Abilene Christian University

Organization Overview

Abilene Christian University is located in Abilene, TX. The organization was established in 1941. According to its NTEE Classification (B43) the organization is classified as: Universities, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 05/2020, Abilene Christian University employed 2,823 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations.

For the year ending 05/2020, Abilene Christian University generated $253.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $212.7m during the year ending 05/2020. While expenses have increased by 3.0% 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.

Since 2015, Abilene Christian University has awarded 74 individual grants totaling $969,497. 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

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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ACU IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION, AND THE MISSION IS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. ACU IS A VIBRANT, INNOVATIVE, CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITY THAT ENGAGES STUDENTS IN AUTHENTIC SPIRITUAL AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH, EQUIPPING THEM TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY IS A HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION WHICH SERVES APPROXIMATELY 5,200 GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATING THE STUDENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS ON-CAMPUS AND OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING, ON-CAMPUS FOOD SERVICE, ATHLETIC PROGRAMS AND ASSISTANCE WITH STUDENT AID. ACU ALSO OPERATES PROGRAMS TO FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALUMNI OF THE UNIVERSITY.


AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES INTEGRATE LIVING, LEARNING, AND FAITH, WHEREBY STUDENTS LEARN TO LIVE LIVES OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. IT COMBINES WHAT STUDENTS LEARN IN THE CLASSROOM WITH PRACTICAL APPLICATION THAT WILL PREPARE THEM FOR REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES.


EDUCATION SERVICES INCLUDES ACADEMIC COUNSELING AND TESTING SERVICES, HEALTH SERVICES, AND STUDY ABROAD ACTIVITIES THAT ARE ALL DESIGNED TO ENHANCE A STUDENT'S LEARNING EXPERIENCE AND THE OVERALL QUALITY OF A STUDENT'S EDUCATION.


ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY IS A HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION WHICH SERVES APPROXIMATELY 5,200 GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATING THE STUDENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS ON-CAMPUS AND OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING, ON-CAMPUS FOOD SERVICE, ATHLETIC PROGRAMS AND ASSISTANCE WITH STUDENT AID. ACU ALSO OPERATES PROGRAMS TO FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALUMNI OF THE UNIVERSITY.


AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES INTEGRATE LIVING, LEARNING, AND FAITH, WHEREBY STUDENTS LEARN TO LIVE LIVES OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. IT COMBINES WHAT STUDENTS LEARN IN THE CLASSROOM WITH PRACTICAL APPLICATION THAT WILL PREPARE THEM FOR REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES.


EDUCATION SERVICES INCLUDES ACADEMIC COUNSELING AND TESTING SERVICES, HEALTH SERVICES, AND STUDY ABROAD ACTIVITIES THAT ARE ALL DESIGNED TO ENHANCE A STUDENT'S LEARNING EXPERIENCE AND THE OVERALL QUALITY OF A STUDENT'S EDUCATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Philip Schubert
President
$413,704
Robert Rhodes
Provost
$236,469
Adam Dorrel
Head Football Coach
$231,132
Kevin Campbell
SVP Of Operations
$212,902
Scott Mcdowell
Former VP Of Student Life
$202,831
James Orr
VP Advancement
$200,013

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Collier Construction Company
Construction
$7,139,478
Chartwells Higher Education
Food Service
$6,122,772
Collier Construction Company
Construction
$7,139,478
Wff Facility Services
Custodial Services
$1,894,001
Eab
Technology
$2,004,424
Mackey Mitchell Arhictects
Architecture
$1,558,576
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$1,633,359
Government grants $8,782,960
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$20,450,418
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,524,135
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$30,866,737
Total Program Service Revenue$166,928,823
Investment income $5,186,390
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $14,005,309
Net Rental Income $869,078
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $34,282,033
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $548,712
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $252,996,672

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Abilene Christian University has awarded $223,132 in support to 18 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Colorado Springs, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$25,000

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Colorado Springs, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$25,000

CANCER SERVICES NETWORK

Org PageRecipient Profile

Abilene, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$15,000

SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN ALLIANCE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$15,000

CANCER SERVICES NETWORK

Org PageRecipient Profile

Abilene, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$15,000

HOUSES FOR HEALING

Org PageRecipient Profile

Abilene, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$15,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Abilene Christian University has recieved totaling $2,332,567.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Brentwood Foundation

Frisco, TX

PURPOSE: SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

$2,088,500
Dr Mildred Cariker Charitable Trust

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

$53,523
Dr Mildred Cariker Charitable Trust

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

$53,523
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund

St Petersburg, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL USE AND/OR SPECIAL FUND/PROJECT

$50,250
Servant Foundation

Overland Park, KS

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$44,333
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$20,238
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$444,076,565
Earnings$12,229,537
Admin Expense$1,615,993
Net Contributions$10,751,406
Other Expense$14,118,064
Grants$7,750,875
Ending Balance$443,572,575

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
William Marsh Rice University
Houston, TX
$976,544,472
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
$940,657,128
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
$895,084,917
University Of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX
$259,002,070
Trinity University
San Antonio, TX
$216,246,276
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
$252,996,672
St Edwards University
Austin, TX
$208,782,526
Loyola University
New Orleans, LA
$180,729,254
Harding University
Searcy, AR
$176,306,238
Texas A&m Foundation
College Station, TX
$282,467,067
St Marys University Of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
$152,177,233
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK
$154,062,702

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