EIN 73-0579264

Oklahoma Baptist University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,055
City
Shawnee
Year formed
1910
Most recent tax filings
2022-05-01
Description
Oklahoma Baptist University is a Christian liberal arts university offering 10 bachelors, 1 associates, and 4 graduate degrees.
Total revenues
$82,485,292
2022
Total expenses
$70,852,162
2022
Total assets
$299,250,715
2022
Num. employees
1,055
2022

Program areas at Oklahoma Baptist University

Academic Instruction - Oklahoma Baptist University offers 10 bachelor's degrees, one associate's degree and four graduate degrees. There are 80 undergraduate academic major fields of study, with pre-professional degrees in several areas. The academic offerings are operated through seven colleges: Theology and Ministry, Science and Mathematics, Humanities and Social Science, Business, Fine Arts, Nursing, and Graduate and Professional Studies. The University's core curriculum integrates academic disciplines to provide a rigorous liberal arts education. Masters's degrees are offered in business administration, marriage and family therapy, nursing and religion. The University's four-year graduation rate is among the highest in the state and region.
Auxiliary Enterprises- Oklahoma Baptist University operates residential facilities for approximately 1,000 of the University's approximately 1,500 enrolled students. Campus dining, including catering services, is provided through Chartwells, a Compass Group company. The University's bookstore is operated by Tree of Life Bookstores.
Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) provides a range of services to students, including health services, career planning and placement, counseling, financial aid, athletic opportunities through 13 varsity sports, an extensive intramural and club sports program, campus activities, a University Concert Series, and an array of Campus Ministry programs, including eight local ministry teams, and year-round international missions and service experiences. These services are tied to OBU's mission statement: As a Christian liberal arts university, OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.
Miscellaneous revenue generated from educational sales/services/events

Who funds Oklahoma Baptist University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Tulsa Royalties CompanySpecial Projects on the Campus of Oklahoma Baptist University$3,253,000
The Stephenson Scholarship TrustScholarships$704,505
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$505,000
...and 20 more grants received totalling $5,218,642

Personnel at Oklahoma Baptist University

NameTitleCompensation
Randy SmithExecutive Vice President of Bus and Administration Services$152,574
Timothy RasnicVice President for Advancement$140,027
Matthew EmersonDean of Theology , Arts and Humanities / Chair of Christian$118,350
Susan DewoodyProvost Chief Academic Officer$154,459
Christopher JonesDirector of Stem Innovation / Dean , College of Science and Math$117,179
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Oklahoma Baptist University

RevenuesFYE 05/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$17,045,322
Program services$55,860,010
Investment income and dividends$7,008,044
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$888,437
Net rental income$24,192
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,659,287
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$82,485,292

Form 990s for Oklahoma Baptist University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-052023-04-17990View PDF
2021-052022-04-14990View PDF
2020-052021-04-21990View PDF
2019-052021-01-21990View PDF
2018-052019-05-14990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $81,000 from SSM Health St Anthony Hospital - Shawnee
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $704,505 from The Stephenson Scholarship Trust
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 21 new grant, including a grant for $3,253,000 from Tulsa Royalties Company
June 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
500 W University Box 61207
Shawnee, OK 74804
County
Pottawatomie County, OK
Website URL
okbu.edu/ 
Phone
(405) 585-5801
Facebook page
OklahomaBaptistUniversity 
Twitter profile
@obunews 
IRS details
EIN
73-0579264
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1910
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
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