EIN 73-0579264

Oklahoma Baptist University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,043
City
Shawnee
Year formed
1910
Most recent tax filings
2023-05-01
Description
Oklahoma Baptist University is a Christian liberal arts university offering 10 bachelors, 1 associates, and 4 graduate degrees.
Total revenues
$87,876,338
2023
Total expenses
$77,857,878
2023
Total assets
$314,549,066
2023
Num. employees
1,043
2023

Program areas at Oklahoma Baptist University

Academic Instruction Oklahoma Baptist University offers over 80 undergraduate academic major fields of study, with pre-professional degrees in several areas. The academic offerings are operated through schools and divisions: Theology and Ministry, Science and Mathematics, Behavioral and Social Science, Business, Education, Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation, Language and Literature, Nursing, Visual and Performing Arts plus several Graduate, Online and Professional Certificate Programs. The University's core curriculum integrates academic disciplines to provide a rigorous liberal arts education. Masters' degrees are offered in business administration, marriage and family therapy, theology. The University's four-year graduation rate is among the highest in the state and region.
Auxiliary Enterprises Oklahoma Baptist University operates residential facilities for approximately 950 of the University's approximately 1,400 enrolled students. Campus dining, including catering services, is provided through Chartwell's, a Compass Group company. The University's bookstore is operated by Slingshot.
Student services Oklahoma Baptist University provides a range of services to students, including health services, career planning and placement, counseling, financial aid, athletic opportunities through 13 varsity sports, an extensive intramural and club sports program, campus activities, a University Concert Series, and an array of Campus Ministry programs, including eight local ministry teams, and year-round international missions and service experiences. These services are tied to OBU's mission statement: As a Christian liberal arts university, OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.
Miscellaneous revenue generated from educational sales/services/events.

Who funds Oklahoma Baptist University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Tulsa Royalties CompanySpecial Projects on the Campus of Oklahoma Baptist University$1,861,270
The Stephenson Scholarship TrustScholarships$704,505
Witness To WinGeneral Purpose$500,000
...and 24 more grants received totalling $3,691,152

Personnel at Oklahoma Baptist University

NameTitleCompensation
Randy SmithExecutive Vice President of Business and Administration$153,165
Timothy RasnicVice President of Advancement$136,880
Will BrantleyVice President for Enrollment Management$119,877
Larinee DennisProvost , Dean of Business , Health , Science and Education$127,787
Matthew EmersonProvost , Dean of Theology , Arts and Humanities$123,616
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Oklahoma Baptist University

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$21,109,629
Program services$57,627,865
Investment income and dividends$8,097,405
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,037,726
Net rental income$5,491
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-1,778
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$87,876,338

Form 990s for Oklahoma Baptist University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-052024-04-05990View PDF
2022-052023-04-17990View PDF
2021-052022-04-14990View PDF
2020-052021-04-21990View PDF
2019-052021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Oklahoma Baptist University

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Anderson University (AU)Anderson, SC$131,165,523
Ashland UniversityAshland, OH$130,719,861
Claflin UniversityOrangeburg, SC$90,488,927
Gordon CollegeWenham, MA$62,766,673
Northwest UniversityKirkland, WA$48,946,892
Westminster Theological Seminary (WTS)Glenside, PA$30,439,771
Young Harris College (YHC)Young Harris, GA$43,098,731
North Greenville UniversityTigerville, SC$72,921,346
Madonna UniversityLivonia, MI$54,779,071
Joseph and Harvey Meyerhoff Family Charitable FundsOklahoma City, OK$74,884,980
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $1,861,270 from Tulsa Royalties Company
May 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from The Goatcher Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
500 W University Box 61207
Shawnee, OK 74804
County
Pottawatomie County, OK
Website URL
okbu.edu/ 
Phone
(405) 585-5801
Facebook page
OklahomaBaptistUniversity 
Twitter profile
@obunews 
IRS details
EIN
73-0579264
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1910
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
Free account sign-up

Want updates when Oklahoma Baptist University has new information, or want to find more organizations like Oklahoma Baptist University?

Create free Cause IQ account