John Brown University is located in Siloam Springs, AR. The organization was established in 1936. According to its NTEE Classification (B42) the organization is classified as: Undergraduate Colleges, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, John Brown University employed 1,501 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. John Brown 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, John Brown University generated $80.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $71.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE A CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION THAT PREPARES STUDENTS TO HONOR GOD AND SERVE OTHERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES JBU CURRENTLY ENROLLS MORE THAN 2,200 STUDENTS IN ITS THREE PRIMARY ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE, ONLINE UNDERGRADUATE, AND GRADUATE. THROUGH ITS INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES, JBU OFFERS 52 TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS, 64 UNDERGRADUATE MINORS, 11 GRADUATE DEGREES, AND 8 UNDERGRADUATE ONLINE PROGRAMS. THE FACULTY TO STUDENT RATIO IS 14:1. THE TOP TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS OF STUDY BY MAJOR ENROLLMENT ARE: NURSING, PSYCHOLOGY, FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES, KINESIOLOGY, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, GRAPHIC DESIGN, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, BIOLOGY, DIGITAL CINEMA, AND ART & ILLUSTRATION. THE JBU ONLINE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM OFFERS UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES IN BUSINESS, INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, AND PSYCHOLOGY. THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OFFERS DEGREES IN BUSINESS, COUNSELING, CYBERSECURITY, HIGHER EDUCATION AND TEACHER EDUCATION. THE GRADUATION RATE IS CONSISTENTLY ABOVE 65% AND TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION IS ABOVE 80%. IN ADDITION TO MAJOR LEVEL COURSES, UNDERGRADUATES ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES THAT EMPHASIZE THE INTEGRATION OF INTELLECTUAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT.
STUDENT SERVICES JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY OFFERS SPIRITUAL FORMATION, WELLNESS, COUNSELING, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE, DEGREE COMPLETION AND GRADUATE STUDENTS, AND, ON A LIMITED BASIS, TO THE BROADER JBU COMMUNITY. JBU ALSO OFFERS TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPETE IN NAIA INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC COMPETITION. STUDENT SERVICES COVERS A BROAD VARIETY OF CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES WHICH HELP STUDENTS IN PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
AUXILIARY JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY OFFERS A TRADITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM AT ITS SILOAM SPRINGS CAMPUS, A FORMATIONAL PART OF THE JBU EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. THE UNIVERSITY REQUIRES NON-LOCAL TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE SENIOR STATUS TO LIVE ON CAMPUS. JBU HAS A WIDE VARIETY OF CAMPUS HOUSING, INCLUDING FOUR RESIDENTIAL HALLS, TOWN HOMES, APARTMENTS, AND DUPLEXES. DURING THE TRADITIONAL ACADEMIC YEAR, JBU PROVIDES FULL CAFETERIA SERVICE TO STUDENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Name Not Listed Vice Chair Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Chariman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Secretary/treasurer Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Board Member | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Board Member | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Board Member | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Encoura Llc Digital Advertising | 6/29/23 | $182,549 |
Creative Dining Services Dining Services Contractor | 6/29/23 | $2,766,301 |
Google Llc Digital Advertising | 6/29/23 | $159,051 |
Village Travel Travel Services | 6/29/23 | $153,191 |
Capin Crouse Llp Audit Services | 6/29/23 | $144,066 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $6,566,690 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,425,847 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $132,850 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,992,537 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $51,201,036 |
Investment income | $3,422,313 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $1,234,242 |
Net Rental Income | $20,856 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,065,454 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $80,358,451 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $23,718,484 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $19,625 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $865,097 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $533,821 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $27,500 |
Other salaries and wages | $20,638,282 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,149,117 |
Other employee benefits | $3,540,748 |
Payroll taxes | $1,399,841 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $68,649 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $93,352 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $596,061 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,336,745 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,455,297 |
Office expenses | $1,200,913 |
Information technology | $2,010,904 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $424,403 |
Travel | $835,874 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $428,272 |
Interest | $122,612 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,036,571 |
Insurance | $547,977 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $71,911,404 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,038,316 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,832,670 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $40,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,720,439 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $269,711 |
Inventories for sale or use | $12,409 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $879,313 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $82,672,145 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $144,931,005 |
Investments—other securities | $27,970,153 |
Investments—program-related | $947,879 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,065,318 |
Total assets | $277,379,358 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,554,927 |
Grants payable | $641,449 |
Deferred revenue | $1,387,906 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $4,925,320 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,233,688 |
Total liabilities | $9,743,290 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $125,239,651 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $142,396,417 |
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 | $277,379,358 |