Belhaven University
84% goes to programs $23 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Belhaven University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jackson, Mississippi, registered in 1945, with $59,144,390 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
1500 Peachtree Street Campus Box 16, Jackson, MS, 39202 EIN 64-0303069 Since 1945
Revenue (FY2023)
$59.1M
▼ 4.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$62.5M
Net assets
$60.6M
Employees
1,021
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →DProgram efficiency40% of the rating84% to programs · $23 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 Belhaven University: 84% to programs · $23 to raise $100 earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · -6% 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 Belhaven University: 12 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a B+ 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 Belhaven University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Belhaven University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Belhaven university (belhaven) is a christian liberal arts university dedicated to excellence in christian higher education.
What they do
Auxiliary expenses-dormitories, cafeteria, vending machines, bookstore and post office.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1500 Peachtree Street Campus Box 16, Jackson, MS, 39202
- City
- Jackson
- State
- Mississippi
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $58.2M (FY2013) to $59.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $22.3MNet assets $60.6M
Operating margin
-5.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$83.0M
Total liabilities
$22.3M
Net assets
$60.6M
Salaries & benefits
$26.4M
42% of expenses
Board members
26
24 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $59,144,390▼4.6% | $62,530,759▲1.7% | $60,647,857▼5.3% | $82,976,010▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $61,988,910▲6.6% | $61,490,145▲4.2% | $64,039,476▲2.7% | $85,609,260▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $58,167,325▼30.3% | $59,028,886▼2.8% | $62,350,638▼4.3% | $85,118,100▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $83,473,318▲33.5% | $60,748,538▲10.0% | $65,164,918▲61.7% | $91,182,185▲36.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $62,537,526▲0.8% | $55,248,678▼13.8% | $40,295,256▲20.3% | $66,855,068▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $62,043,677▲0.8% | $64,085,648▲0.8% | $33,507,909▼6.7% | $66,226,689▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $61,530,998▼2.4% | $63,582,681▲1.6% | $35,926,106▼13.6% | $67,977,275▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $63,065,065▼1.5% | $62,611,784▲4.1% | $41,589,802▲2.2% | $70,491,405▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $64,033,319▲7.3% | $60,152,669▲5.2% | $40,682,635▲9.3% | $71,156,562▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $59,663,437▲2.6% | $57,186,358▲8.2% | $37,234,978▲5.9% | $61,795,035▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $58,171,776 | $52,858,975▲6.8% | $35,148,017▲12.8% | $59,244,663▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $49,495,553▲5.8% | $31,170,706▲5.1% | $52,964,629▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $46,787,477▲14.9% | $29,651,377▲12.6% | $47,350,855▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $40,727,967 | $26,342,267 | $45,069,565 | 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)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Walters | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Audrey Kelleher | Provost | 40 | — |
| Cal Wells | Past Chairman of the Board | 1 | — |
| Charles Cannada | Vice Chairman of the Board | 1 | — |
| Charles Doty | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dolphus Weary | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Earl Fyke III | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Eric Harter | Professor | 40 | — |
| Forrest Berry | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gaines Sturdivant | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Heath Jordan | Trustee | 1 | — |
| James Hood | Chairman of the Board | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey L Rickels | Vp For University Advancement | 40 | — |
| Jerry Young | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Karen Taylor | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kevin Russell | Vp For Enrollment & Univ Mktg | 40 | — |
| Leisha Pickering | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Liza Cirlot Looser | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mark Windham | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Oscar Jones | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Vesta Technology Solutions LLC | Student Recruiting For International Graduate Program | $279,375 |
Grants received · $1.5M total
27 grants to Belhaven University totaling $1.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | 2024 | $199,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | 2023 | $199,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Scholarships | 2023 | $8,750 |
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | 2022 | $184,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $8,700 |
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | 2021 | $163,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $14,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $14,000 |
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | 2020 | $163,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | General operational support | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | General operational support | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Education | 2020 | $30,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Education | 2020 | $30,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Belhaven University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Belhaven University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 64-0303069, based in Jackson, Mississippi. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Belhaven University's EIN?
- Belhaven University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 64-0303069.
- How much revenue does Belhaven University report?
- Belhaven University reported $59,144,390 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Belhaven University's spending goes to programs?
- Belhaven University spends about 84% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Belhaven University have?
- CharityIndex grades Belhaven University C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Belhaven University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Belhaven University's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Alan Walters (Trustee).
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Data for Belhaven University (EIN 64-0303069) 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.