Lincoln Memorial University
Lincoln Memorial University reported $285.2 million in revenue and $214.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $75.86 went to program services, $23.12 to management and general costs and $1.02 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 94.4% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $429,398 (PRESIDENT OF). 210 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 67% 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 $214MFor 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 $285MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 75.9% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 23.1% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.0% | 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 | 4.9% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 94.4% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $429,398 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.20% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 210 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 23.3 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 25 of 25 | 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 expenseUndergraduate/graduate programs the university strives to give students a foundation for a more productive life by upholding the principles of abraham lincoln's life: a dedication to individual liberty, responsibility, and improvement; a respect for citizenship; recognition of the intrinsic value of high moral and ethical standards; and a belief in a personal god. The university is committed to teaching, research, and service. The university's curriculum and commitment to quality instruction at every level are based on the beliefs that graduates must be able to communicate clearly and…
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The Lincoln Memorial University-duncan school of law builds upon a foundation that upholds the principles of abraham lincolns life: a dedication to individual liberty, responsibility, and improvement; a respect for citizenship; recognition of the intrinsic value of high moral and ethical standards; and a belief in a personal god. Through teaching, research and service, the Lincoln Memorial University-duncan school of law will prepare graduates: 1. Who are committed to the premise that the cornerstone of meaningful existence is service to humanity; 2. Who understand their professional…
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 OF Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $412,148 | $0 | $17,250 | $429,398 |
| DEAN/CHIEF A Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $388,330 | $0 | $17,250 | $405,580 |
| EXECUTIVE VP Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $344,544 | $0 | $15,986 | $360,530 |
| EXEC VP FOR Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $328,558 | $0 | $15,225 | $343,783 |
| ASSOC PROF/P Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $294,730 | $0 | $14,259 | $308,989 |
| ASSOC DEAN Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $306,457 | $0 | $0 | $306,457 |
| ASSOCIATE PR Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $296,528 | $0 | $5,948 | $302,476 |
| ASSOC DEAN Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $300,666 | $0 | $0 | $300,666 |
210 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Lincoln Memorial University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.8M (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–1b25 · 25 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 4No
- 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 52,534
- Volunteers Part I, line 680
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CHARTWELLS DINING SERVICES Catering | $4,135,101 |
| MC-21 HEALTHCARE LLC Pharmacy benefi | $2,911,767 |
| CDW LLC Technology | $2,723,291 |
| POWELL VALLEY ELECTRIC CO-OP Utilities | $2,105,518 |
| SMARTER SYSTEMS LLC Technology | $1,742,430 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 158 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
15 private foundations reported grants to Lincoln Memorial University totaling $466K 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 Lincoln Memorial University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Lincoln Memorial University reported that 75.9% of its $214.2 million in expenses went to program services, 23.1% to management and general and 1.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Lincoln Memorial University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Lincoln Memorial University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $429,398, for the role of PRESIDENT OF (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Lincoln Memorial University get its money?
Of $285.2 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 4.9% came from contributions and grants (including 1.4% from government grants) and 94.4% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Lincoln Memorial University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 62-0479542 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 202611349349309156 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202511339349300926 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202411369349309551 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202321329349309642 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202201339349305340 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202131349349306563 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 62-0479542: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.