EIN 75-0851900

Abilene Christian University (ACU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3,082
State
Year formed
1906
Most recent tax filings
2024-05-01
Description
The mission of Abilene Christian University is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.
Total revenues
$361,614,766
2024
Total expenses
$273,427,543
2024
Total assets
$1,323,523,322
2024
Num. employees
3,082
2024

Program areas at ACU

Abilene Christian University is a higher education institution which serves approximately 6,000 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.
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.
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.

Grants made by ACU

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Abilene Youth Sports AuthorityGeneral Support$50,000
Woodsedge Community ChurchGeneral Support$26,000
MLB-MLBPA Youth Development FoundationGeneral Support$25,000
...and 13 more grants made

Who funds Abilene Christian University (ACU)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
JE and LE Mabee FoundationCommunity Outreach$7,000,000
Caris FoundationPayment for General Support$2,400,000
Grace L Woodward Memorial Endowment TrustEducation$1,978,450
...and 89 more grants received totalling $22,612,750

Personnel at ACU

NameTitleCompensation
Royce MoneyChancellor$74,536
Stephen JohnsonChief Executive Officer , Dallas Campus$274,820
Steven RuttVice President , Chief Operating Officer$222,580
Joe LeeChief Investment Officer , President of Abilene Christian Investment Management Company$486,218
Lori HerrickChief Financial Officer$170,574
...and 26 more key personnel

Financials for ACU

RevenuesFYE 05/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$59,430,211
Program services$212,059,388
Investment income and dividends$16,484,444
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$19,152,647
Net rental income$565,205
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$52,670,003
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$250,385
Miscellaneous revenues$1,002,483
Total revenues$361,614,766

Form 990s for ACU

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-052025-02-17990View PDF
2023-052024-02-16990View PDF
2022-052023-03-13990View PDF
2021-052022-02-10990View PDF
2020-052021-08-10990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s

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AMHERST College TrusteesAmherst, MA$379,275,079
Corporation of Haverford CollegeHaverford, PA$211,707,370
Albion CollegeAlbion, MI$103,855,372
Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL$181,635,763
Data update history
January 19, 2025
Received grants
Identified 36 new grant, including a grant for $2,400,000 from Caris Foundation
October 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $1,685,000 from Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund
October 1, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $849,000 from Brentwood Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousPolitical advocacyOperates donor advised fundsLobbyingOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
Acu Box 29120
Abilene, TX 79699
Metro area
Abilene, TX
County
Taylor County, TX
Website URL
acu.edu/ 
Phone
(325) 674-2000
Facebook page
abilenechristian 
Twitter profile
@acuedu 
IRS details
EIN
75-0851900
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1906
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
NAICS code, primary
611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0242837
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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