Avila University
84% goes to programs $14 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Avila University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kansas City, Missouri, registered in 2019, with $62,755,012 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
11901 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64145 EIN 44-0617326 Since 2019
Revenue (FY2023)
$62.8M
▲ 100.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$63.7M
Net assets
$27.1M
Employees
707
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating84% to programs · $14 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Avila University: 84% to programs · $14 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · -2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Avila University: 5 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Avila University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Avila University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Avila university is a values-based community of learning providing education to prepare students for responsible lifelong contributions to the global community.
Contact & location
- Address
- 11901 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64145
- City
- Kansas City
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $42.1M (FY2013) to $62.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $30.1MNet assets $27.1M
Operating margin
-1.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$57.2M
Total liabilities
$30.1M
Net assets
$27.1M
Salaries & benefits
$18.7M
29% of expenses
Board members
24
24 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $62,755,012▲100% | $63,702,215▲66.2% | $27,119,433▼2.0% | $57,227,241▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $31,357,287▼23.0% | $38,332,311▲1.0% | $27,666,671▼17.3% | $51,300,973▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $40,701,883▲3.5% | $37,944,539▲12.7% | $33,469,435▼2.5% | $57,473,221▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $39,334,060▲18.0% | $33,669,186▼1.8% | $34,319,308▲15.3% | $58,447,950▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $33,325,406▼4.7% | $34,296,121▼4.4% | $29,760,609▼8.0% | $56,973,117▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $34,967,286▼17.7% | $35,881,514▼15.0% | $32,335,595▼4.2% | $59,061,300▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $42,474,286▼3.5% | $42,237,625▼1.6% | $33,755,724▲1.7% | $55,297,001▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $44,036,114▲1.0% | $42,928,938▼0.4% | $33,194,003▲6.2% | $56,667,366▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $43,605,835▼4.0% | $43,097,384▲3.5% | $31,266,625▲1.6% | $56,593,854▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $45,419,644▲7.9% | $41,627,064▲5.8% | $30,786,157▲8.2% | $56,765,143▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $42,091,176 | $39,338,363▲4.7% | $28,460,133▲13.3% | $54,958,820▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $37,579,194▲12.7% | $25,116,597▲18.4% | $51,138,251▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $33,349,490▲5.6% | $21,207,763▼0.2% | $43,171,199▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $31,574,884▲7.5% | $21,240,347▲14.2% | $39,729,806▲22.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $29,378,746 | $18,598,185 | $32,569,334 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Dr Jim Burkee — $318,747 (0.50% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Jim Burkee | President | 40 | $318,747 |
| Dr Alexandra Adams | Coo & Evp | 40 | $197,666 |
| Dr Stacy Keith | Avp of Acad Acc | 40 | $163,435 |
| Dr J Snorgrass | Professor | 40 | $153,646 |
| Ms Tonya Mourning | Cfo | 40 | $137,075 |
| Dr Andy Jett | Evp of Ops | 40 | $125,852 |
| Mr Jonathan Gambill | Cio & Avp of Info Services | 40 | $116,192 |
| Mr Josh Parisse | Vp of Enrollment | 40 | $108,322 |
| Dr Darrin Smith | Dean of College of Arts & Scienes | 40 | $107,919 |
| Lisa Sackuvich | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mary Margaret Lazio | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Bill Conway | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Flynn Charles | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Gary Smith | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Gregory M Kratofil Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Ibraheem Badejo | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Joseph T Fahey | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Kenneth V Hager | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Phillip Smith | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Rick Weller | Trustee/vice Chair/treasurer | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Mechanical | Construction Services | $1,348,457 |
| Great Western Dining Service Inc | Food Services | $1,318,156 |
| Eab Global Inc | Advertising Services | $689,266 |
| Insco Industries Inc | Construction Services | $613,823 |
| Universal Protection Service | Security Services | $460,634 |
Grants received · $1.5M total
32 grants to Avila University totaling $1.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $373,200 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $25,852 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2024 | $25,750 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $13,500 |
| Greater Horizons | Education | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,291 |
| Signatry Charitable Trust | Education | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $18,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Scholarships | 2023 | $8,131 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $6,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $14,600 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2022 | $7,250 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $16,700 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $16,700 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $7,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Avila University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Avila University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 44-0617326, based in Kansas City, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Avila University's EIN?
- Avila University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 44-0617326.
- How much revenue does Avila University report?
- Avila University reported $62,755,012 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Avila University's spending goes to programs?
- Avila University spends about 84% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Avila University have?
- CharityIndex grades Avila University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Avila University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Avila University's latest Form 990 is $318,747, paid to Dr Jim Burkee (President).
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Data for Avila University (EIN 44-0617326) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.