Cumberland University
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
85% goes to programs $15 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Cumberland University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lebanon, Tennessee, registered in 1944, with $82,170,753 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
1 Cumberland Sq, Lebanon, TN, 37087 EIN 62-0599339 Since 1944
Revenue (FY2024)
$82.2M
▲ 8.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$78.4M
Net assets
$65.7M
Employees
591
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 rating85% to programs · $15 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 Cumberland University: 85% to programs · $15 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +5% 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 Cumberland University: 10 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 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 Cumberland University: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B 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 Cumberland University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Providing private, co-educational post secondary education for all.
What they do
Student services - provide services to the approximately 2,858 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs.
Other services - services operated for the convenience of its students, faculty, and staff.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $35.1M (FY2013) to $82.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $17.7MNet assets $65.7M
Operating margin
4.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$83.4M
Total liabilities
$17.7M
Net assets
$65.7M
Salaries & benefits
$17.6M
22% of expenses
Board members
31
31 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82,170,753▲8.5% | $78,373,062▲7.4% | $65,743,480▲10.6% | $83,447,053▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $75,747,266▼6.6% | $72,967,440▲4.8% | $59,461,155▲8.3% | $77,296,090▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $81,080,501▲17.2% | $69,638,989▲7.9% | $54,921,036▲30.9% | $72,580,969▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $69,170,999▲31.7% | $64,510,494▲28.6% | $41,967,190▲8.2% | $59,645,506▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $52,511,771▲10.4% | $50,160,868▲8.0% | $38,799,267▲16.1% | $59,024,127▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $47,553,955▲4.7% | $46,448,999▲9.7% | $33,419,923▲3.9% | $51,083,670▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $45,431,099▲6.6% | $42,331,248▲6.1% | $32,162,473▲9.2% | $44,658,917▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $42,599,450▲11.8% | $39,913,449▲7.8% | $29,465,860▲10.8% | $40,000,199▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $38,100,668▲13.2% | $37,027,886▲8.8% | $26,591,211▲3.5% | $37,148,681▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $33,645,570▲2.7% | $34,020,604▲3.1% | $25,698,201▼4.0% | $35,984,484▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $32,749,477▼6.7% | $33,009,236▼5.1% | $26,760,947▼1.6% | $37,789,466▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $35,090,817 | $34,767,958▼7.9% | $27,191,991▲3.2% | $39,635,844▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $37,736,303▲14.0% | $26,336,274▼5.8% | $39,514,962▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $33,107,750▲10.0% | $27,964,245▼0.6% | $39,581,389▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $30,098,636▲12.4% | $28,119,248▲6.6% | $35,274,732▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $26,771,026 | $26,381,062 | $32,464,940 | 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: Paul Stumb — $291,633 (0.37% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stumb | President | 40 | $291,633 |
| Ron Pavan | Vp Athletics and Facilities | 40 | $177,998 |
| C William Mckee | Provost Vp Academic Affairs | 40 | $175,395 |
| Mark Hanshaw | General Counsel Associate | 40 | $159,610 |
| Courtney Wheeler | Vp Advancement | 40 | $147,607 |
| Reggie Blair | Vp Enrollment | 40 | $126,381 |
| Stephen Shao | Professor of Business | 40 | $117,178 |
| Steven Fuller | Professor of Mathematics | 40 | $116,740 |
| Mary Haley | Professor of Accounting | 40 | $114,721 |
| Paul Percy | Professor of Master of Bus Admin | 40 | $114,686 |
| Jenny Mason | Dean | 40 | $109,178 |
| Andre' Churchwell | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Cathy Gracey | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Cecelia Moore | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David A Vise | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Edward Powell | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Frank Rudy | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Hal Bone | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Heather Stafford | Trustee | 1 | — |
| J D Lowery | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| John J Conner | Program Development | $105,518 |
Grants received · $2.0M total
74 grants to Cumberland University totaling $2.0M, 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 | $123,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Annual distribution for cumberland university scholarships | 2024 | $24,958 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $10,027 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Annual gift in support of ongoing operations. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Presidential discretionary fund | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Stumb endowment fund | 2024 | $5,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For nursing scholarships. | 2023 | $123,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $106,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $44,500 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For cumberland university scholarship fund | 2023 | $25,231 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Contribution | 2023 | $11,800 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $9,138 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $208,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | Unrestricted | 2022 | $118,750 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Cumberland University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cumberland University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-0599339, based in Lebanon, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cumberland University's EIN?
- Cumberland University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-0599339.
- How much revenue does Cumberland University report?
- Cumberland University reported $82,170,753 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Cumberland University's spending goes to programs?
- Cumberland University spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Cumberland University have?
- CharityIndex grades Cumberland University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Cumberland University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Cumberland University's latest Form 990 is $291,633, paid to Paul Stumb (President).
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Data for Cumberland University (EIN 62-0599339) 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.