Nonprofit · EIN 75-0983821
ARLINGTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, TX 76012
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,064,099 | $7,128,194 | -$64,095 | $5,488,066 | $1,351,457 | $4,136,609 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,882,871 | $6,319,060 | $563,811 | $5,439,776 | $1,253,267 | $4,186,509 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,177,385 | $5,334,860 | $842,525 | $4,894,322 | $1,288,483 | $3,605,839 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $315,176
- of which government grants
- $23,619
- Program service revenue
- $6,632,487
- Investment income
- $77,826
- Net rental income
- $23,699
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $36,464
- Other revenue
- $38,610
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,542,392
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $212,378
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,918,202
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,661,331
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,330
- Accounting fees
- $70,809
- Occupancy
- $618,757
- Travel
- $144,737
- Depreciation
- $315,820
- Program services (functional)
- $5,730,315
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,107,225
- Fundraising (functional)
- $290,654
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,439,776
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,488,066
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,351,457
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,136,609
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,175,650
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,661,475
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $475,134
- Gross receipts
- $7,095,402
- Employees
- 105
- Volunteers
- 24
- Year formed
- 1939
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFF MCDANIEL | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $116,919 | $8,913 |
| DAVID INGRAM | VP OF OPS/SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 40 | $80,835 | $598 |
| CHARLES CROOK | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DONNIE FOSTER | VICE CHAIRMAN (PART YEAR) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV CURTIS BLAKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE FUTCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINA CRANE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV STEVE HAMM | BOARD MEMBER (PART YEAR) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV MARK DALLALIO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV CHRIS FOBBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV CHRIS KNOWELS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN VAN ZANDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT MCGEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH WITHERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRIFFIN JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAD WILKERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANNY STEFFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff McDaniel | President Officer | 40 | $115,250 | $11,088 |
| David Ingram | VP of Ops/Secretary/Treasurer Officer | 40 | $79,704 | $2,857 |
| Charles Crook | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Donnie Foster | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Van Zandt | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Withers | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee Futcher | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pat McGee | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Regina Crane | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Chris Fobbs | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Chris Knowels | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Curtis Blake | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Mark Dallalio | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Steve Hamm | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff McDaniel | President Officer | 40 | $108,401 | $12,953 |
| David Ingram | VP of Bus. Ops/Secretary/Treasurer Officer | 40 | $73,935 | $3,244 |
| Charles Crook | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Donnie Foster | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Van Zandt | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Withers | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee Futcher | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Regina Crane | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pat McGee | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Chris Fobbs | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Chris Knowels | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Curtis Blake | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Mark Dallalio | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Steve Hamm | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3001 W DIVISION ST, ARLINGTON, TX 76012-3425
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CLIFF MCDANIEL, 3001 WEST DIVISION STREET, ARLINGTON, TX 76012
- Signed the 990
- DANE CARR, VP OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
- Phone
- (817) 461-8741
- Website
- WWW.ABU.EDU
- Return prepared by
- CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC
Mission
ABU ENDEAVORS TO PREPARE MEN & WOMEN FOR CHRISTIAN LIFE AND MINISTRY, LAY AND PROFESSIONAL, THROUGH STUDIES IN BIBLE, GENERAL EDUCATION, CHURCH VOCATIONS, AND PRACTICAL SERVICE, INTEGRATING FAITH AND LEARNING IN THE CONTEXT OF A CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW.
Program accomplishments
- ARLINGTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY HAD OVER 280 STUDENTS ENROLLED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025 AND WORKING TOWARDS ACHIEVING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, BACHELOR OF ARTS, MASTER OF DIVINITY, OR MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREES. THERE ARE 14 PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, 1 PROGRAM FOR BACHELOR OF ARTS, 1 PROGRAM FOR MASTER OF DIVINITY, 1 PROGRAM FOR MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES AND 2 PROGRAMS FOR MASTER OF EDUCATION. ALL BACHELOR PROGRAMS HAVE AN EMPHASIS IN BIBLE. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE AND MUST PARTICIPATE IN AT LEAST 1 MISSION TRIP BEFORE THEY GRADUATE. THERE WERE 37 STUDENTS WHO GRADUATED WITH BACHELOR'S DEGREES DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR.Expenses $3,319,369 · grants $1,542,392 · revenue $5,418,980
- ARLINGTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY HAS HOUSING AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS FOR BOTH MALE AND FEMALE STUDENTS - ONE DORM FOR EACH. EACH DORMITORY HAS 20 SUITES COMPRISED OF 2 BEDROOMS AND A SHARED CONNECTING BATHROOM. THE BEDROOMS ARE CONFIGURED AS SEMI-PRIVATE WITH 2 TO 3 BEDS, UNDERBED STORAGE UNITS, A SHARED CLOSET, AND A ROOM DIVIDER WITH A DESK AND ADDITIONAL STORAGE FOR EACH OCCUPANT. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A CAFETERIA WHICH SERVES PREPARED MEALS DURING THE FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS ON ALL WEEKDAYS EXCEPT DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. ALL STUDENTS HOUSED ON CAMPUS ARE PROVIDED THE MEALS AS A PART OF ROOM & BOARD. EACH DORM ALSO HAS 3 SETS OF WASHERS & DRYERS. NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS CAN ALSO PURCHASE MEAL PLANS FOR THEIR CONVENIENCE.Expenses $1,745,552 · revenue $1,055,201
- ARLINGTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY HAS AN ATHLETIC PROGRAM THAT COMPETES IN THE NATIONAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION IN BASEBALL, WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL, WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, WOMEN'S SOFTBALL, MEN'S BASKETBALL, MEN'S GOLF, AND MEN'S & WOMEN'S SOCCER. IT ALSO COMPETES IN THE AMERICAN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION IN WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL, WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, AND MEN'S BASKETBALL. THE TEAMS COMPETE WITH OTHER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES NATIONWIDE ROUTINELY HAVING GAMES AGAINST NCAA I, NCAA II, NCAA III, AND NAIA NON-CONFERENCE OPPONENTS. ITS TEAMS HAVE HAD GREAT SUCCESS. SINCE THE FALL OF 2013 UP THROUGH THE SPRING OF 2025, THE COLLEGE HAS WON 19 REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND 20 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.Expenses $665,394 · revenue $158,306
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
- 75-0983821
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B42)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,488,066
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,095,402
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $7,064,099 | $7,128,194 | $5,488,066 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $6,882,871 | $6,319,060 | $5,439,776 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $6,177,385 | $5,334,860 | $4,894,322 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $4,620,843 | $4,209,852 | $4,468,756 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | 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 75-0983821).
Questions about ARLINGTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
- What is the EIN of ARLINGTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARLINGTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY is 75-0983821.
- Is ARLINGTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to ARLINGTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARLINGTON 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 ARLINGTON 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 ARLINGTON 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 ARLINGTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names CLIFF MCDANIEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARLINGTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $116,919 (CLIFF MCDANIEL, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does ARLINGTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,064,099, expenses of $7,128,194 and total assets of $5,488,066 at year end.
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