Southern Wesleyan University
Southern Wesleyan University reported $31.1 million in revenue and $32.7 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $81.47 went to program services, $15.58 to management and general costs and $2.95 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 77.8% of the total. Government grants made up 7.1%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $239,353 (PRESIDENT). 5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 9% between FY2021 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 $33MFor 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 $31MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 81.5% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 15.6% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.16 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 7.1% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 77.8% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $239,353 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.73% | 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 | 14.6 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 31 of 31 | 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 expenseSouthern Wesleyan University is a christ-centered, student-focused learning community devoted to transforming lives by challenging students to be dedicated scholars and servant leaders who impact the world for christ. Southern Wesleyan University seeks to meet the educational needs of diverse student populations through both traditional and innovative approaches. For those students who seek an excellent residential campus experience in the context of a strong christian environment, the university provides on-campus programs at its facility in central, south carolina. There the rich traditions…
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 Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $202,332 | $0 | $37,021 | $239,353 |
| PROVOST & VPAA Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $141,840 | $0 | $27,299 | $169,139 |
| CHIEF OF STAFF Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $146,302 | $0 | $19,806 | $166,108 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (PART YEAR) Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $162,933 | $0 | $0 | $162,933 |
| DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $104,330 | $0 | $23,893 | $128,223 |
| TREASURER Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $68,273 | $0 | $28,633 | $96,906 |
5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Southern Wesleyan University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $429K (Part IX, line 5).
5 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–1b31 · 31 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 4No
- 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 5456
- Volunteers Part I, line 635
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| PIONEER COLLEGE CATERERS INC Food service provider | $1,378,091 |
| DANIEL BUILDERS LLC Presidents home renovations/repairs | $502,530 |
| THE BUDD GROUP University cleaning services | $460,947 |
| MILLER HVAC SERVICES INC Hvac services | $314,386 |
| ENROLLMENTFUEL LLC Training/advertising | $272,475 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 11 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
5 private foundations reported grants to Southern Wesleyan University totaling $14,147 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 Southern Wesleyan University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Southern Wesleyan University reported that 81.5% of its $32.7 million in expenses went to program services, 15.6% to management and general and 2.9% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Southern Wesleyan University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Southern Wesleyan University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $239,353, for the role of PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Southern Wesleyan University get its money?
Of $31.1 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 19.6% came from contributions and grants (including 7.1% from government grants) and 77.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Southern Wesleyan University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 57-0324936 as a 501(c)(3) organization (church). Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 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 202621279349300647 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202501359349307930 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202411349349307556 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202301339349302400 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202221369349315252 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 57-0324936: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.