EIN 75-0827421

Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
654
City
State
Year formed
1924
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
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
$67,171,133
2024
Total expenses
$59,141,334
2024
Total assets
$155,585,962
2024
Num. employees
654
2024

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 2023 enrollment consisted of 2,650 students, with 14,782 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
Chosen People MinistriesStaff Support$27,500
Inspire WomenGeneral Support$20,000
Center for Women in LeadershipGeneral Support$15,070
...and 4 more grants made

Who funds Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Dallas Seminary FoundationGeneral Support$5,627,281
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$1,820,075
National Philanthropic TrustEducation$1,292,000
...and 81 more grants received totalling $15,401,285

Personnel at DTS

NameTitleCompensation
David TarrantTreasurer$155,397
Robert RiggsSenior Vice President for Operations and Institutional Efficiency$120,086
Joshua WinnVice President for Communications and Community$176,422
Kim TillSenior Vice President for Advancement$182,464
John C. DyerVice President for Enrollment Services and Educational Technologies$135,080
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for DTS

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$37,066,805
Program services$28,037,916
Investment income and dividends$1,479,071
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$115,435
Net rental income$40,184
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$5,324
Net income from fundraising events$14,372
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$22,009
Miscellaneous revenues$390,017
Total revenues$67,171,133

Form 990s for DTS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-12-11990View PDF
2023-062023-12-04990View PDF
2022-062022-12-05990View PDF
2021-062021-12-16990View PDF
2020-062021-04-21990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s

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Data update history
April 21, 2025
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Dean Foundation
February 18, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
January 30, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 20, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
January 19, 2025
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $5,627,281 from Dallas Seminary Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online 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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0185134
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-04-16
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