Lenoir-Rhyne University is located in Hickory, NC. 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 05/2023, Lenoir-Rhyne University employed 976 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lenoir-Rhyne 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 05/2021, Lenoir-Rhyne University generated $101.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $95.5m during the year ending 05/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.0% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & CONFER DEGREES FOR 57 UNDERGRADUATE & 24 GRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF STUDY.
PROVIDE STUDENT LIFE PROGRAMS TO RESIDENTIAL & COMMUTER STUDENTS AS PART OF THEIR ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES AT THE UNIVERSITY.
PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & CONFER MASTERS LEVEL GRADUATE DEGREES IN COUNSELING, ATHLETIC TRAINING, BUSINESS & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr Frederick K Whitt President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $415,797 |
Jeremy Shreve VP Business & Finance | Officer | 40 | $191,068 |
Gary C Johnson Professor | 40 | $204,208 | |
Catherine Niekro VP Institutional Advancement | Officer | 40 | $188,995 |
Rachel Nichols VP Enrollment | 40 | $168,574 | |
Avery Staley Vice President Of Dei | Officer | 40 | $163,302 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Aranark Facilities Services Maint & Housekeeping | 5/30/23 | $1,893,761 |
Aramark Campus Services Food Services | 5/30/23 | $1,293,287 |
David E Looper Co Construction Needs | 5/30/23 | $1,576,406 |
Educational Institutional Ins Ad Insurance Needs | 5/30/23 | $390,662 |
Ellucian Co Lp It Consultants | 5/30/23 | $883,583 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,770,661 |
| Investment income | $6,184,456 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $40,367 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $452,472 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $101,403,823 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $42,927,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,554,947 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $20,483,139 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,083,264 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,549,591 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,549,319 |
| Fees for services: Management | $5,945,019 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $280,208 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $149,098 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $62,799 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $229,334 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,471,473 |
| Advertising and promotion | $376,931 |
| Office expenses | $553,600 |
| Information technology | $2,021,489 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $31,249 |
| Travel | $471,050 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $205,285 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,877,781 |
| Insurance | $673,164 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $95,486,920 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,500 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,056,429 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,999,464 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $907,376 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $42,092 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,107,127 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $80,366,901 |
| Investments—other securities | $55,902,727 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,741,067 |
| Total assets | $251,750,614 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,538,726 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,059,168 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $22,843,194 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $278,210 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $12,730,519 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $5,604,426 |
| Total liabilities | $49,054,243 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $202,696,371 |