Campbell University
88% goes to programs $18 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Campbell University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buies Creek, North Carolina, registered in 1939, with $258,344,677 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
Po Box 97, Buies Creek, NC, 27506 EIN 56-0529940 Since 1939
Revenue (FY2024)
$258.3M
▲ 11.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$240.0M
Net assets
$526.5M
Employees
2,319
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 rating88% to programs · $18 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 Campbell University: 88% to programs · $18 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating26 mo reserves · +7% 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 Campbell University: 26 mo reserves · +7% 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 Campbell 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 Campbell University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To graduate students with exemplary academic and professional skills who are prepared for purposeful lives and meaningful service.
What they do
Auxiliary enterprises including student housing, food services, bookstore, and operation of keith hills golf course.
Other program services include security provided to the community, university performing arts series, community relations expenditures, and payments to annuitants under charitable trust agreements.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 97, Buies Creek, NC, 27506
- City
- Buies Creek
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $189.4M (FY2013) to $258.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $138.0MNet assets $526.5M
Operating margin
7.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$664.5M
Total liabilities
$138.0M
Net assets
$526.5M
Salaries & benefits
$88.3M
37% of expenses
Board members
31
30 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $258,344,677▲11.7% | $240,029,264▲1.9% | $526,522,957▲4.7% | $664,494,446▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $231,253,066▲0.9% | $235,532,544▲3.0% | $502,952,275▲5.2% | $653,931,720▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $229,237,912▼11.6% | $228,662,240▼1.1% | $478,187,932▼0.3% | $635,404,581▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $259,285,343▼1.7% | $231,274,276 | $479,708,242▼3.7% | $650,078,126▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $263,777,466▲0.9% | $231,224,351▼4.3% | $498,044,092▲18.1% | $678,742,436▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $261,461,317▲4.6% | $241,570,163▼0.2% | $421,568,899▲5.4% | $612,904,970▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $250,035,492▲3.5% | $242,156,080▼0.3% | $400,145,316▼1.1% | $568,606,539▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $241,540,179▼0.7% | $242,836,287▲5.0% | $404,503,386▲1.7% | $546,244,906▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $243,174,356▲13.3% | $231,314,139▲10.4% | $397,800,742▲4.4% | $541,348,663▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $214,666,276▲1.3% | $209,558,382▲13.1% | $381,114,451▼0.4% | $521,213,630▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $211,898,958▲11.9% | $185,216,644▲3.1% | $382,822,599▲4.7% | $482,204,433▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $189,372,281 | $179,635,009▲11.3% | $365,779,887▲4.4% | $460,435,238▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $161,330,963▲2.3% | $350,380,548▲10.3% | $447,010,489▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $157,695,287▲11.3% | $317,545,338▲1.5% | $417,239,376▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $141,629,469▲7.1% | $312,850,396▲12.9% | $412,590,173▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $132,241,711 | $277,220,314 | $373,803,342 | 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: J Bradley Creed — $559,314 (0.23% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Bradley Creed | President | 65 | $559,314 |
| Brian A Kessler | Dean School of Medicine | 65 | $441,845 |
| John T Roberson | Executive Vp & Board Secretary | 55 | $369,931 |
| James E Powers | Associate Dean Clinical Integration | 65 | $321,970 |
| J Rich Leonard | Dean School of Law | 60 | $316,454 |
| Sandra P Connolly | Vp For Business & Cfo | 60 | $285,123 |
| David Tolentino | Associate Dean For Clinical Affairs | 60 | $282,441 |
| Nicholas Pennings | Chair Family Practice Medicine | 65 | $281,170 |
| Michael L Adams | Vp For Academic Affairs & Provost | 50 | $278,636 |
| David P Mee | Vp For Enrollment Management | 55 | $272,816 |
| Mark L Hammond | Vp For Academic Affairs & Provost | 0 | $227,001 |
| Faithe C Beam | Vp Spiritual Life & Campus Ministry | 60 | $172,396 |
| Sherri Yerk-zwickl | Vp For Info Tech & Cio | 50 | $169,134 |
| Julie A Byrd | Comptroller & Board Treasurer | 50 | $155,686 |
| Britt J Davis | Vp Institutional Advancement (thru 8/24) | 60 | $140,221 |
| Allison Cobb | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Anna Mcneill Oliver | Trustee (thru 12/24) | 2 | — |
| Ben Thompson | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Bernard Mcleod Jr | Lifetime Trustee | 1 | — |
| Christopher Neal | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Aramark Services | Food Services | $4,981,851 |
| Barnes & Noble | Bookstore Mgmt & Student Rental Prgm | $2,349,250 |
| Allegiance Industries | Janitorial/cleaning | $1,693,585 |
| Brady Trane Services | Hvac Services | $856,741 |
| The Parish Group | Marketing Services | $601,370 |
Grants received · $9.5M total
98 grants to Campbell University totaling $9.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general and nursing scholarships. | 2024 | $360,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | To support the organization's stated mission | 2024 | $123,070 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | To support the organization's stated mission | 2024 | $42,700 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $19,803 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $7,794 |
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | 2023 | $360,000 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 2 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2023 | $331,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $149,100 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | Private colleges & universities - other support | 2023 | $126,290 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $105,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Scholarships | 2023 | $26,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Campbell University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Campbell University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-0529940, based in Buies Creek, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Campbell University's EIN?
- Campbell University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-0529940.
- How much revenue does Campbell University report?
- Campbell University reported $258,344,677 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Campbell University's spending goes to programs?
- Campbell University spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Campbell University have?
- CharityIndex grades Campbell University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Campbell University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Campbell University's latest Form 990 is $559,314, paid to J Bradley Creed (President).
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Data for Campbell University (EIN 56-0529940) 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.