Parker University
Parker University reported $93.8 million in revenue and $94.4 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $76.62 went to program services, $22.40 to management and general costs and $0.98 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 92.9% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $660,754 (President). 91 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 8% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $94MFor 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 August 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $94MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 76.6% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 22.4% | 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 | $0.22 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 4.4% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 3.6% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 92.9% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $660,754 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.70% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 91 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 15.9 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 14 of 15 | 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 expenseThe university's doctor of chiropractic program is both rigorous and comprehensive, leveraging the latest research and technology and featuring a research facility and an integrated clinical experience at one of its two public clinics or through offsite internships at participating hospitals and private practices. The program is designed to develop skilled professionals devoted to the practice of compassionate, patient-centered and evidence-based care
The university offers certificate, undergraduate, and graduate programs in healthcare and business-related fields in its college of health sciences and its college of business and technology. Such programs feature dynamic learning environments and offer multiple delivery formats
Parker University provides ethical, well researched, and relevant continuing education to health and wellness professionals in the virtual classroom or at one of its various seminars hosted annually in dallas or las vegas
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, 48.0 hrs/week | $614,402 | $0 | $46,352 | $660,754 |
| EVP/Provost Officer, 30.0 hrs/week | $386,502 | $0 | $49,133 | $435,635 |
| VP/COO Officer, 48.0 hrs/week | $326,005 | $0 | $45,271 | $371,276 |
| CFO Officer, 48.0 hrs/week | $261,831 | $0 | $44,353 | $306,184 |
| Dean of clinical Neurosciences and Special Projects Highest compensated employee, 50.0 hrs/week | $245,715 | $0 | $37,640 | $283,355 |
| CMO Highest compensated employee, 50.0 hrs/week | $237,228 | $0 | $22,831 | $260,059 |
| VP of Culture Stategy Highest compensated employee, 50.0 hrs/week | $231,083 | $0 | $24,729 | $255,812 |
| CIO Highest compensated employee, 50.0 hrs/week | $221,270 | $0 | $30,264 | $251,534 |
91 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Parker University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.8M (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–1b15 · 14 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 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5630
- Volunteers Part I, line 615
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| Southeast Service Corporation Facilities/Maintenance | $1,937,409 |
| Delcom Group LP IT Source & Service | $1,834,998 |
| SAGE Dining Services Inc Dining Service | $1,777,034 |
| Tactical Protection Services Security | $995,595 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 50 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
2 private foundations reported grants to Parker University totaling $7,032 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 Parker University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, Parker University reported that 76.6% of its $94.4 million in expenses went to program services, 22.4% to management and general and 1.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Parker University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Parker University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 was $660,754, for the role of President (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Parker University get its money?
Of $93.8 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, 4.4% came from contributions and grants (including 3.6% from government grants) and 92.9% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Parker University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 75-1596658 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 August 31, 2025, object 202611669349301081 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, object 202541839349300214 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, object 202431639349301413 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2022, object 202341529349301509 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2021, object 202221969349302512 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2020, object 202111969349301696 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 75-1596658: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.