Ferrum College

Organization Overview

Ferrum College is located in Ferrum, VA. The organization was established in 1948. According to its NTEE Classification (B42) the organization is classified as: Undergraduate Colleges, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Ferrum College employed 740 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ferrum College 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 06/2022, Ferrum College generated $48.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $51.6m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FERRUM COLLEGE IS A PRIVATE LIBERAL ARTS INSTITUTION THAT PROVIDES BOTH UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES. WE ARE A DYNAMIC LEARNING COMMUNITY WHERE STUDENTS ENTER WITH PROMISE AND LEAVE WITH PURPOSE. THE MISSION IS SUPPORTED BY OUR VISION TO INSPIRE EVERYONE TO DO GOOD WORK, BUILD GOOD FUTURES, AND LIVE GOOD LIVES. THROUGH GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT, BEING A COMMUNITY THAT CONNECTS AND INSPIRES, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY, REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND, AND EXHIBITING RESILIENCE THROUGH INNOVATION AND RESOURCEFULNESS, WE STRENGTHEN OUR MISSION AND VISION. OUR ONE PRIORITY IS TO FULFILL THE PROMISE OF COLLEGE BY PROVIDING PATHWAYS TO MEANINGFUL WORK, MAKING EDUCATION ATTAINABLE, AND STAYING CONNECTED FOR A LIFETIME.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

INSTRUCTION - FERRUM MAINTAINS A TRADITION OF OFFERING A COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAM IN ACCORD WITH A LIBERAL ARTS CORE. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TO MAXIMIZE STUDENTS' CHANCES FOR SUCCESS BY PROVIDING ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT, INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION AND POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT. THE CURRICULUM INCLUDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER PREPARATION AS WELL AS PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO HELP EACH STUDENT FULFILL HIS OR HER PERSONAL EDUCATIONAL GOALS. FERRUM COLLEGE OFFERS 29 MAJORS AND 44 MINORS, AS WELL AS A STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO OF 13:1. THE COLLEGE STRIVES TO PROVIDE PRE-PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES BY OFFERING A WIDE ARRAY OF INTERNSHIPS IN ITS MAJORS. FERRUM STUDENTS GET HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCE DURING AN EXPERIENTIAL TERM, A THREE-WEEK SUMMER TERM THAT FOCUSES ON UNIQUE LEARN-BY-DOING EXPERIENCES. THE COLLEGE ALSO OFFERS SEVERAL GRADUATE PROGRAMS. FERRUM COLLEGE PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT THROUGH TUTORING, ACADEMIC ADVISING AND ACADEMIC COUNSELING THROUGH THE CARTER CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS. THE COLLEGE ALSO OPERATES A FITNESS CENTER THAT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUTDENTS TO PUT INTO PRACTICE WHAT THEY ARE LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM.


AUXILIARIES - THE TWO MAJOR AREAS OF AUXILIARIES ARE RESIDENCE LIFE AND DINING SERVICES. RESIDENCE LIFE INCLUDES RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND STAFF THAT SUPPORT THE ON CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING EXPERIENCE. DINING SERVICES INCLUDES COST OF MEAL PLANS AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT OR REPAIRS. OTHER AUXILIARY ITEMS INCLUDE THE CAMPUS SPIRIT STORE, SUMMER PROGRAMS, AND FACULTY/STAFF RENTAL HOUSING.


ACADEMIC SUPPORT STANLEY LIBRARY CONSISTS OF THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNING AREA WHICH HOUSES OUR LEARNING ENGAGEMENT AND PRACTICE (LEAP) STUDIO FOR LIBRARY INSTRUCTION, OUR DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER, OUR DIGITAL AUDIO LAB, AND OUR "GREEN SCREEN" ROOM. THE LIBRARY ALSO HAS A SUFFICIENT PRINT COLLECTION, A LEARNING COMMONS STUDY AREA, FULL RANGE OF RESOURCE SHARING SERVICES, AND OTHER QUIET STUDY AREAS. THE MICHAEL CHRISTIAN '63 FOR FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE IS DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS ADJUST TO FERRUM COLLEGE AND OBTAIN THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE STUDENT. THE PROGRAM ENGAGES NEW STUDENTS TO CULTIVATE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE LEARNING PROCESS, AND TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CAMPUS RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY AVAILABLE TO THEM. THE STATE CENTER FOR BLUE RIDGE FOLKLORE, FERRUM COLLEGE'S BLUE RIDGE INSTITUTE AND MUSEUM (BRIM) HAS DOCUMENTED THE FOLKWAYS OF THE PEOPLE LIVING IN AND AROUND THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS. THE BRIM ADDS A UNIQUE ELEMENT TO FERRUM COLLEGE'S MODERN ACADEMIC PROGRAMS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO STUDENTS. THE BLUE RIDGE INSTITUTE FARM MUSEUM IS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR A SMALL FEE.


STUDENT SERVICES - STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT FACILITATES A DIVERSE CALENDAR OF EVENTS THAT ENHANCES AND COMPLIMENTS THE CURRICULUM AND CO-CURRICULUM; SUPPORTS CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT NOT ONLY INVOLVE, BUT ENGAGES STUDENTS, AND PROMOTES SERVICE LEARNING. ATHLETICS - FERRUM COLLEGE CONSIDERS INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS TO BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE AND SEEKS TO PROVIDE POSITIVE AND ENRICHING PROGRAMS THAT COMPLEMENT AND REINFORCE THE EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS, ACADEMIC SUCCESS, AND ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE OF STUDENT ATHLETES. ADMISSIONS PROMOTES FERRUM COLLEGE THROUGH VARIOUS MARKETING PROGRAMS INCLUDING MAILINGS, ATTENDANCE AT VARIOUS HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIRS, AND PERSONAL TOURS OF THE CAMPUS IN ORDER TO ENROLL STUDENTS. FINANCIAL AID COMPLEMENTS THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS BY WORKING WITH FAMILIES TO SECURE FINANCIAL RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCE. REGISTRAR ASSISTS AS WELL BY VERIFYING THE ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS OF POTENTIAL STUDENTS AND THEN FOLLOWS THE STUDENT THROUGH THEIR ACADEMIC PROGRESS TO GRADUATION. TRI-AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (3RD PARTY PARTNER) AND FERRUM COLLEGE COUNSELING SERVICES PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES TO OUR STUDENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
D Scott Showalter
Chair Of The Board Of Trus
$0
W Jeffrey Booker
1st Vice Chair
$0
Everett Foxx
Trustee
$0
Suzanne M Boltz
Trustee
$0
John Cougill
Trustee
$0
Judson P Mason
Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Aladdin Food Mgmt Services Llc
Dining Services
$2,471,559
Ellucian Inc
Technology Solutions
$547,268
Clarknikdel
Admissions Marketing And Technology
$305,475
Black Tie Bus Charters
Athletic Transportation
$220,796
Tk Elevator
Elevator Repair And Services
$126,111
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$12,335
Related organizations$0
Government grants $7,025,257
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,437,488
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $530,895
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$9,475,080
Total Program Service Revenue$40,580,266
Investment income $690,174
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $10,955
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,012,302
Net Income from Fundraising Events $50,413
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $96,134
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $48,896,269

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