Messiah University
- Assets
- $330.8m
- Revenue
- $142.3m
- Investments
- $26.4m
- Employees
- 2,746
- Location
- Mechanicsburg, PA
- Founding
- 01/1945
- Data as of
- 06/2019
- EIN
- 23-1352661
Organization Overview
Messiah University is located in Mechanicsburg, PA. The organization was established in 1945. According to its NTEE Classification (B42) the organization is classified as: Undergraduate Colleges, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Messiah University employed 2,746 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Messiah University is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2019, Messiah University generated $142.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $145.5m during the year ending 06/2019. While expenses have increased by 1.9% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MESSIAH UNIVERSITY IS A CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY OF THE LIBERAL AND APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES, OFFERING UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVEL PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MESSIAH UNIVERSITY IS A NATIONALLY RANKED, PRIVATE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY WITH A STUDENT BODY OF OVER 3,200 UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS. MESSIAH'S STUDENTS PURSUE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS IN OVER 80 UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS WITH GREATER THAN 50 CONCENTRATIONS AND 20 PLUS GRADUATE DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS. MESSIAH'S HOLISTIC EDUCATIONAL MODEL OF INTEGRATING FAITH INTO EVERY PART OF THE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL TO DEVELOPING STUDENTS' INTELLECT, CHARACTER, AND FAITH IN PREPARATION TO BETTER SERVE THEIR CHURCH AND COMMUNITY. MESSIAH'S MISSION AS A CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY CONTRIBUTES TO A COMMON GOOD ROOTED IN A CHRIST-CENTERED COMMITMENT TO THE DIGNITY, WELFARE AND HUMAN FLOURISHING OF ALL OF OUR NEIGHBORS. ROOTED IN ITS CHRISTIAN IDENTITY, MESSIAH EDUCATES ITS STUDENTS TO BECOME LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD BY WORKING FOR JUSTICE, SERVING THE POOR, AND ASSISTING THE NEEDY. MESSIAH STUDENTS ARE MEANINGFUL MEMBERS OF THEIR LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES BOTH DURING AND AFTER THEIR UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE. MESSIAH UNIVERSITY IS AN IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTOR AND HAS BEEN NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO SERVICE LEARNING, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. MESSIAH UNIVERSITY IS DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR A DIVERSE ARRAY OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITY WITHIN PENNSYLVANIA. THIS ACTIVITY RESULTS DIRECTLY FROM MESSIAH'S PROMISE OF HELPING STUDENTS TO "SEE ANEW"- THROUGH TRANSFORMATION AND RECONCILIATION-BY VIEWING THEMSELVES, THEIR FAITH, THEIR CAREERS, AND THE WORLD IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT. MESSIAH UNIVERSITY EDUCATES, CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO RELEVANT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. MESSIAH IS INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY SERVICE OUTREACH PROGRAMS, SERVICE MISSIONS AND NUMEROUS INTERNATIONAL STUDY EXPERIENCES. STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF WORK WITH COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERS IN LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SETTINGS TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS, TO PROVIDE HOLISTIC LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TOWARD AN ETHIC OF DISCIPLESHIP, SERVICE AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kim S Phipps President | Officer | 40 | $354,623 |
Randall G Basinger Provost | Officer | 40 | $181,046 |
David S Walker VP Finance A | Officer | 40 | $179,723 |
William G Strausbaugh VP Informati | 40 | $172,484 | |
Barry G Goodling VP Advanceme | Officer | 40 | $171,079 |
Amanda A Coffey VP Hr | 40 | $150,532 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Lamar Companies Advertising Svc | 6/29/21 | $221,813 |
Webpage Fx Internet Mktg | 6/29/21 | $485,706 |
Edwin L Heim Company Construction | 6/29/21 | $1,007,296 |
Pyramid Construction Services Construction | 6/29/21 | $12,307,825 |
Enginuity Llc Mech Contractor | 6/29/21 | $146,267 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,562,057 |
| Investment income | $5,804,259 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $27,000 |
| Royalties | $165,103 |
| Net Rental Income | $19,609 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,039,440 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$5,637 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $142,322,736 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $41,220,445 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $717,732 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $917,843 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $45,217,655 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,864,492 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,844,378 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,229,049 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $41,110 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $63,957 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $686,668 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,760,154 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,138,689 |
| Office expenses | $2,750,116 |
| Information technology | $1,853,194 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,925,964 |
| Travel | $4,278,532 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $638,370 |
| Interest | $1,971,747 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,216,620 |
| Insurance | $719,145 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $145,521,863 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $92,585 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,523,928 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $6,885,269 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,197,089 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $3,667 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $579,384 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,503,138 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $121,719,059 |
| Investments—other securities | $26,448,185 |
| Investments—program-related | $2,449,333 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $11,095,059 |
| Total assets | $330,760,394 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,359,998 |
| Grants payable | $2,534,749 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,655,388 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $66,576,964 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $379,677 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $8,302,252 |
| Total liabilities | $85,809,028 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $185,543,635 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $18,766,135 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $40,641,596 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $244,951,366 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Messiah University has recieved totaling $1,200.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
King Scholarship Fund Dallas, TX PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $1,200 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $130,311,919 |
| Earnings | $17,215,584 |
| Admin Expense | $853,699 |
| Net Contributions | $1,178,445 |
| Other Expense | $8,296,050 |
| Grants | $1,623,391 |
| Ending Balance | $139,640,207 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $834,703,732 | $365,679,639 |
Touro University New York, NY | $558,489,117 | $321,976,604 |
Saint Josephs University Philadelphia, PA | $901,366,941 | $347,052,680 |
Colgate University Treasurers Office Hamilton, NY | $1,984,946,016 | $378,114,548 |
Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $1,432,118,020 | $305,531,376 |
Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | $987,033,808 | $268,742,242 |
Lafayette College Easton, PA | $1,381,563,896 | $228,460,340 |
Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA | $3,573,029,000 | $364,464,007 |
Denison University Granville, OH | $1,502,847,785 | $275,909,448 |
Barnard College New York, NY | $934,956,587 | $267,817,606 |
Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $570,755,194 | $196,773,554 |
Trustees Of Hamilton College Clinton, NY | $1,394,895,135 | $220,131,728 |