Dallas Baptist University
79% goes to programs $4 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Dallas Baptist University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 1946, with $177,563,576 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 79% of spending to programs.
3000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX, 75211 EIN 75-6001300 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$177.6M
▲ 18.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$154.8M
Net assets
$244.8M
Employees
1,935
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating79% to programs · $4 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 Dallas Baptist University: 79% to programs · $4 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · +13% 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 Dallas Baptist University: 19 mo reserves · +13% 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 Dallas Baptist 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 Dallas Baptist University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The purpose of dallas baptist university is to provide christ-centered quality higher education in the arts, sciences, and professional studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to traditional age and adult students in order to produce servant leaders who have the ability to integrate faith and learning through their respective callings.
What they do
Student services - dbu assists parents and students with programs and services that support students intellectually, physically, spiritually and socially. these services include student testing, dining services, health services, career services and counseling services. our residence life and recreational life staff provide housing support services and student recreational services to ensure that our students are healthy physically, emotionally and spiritually. our athletic department is also included in this area and provides support for our student athletes as they represent our university at athletic events. finally, our registrar's office and financial aid office assist our students in enrolling for the appropriate classes and being able to afford the cost of education. each of these areas supports the mission of the university to provide an integration of faith and learning and promotes the development of students as servant-leaders.
Auxiliary services - in order to promote integration of faith and learning in the academic setting, dbu provides auxiliary services to our students in the form of residence halls, apartments, townhomes and dining services. these services create a comfortable environment for academic pursuits while fostering a sense of community among our student population, enrich the college experience and provide leadership opportunities to serve the on-campus student body.
Academic support - dbu recognizes the strong correlation between quality academic support and student retention and success. at dbu, academic support is viewed as more than helping students register for classes, etc. it is seen as an opportunity to invest in the lives of students, develop personal and caring relationships with students, and serve as models of servant leadership that students can emulate. in addition to the university's commitment to academic support for dbu students, it helps empower them to attain their personal academic goals.
Contact & location
- Address
- 3000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX, 75211
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $123.4M (FY2013) to $177.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $12.4MNet assets $244.8M
Operating margin
12.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$257.2M
Total liabilities
$12.4M
Net assets
$244.8M
Salaries & benefits
$54.9M
35% of expenses
Board members
40
36 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $177,563,576▲18.4% | $154,820,076▲3.6% | $244,839,804▲12.0% | $257,193,834▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $149,954,744▲2.9% | $149,432,116▲1.7% | $218,654,299▲3.4% | $230,811,029▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $145,703,782▲2.5% | $146,937,031▲0.4% | $211,529,817▼2.7% | $225,256,162▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $142,120,388▲2.3% | $146,289,658▲11.5% | $217,507,289▼3.2% | $231,209,561▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $138,885,387▲2.7% | $131,160,240 | $224,604,268▲11.7% | $238,509,903▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $135,214,343▲1.2% | $131,134,238▲3.1% | $201,052,569▲1.0% | $215,242,904▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $133,612,642▼2.6% | $127,216,932▲0.7% | $199,126,416▲1.7% | $214,969,440▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $137,203,412▲7.0% | $126,270,645▲3.0% | $195,757,754▲7.3% | $206,841,820▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $128,222,689▲2.7% | $122,601,621▲3.1% | $182,454,786▲5.2% | $191,697,265▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $124,876,364▲2.3% | $118,865,428▲4.1% | $173,502,065▲1.1% | $182,650,663▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $122,116,657▼1.0% | $114,191,703▲3.0% | $171,564,002▲5.0% | $182,557,362▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $123,370,571 | $110,845,918▲6.7% | $163,460,517▲9.8% | $172,293,901▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $103,928,777▲7.3% | $148,896,739▲10.9% | $160,992,624▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $96,860,822▲4.8% | $134,205,422▲5.5% | $149,819,122▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $92,423,713▲8.2% | $127,227,123▲11.0% | $150,204,558▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $85,379,933 | $114,643,967 | $144,086,301 | 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: Wright Adam C — $755,849 (0.49% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Adam C | President | 60 | $755,849 |
| Heefner Daniel J | Head Baseball Coach | 40 | $645,267 |
| Cook Gary R | Chancellor | 50 | $504,471 |
| Teat Jonathan S | Vice President For Administration | 40 | $292,976 |
| Murrah Matthew T | Vice President For Financial Affairs | 40 | $265,901 |
| Hedin Norma S | Vice President and Provost | 40 | $248,440 |
| Kavli Suzanne | Professor | 40 | $202,873 |
| Goodyear Jack T | Dean | 40 | $184,501 |
| Van Der Merwe Christa G | General Counsel | 40 | $179,400 |
| Lemons James | Professor | 40 | $172,304 |
| Park Joseph | Professor | 40 | $171,389 |
| Killingsworth V Blake | Vice President For Communications | 40 | $164,106 |
| Hefton Ryan M | Vice President For Advancement | 40 | $151,820 |
| Harley James R | Vice President For Student Affairs | 40 | $130,561 |
| Byers Randall D | Vice President For International Affairs | 40 | $126,236 |
| Dowd Denny | Trustee | 25 | $47,219 |
| Linam Gail | Trustee | 25 | $28,500 |
| Ammons Greg | Trustee | 20 | $22,133 |
| Taylor Ronald Brent | Trustee | 20 | $20,750 |
| Alexander Art | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Service First Janitorial LLC | Cleaning Service | $1,157,825 |
| Excel Paint & Construction LLC | Painting Service | $578,947 |
| Complete Landsculpture | Landscaping Service | $545,565 |
| Jose M Bonilla | Electrical Service | $188,904 |
| Encoura LLC | Recruiting Service | $183,981 |
Grants received · $7.1M total
112 grants to Dallas Baptist University totaling $7.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $2,096,037 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Signatry Charitable Trust | Education | 2024 | $55,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $35,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2024 | $7,306 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $275,550 |
| Wake Forest University | Charitable contribution | 2023 | $228,880 |
| Servant Foundation | Education | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $108,700 |
| Dallas Jewish Community Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2023 | $90,819 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $66,950 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $30,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dallas Baptist University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dallas Baptist University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-6001300, based in Dallas, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dallas Baptist University's EIN?
- Dallas Baptist University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-6001300.
- How much revenue does Dallas Baptist University report?
- Dallas Baptist University reported $177,563,576 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Dallas Baptist University's spending goes to programs?
- Dallas Baptist University spends about 79% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Dallas Baptist University have?
- CharityIndex grades Dallas Baptist University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Dallas Baptist University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Dallas Baptist University's latest Form 990 is $755,849, paid to Wright Adam C (President).
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Data for Dallas Baptist University (EIN 75-6001300) 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.