EIN 64-0303069

Belhaven University (BU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,057
Year formed
1883
Most recent tax filings
2021-06-01
Description
Among Christian colleges and universities, Belhaven University, formerly Belhaven College, stands at the forefront--both for its enduring commitment to the liberal arts as well as to the integration of the Christian faith into the classroom.
Total revenues
$83,473,318
2021
Total expenses
$60,748,538
2021
Total assets
$91,182,185
2021
Num. employees
1,057
2021

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
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
James W Hood Family FoundationTo Provide Education Opportunities and Support$300,000
Lettie Pate Whitehead FoundationFor General Scholarship Support.$163,000
Community Foundation of Greater MemphisGeneral Operational Support$50,000
...and 7 more grants received
Federal funding details
Federal agencyProgram nameAmount
Department of EducationFEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM$42,614,861
Department of EducationFEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM$6,323,044
Department of EducationFEDERAL PERKINS LOAN - FEDERAL CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS$1,050,707
...and 3 more federal grants / contracts

Personnel at BU

NameTitleCompensation
Jeff L. RickelsVice President for University Advancement
Mr. David Tarrant2017, Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer$152,183
Sheryl Vittitoe2021, Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer
Kevin RussellVice President for University Enrollment and Marketing$145,061
Amy Rex SmithDean$103,666
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for BU

RevenuesFYE 06/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$25,231,431
Program services$57,564,010
Investment income and dividends$192,109
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$89,167
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$288,233
Net income from fundraising events$-5,354
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$37,359
Miscellaneous revenues$76,363
Total revenues$83,473,318

Form 990s for BU

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-062022-03-01990View PDF
2020-062021-04-14990View PDF
2019-062020-09-01990View PDF
2018-062019-06-19990View PDF
2017-062018-06-14990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Sam E and Burnice C Wittel Foundation
September 12, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 12, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 26, 2022
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $163,000 from Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation
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/ 
Phone
(601) 968-5940
Facebook page
belhavenuniversity 
Twitter profile
@belhavenu 
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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