Emory & Henry University
Emory & Henry University reported $80.5 million in revenue and $81.3 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $86.55 went to program services, $12.18 to management and general costs and $1.27 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 79.1% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $218,166 (FORMER PRESIDENT). 32 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 23% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $81MFor 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 June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $80MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 86.6% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.11 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 11.5% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 79.1% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $218,166 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.27% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 32 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 28.4 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 32 of 33 | 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 expenseE&h university provided formal instruction and related academic support for 1,190 full-time equivalent undergraduate and graduate students toward the fulfillment of bachelor of science and bachelor of art degrees in a variety of fields of study, as well as graduate degrees in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physician assistance. The university's undergraduate academic program is shaped by goals to develop the students' intellectual abilities, to strengthen their ability to think critically about ethical decisions and responsible actions, to evoke a commitment to serve others, and…
Auxiliary services were provided to all students. As a primarily residential campus, most undergraduate students were provided housing and meals. The mercantile continued to provide books, art and school supplies, medical equipment and essential grocery and health products to students for their convenience
Various services were provided to students through many programs and offices, including intramural sports, general athletics, the outdoor program, spiritual life, the martin brock student center, admissions, financial aid, the registrar, the student health center, the appalachian center for community service, the bonner program, the centralized student assistance office, and the office of the dean of students. Most students received some form of financial aid through various scholarships and grants, providing the opportunity to pursue degrees. Campus employment and internships were made…
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMER PRESIDENT Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $208,954 | $0 | $9,212 | $218,166 |
| PRESIDENT Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $205,962 | $0 | $8,570 | $214,532 |
| DEAN, SCHOOL OF NURSING Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $177,703 | $0 | $6,810 | $184,513 |
| VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $166,452 | $0 | $9,062 | $175,514 |
| CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $149,429 | $0 | $7,344 | $156,773 |
| DEAN, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $143,164 | $0 | $8,161 | $151,325 |
| EVP & PROVOST Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $143,764 | $0 | $7,158 | $150,922 |
32 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Emory & Henry University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $433K (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–1b33 · 32 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 11aNo
- 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 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5949
- Volunteers Part I, line 64
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| SODEXO INC AFFILIATES Food contractor | $6,786,290 |
| BURWIL CONSTRUCTION Construction contractor | $6,093,061 |
| BOLDYN NETWORKS HIGHER ED LLC Internet provider | $772,311 |
| JENZABAR Database provider | $500,947 |
| EAB GLOBAL INC Consultant | $455,399 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 19 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
29 private foundations reported grants to Emory & Henry University totaling $830K 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 Emory & Henry University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Emory & Henry University reported that 86.6% of its $81.3 million in expenses went to program services, 12.2% to management and general and 1.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Emory & Henry University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Emory & Henry University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $218,166, for the role of FORMER PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Emory & Henry University get its money?
Of $80.5 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 11.5% came from contributions and grants (including 0.2% from government grants) and 79.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Emory & Henry University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 54-0505892 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 June 30, 2025, object 202621319349303457 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202511329349302621 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202400749349301815 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202341149349300759 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202201369349302840 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202101319349303030 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 54-0505892: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.