Columbia International University

Organization Overview

Columbia International University, operating under the name CIU Ben Lippen School, is located in Columbia, SC. The organization was established in 1937. According to its NTEE Classification (B50) the organization is classified as: Graduate & Professional Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, CIU Ben Lippen School employed 985 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. CIU Ben Lippen School 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 06/2021, CIU Ben Lippen School generated $51.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $60.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.4% per year over the past 6 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.

Since 2015, CIU Ben Lippen School has awarded 91 individual grants totaling $3,450,318. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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CIU EDUCATES FROM A BIBILICAL WORLDVIEW TO IMPACT THE NATIONS WITH THE MESSAGE OF CHRIST.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY EDUCATES PEOPLE FROM A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW TO IMPACT THE NATIONS WITH THE MESSAGE OF CHRIST. IN THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR THE UNIVERSITY SERVED 1012 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS, AND 1798 STUDENTS IN OUR GRADUATE SCHOOL AND SEMINARY. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS WHO GRADUATED IN 2020-21 WAS 531 WHICH INCLUDES 176 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS PLUS 355 GRADUATE AND SEMINARY STUDENTS.


BEN LIPPEN SCHOOL SEEKS TO GLORIFY GOD BY ASSISTING FAMILIES AND CHURCHES IN EQUIPPING STUDENTS SPIRITUALLY, ACADEMICALLY, AND SOCIALLY UNDER THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST. DURING THE 2020-21 ACADEMIC YEAR, BEN LIPPEN SERVED 931 STUDENTS IN GRADES PK-12, OF WHICH 85 WERE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2021. THESE STUDENTS, WHICH REPRESENT 685 FAMILIES, WERE SERVED BY 131 FULL- AND PART-TIME FACULTY AND STAFF.


AUXILIARY SERVICESTHE UNIVERSITY OPERATES SIX RESIDENCE HALLS AND A CAFETERIA, AND PROVIDED ON-CAMPUS HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICES TO OVER 800 STUDENTS DURING THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR. ALSO, PINE VIEW APARTMENTS IS A 136-UNIT HOUSING COMMUNITY LOCATED ON THE WOODED HILLSIDES ADJACENT TO THE CORE CAMPUS. DURING THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR, IT SERVED AS HOME TO 296 CIU STUDENTS, STAFF MEMBERS, AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mark Smith
President
$239,997
Ricky Christman
Vice President
$190,838
Antonio Fajardo
Headmaster, Bls
$160,115
Keith Marion
Senior Vice President
$153,899
Brian Simmons
Assoc Provost
$143,500
William Jones
Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Hallmark Management Service
Food Management Services
$2,177,962
Slingshot
Book Service
$765,903
Richardson Construction Company
Construction
$579,688
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Medical Sharing Plan
$1,106,483
Chason Landscaping
Landscaping
$920,477
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$9,200
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,613,700
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,977,620
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $248,303
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$9,600,520
Total Program Service Revenue$40,756,409
Investment income $493,457
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $16,400
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$70,824
Net Income from Fundraising Events $6,267
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $51,477,701

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Columbia International University has awarded $1,851,128 in support to 12 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NATIONAL CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Alpharetta, GA

PURPOSE: General support

$1,473,728

Duluth, GA

PURPOSE: General support

$163,000

Warrenton, MO

PURPOSE: General support

$70,300

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Org PageRecipient Profile

Columbia, SC

PURPOSE: General support

$50,000

GODSPEED RESOURCES CON

Org PageRecipient Profile

Clumbia, SC

PURPOSE: General support

$25,000

Greenville, SC

PURPOSE: General support

$18,700
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Columbia International University has recieved totaling $150,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Christian Healthcare Ministries Inc

Barberton, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$75,000
Robert Richardson Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: BEN LIPPEN GENERAL FUND

$50,000
Reed Charitable Foundation

Frisco, TX

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$25,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$26,180,515
Earnings$3,806,582
Net Contributions$562,112
Grants$1,817,173
Ending Balance$28,757,225

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