Oklahoma Baptist University

Organization Overview

Oklahoma Baptist University is located in Shawnee, OK. The organization was established in 1956. According to its NTEE Classification (B42) the organization is classified as: Undergraduate Colleges, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 05/2022, Oklahoma Baptist University employed 1,055 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oklahoma Baptist 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, Oklahoma Baptist University generated $81.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $73.1m during the year ending 05/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

A CHRISTIAN LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION - OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY OFFERS 10 BACHELOR'S DEGREES, ONE ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE AND FOUR GRADUATE DEGREES. THERE ARE 80 UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY, WITH PRE-PROFESSIONAL DEGREES IN SEVERAL AREAS. THE ACADEMIC OFFERINGS ARE OPERATED THROUGH SEVEN COLLEGES: THEOLOGY AND MINISTRY, SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE, BUSINESS, FINE ARTS, NURSING, AND GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES. THE UNIVERSITY'S CORE CURRICULUM INTEGRATES ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES TO PROVIDE A RIGOROUS LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION. MASTERS'S DEGREES ARE OFFERED IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY, NURSING AND RELIGION. THE UNIVERSITY'S FOUR-YEAR GRADUATION RATE IS AMONG THE HIGHEST IN THE STATE AND REGION.


OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (OBU) PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES TO STUDENTS, INCLUDING HEALTH SERVICES, CAREER PLANNING AND PLACEMENT, COUNSELING, FINANCIAL AID, ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH 13 VARSITY SPORTS, AN EXTENSIVE INTRAMURAL AND CLUB SPORTS PROGRAM, CAMPUS ACTIVITIES, A UNIVERSITY CONCERT SERIES, AND AN ARRAY OF CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAMS, INCLUDING EIGHT LOCAL MINISTRY TEAMS, AND YEAR-ROUND INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS AND SERVICE EXPERIENCES. THESE SERVICES ARE TIED TO OBU'S MISSION STATEMENT: AS A CHRISTIAN LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITY, OBU TRANSFORMS LIVES BY EQUIPPING STUDENTS TO PURSUE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, INTEGRATE FAITH WITH ALL AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE, ENGAGE A DIVERSE WORLD, AND LIVE WORTHY OF THE HIGH CALLING OF GOD IN CHRIST.


AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES- OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY OPERATES RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,000 OF THE UNIVERSITY'S APPROXIMATELY 1,500 ENROLLED STUDENTS. CAMPUS DINING, INCLUDING CATERING SERVICES, IS PROVIDED THROUGH CHARTWELLS, A COMPASS GROUP COMPANY. THE UNIVERSITY'S BOOKSTORE IS OPERATED BY TREE OF LIFE BOOKSTORES.


MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE GENERATED FROM EDUCATIONAL SALES/SERVICES/EVENTS


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Realtree Roofing & Contruction
Contruction Services
$1,204,801
Tree Of Life Bookstore Inc
Bookstore Services
$1,072,029
Aramark Facilities
Custodial Services
$993,116
Chartwells
Food/catering Services
$3,045,254
Monarch Marketing Group Llc
Marketing Consultant Services
$510,335
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$3,956,629
Government grants $3,814,324
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,380,214
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $8,578
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$12,151,167
Total Program Service Revenue$61,322,480
Investment income $6,661,153
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $818,326
Net Rental Income $24,192
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$13,204
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $80,964,114

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 28 grants that Oklahoma Baptist University has recieved totaling $1,254,271.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Psalm 25 10 Foundation

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$1,000,000
St Anthony Shawnee Hospital Inc

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: Support for university and educational programs

$112,614
Servant Foundation

Overland Park, KS

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$35,500
Community Foundation Of Greater Memphis Inc

Memphis, TN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$25,000
Tulsa Community Foundation

Tulsa, OK

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP

$15,000
$10,540
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$161,606,659
Earnings$9,426,760
Admin Expense$262,745
Net Contributions$2,343,658
Other Expense$2,878,204
Grants$3,078,361
Ending Balance$167,157,767

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$80,964,114
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