EIN 63-0312914

Samford University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2,802
State
Year formed
1841
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
Samford University fosters the development of intellect, creativity, faith, and personhood among its students through its Christian community. With a 14:1 student to faculty ratio in the 2021-2022 academic year, the university offers 38 degree programs in 122 majors across ten academic schools. Its diverse student body hails from 47 states (plus Guam and Puerto Rico) as well as 19 foreign countries. The university also provides various program services including food services, educational workshops/programs, and more.
Total revenues
$366,702,247
2022
Total expenses
$257,124,034
2022
Total assets
$871,369,127
2022
Num. employees
2,802
2022

Program areas at Samford University

Samford University, with its 14:1 student to faculty ratio in the 2021-2022 academic year, offered 38 degree programs in 122 majors to students in ten academic schools. Students were enrolled from 47 states (plus Guam and puerto rico) and 19 foreign countries. The tuition and fees derived from these students paid the salaries, wages and benefits of the University's faculty and staff.
Additional program services include food services and vending, educational workshops/programs and other types of program services.
Samford University awarded over $77 million in aid to almost 5,500 students during the 2021-2022 aid year.
Samford University maintains a beautiful campus of academic and administrative buildings and student housing.

Who funds Samford University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Bashinsky FoundationCharitable$3,189,696
Lilly EndowmentWorship Ministry Innovation Proj$1,302,467
National Collegiate Athletic AssociationScholarships/grants$627,131
...and 91 more grants received totalling $8,655,653
Federal funding details
Federal agencyProgram nameAmount
Department of EducationFEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS$64,877,363
Department of Health and Human ServicesNURSE FACULTY LOAN PROGRAM (NFLP)$15,091,729
Department of EducationEDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND$3,073,361
...and 13 more federal grants / contracts

Personnel at Samford University

NameTitleCompensation
Colin M CoyneVice President Finance , Bus Affairs and Strategy$218,074
Elizabeth B HollowayVice President for Marketing and Communication$239,614
William R PittmanVice President for University Advancement$273,349
Harry B BrockExecutive Vice President and Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs$288,879
Roger Philip KimreyVice President for Student Affairs$251,832
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Samford University

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$123,203,931
Program services$226,772,203
Investment income and dividends$5,043,795
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$23,256
Royalty revenue$70,376
Net rental income$-434,409
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$12,056,080
Net income from fundraising events$-32,985
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$366,702,247

Form 990s for Samford University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-05990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-08-20990View PDF
2018-062019-07-23990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 9, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 7 new vendors, including , , , , , , and
July 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,000 from J.M. Rubin Foundation (JMRF)
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
800 Lakeshore Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
Metro area
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
County
Jefferson County, AL
Website URL
samford.edu/ 
Phone
(205) 726-4084
Facebook page
SamfordUniversity 
IRS details
EIN
63-0312914
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1841
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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