EIN 62-0502739

Lee University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2,147
Year formed
1918
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Lee University is a private, comprehensive University located in Cleveland, Tennessee. The University is operated under the auspices of the church of God and is governed by a board to trustees.
Total revenues
$97,254,831
2023
Total expenses
$93,462,606
2023
Total assets
$196,959,701
2023
Num. employees
2,147
2023

Program areas at Lee University

Instructional expenses - instruction is provided to approximately 3,220 full time equivalent students in various programs throughout the academic year. This includes both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Student services - provides services to enrolled students including student athletics, health clinic, spiritual life programs, residential life programs, etc.
Academic support - provides support services to various attendees of the University, as well as, support of programs within the University. Academic support includes faculty development, the library and research centers.
Auxiliary services - operated for the convenience of students, faculty, and staff including residence halls, dining halls, campus bookstore, and the telephone system.

Who funds Lee University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lilly EndowmentCompelling Preaching Initiative$1,241,763
Lettie Pate Whitehead FoundationFor General Scholarship Support.$133,000
Tucker FoundationGeneral Support - String Theory$60,000
...and 36 more grants received totalling $1,870,101

Personnel at Lee University

NameTitleCompensation
Charles Paul ConnChancellor$265,717
Chris ConineVice President$150,717
Jayson VanhookVice President for Enrollment and Marketing / Vice President for Info Sys and Associate Profesor / Vice President for Info Sys and Associate Professor Edu Leadership$119,024
Michael HayesVice President of Student Development$128,795
Philip TangAthletic Communications Director
...and 21 more key personnel

Financials for Lee University

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,424,448
Program services$84,314,088
Investment income and dividends$1,147,262
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$254,143
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$114,890
Total revenues$97,254,831

Form 990s for Lee University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-10990View PDF
2022-062023-02-28990View PDF
2021-062022-02-15990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-10-23990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 15 new personnel
August 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $1,241,763 from Lilly Endowment
July 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $17,423 from American Online Giving Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1120 N Ocoee St
Cleveland, TN 37311
Metro area
Cleveland, TN
County
Bradley County, TN
Website URL
leeuniversity.edu 
Phone
(423) 614-8000
IRS details
EIN
62-0502739
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1918
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
Independent
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