Anderson University
Anderson University reported $61.0 million in revenue and $68.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $86.46 went to program services, $12.01 to management and general costs and $1.53 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 83.8% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $261,786 (President). 5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 3% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $68MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $61MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 86.5% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.19 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 8.9% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 83.8% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $261,786 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.38% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 5 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 13.0 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 23 of 24 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseHigher education: General educational activities serving 1,153 students during the 2023-24 school year. AU students benefit from the expertise of 81 full-time and 84 part-time faculty members. Anderson University continues to be recognized as one of America's top colleges by US News & World Report and Colleges of Distinction. Three of the university's programs received "badges of distinction": Business, Education, and Nursing. The University has long had a strong undergraduate liberal arts curriculum. The University's MBA, Master's in Christian Ministry, and Master of Divinity programs are…
Higher education: Auxiliary enterprise primarily involving residence halls, food services, Student Health Services, Mail Center, and bookstore activities supporting the educational program. We believe that on-campus living is an integral part of the college experience. In our residence halls, we are committed to offering not only a safe and comfortable place to live, but also an environment that promises to both challenge and support our students as they grow physically, academically, socially, and spiritually. Anderson University Food Services provides friendly service and great variety in…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President Director/trustee, officer, 35.0 hrs/week | $209,755 | $0 | $52,031 | $261,786 |
| VP for Enrollment and Marketing Officer, 35.0 hrs/week | $147,338 | $0 | $18,036 | $165,374 |
| VP for Finance and Treasurer Officer, 35.0 hrs/week | $122,160 | $0 | $13,236 | $135,396 |
| VP Advancement and Secretary Officer, 35.0 hrs/week | $120,078 | $0 | $13,236 | $133,314 |
| Provost and VP of Corporation Officer, 35.0 hrs/week | $118,973 | $0 | $13,788 | $132,761 |
| VP MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION Officer, 35.0 hrs/week | $98,819 | $0 | $13,629 | $112,448 |
| Assistant Secretary Officer, 35.0 hrs/week | $45,816 | $0 | $450 | $46,266 |
5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Anderson University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $960K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b24 · 23 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 51,049
- Volunteers Part I, line 625
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CHARTWELLS DINING SERVICES Food service management | $3,327,543 |
| HES FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LLC Custodial services | $2,400,726 |
| UNIVERSITY FACILITY MINISTRY INC Financial consulting | $1,519,337 |
| JOBSOURCE Contractor services | $982,745 |
| CORE EDUCATION PBC Enrollment services | $681,631 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 17 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
12 private foundations reported grants to Anderson University totaling $2.8M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Anderson University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, Anderson University reported that 86.5% of its $68.2 million in expenses went to program services, 12.0% to management and general and 1.5% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Anderson University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Anderson University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 was $261,786, for the role of President (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Anderson University get its money?
Of $61.0 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, 8.9% came from contributions and grants (including 1.6% from government grants) and 83.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Anderson University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 35-0867954 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, object 202630989349301243 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, object 202501059349301990 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023, object 202401069349301560 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2022, object 202311049349300931 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021, object 202200959349301320 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2020, object 202131029349301233 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 35-0867954: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.