Campbellsville University Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Campbellsville, Kentucky, registered in 1943, with $144,422,636 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 92% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$144.4M
▲ 8.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$139.3M
Net assets
$154.2M
Employees
1,904
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 Campbellsville University Inc: 92% to programs · $17 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Campbellsville University Inc: 13 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Campbellsville University Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Campbellsville University Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $58.5M (FY2013) to $144.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
3.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$214.8M
Total liabilities
$60.5M
Net assets
$154.2M
Salaries & benefits
$56.5M
41% of expenses
Board members
35
31 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $144,422,636▲8.5% | $139,331,093▲6.4% | $154,239,103▲4.2% | $214,782,280▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $133,140,924▼2.9% | $130,959,788▲1.5% | $148,012,280▲0.9% | $213,468,179▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $137,185,144▼3.6% | $129,044,068▲3.9% | $146,719,651▲3.7% | $209,194,782▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $142,326,474▼3.6% | $124,193,610▼1.4% | $141,438,964▲21.6% | $197,242,279▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $147,591,479▼1.1% | $125,957,053▲11.1% | $116,310,440▲20.9% | $173,713,560▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $149,233,814▲35.7% | $113,394,978▲20.2% | $96,180,011▲58.9% | $147,882,355▲33.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $109,982,784▲52.9% | $94,343,698▲31.9% | $60,535,302▲30.9% | $111,041,132▲22.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $71,911,538▲15.3% | $71,542,054▲18.0% | $46,248,575▲2.0% | $90,989,629▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $62,377,904▲11.7% | $60,645,855▲6.6% | $45,351,849▲3.2% | $90,779,220▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $55,863,489▼4.5% | $56,917,718▼3.1% | $43,932,012▼3.2% | $89,574,245▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $58,471,742 | $58,738,827▲4.9% | $45,365,089▲0.7% | $91,926,876▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $55,983,292▲3.3% | $45,036,281▲6.1% | $90,618,437▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $54,193,702▲7.2% | $42,442,278▲1.9% | $87,024,863▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $50,548,621 | $41,631,807 | $85,162,600 | 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.
Highest-paid: Dr Joseph H Hopkins — $359,411 (0.26% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Joseph H Hopkins | President | 50 | $359,411 |
| Dr Donna R Hedgepath | Provost / Vp Academic Affairs | 50 | $195,345 |
| Dr H Keith Spears | Asst To the President For Sys Advancement | 25 | $167,796 |
| Mr Anil K Palla | Assistant Professor of Business | 40 | $165,287 |
| Mr Kiran K Palla | Asst Professor of Business It Mgmt | 40 | $164,826 |
| Dr Jason L Meriwether | Vp For Enrollment Management | 50 | $158,646 |
| Mr Timothy M Judd | Vp For Finance / Cfo | 50 | $155,899 |
| Dr Dennis Short | Avp of Chiropractic / Dean of Chiropractic Ops | 40 | $152,724 |
| Dr Patricia H Cowherd | Professor of Business | 40 | $151,941 |
| Dr James B Kelly | Vice President For Advancement | 50 | $140,147 |
| Mr Claude E Hollingsworth | Vp For Student Services and Athletics | 50 | $136,034 |
| Dr Allen Medders | Trustee - Term Ended | 1 | — |
| Dr Andy Westmoreland | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Hilda Legg | Chairman of the Board | 1 | — |
| Dr James Jones | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Jay Robison | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Joel Carwile | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Joseph Owens | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Larry Noe | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Lawanda Hazard | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| University Hub Inc | Marketing | $9,235,523 |
| Wiley Education Services LLC | Online Platform | $5,552,388 |
| Pioneer College Caterers | Food Services | $3,412,003 |
| Blevins Construction | Construction | $1,645,699 |
| Collaborative Solutions LLC | Implementation | $1,637,840 |
52 grants to Campbellsville University Inc totaling $1.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Data for Campbellsville University Inc (EIN 61-0469267) 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.