EIN 58-2624570

Shorter University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
483
City
State
Year formed
1873
Most recent tax filings
2023-05-01
Description
Shorter University is a private Christian liberal arts institution in Rome, GA, offering associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs.
Total revenues
$39,445,998
2023
Total expenses
$37,633,728
2023
Total assets
$59,136,687
2023
Num. employees
483
2023

Program areas at Shorter University

Instructional - Funds expended for instructional activities in Associate, Bachelor, and Master degree programs. Enrollment in 2022-2023 included 1,934 students. Scholarship and financial aid - Comprehensive financial assistance program includes scholarships, grants, loans and part-time campus employment. Every student enrolled full-time at Shorter University receives some form of financial assistance.
Academic support - Expenditures integral to the operation and support of the academic services of the University. Auxiliary enterprises - Expenditures to provide services to student, faculty, and staff including housing, cafeteria, and bookstore.
Student support - Funds expended for activities contributing to students' well being and intellectual, cultural, and social development outside of formal instruction.

Who funds Shorter University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lettie Pate Whitehead FoundationFor General Scholarship Support.$267,000
Benjamin F Brady Charitable FoundationTo Fund Dormitory Renovations$100,000
Georgia Independent College AssociationTo Provide Support for Private Colleges and Universities in Georgia$58,070
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Shorter University

NameTitleCompensation
Michelle StricklinVice President of Finance , Chief Financial Officer$113,403
Ben BruceVice President of Advancement$104,244
John ReamsProvost$100,322
Donald DowlessPresident$181,812
Colleen LassiterDirector of Financial Aid
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Shorter University

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,681,008
Program services$32,532,561
Investment income and dividends$255,945
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$27,272
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$750
Net income from fundraising events$-51,538
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$39,445,998

Form 990s for Shorter University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-052024-03-12990View PDF
2022-052023-04-14990View PDF
2021-052022-04-05990View PDF
2020-052021-04-15990View PDF
2019-052020-10-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,600 from Charities Aid Foundation of America
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $267,000 from Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
315 Shorter Ave
Rome, GA 30165
Metro area
Rome, GA
County
Floyd County, GA
Website URL
shorter.edu/ 
Phone
(706) 291-2121
Facebook page
shorteru 
Twitter profile
@shorteruniv 
IRS details
EIN
58-2624570
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1873
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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