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EIN 38-1359569

Spring Arbor University (SAU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,151
City
Spring Arbor
State
Michigan
Year formed
1873
Most recent tax filings
2023-05-01
NTEE code, primary
B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
Description
Spring Arbor University (SAU) is a Christian institution of higher education located in Spring Arbor, Michigan, in the United States. SAU is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church.
Total revenues
$57,791,065
2023
Total expenses
$59,385,693
2023
Total assets
$116,679,644
2023
Num. employees
1,151
2023

Program areas at SAU

Spring Arbor University is a christian institution serving over 2,390 students. All program service expenses are related to instruction, academic support, student and auxiliary services for those students who study at our main campus, through our online education or at one of our sites around the state of Michigan.

Who funds Spring Arbor University (SAU)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
GuideStream Charitable Gift FundCharitable Grant$298,575
Faith F Small Foundation TrustAthletic Scholarship Fund$297,000
Schwab Charitable FundEducation$111,000
...and 21 more grants received totalling $1,089,249

Personnel at SAU

NameTitleCompensation
Randall MeltonChief Information Officer$119,726
Corey RossChief of Staff
Dawn SchnitkeyVice President for Finance and Administrative$125,113
Jon BahrVice President for Enrollment Management
Marla SanfordVice President for Enrollment and Marketing
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for SAU

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,423,100
Program services$51,694,260
Investment income and dividends$325,353
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-680,500
Net income from fundraising events$-33,676
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$62,433
Miscellaneous revenues$95
Total revenues$57,791,065

Form 990s for SAU

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-052024-04-14990View PDF
2022-052023-04-14990View PDF
2021-052022-04-12990View PDF
2020-052021-04-21990View PDF
2019-052021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like SAU

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools (ANCSS)Bryn Athyn, PA$41,435,980
Ohio Christian University (OCU)Circleville, OH$19,753,161
Ohio Northern University (ONU)Ada, OH$172,367,913
University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA$93,803,239
Young Harris College (YHC)Young Harris, GA$43,098,731
Oakland City University (OCU)Oakland City, IN$23,028,089
Anderson University (AU)Anderson, SC$131,165,523
Ashland UniversityAshland, OH$130,719,861
University of Sioux Falls (USF)Sioux Falls, SD$36,591,863
Fresno Pacific University (FPU)Fresno, CA$88,122,677
Data update history
March 11, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 18, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $69,500 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
December 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 1, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $298,575 from GuideStream Charitable Gift Fund
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
106 E Main St
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
Metro area
Jackson, MI
County
Jackson County, MI
Website URL
springarbor.edu/index.php 
Phone
(800) 968-0011
Facebook page
springarboru 
IRS details
EIN
38-1359569
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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