Guilford College
61% goes to programs $5 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Guilford College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Greensboro, North Carolina, registered in 1975, with $4,421,830 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 61% of spending to programs.
5800 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC, 27410 EIN 56-0529982 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2025)
$4.4M
▼ 93.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2025)
$6.4M
Net assets
$117.4M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
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 rating61% to programs · $5 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 Guilford College: 61% to programs · $5 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating219 mo reserves · -45% 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 Guilford College: 219 mo reserves · -45% margin earns a D 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 Guilford 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 Guilford College: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide a transformative, practical, and excellent liberal arts education that produces critical thinkers in an inclusive, diverse environment, guided by quaker testimonies of community, equality, integrity, peace and simplicity and emphasizing the creative problem solving skills, experience, enthusiasm, and international perspectives necessary to promote positive change in the world.
Contact & location
- Address
- 5800 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC, 27410
- City
- Greensboro
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $52.0M (FY2013) to $4.4M (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $71.5MNet assets $117.4M
Operating margin
-45.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$188.9M
Total liabilities
$71.5M
Net assets
$117.4M
Salaries & benefits
$1.2M
18% of expenses
Board members
18
18 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,421,830▼93.0% | $6,416,719▼90.1% | $117,351,685▼1.7% | $188,889,267▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2024 | $63,458,663▼22.5% | $64,603,787▼15.8% | $119,410,125▲4.6% | $194,966,573▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $81,870,469▲32.2% | $76,704,377▲4.9% | $114,179,797▼7.0% | $195,496,023▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $61,948,875▲13.5% | $73,147,453▲51.3% | $122,775,417▼10.4% | $204,633,510▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $54,557,208▼7.0% | $48,352,041▲4.7% | $137,066,408▼4.7% | $214,106,962▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $58,688,968▲23.8% | $46,186,594▼12.9% | $143,814,775▲21.3% | $229,874,965▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $47,406,848▼0.7% | $52,999,324▲7.3% | $118,608,370▼7.0% | $209,766,043▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $47,759,682▼6.0% | $49,381,971▲10.1% | $127,560,753▼5.0% | $212,218,476▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $50,808,771▲10.6% | $44,866,445▼1.2% | $134,339,840▲11.9% | $183,738,436▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $45,951,575▼7.8% | $45,392,831▼9.3% | $120,016,560▼3.2% | $152,827,590▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $49,834,078▼4.2% | $50,059,885▼3.5% | $123,988,823▼3.1% | $158,223,955▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $52,007,721 | $51,850,796▼0.3% | $128,014,587▲6.6% | $162,818,991▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $52,010,287▼10.7% | $120,077,800▲8.1% | $156,575,686▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $58,244,085▲1.1% | $111,048,810▲3.1% | $149,737,598▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $57,625,543▲1.9% | $107,725,852▲14.5% | $148,115,717▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $56,538,365 | $94,088,711 | $137,451,110 | 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 (FY2025)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Davis | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Brian Lowit | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Carla Brenner | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Daniel D Mosca | Chair | 2 | — |
| Danielle Pfaff | Associate Vp Finance & Con | 40 | — |
| Darryl Spivey | Trustee | 2 | — |
| David J Hopkins | Trustee | 2 | — |
| D Brennen Keene | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Erickia Elbert | Director of Human Resources/payroll | 40 | — |
| Frederick H Taylor | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Glynis Hill-chandler | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Grace E Terrell | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Harrison Hickman | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jean Bordewich | President | 40 | — |
| Johnny Wood | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Kami Rowan | Interim Provost | 40 | — |
| Kathryn Shields | Professor of Art/assoc Aca | 40 | — |
| Keith Millner | Interim Chief Operating Officer | 40 | — |
| Meredith Summers | Chief of Staff and Bot Sec | 40 | — |
| Paula Barnes Sours | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Meriwether Godsey Inc | Dining Services | $4,061,009 |
| Follett Higher Education Group | Student Ebook Service | $720,429 |
| Workday Inc | Software As A Service | $335,154 |
| Ellucian Support Inc | Software Support | $241,344 |
| Black Tie Transportation | Transportation | $221,828 |
Grants received · $4.8M total
75 grants to Guilford College totaling $4.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Inc | General support | 2024 | $22,050 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $20,500 |
| College Board | Sponsorship | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 6 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2024 | $6,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,418 |
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | 2023 | $250,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $139,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $86,899 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2023 | $50,250 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Inc | General support | 2023 | $19,548 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2023 | $15,500 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $13,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Scholarships | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $6,001 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Guilford College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Guilford College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-0529982, based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Guilford College's EIN?
- Guilford College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-0529982.
- How much revenue does Guilford College report?
- Guilford College reported $4,421,830 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Guilford College's spending goes to programs?
- Guilford College spends about 61% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Guilford College have?
- CharityIndex grades Guilford College C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Guilford College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Guilford College's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Bill Davis (Trustee).
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Data for Guilford College (EIN 56-0529982) 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.