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EIN 62-6001104

Johnson University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
799
City
Knoxville
State
Tennessee
Year formed
1893
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
Description
Founded in 1893, Johnson University is a private, coeducational institution offering associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctor's degrees. Over the years, the University programs have expanded to include different avenues of modern evangelism.
Total revenues
$43,677,734
2024
20202021202220232024$20m$40m
Total expenses
$31,783,244
2024
20202021202220232024$25m$29m
Total assets
$270,018,450
2024
20202021202220232024$0.2b$0.2b$0.3b
Num. employees
799
2024
202020212022202320240400800

Program areas at Johnson University

Operation of University

Who funds Johnson University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$203,800
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$149,925
Johnson University Trust for TeachersTo Provide for Teacher Salaries$44,800
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Johnson University

NameTitleCompensation
Lisa TarwaterChief Admissions Officer
Cindy BarnardVice President for Business and Finance
Cynthia T BarnardVice President for Finance$99,355
Richard ClarkVice President for Advancement$99,777
Wilbur ReidVice President for Campus Services$94,437
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Johnson University

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,830,178
Program services$19,711,304
Investment income and dividends$2,351,983
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$15,784,269
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$43,677,734

Form 990s for Johnson University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-02-29990View PDF
2022-062023-02-14990View PDF
2021-062022-05-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-08-11990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 4, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $203,800 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
October 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $44,800 from Johnson University Trust for Teachers
May 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
7900 Johnson Dr
Knoxville, TN 37998
Metro area
Knoxville, TN
County
Knox County, TN
Website URL
johnsonu.edu/ 
Phone
(865) 573-4517
IRS details
EIN
62-6001104
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1893
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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