EIN 85-0164940

University of the Southwest (USW)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
161
City
Hobbs
Year formed
1962
Most recent tax filings
2024-05-01
Description
University of the Southwest is a Christ-centered educational community dedicated to developing men and women for a lifetime of servant leadership by emphasizing individual faith, responsibility, and initiative.
Total revenues
$17,490,677
2024
Total expenses
$17,687,055
2024
Total assets
$16,764,341
2024
Num. employees
161
2024

Program areas at USW

USW offers undergraduate level programs in the fields of business, education, and arts and sciences. Degrees offered include BBA, BSE, BS, and BA. To complement the undergraduate degree programs, student organizations and activities include professional, academic honor, Christian ministry, civic, and cultural experiences. The University also supports intramural sports programming where students, staff, and faculty are welcome to participate. Athletic programming includes: Baseball, Softball, Mens and Womens Basketball, Mens and Womens Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, and Golf. As a University grounded in Christian principles, USW offers a prison seminary program for incarcerated individuals wishing to pursue an undergraduate degree meant to prepare the individual to effect positive community change through best practices in leadership, communication, ethics, and Christian studies.
Residence halls, apartments, and student meal programs are available primarily for undergraduate students.
USW offers graduate level programs in the fields of business, education, and arts and sciences. Degrees offered include MBA, DBA, MSE, EdD, MS, MA, and Dmin. The USW College of Business functions as an educational catalyst for positive social change by developing business leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives dedicated to applying servant leadership principles in free enterprise operations. The USW College of Education mission is to immerse candidates in authentic professional learning through a rigorous and innovative curriculum that leverages their strenghts and empowers them to be reflective professionals who are committed to equity and serving their students, families, and communities from an asset-based perspective. The USW College of Arts & Sciences is dedicated to providing the highest quality education in a wide range of academic disciplines to offer a deeper understanding of life, meaning, purpose, and knowledge while developing analytical and critical thinking skills on a path to being servant leaders in their vocations.

Grants made by USW

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
University of the Southwest FoundationEndowment Transfer$400,000

Who funds University of the Southwest (USW)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Allsup Family Charitable FoundationGeneral Support$1,000,000
University of the Southwest FoundationOperations Support and Fund University Scholarships$523,361
Lea County Electric CooperativeAnnual Donation Commitment - 2023 and 2024 Combined$12,000
...and 6 more grants received

Financials for USW

RevenuesFYE 05/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,263,484
Program services$16,045,593
Investment income and dividends$14,779
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$47,211
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$24,571
Net income from fundraising events$-320
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$95,359
Total revenues$17,490,677

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Data update history
April 28, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
February 18, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
January 19, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $523,361 from University of the Southwest Foundation
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Fort Worth Colonial Charities
October 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Allsup Family Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousLobbyingFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
6610 N Lovington Hwy 510
Hobbs, NM 88240
County
Lea County, NM
Website URL
usw.edu/ 
Phone
(575) 392-6561
Facebook page
universityofthesouthwest 
Twitter profile
@usw_hobbsnm 
IRS details
EIN
85-0164940
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1962
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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