EIN 63-0312914

Samford University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2,708
State
Year formed
1841
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Samford University fosters the development of intellect, creativity, faith, and personhood among its students through its Christian community. With a 14:1 student to faculty ratio in the 2021-2022 academic year, the university offers 38 degree programs in 122 majors across ten academic schools. Its diverse student body hails from 47 states (plus Guam and Puerto Rico) as well as 19 foreign countries. The university also provides various program services including food services, educational workshops/programs, and more.
Total revenues
$281,552,616
2023
Total expenses
$270,879,733
2023
Total assets
$969,787,118
2023
Num. employees
2,708
2023

Program areas at Samford University

Samford University, with its 14:1 student to faculty ratio in the 2022-2023 academic year, offered 40 degree programs in 124 majors to students in ten academic schools. Students were enrolled from 49 states (plus puerto rico) and 16 foreign countries. The tuition and fees derived from these students paid the salaries, wages and benefits of the University's faculty and staff.
Additional program services include food services and vending, educational workshops/programs and other types of program services.
Samford University awarded over $79 million in aid to almost 5,400 students during the 2022-2023 aid year.
Samford University maintains a beautiful campus of academic and administrative buildings and student housing.

Grants made by Samford University

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
e3 Partners MinistryGrant To E3 Partners$54,700

Who funds Samford University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Collegiate Athletic AssociationGrants/scholarships$618,791
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$510,648
Lettie Pate Whitehead FoundationFor General and Nursing Scholarships.$486,000
...and 46 more grants received totalling $3,844,759

Personnel at Samford University

NameTitleCompensation
Michael MorganChief of Staff and Assistant To the President
Colin M CoyneVice President Finance , Bus Affairs and Strategy$257,518
Elizabeth B HollowayVice President for Advancement and Marketing / Vice President for Marketing and Communication$254,417
William R PittmanVice President for University Advancement$152,100
Jason E BlackVice President for Enrollment Management$206,281
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Samford University

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$24,943,191
Program services$234,566,489
Investment income and dividends$8,111,598
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$623,745
Royalty revenue$143,799
Net rental income$-260,213
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$13,518,413
Net income from fundraising events$-94,406
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$281,552,616

Form 990s for Samford University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-05990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-08-20990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
July 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from C I O S
July 17, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 14, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
800 Lakeshore Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
Metro area
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
County
Jefferson County, AL
Website URL
samford.edu/ 
Phone
(205) 726-4084
Facebook page
SamfordUniversity 
IRS details
EIN
63-0312914
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1841
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
Central organization
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