers and directors of HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 58 people; 15 received compensation from the organization, the highest $399,364 (ERIC BRUNTMYER, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $82,365,273, expenses of $90,547,033 and total assets of $421,483,585 at year end.

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