Bju Inc
83% goes to programs $14 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Bju Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Greenville, South Carolina, registered in 2003, with $114,827,246 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC, 29614 EIN 57-1088101 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$114.8M
▼ 0.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$112.6M
Net assets
$83.8M
Employees
2,127
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 rating83% 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 Bju Inc: 83% to programs · $14 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 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 Bju Inc: 9 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 Bju Inc: 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 Bju Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Bju delivers a christian education through its elementary school and university.
What they do
Bju, inc. served an average of 555 students in its elementary school (k3 - grade 6) and 120 students in its child development center (infant - k2).
Contact & location
- Address
- 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC, 29614
- City
- Greenville
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $212.4M (FY2016) to $114.8M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $25.0MNet assets $83.8M
Operating margin
1.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$108.7M
Total liabilities
$25.0M
Net assets
$83.8M
Salaries & benefits
$51.8M
46% of expenses
Board members
14
14 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $114,827,246▼0.1% | $112,635,324▼2.8% | $83,755,048▲4.1% | $108,724,460▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $114,949,032▲9.6% | $115,834,230▲8.1% | $80,468,696▲1.7% | $106,286,431▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $104,924,483▼2.7% | $107,126,796▲2.6% | $79,139,903▼60.8% | $106,458,034▼50.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $107,816,368▲9.8% | $104,414,097▲9.9% | $201,946,086▲0.4% | $212,805,172▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $98,172,335▲8.1% | $95,023,150▲6.3% | $201,132,645▲3.7% | $210,544,785▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $90,801,455▲2.8% | $89,427,701▲0.4% | $193,942,718▲0.8% | $200,386,142▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $88,291,326▲13.3% | $89,113,506▼0.1% | $192,428,516▼0.7% | $203,816,047▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $77,897,628▼63.3% | $89,238,916▲355% | $193,688,898▼4.7% | $205,319,649▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $212,395,892 | $19,628,384 | $203,145,735 | $209,303,775 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Darren Lawson — $132,442 (0.12% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Lawson | Dean - School of Fine Arts and Communication | 40 | $132,442 |
| Roger Bradley | Faculty - History, Government, and Social Science | 40 | $123,320 |
| Russell Miller Jr | Faculty - School of Theology and Global Leadership | 40 | $112,289 |
| Brian Carruthers | Staff - School of Education | 40 | $106,329 |
| Gary Weier | Evp Academic Affairs | 40 | $104,367 |
| Brian Hand | Faculty - Seminary/graduate Religion | 40 | $102,136 |
| John Matthews | Vp Advancement/alumni Relations | 40 | $95,107 |
| Bruce Mcalister | Vp of Ministry | 40 | $93,404 |
| Josh Crockett | President | 40 | $92,894 |
| Kevin Taylor | Chief Hr Officer | 40 | $85,734 |
| Brian Burch | Chief Information Officer | 40 | $81,652 |
| Bruce Woodworth | Trustee and Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Carolyn Rohrer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Huffstutler | Trustee (part Year) | 1 | — |
| Dawn Akam | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Deanna Brammer-trustee-elect | (part Year) Trustee & Sec/treas. | 1 | — |
| Gary Thompson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Joe Helm | Chairman of Learning and Living Committee (part Ye | 1 | — |
| John Monczewski | Cfo | 20 | — |
| Marc Stevens | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Aramark Services | Food Services | $7,055,374 |
| Cdw Government Inc | It Services | $2,130,849 |
| Spwc LLC | Reconstruction | $1,349,774 |
| Abm Industry Groups LLC | Grounds | $578,745 |
| Your Creative People | Advertising | $550,351 |
Grants received · $5.1M total
44 grants to Bju Inc totaling $5.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $163K in FY2023
1 grant totaling $163K in FY2023. All grants made by Bju Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dare For More Ministries Inc | Raise funds for vehicle purchase | $163,058 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bju Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bju Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-1088101, based in Greenville, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bju Inc's EIN?
- Bju Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-1088101.
- How much revenue does Bju Inc report?
- Bju Inc reported $114,827,246 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Bju Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Bju Inc spends about 83% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Bju Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Bju Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Bju Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Bju Inc's latest Form 990 is $132,442, paid to Darren Lawson (Dean - School of Fine Arts and Communication).
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Data for Bju Inc (EIN 57-1088101) 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.