EIN 75-0827421

Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
637
City
State
Year formed
1924
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) is an evangelical theological seminary located in Dallas, Texas. It is known for popularizing the theological system known as Dispensationalism.
Total revenues
$66,702,870
2023
Total expenses
$52,278,944
2023
Total assets
$145,541,414
2023
Num. employees
637
2023

Program areas at DTS

INSTRUCTION: Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) offers a variety of graduate academic programs from its main campus in Dallas, TX and its various extension sites. Online courses are also offered. DTS is nondenominational and seeks to serve those of like biblical faith in evangelical protestantism. DTS has over 15,000 alumni serving in 105 countries. Fall 2022 enrollment consisted of 2,614 students, with 15,069 total class hours taken that term.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT: The library holds over 423,000 items, provides access to electronic resources and has special rare volumes. The media and computer lab allows students to use computer equipment, audio and video media.
STUDENT SERVICES: The mission of student services is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to develop as a godly servant-leader through his or her social, cultural, spiritual, physical, and emotional life. We provide advisement, programming, and services to enrich community, family life, personal interaction, social development, cultural awareness, physical development and campus diversity. The admissions department works to recruit and then equip entering students with the resources needed to have a successful graduate-studies experience. The registrar and counseling offices provide advising, counseling and testing services to facilitate personal, family and professional development. The Chaplains office encourages campus community life, worship, and spiritual development through chapel programming. The Dean of Students office provides opportunities for student participation in decision-making and leadership development through student groups.
AUXILIARY: Auxiliary enterprises consist of a student bookstore, two student apartment buildings, and a theological journal. Swindoll Tower residence hall has 158 apartments for married students with families and includes a fireside chat room, playroom, and courtyard with a pool. Washington Hall, the single-student apartment building, contains 158 bedrooms in one and two bedroom apartments. Its amenities include a student research library that is an extension of Turpin Library, conference rooms, 2 music practice rooms, 2 media rooms, a multipurpose room/gym, and a pool. Bibliotheca Sacra, a theological quarterly, in continuous publication since 1843, has been published by DTS since 1934.
PUBLIC SERVICE: Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership and Cultural Engagement pursues the development of effective Christian leadership in order to build leaders of integrity and impact.

Grants made by DTS

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
IllumiNations12 Verse Challenge$60,000
Chosen People MinistriesStaff Support$30,000

Who funds Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Dallas Seminary FoundationGeneral Support$4,920,377
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$3,386,927
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$833,266
...and 85 more grants received totalling $13,863,503

Personnel at DTS

NameTitleCompensation
David TarrantTreasurer$150,555
Robert RiggsSenior Vice President Operations$144,922
Josh WinnVice President Communications and Community$171,621
Kim TillSenior Vice President Development$178,205
George HillmanVice President Education$193,085
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for DTS

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$37,439,531
Program services$26,669,562
Investment income and dividends$1,416,307
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$153,358
Net rental income$29,277
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$562,614
Net income from fundraising events$-43,090
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$101,882
Miscellaneous revenues$373,429
Total revenues$66,702,870

Form 990s for DTS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-12-04990View PDF
2022-062022-12-05990View PDF
2021-062021-12-16990View PDF
2020-062021-04-21990View PDF
2019-062020-02-18990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Breunig Family Foundation
February 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $4,920,377 from Dallas Seminary Foundation
February 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 3, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
3909 Swiss Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
Metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
County
Dallas County, TX
Website URL
dts.edu/ 
Phone
(800) 387-9673
Facebook page
dallasseminary 
Twitter profile
@dallasseminary 
IRS details
EIN
75-0827421
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1924
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
NAICS code, primary
611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Parent/child status
Central organization
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