Program areas at BU
Belhaven University (Belhaven), is a christian liberal arts University dedicated to excellence in christian higher education. Belhaven's rich legacy with a christian curriculum is centered on the biblical worldview. This unique worldview curriculum seamlessly intertwines history, literature, art, music, and philosophy into a chronological core curriculum for all incoming freshmen and sophomores. Belhaven has received national recognition for its academic programs and affordability, and the college has earned regional accreditation by the commission on colleges of the southern association of colleges and schools (sacs). Belhaven is nationally accredited in all four of the arts: dance, music, theatre, and visual art. Offering 70 areas of study including academic majors and concentrations and a 12:1 student to faculty ratio for the traditional undergraduate program, Belhaven provides a close-knit learning community where students see the college's vision and mission lived out in the lives of faculty members. Accredited online degree programs are also available for students who desire distance learning with a christian curriculum. Belhaven has an enrollment of approximately 6,500 students, including approximately 5,500 students enrolled in its nontraditional program.
Auxiliary expenses-dormitories, cafeteria, vending machines, bookstore and post office.
Who funds Belhaven University (BU)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Federal funding details
| Federal agency | CFDA code | Program name | Amount |
|---|
| Department of Education | 84.268 | FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM | $42,614,861 |
| Department of Education | 84.063 | FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM | $6,323,044 |
| Department of Education | 84.038 | FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN - FEDERAL CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS | $1,050,707 |
| ...and 3 more federal grants / contracts |
Personnel at BU
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Jeff L. Rickels | Vice President for University Advancement | | 2023-04-18 |
| Mr. David Tarrant | 2017, Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer | $152,183 | 2020-10-06 |
| Sheryl Vittitoe | 2021, Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer | | 2023-04-18 |
| Kevin Russell | Vice President for University Enrollment and Marketing | $145,061 | 2023-04-18 |
| Amy Rex Smith | Dean | $103,666 | 2020-06-30 |
| ...and 8 more key personnel |
Financials for BU
| Revenues | FYE 06/2021 | FYE 06/2020 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $25,231,431 | $7,904,650 | 219.2% |
| Program services | $57,564,010 | $54,683,961 | 5.3% |
| Investment income and dividends | $192,109 | $213,148 | -9.9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $89,167 | $168,032 | -46.9% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $288,233 | $-590,727 | 148.8% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-5,354 | $0 | -999% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $37,359 | $-122,810 | 130.4% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $76,363 | $281,272 | -72.9% |
| Total revenues | $83,473,318 | $62,537,526 | 33.5% |
Organizations like BU
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Wheaton College | 501(c)(3) | Wheaton, IL | $176,853,672 |
| Taylor University | 501(c)(3) | Upland, IN | $104,046,582 |
| Albion College | 501(c)(3) | Albion, MI | $117,300,025 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico (IAUPR) | 501(c)(3) | San Juan, PR | $301,035,136 |
| Walsh University | 501(c)(3) | North Canton, OH | $88,203,359 |
| Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools (ANCSS) | 501(c)(3) | Bryn Athyn, PA | $52,709,416 |
| University of Providence (UP) | 501(c)(3) | Renton, WA | $29,103,723 |
| Bethany Lutheran College & Seminary (BLC) | 501(c)(3) | Mankato, MN | $41,760,008 |
| Le Moyne College | 501(c)(3) | Syracuse, NY | $154,678,806 |
| Wilmington College | 501(c)(3) | Wilmington, OH | $72,527,709 |
Data update history
September 12, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 12, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
March 1, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousOperates donor advised fundsFundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 1500 Peachtree St
- Jackson, MS 39202
- Metro area
- Jackson, MS
- County
- Hinds County, MS
- Website URL
- belhaven.edu/Â
- Phone
- (601) 968-5940
- Facebook page
- belhavenuniversityÂ
- Twitter profile
- @belhavenuÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 64-0303069
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1883
- 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
- Independent
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