EIN 54-0568200

Bluefield University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
393
City
Bluefield
Year formed
1922
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Bluefield University offers a Christ-centered liberal arts education with over 40 academic programs, scholarships, and student services.
Also known as...
Bluefield College
Total revenues
$25,908,052
2023
Total expenses
$27,140,729
2023
Total assets
$32,971,618
2023
Num. employees
393
2023

Program areas at Bluefield University

Student instruction and scholarships: grounded in the liberal arts tradition, Bluefield University is at the forefront in understanding the value of science and technology in the 21st century. With more than 40 academic programs, which includes five master's degrees and associates in general studies. Students served include traditional students who anticipate needing three to five years to complete their degree, the degree completion student who needs fewer hours to complete an undergraduate degree and desires to complete online and the individual that is seeking a master's degree. The University delivers courses on-site/in-person and on-line. Academic support is provided through an academic center for excellence, a library, and academic technology support.
Auxiliary enterprises: the University's auxiliary enterprises include student housing, food service, the campus store, and special programs (e.g., summer events).
Student services: the University's student services areas include the registrar, enrollment management, creative media, financial aid, general student support services, campus security, inter-collegiate and intramural athletics, student extracurricular activities, campus ministry, and retention/student success services.

Who funds Bluefield University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Harvey W Peters Research Foundation C / O First Premier Bank Trust DeptFinancial Assistance$400,000
Lettie Pate Whitehead FoundationFor General Scholarship Support.$205,000
Charles B Keesee Educational FundStudent Grants for Tuition, Books, Fees, Etc.$75,000
...and 17 more grants received

Personnel at Bluefield University

NameTitleCompensation
Paul LambertChief Information Officer and Associate Vice President for Finance$99,958
Ruth BlankenshipVice President for Administration and Finance
Joshua ClineVice President for Institutional Advancement / Trustee$85,256
Darwin HoodVice President for Enrollment Management$22,848
Joshua ArnoldVice President for Enrollment Management and Student Development / Associate Vice President of Student Development$68,575
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for Bluefield University

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,051,388
Program services$22,598,779
Investment income and dividends$168,713
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$99,838
Net income from fundraising events$-3,876
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$-6,790
Total revenues$25,908,052

Form 990s for Bluefield University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-09990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-02-03990View PDF
2018-062019-06-19990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $400,000 from Harvey W Peters Research Foundation C / O First Premier Bank Trust Dept
October 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Ethel N Bowen Foundation
August 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 21 new grant, including a grant for $189,300 from Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation
August 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousPolitical advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3000 College Ave
Bluefield, VA 24605
County
Tazewell County, VA
Website URL
bluefield.edu/ 
Phone
(276) 326-3682
IRS details
EIN
54-0568200
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1922
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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