Program areas at Furman University
Instruction of students in both undergraduate and graduate programs. The 4 year pathway for students instituted by the Furman advantage includes study away programs in more than 20 countries most of which are led by Furman faculty, career focused internships and community involvement. Scholarships are awarded to eligible students based on financial need and academic merit.
The University conducted auxiliary enterprises for the convenience of students, faculty, staff and the at-large community. These auxiliary enterprises include student housing, dining services, golf course, sports arena and conference center.
Student services includes intercollegiate athletics, intramural and club sports, enrollment management, student government and a large variety of student organizations, services and activities.
Grants made by Furman University
Who funds Furman University
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Duke Endowment | 2019-12 | To Support ""the Furman Advantage"" Through Strategic Initiatives That Will Help the University Become More Competitive in the Marketplace and Better Meet the Needs of Students. | $6,561,759 |
| Duke Endowment | 2019-12 | To Provide Unrestricted Operating Support. | $1,400,000 |
| Duke Endowment | 2019-12 | To Provide Additional Endowment Funds To the James B. Duke Scholarship. | $1,000,000 |
| ...and 99 more grants received totalling $14,222,275 |
Federal funding details
| Federal agency | CFDA code | Program name | Amount |
|---|
| Department of Education | 84.268 | FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS | $10,683,484 |
| Department of Education | 84.038 | FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN-FEDERAL CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS | $3,411,491 |
| Department of Education | 84.063 | FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM | $1,500,092 |
| ...and 23 more federal grants / contracts |
Personnel at Furman University
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Tony R Thene | President and CEO | $0 | 2020-06-30 |
| Kristopher N Kapoor | Chief Investment Officer | $255,089 | 2020-06-30 |
| David Steinour | Chief Information Officer | $276,789 | 2021-08-07 |
| Liz Seman | Chief of Staff | | 2021-08-07 |
| Susan A. Maddux | Vice President for Finance and Administration / Vice President of Finance and Administration / Vice President Finance and Administration | $262,690 | 2021-08-07 |
| ...and 23 more key personnel |
Financials for Furman University
| Revenues | FYE 06/2020 | FYE 06/2019 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $23,276,048 | $26,194,545 | -11.1% |
| Program services | $169,959,276 | $177,663,493 | -4.3% |
| Investment income and dividends | $10,050,759 | $11,489,748 | -12.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $1,470,863 | $1,673,348 | -12.1% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $3,329,337 | $17,217,068 | -80.7% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $50,189 | $113,891 | -55.9% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $-59,209 | $-15,078 | -292.7% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $208,077,263 | $234,337,015 | -11.2% |
Organizations like Furman University
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Pepperdine University | 501(c)(3) | Malibu, CA | $580,174,202 |
| Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools (ANCSS) | 501(c)(3) | Bryn Athyn, PA | $53,821,193 |
| Seattle Pacific University (SPU) | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $170,237,261 |
| Ashland University | 501(c)(3) | Ashland, OH | $143,121,550 |
| Anderson University (AU) | 501(c)(3) | Anderson, SC | $102,222,517 |
| Canisius College | 501(c)(3) | Buffalo, NY | $104,781,287 |
| Charleston Southern University | 501(c)(3) | Charleston, SC | $94,488,376 |
| Bethel University | 501(c)(3) | Saint Paul, MN | $146,758,836 |
| York College of Pennsylvania | 501(c)(3) | York, PA | $124,696,410 |
| Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) | 501(c)(3) | Arkadelphia, AR | $71,056,315 |
Data update history
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 22 new grant, including a grant for $525,000 from Prisma Health-Upstate August 22, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
July 31, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
July 27, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 3300 Poinsett Hwy
- Greenville, SC 29613
- Metro area
- Greenville-Anderson, SC
- County
- Greenville County, SC
- Website URL
- furman.edu/Â
- Phone
- (864) 294-3496
- Facebook page
- FurmanUniversityÂ
- Twitter profile
- @furmannewsÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 57-0314395
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1826
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- B43: University or Technological Institute
- NAICS code, primary
- 611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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