East Texas Baptist University
86% goes to programs $8 to raise $100 Strong reserves
East Texas Baptist University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Marshall, Texas, registered in 1964, with $59,986,096 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
1 Tiger Dr, Marshall, TX, 75670 EIN 75-0859801 Since 1964
Revenue (FY2024)
$60.0M
▼ 2.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$62.1M
Net assets
$137.2M
Employees
902
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 rating86% to programs · $8 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 East Texas Baptist University: 86% to programs · $8 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating27 mo reserves · -4% 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 East Texas Baptist University: 27 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ 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 East Texas Baptist University: 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 East Texas Baptist University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Etbu is a christ-centered university focused on preparing students to be christian leaders.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Tiger Dr, Marshall, TX, 75670
- City
- Marshall
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $36.1M (FY2013) to $60.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $25.4MNet assets $137.2M
Operating margin
-3.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$162.7M
Total liabilities
$25.4M
Net assets
$137.2M
Salaries & benefits
$21.5M
35% of expenses
Board members
35
33 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,986,096▼2.2% | $62,117,519▲0.1% | $137,244,771▲1.5% | $162,683,502▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $61,317,030▲2.3% | $62,028,483▲0.7% | $135,184,473▲2.4% | $162,319,971▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $59,916,905▼13.4% | $61,604,276▼1.9% | $131,963,563▼2.4% | $164,173,531▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $69,149,691▲5.1% | $62,820,891▲7.4% | $135,248,608▲0.5% | $165,907,529▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $65,774,609▲3.6% | $58,486,289▲8.7% | $134,642,056▲13.7% | $159,814,204▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $63,505,477▲19.0% | $53,789,785▲2.3% | $118,436,171▲7.1% | $144,877,291▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $53,383,226▲17.1% | $52,581,574▲14.9% | $110,556,589▲1.1% | $135,378,936▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $45,591,098▲1.7% | $45,769,589▲7.8% | $109,404,152▲2.0% | $135,954,032▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $44,843,986▲18.6% | $42,454,678▲8.6% | $107,260,552▲6.8% | $131,318,729▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $37,798,613▲2.0% | $39,078,449▲5.7% | $100,447,006▼8.4% | $122,090,744▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $37,051,438▲2.7% | $36,957,507▲11.8% | $109,635,898▼0.4% | $131,807,300▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $36,088,888 | $33,050,596▲4.7% | $110,037,521▲8.1% | $132,419,117▲22.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $31,570,191▲7.4% | $101,764,885▲7.9% | $108,030,906▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $29,389,692▲6.8% | $94,290,147▼1.8% | $99,461,868▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $27,518,281 | $95,978,637 | $102,322,503 | 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: Dr Blair Blackburn — $562,555 (0.91% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Blair Blackburn | President | 40 | $562,555 |
| Dr Thomas Sanders | Secretary/provost/vp For Academic Affairs | 40 | $190,672 |
| Ryan Erwin | Senior Vp For Campus Life | 40 | $175,412 |
| Dr Scott Bryant | Vp For Advancement and Administration | 40 | $154,208 |
| Chris Crawford | Avp Operations/soccer Coach | 40 | $128,179 |
| Dr Colleen Halupa | Dean of Online Education | 40 | $119,078 |
| Dr Marty Warren | Dean of Institutional Research | 40 | $106,710 |
| Joanna Hammond | Vp Fin. Affairs/cfo/treasurer | 40 | $105,730 |
| Dr Grace Fant | Dean/professor | 40 | $104,145 |
| Lee S Ferguson | Former Cfo/treasurer | 40 | $102,637 |
| Allison Peteet | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Andrea Lazenby | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Andrea Spinney | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Angela Huffhines | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Belinda Dennis | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bruce Barnes | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Chip Luter | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Chadwick | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Ben G Raimer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Cary Hilliard | Trustee (part Year) | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Sodexo Inc & Affiliates | Food Service | $3,869,131 |
| Service First Janitorial | Janitorial Service | $624,207 |
| All Elements Heating & Air | Hvac Contractor | $437,391 |
| Excel Commercial | Paint Contractor | $407,320 |
| Lonestar Coaches | Transportation | $327,207 |
Grants received · $1.3M total
32 grants to East Texas Baptist University totaling $1.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2024 | $27,000 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support, scholarship fund support | 2023 | $142,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2023 | $16,800 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2023 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $8,900 |
| United Way Miami Inc | General support | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Mother Frances Hospital Regional Health Care Center | Fy24 educational program grant | 2023 | $5,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2022 | $100,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2022 | $14,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $13,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $13,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $12,500 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $102,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is East Texas Baptist University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. East Texas Baptist University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-0859801, based in Marshall, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is East Texas Baptist University's EIN?
- East Texas Baptist University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-0859801.
- How much revenue does East Texas Baptist University report?
- East Texas Baptist University reported $59,986,096 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of East Texas Baptist University's spending goes to programs?
- East Texas Baptist University spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does East Texas Baptist University have?
- CharityIndex grades East Texas Baptist University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does East Texas Baptist University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on East Texas Baptist University's latest Form 990 is $562,555, paid to Dr Blair Blackburn (President).
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Data for East Texas Baptist University (EIN 75-0859801) 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.