Claflin University

Organization Overview

Claflin University is located in Orangeburg, SC. The organization was established in 1946. 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, Claflin University employed 799 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Claflin 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 06/2022, Claflin University generated $90.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $62.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.2% per year over the past 7 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY IS AN INDEPENDENT, LIBERAL ARTS, CO-EDUCATIONAL, HISTORICALLY BLACK INSTITUTION THAT IS AFFILIATED WITH THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. IT IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND TO PREPARING STUDENTS WITHOUT REGARD TO GENDER, RACE, RELIGION OR ETHNIC ORIGIN. IT IS COMMITTED TO OFFERING QUALITY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS, SELECT GRADUATE PROGRAMS, AND VIABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, APPROXIMATELY 2,600 STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED AT THE UNIVERSITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

INSTRUCTIONAL:CLAFLIN'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENT IS TO PROVIDE A HIGHER EDUCATION TO STUDENTS UNDER A COLLEGE DEGREE PROGRAM. CLAFLIN HAS FOUR SCHOOLS CONSISTING OF THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE AS WELL AS THE CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING STUDIES. COURSES ARE OFFERED LEADING TO THE AWARD OF THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN 14 MAJORS, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN 23 MAJORS AND A MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.


AUXILIARY SERVICES:THE UNIVERSITY CONDUCTED AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE. AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES CONSIST OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS, STUDENT HOUSING, FOOD SERVICE AND PRINT SHOP. THE UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATES IN NCAA DIVISION II ATHLETICS AND ITS PROGRAMS CONSIST OF FOUR SPORTS FOR MEN AND FIVE SPORTS FOR WOMEN.


STUDENT SERVICES:CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY IS WEDDED TO THE IDEA THAT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IS FACILITATED BY A WELL-BALANCED AND WELL-ROUNDED PROGRAM OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES. AS THE NAME IMPLIES, STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES OPERATES PRIMARILY FOR STUDENTS. THIS UNIT SEEKS TO SERVE STUDENTS BOTH DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY: DIRECTLY IN THAT IT ANTICIPATES AND PROVIDES FOR THEIR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS AND INDIRECTLY IN THAT, IN ITS TOTALITY, IT HELPS TO BUILD THE MORALE OF THE STUDENT BODY. STUDENT SERVICES PROGRAMS INCLUDE CAREER SERVICES, STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES, COUNSELING CENTER, CHAPLAIN SERVICES, FINANCIAL AID, ADMISSIONS, RECORDS, RESIDENTIAL LIFE AND STUDENT GOVERNMENT.


THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDED SUPPORT TO PANTHER HEALTH PARTNERS INC. AND CLAFLIN QALICB INC. TO FACILITATE NEW MARKET TAX CREDIT TRANSACTIONS FOR THE BUILDING OF A HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER TO SERVE THE UNIVERSITY AND THE ORANGEBURG COMMUNITY.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Sodexo Inc
Food And Facility Services
$5,211,060
Hoffman Mechanical Solutions Inc
Hvac And Cooling Services
$313,680
Waste Management
Solid Waste Services
$185,558
Cherry Bekaert Llp
Accounting Services
$162,700
Barnes And Noble Booksellers
Bookstore Operations
$151,642
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$120,590
Related organizations$0
Government grants $26,408,564
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$15,045,283
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $159,937
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$41,574,437
Total Program Service Revenue$41,568,280
Investment income $1,818,603
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $39,870
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $5,402,379
Net Income from Fundraising Events $85,358
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $90,488,927

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Claflin University has awarded $341,111 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CLAFLIN QALICB

PURPOSE: STUDENT ACTIVITY AND COMMUNITY CENTER

$200,000

PANTHER HEALTH PARTNERS INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Orangeburg, SC

PURPOSE: WELLNESS CENTER

$141,111
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Claflin University has recieved totaling $500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Chapman Foundation

Greenville, SC

PURPOSE: 501(C)(3) EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION CONTRIBUTION

$500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$29,052,141
Earnings-$4,508,464
Net Contributions$4,751,645
Grants$121,016
Ending Balance$29,174,306

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