EIN 57-0324936

Southern Wesleyan University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
559
Year formed
1909
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
Southern 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. The university seeks to accomplish its mission by providing rigorous academic programs and fostering a culture of service and leadership.
Related structure
Southern Wesleyan University is child organization, under the parent exemption from Wesleyan Church Corporation.
Total revenues
$38,099,449
2022
Total expenses
$31,553,513
2022
Total assets
$46,468,008
2022
Num. employees
559
2022

Program areas at Southern Wesleyan University

Southern 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 of academia are coupled with residence hall communities, sports, chapel and artistic performances.SWU's On-Campus program offers a wide variety of undergraduate majors in areas such as business, recreation, teacher education, music, English, communication, religion & ministry, biology, chemistry, math, computer science, forensics, pre-medicine, history, psychology, social science and human services. Southern Wesleyan University offers online programs in an innovative framework that provide opportunities to conveniently complete undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs. SWU Online continues year-round, and students enter the program at several times during the year.Undergraduate programs offered through SWU Online include an associate degree in general studies. Also offered are bachelor of science programs in business administration, human services, nursing, and early childhood and family studies. Southern Wesleyan University also offers online graduate and postgraduate programs including the Master of Business Administration (MBA), the Master of Science in Management (MSM), the Master of Education in Classroom Leadership (MEDCL), the Master of Education in Administration and Supervision (MEDAS), the Master of Education in e-Learning and Instructional Design, and the Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Assessment (EdD).

Who funds Southern Wesleyan University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Splawn Family FoundationCharitable Donation$200,000
National Collegiate Athletic AssociationScholarships/grants$36,182
South Carolina Independent Colleges and UniversitiesHigher Education$30,622
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Southern Wesleyan University

NameTitleCompensation
D Kenneth WhitenerVice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer / Vice President for Auxiliary Services$0
Roger HouseVice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer$112,853
Roger House Py TrusteeInterim Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer$49,597
Andrew BeckwithChief of Staff
Devon BroomeInterim Vice President of Finance
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Southern Wesleyan University

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,395,794
Program services$25,782,210
Investment income and dividends$121,098
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$539,689
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$26,265
Net income from fundraising events$-14,624
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$249,017
Total revenues$38,099,449

Form 990s for Southern Wesleyan University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-13990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF

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Data update history
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $17,600 from Tulsa Community Foundation
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Splawn Family Foundation
August 22, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsChapter / child organizationsChurches
Issues
EducationReligion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
907 Wesleyan Dr
Central, SC 29630
Metro area
Greenville-Anderson, SC
County
Pickens County, SC
Website URL
swu.edu/ 
Phone
(864) 644-5024
IRS details
EIN
57-0324936
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1909
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
Child within group exemption
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