EIN 58-0566167

The Corporation of Mercer University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4,587
City
State
Year formed
1833
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Corporation of Mercer University teaches, learns, creates, discovers, inspires, empowers and serves. In fulfilling this mission, the university supports undergraduate, graduate, and professional learning as well as basic research. The university has 12 colleges and schools offering programs in liberal arts, business, engineering, education, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, law, theology, music and health professions. These expenses are related to program service instruction.
Also known as...
Mercer University
Total revenues
$434,660,951
2023
Total expenses
$414,983,749
2023
Total assets
$1,048,317,053
2023
Num. employees
4,587
2023

Program areas at The Corporation of Mercer University

The University has 12 colleges and schools. The University's programs included liberal arts, business, engineering, education, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, law, theology, music, and heath professions. These expenses are related to The direct instruction of higher education. The University serves over 9,000 degree seeking students in The 12 colleges and schools. The University bestowed over 2,600 degrees for The 2021-2022 school year. The peace corps has named Mercer among The top four peace corp prep certificate granting institutions in The united states. The University's instruction provides a focus on undergraduate research by providing students with hands-on experience that complements their education. The research can be included in their course based in lab work or faculty led research.
Auxiliary services:the University's auxiliary services facilitates The creation of community, extends The learning environment beyond The classroom, and enhances The quality of campus life through The delivery of quality goods and services including residence, dining services, clinic operations, as well as athletic and retail operations for over 9,000 students. Auxiliary services maintain The bear card system which provides for a variety of different dining options and easier access for students to pay for those options. Auxiliary services also provides mail and document services as well as cable access for The univeristy's student residences.
Scholarships:these expenses are related to The support provided to The University's students based on donor stipulation, need, and merit. The University provides schoarship aid within 4 categories. Mercer based aid scholarships are based on academic credentials and The scholarships are renewable up to 4 years. Talent based aid scholarships are either athletic scholarships or music scholarships. Need based aid scholarships are based on economic need. Competitive aid scholarships are based on merit. Over 90% of The University's students received scholarships and discounts.
Research
Academic support
Student services
Public service
Institutional support

Grants made by The Corporation of Mercer University

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Georgia Council for RecoveryResearch$181,785
East Georgia Healthcare Center (EGHC)Research$119,886
Fordham UniversityResearch$27,176

Who funds The Corporation of Mercer University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Mercerw F George SCH Law GWW TrustUnrestricted Gift$2,375,000
Lettie Pate Whitehead FoundationFor Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships.$868,000
The Chicago Community TrustStamps Scholars - Spirit Funds, Stamps Scholars$584,493
...and 92 more grants received totalling $8,729,217

Personnel at The Corporation of Mercer University

NameTitleCompensation
Larry D. BrumleySenior Vice President for Marketing Communications and Chief of Staff$255,458
James S NethertonExecutive Vice President - Administration and Fin.$347,561
John A. PattersonSenior Vice President for University Advancement$275,955
Kellie R. AppelSenior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives$240,427
Penny L. ElkinsExecutive Vice President$299,787
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for The Corporation of Mercer University

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$62,393,992
Program services$356,344,652
Investment income and dividends$9,093,812
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$785,537
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$1,658,361
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,378,787
Net income from fundraising events$-38,338
Net income from gaming activities$18,037
Net income from sales of inventory$-460,221
Miscellaneous revenues$2,486,332
Total revenues$434,660,951

Form 990s for The Corporation of Mercer University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-10990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-06990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-10-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 17 new grant, including a grant for $2,375,000 from Mercerw F George SCH Law GWW Trust
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 33 new grant, including a grant for $561,146 from National Collegiate Athletic Association
August 9, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
August 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 15, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingConservation easementFundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1501 Mercer University Dr
Macon, GA 31207
Metro area
Macon-Bibb County, GA
County
Bibb County, GA
Website URL
mercer.edu/ 
Phone
(478) 301-2710
Facebook page
MercerUniversity 
IRS details
EIN
58-0566167
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1833
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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