EIN 58-2624570

Shorter University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
514
City
State
Year formed
1873
Most recent tax filings
2022-05-01
Description
Shorter University is a private Christian liberal arts institution in Rome, GA, offering associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs.
Total revenues
$39,807,545
2022
Total expenses
$38,857,941
2022
Total assets
$57,209,537
2022
Num. employees
514
2022

Program areas at Shorter University

Instructional - Funds expended for instructional activities in Associate, Bachelor, and Master degree programs. Enrollment in 2021-2022 included 1,807 students.Scholarship and financial aid - Comprehensive financial assistance program includes scholarships, grants, loans and part-time campus employment. Every student enrolled full-time at Shorter University receives some form of financial assistance.
Academic support - Expenditures integral to the operation and support of the academic services of the University.Auxiliary enterprises - Expenditures to provide services to student, faculty, and staff including housing, cafeteria, and bookstore.
Student support - Funds expended for activities contributing to students' well being and intellectual, cultural, and social development outside of formal instruction.

Who funds Shorter University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lettie Pate Whitehead FoundationFor General Scholarship Support.$267,000
Benjamin F Brady Charitable FoundationTo Fund Dormitory Renovations$100,000
Georgia Independent College AssociationTo Provide Support for Private Colleges and Universities in Georgia$58,070
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Shorter University

NameTitleCompensation
Michelle StricklinVice President of Finance , Chief Financial Officer$101,777
Ben BruceVice President of Advancement / Board Member$101,256
Donald DowlessPresident$195,647
Colleen LassiterDirector of Financial Aid
Danny CochranSecretary / Trustee$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Shorter University

RevenuesFYE 05/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,307,770
Program services$32,367,594
Investment income and dividends$224,355
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$1,800
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-39,822
Net income from fundraising events$-56,175
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,023
Total revenues$39,807,545

Form 990s for Shorter University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-052023-04-14990View PDF
2021-052022-04-05990View PDF
2020-052021-04-15990View PDF
2019-052020-10-14990View PDF
2018-052019-06-19990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $267,000 from Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation
August 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Benjamin F Brady Charitable Foundation
June 25, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
June 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
315 Shorter Ave
Rome, GA 30165
Metro area
Rome, GA
County
Floyd County, GA
Website URL
shorter.edu/ 
Phone
(706) 291-2121
Facebook page
shorteru 
Twitter profile
@shorteruniv 
IRS details
EIN
58-2624570
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1873
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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