Columbia College
93% goes to programs $71 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Columbia College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbia, Missouri, registered in 1943, with $74,105,097 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
1001 Rogers St, Columbia, MO, 65216 EIN 43-0655867 Since 1943
Revenue (FY2023)
$74.1M
▲ 3.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$90.3M
Net assets
$227.9M
Employees
1,697
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
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 →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating93% to programs · $71 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 Columbia College: 93% to programs · $71 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating30 mo reserves · -22% 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 Columbia College: 30 mo reserves · -22% margin earns a C+ 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 Columbia College: 6 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 Columbia College: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Columbia college improves lives by providing quality education to both traditional and nontraditional students, helping them achieve their true potential.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1001 Rogers St, Columbia, MO, 65216
- City
- Columbia
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $107.0M (FY2013) to $74.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $13.1MNet assets $227.9M
Operating margin
-21.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$241.0M
Total liabilities
$13.1M
Net assets
$227.9M
Salaries & benefits
$49.1M
54% of expenses
Board members
20
18 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $74,105,097▲3.0% | $90,276,495▼1.1% | $227,869,669▼5.7% | $240,975,361▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $71,973,293▼14.9% | $91,254,247▼7.4% | $241,678,178▼5.6% | $256,130,800▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $84,570,180▼10.7% | $98,527,751▲13.4% | $256,045,851▼9.0% | $267,475,036▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $94,677,495▲4.4% | $86,883,476▼14.5% | $281,339,162▲18.8% | $294,222,533▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $90,701,665▼11.0% | $101,576,266▼7.9% | $236,865,338▼5.8% | $253,355,155▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $101,964,306▼6.8% | $110,293,759▲5.0% | $251,330,839▼0.9% | $270,221,158▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $109,445,396▲8.2% | $105,040,042▲1.8% | $253,494,740▲4.9% | $268,108,054▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $101,129,533▼0.8% | $103,215,658▲2.2% | $241,760,422▲6.6% | $252,865,749▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $101,927,567▼17.7% | $101,005,521▲1.0% | $226,752,647▼2.2% | $236,923,253▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $123,909,769▲15.8% | $100,051,755▲0.3% | $231,875,922▲3.6% | $241,744,262▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $106,981,398 | $99,771,261▲4.1% | $223,833,081▲9.4% | $233,533,136▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $95,856,664▲6.7% | $204,692,423▲11.8% | $216,046,152▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $89,831,239▲7.9% | $183,035,281▲11.2% | $193,080,357▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $83,250,656▲10.0% | $164,554,224▲21.9% | $173,096,394▲22.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $75,716,680 | $134,969,520 | $141,939,807 | 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)
Highest-paid: David Russell — $408,021 (0.45% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Russell | President | 45 | $408,021 |
| Sandra Hamar | Provost and Senior Vice President Academic Affairs | 45 | $214,038 |
| Shadel Hamilton | Vp Columbia College Global - Partial Year To 01/02/24 | 45 | $200,240 |
| Piyusha Singh | Provost and Senior Vice President Academic Affairs - Partial Year To 09/15/23 | 45 | $189,224 |
| Dixie Williams | Vice President Enrollment Management and Marketing | 45 | $178,049 |
| Bruce Boyer | Chief Financial Officer | 45 | $166,420 |
| Cliff Jarvis | Vice President Plant and Facilities | 45 | $159,607 |
| Gary Stanowski | Chief Information Officer - Partial Year To 08/02/24 | 45 | $158,661 |
| Suzanne Rothwell | Vice President Advancement | 45 | $158,545 |
| Patty Fischer | Chief Human Resources Officer | 45 | $143,760 |
| Regan Ubinas | General Counsel | 45 | $136,642 |
| Robert Boone | Associate Vice President Strategic Partnerships | 45 | $134,959 |
| James Arnold | Athletic Director | 45 | $130,545 |
| Jennifer Jewell | Dean School of Arts & Sciences | 45 | $128,746 |
| Ken Akers | Trustee/associate Professor | 45 | $93,005 |
| Gretchen Hendrickson | Trustee/professor | 45 | $72,915 |
| Anita Timmons | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Bill Leeper | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Bill Seibert | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Brad Stagg | Board Chair | 8 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Aladdin Food Management Services | Food Service | $1,205,252 |
| Hulett Heating & Air Conditioning | Hvac Services | $539,343 |
| Commonfund | Investment Advisory | $363,130 |
| Leak Stoppers Roofing | Construction Services | $339,750 |
| Motimatic | Enrollment Services | $287,700 |
Grants received · $367K total
23 grants to Columbia College totaling $367K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $20,100 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $15,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $50,675 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $26,894 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $43,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $43,200 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $12,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $16,200 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $10,400 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $10,400 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2020 | $8,550 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $14,275 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2019 | $10,450 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2019 | $10,235 |
| Austin Community Foundation | Betti saunders scholarship & the saunders family nursing award - $2,500 each | 2019 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Columbia College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Columbia College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-0655867, based in Columbia, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Columbia College's EIN?
- Columbia College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-0655867.
- How much revenue does Columbia College report?
- Columbia College reported $74,105,097 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Columbia College's spending goes to programs?
- Columbia College spends about 93% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Columbia College have?
- CharityIndex grades Columbia College B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Columbia College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Columbia College's latest Form 990 is $408,021, paid to David Russell (President).
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Data for Columbia College (EIN 43-0655867) 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.