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EIN 61-0444825

Transylvania University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
857
City
Lexington
State
Kentucky
Year formed
1780
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
Description
Transylvania University, founded in 1780, is the nation’s sixteenth oldest institution of higher learning and is consistently ranked in national publications as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. All of their 40 majors are deeply rooted in the liberal arts, which will teach you to think critically and communicate in any number of areas, growing you into a well-rounded person ready to stand out and thrive in whatever field you choose. Their professors are interested in getting to know you and guiding you personally toward your academic and professional goals.
Total revenues
$66,491,830
2023
Total expenses
$68,860,956
2023
Total assets
$252,651,160
2023
Num. employees
857
2023

Program areas at Transylvania University

Provide undergraduate degree education, curriculum, training, resources and related expenses.

Who funds Transylvania University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Virginia Clark Hagan Charitable FoundationScholarship Funds$150,000
American Endowment FoundationEducational$66,553
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$63,597
...and 30 more grants received totalling $579,964

Personnel at Transylvania University

NameTitleCompensation
Lisa CustardoExecutive Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer
Amanda SarratoreVice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
Nelson MurphyVice President for Finance and Business$164,193
Megan MoloneyVice President for Marketing and Communication$124,584
Deepa DubalVice President for Diversity and Inclusion / Interim Vice President of Student Life / Vice President for Information Technology$113,788
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Transylvania University

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,299,336
Program services$48,781,963
Investment income and dividends$1,975,928
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$10,159,145
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,275,458
Total revenues$66,491,830

Form 990s for Transylvania University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-10990View PDF
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-10-07990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Transylvania University

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Erskine College and Theological SeminaryDue West, SC$43,220,598
Hardin-Simmons University (HSU)Abilene, TX$82,347,518
Tabor CollegeHillsboro, KS$34,750,624
Kansas Wesleyan University (KWU)Salina, KS$37,718,780
Regis CollegeWeston, MA$102,931,828
Madonna UniversityLivonia, MI$54,779,071
North Greenville UniversityTigerville, SC$72,921,346
Young Harris College (YHC)Young Harris, GA$43,098,731
Talladega CollegeTalladega, AL$40,885,647
Alliance UniversityNew York, NY$41,924,199
Data update history
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $66,553 from American Endowment Foundation
October 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Alex G Campbell JR Foundation
August 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 7, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
300 N Broadway
Lexington, KY 40508
Metro area
Lexington-Fayette, KY
County
Fayette County, KY
Website URL
transy.edu/ 
Phone
(859) 233-8300
IRS details
EIN
61-0444825
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1780
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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
Undetermined
Charity Registration status
Not Registered
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
None yet
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-18
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