Columbia International University
- Assets
- $112.6m
- Revenue
- $51.5m
- Investments
- $2.0m
- Employees
- 985
- Location
- Columbia, SC
- Founding
- 11/1937
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 57-0352247
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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CIU EDUCATES FROM A BIBILICAL WORLDVIEW TO IMPACT THE NATIONS WITH THE MESSAGE OF CHRIST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Smith President | Officer | 60 | $239,997 |
Ricky Christman Vice President | 50 | $190,838 | |
Antonio Fajardo Headmaster, Bls | 50 | $160,115 | |
Keith Marion Senior Vice President | Officer | 50 | $153,899 |
Brian Simmons Assoc Provost | 50 | $143,500 | |
William Jones Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Hallmark Management Service Food Management Services | 6/29/21 | $2,177,962 |
Chason Landscaping Landscaping | 6/29/21 | $920,477 |
Slingshot Book Service | 6/29/21 | $765,903 |
Richardson Construction Company Construction | 6/29/21 | $579,688 |
Christian Healthcare Ministries Medical Sharing Plan | 6/29/21 | $1,106,483 |
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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,042,566 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $9,550,304 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $637,974 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $269,713 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $88,932 |
| Other salaries and wages | $20,342,243 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $881,215 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,141,987 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,456,840 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $25,745 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $88,567 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $170,407 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,283,888 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,826,924 |
| Office expenses | $2,868,975 |
| Information technology | $258,539 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,825,670 |
| Travel | $864,779 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $82,913 |
| Interest | $1,042,164 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,731,300 |
| Insurance | $395,350 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $60,037,088 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $268,158 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $80,766 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $228,386 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,027,555 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $15,653 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,422,895 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $61,465,154 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $41,814,012 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,964,257 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,289,765 |
| Total assets | $112,576,601 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,604,997 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $562,556 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $986,798 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $22,860,868 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $4,979,700 |
| Other liabilities | $4,113,943 |
| Total liabilities | $37,108,862 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $39,267,111 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $36,200,628 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $112,576,601 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Columbia International University has awarded $1,851,128 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: General support | $1,473,728 |
Duluth, GA PURPOSE: General support | $163,000 |
Warrenton, MO PURPOSE: General support | $70,300 |
Columbia, SC PURPOSE: General support | $50,000 |
Clumbia, SC PURPOSE: General support | $25,000 |
Greenville, SC PURPOSE: General support | $18,700 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Columbia International University has recieved totaling $150,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $26,180,515 |
| Earnings | $3,806,582 |
| Net Contributions | $562,112 |
| Grants | $1,817,173 |
| Ending Balance | $28,757,225 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Augusta University Research Institute Inc Augusta, GA | $21,382,894 | $80,266,513 |
Columbia International University Columbia, SC | $112,576,601 | $51,477,701 |
Wake Forest University Health Sciences Group Return Winstonsalem, NC | $294,523,544 | $56,430,791 |
Sherman College Of Straight Chiropractic Inc Spartanburg, SC | $45,133,899 | $16,948,617 |
Interdenominational Theological Center Inc Atlanta, GA | $16,432,791 | $10,752,474 |
Luther Rice University Inc Lithonia, GA | $7,749,300 | $4,580,851 |
Hood Theological Seminary Salisbury, NC | $17,605,409 | $4,185,310 |
Shepherds Theological Seminary Inc Cary, NC | $1,634,882 | $3,082,209 |
Watts College Of Nursing Inc Durham, NC | $19,579 | $1,750,259 |
Southern Evangelical Seminary Inc Charlotte, NC | $5,069,822 | $1,882,665 |
Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Taylors, SC | $2,684,056 | $1,852,852 |
Heritage Bible College Savannah, GA | $1,470,682 | $1,484,140 |