College of the Ozarks
82% goes to programs $12 to raise $100 Strong reserves
College of the Ozarks is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Point Lookout, Missouri, registered in 1941, with $145,882,802 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 82% of spending to programs.
Po Box 17, Point Lookout, MO, 65726 EIN 44-0556862 Since 1941
Revenue (FY2024)
$145.9M
▲ 25.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$103.1M
Net assets
$918.6M
Employees
669
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 rating82% to programs · $12 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 College of the Ozarks: 82% to programs · $12 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating107 mo reserves · +29% 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 College of the Ozarks: 107 mo reserves · +29% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 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 College of the Ozarks: 5 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 College of the Ozarks: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide a christian education to youth of both sexes, especially those found worthy, but who are without sufficient means to procure sure training.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 17, Point Lookout, MO, 65726
- City
- Point Lookout
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $88.2M (FY2013) to $145.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $26.6MNet assets $918.6M
Operating margin
29.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$945.2M
Total liabilities
$26.6M
Net assets
$918.6M
Salaries & benefits
$29.7M
29% of expenses
Board members
19
19 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $145,882,802▲25.8% | $103,051,539▲4.8% | $918,604,352▲7.1% | $945,210,616▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $115,937,664▼12.5% | $98,355,211▲4.6% | $857,855,122▲14.6% | $884,650,413▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $132,458,120▼1.9% | $94,059,104▲0.5% | $748,353,633▼1.4% | $776,594,049▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $134,988,466▲34.0% | $93,596,621▲11.9% | $758,812,562▼7.5% | $787,489,229▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $100,748,550▲3.1% | $83,625,611▼11.3% | $820,364,671▲31.4% | $857,340,109▲28.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $97,681,730▼9.1% | $94,258,276▲5.5% | $624,422,640▲1.8% | $665,049,761▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $107,433,182▲6.5% | $89,338,229▲13.1% | $613,274,963▼5.1% | $646,799,699▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $100,879,597▼15.3% | $78,992,728▼13.8% | $646,211,223▲11.7% | $677,488,028▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $119,087,714▲20.4% | $91,668,231▲16.5% | $578,739,177▲10.1% | $611,212,955▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $98,878,866▲7.3% | $78,683,746▲8.8% | $525,626,581▼4.3% | $556,810,864▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $92,158,299▲4.5% | $72,329,915▲2.4% | $549,428,486▲3.6% | $580,577,060▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $88,156,262 | $70,647,568▲2.0% | $530,177,878▲12.2% | $559,181,489▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $69,257,953▲6.5% | $472,356,270▲23.6% | $500,548,350▲23.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $65,049,043▲8.2% | $382,118,064▼7.5% | $407,003,878▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $60,100,371▲6.7% | $413,271,715▲16.4% | $433,514,898▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $56,340,644 | $355,171,738 | $374,979,663 | 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: Brad S Johnson — $296,288 (0.29% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad S Johnson | President | 60 | $296,288 |
| Sue Head | Vp For Advancement | 50 | $191,813 |
| Eric Bolger | Provost | 50 | $184,930 |
| Tom Healey | Gm of the Keeter Center | 50 | $178,195 |
| Weston T Wiebe | Cfo and Treasurer | 50 | $174,522 |
| Jeffrey Schneider | Cio | 50 | $166,172 |
| Marci L Linson | Vp For Vocational Programs | 50 | $154,357 |
| Robert J Stricklin | Exec Chef, Food/beverage D | 50 | $149,167 |
| Natalie Rasnick | Dean of Development | 50 | $141,405 |
| Janice Williams | Director of Nursing Progra | 50 | $132,343 |
| Gregory W Stark | Asst Treasurer | 50 | $101,466 |
| Tamara Schneider | Corporate Secretary | 45 | $77,301 |
| Elizabeth Blevins | Asst Corporate Secretary | 45 | $74,026 |
| D Kevin Hutcheson | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dr Karla R Eslinger | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dr Max L Ruhl | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dr Pat Long | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dr Robert E Jeffries Md | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dr Ryan Siebert | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Erik Snyder | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Mechanical LLC Total | Hvac Contractor | $1,207,363 |
| Husch Blackwell LLP | Legal | $415,298 |
| Getting Floor'd LLC | Flooring Supply and Installation | $390,200 |
| Springfield Glass Company | Glass Installation, Repair, and Replacem | $377,024 |
| Tk Elevator Corporation | Elevator Maintenance | $372,899 |
Grants received · $11.1M total
69 grants to College of the Ozarks totaling $11.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $107,089 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $66,500 |
| Columbus Foundation | Education | 2024 | $37,667 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $35,650 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $7,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $309,477 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $144,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $32,050 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $24,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Education | 2023 | $17,344 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $14,758 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $14,500 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $7,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is College of the Ozarks a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. College of the Ozarks is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 44-0556862, based in Point Lookout, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is College of the Ozarks's EIN?
- College of the Ozarks's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 44-0556862.
- How much revenue does College of the Ozarks report?
- College of the Ozarks reported $145,882,802 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of College of the Ozarks's spending goes to programs?
- College of the Ozarks spends about 82% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does College of the Ozarks have?
- CharityIndex grades College of the Ozarks A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does College of the Ozarks's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on College of the Ozarks's latest Form 990 is $296,288, paid to Brad S Johnson (President).
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Data for College of the Ozarks (EIN 44-0556862) 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.