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EIN 56-0529972

Gardner-Webb University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,433
City
Boiling Springs
State
North Carolina
Year formed
1905
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B43: University or Technological Institute
Description
Private Christian university in NC offering liberal arts education, preparing students for various professions. Emphasis on community engagement, diversity, and values-based education.
Total revenues
$97,349,269
2023
Total expenses
$99,286,236
2023
Total assets
$154,233,950
2023
Num. employees
1,433
2023

Program areas at Gardner-Webb University

The primary goal of Gardner-Webb University is to provide education to students. The University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees. The University enrolled 3,144 students during 2022-2023 and awarded approximately $31m in scholarships and tuition assistance.

Who funds Gardner-Webb University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Collegiate Athletic AssociationGrants/scholarships$915,548
Brinkley Family FoundationCharitable$292,000
Lettie Pate Whitehead FoundationFor General Scholarship Support.$290,000
...and 34 more grants received totalling $2,399,821

Personnel at Gardner-Webb University

NameTitleCompensation
Mike WhitemanVice President for Finance and Administration
Timothy ShueyVice President for Finance and Administration To Nov / Vice President for Administration / Vice President Administration and Finance$143,186
Nathaniel EvansVice President for Advancement$182,043
Lisa ClaryEnrollment
Chuck BurchAthletics
...and 20 more key personnel

Financials for Gardner-Webb University

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,076,188
Program services$86,662,876
Investment income and dividends$1,841,619
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$3,841
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-2,235,255
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$97,349,269

Form 990s for Gardner-Webb University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-13990View PDF
2022-062023-05-11990View PDF
2021-062021-11-10990View PDF
2020-062021-02-22990View PDF
2019-062019-12-11990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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St Catherine UniversitySaint Paul, MN$129,561,387
University of Findlay (UF)Findlay, OH$146,285,348
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University of the Incarnate Word (UIW)San Antonio, TX$274,572,796
University of St Francis (USF)Joliet, IL$67,809,926
Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso, IN$165,456,496
Lipscomb UniversityNashville, TN$228,207,955
Data update history
January 1, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Bolick Foundation
September 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $915,548 from National Collegiate Athletic Association
July 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 13 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
Post Office Box 997
Boiling Springs, NC 28017
County
Cleveland County, NC
Website URL
gardner-webb.edu/ 
Phone
(704) 406-4282
Facebook page
gardnerwebb 
Twitter profile
@thegardnerwebb 
IRS details
EIN
56-0529972
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1905
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B43: University or Technological Institute
NAICS code, primary
611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
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