Hampton University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hampton, Virginia, registered in 1994, with $204,439,563 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 76% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$204.4M
▲ 3.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$240.1M
Net assets
$679.0M
Employees
1,596
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 Hampton University: 76% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Hampton University: 34 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Hampton University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Hampton University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Hampton university is a comprehensive institution of higher education, dedicated to the promotion of learning, building of character, and the preparation of promising students for positions of leadership and service. its curricular emphasis is scientific and professional with strong liberal arts undergirding. in carrying out its mission, the university requires that everything that it does be of the highest quality. a historically black institution, hampton university is committed to multiculturalism. the university serves students from diverse national, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
Public services - hampton university has an off campus work-study program for students, urban affairs and other community related projects.
Library and museums - the libraries and museums provide and display educational materials and provide support services to the academic community.
Student services - all offices which render services to the emotional well-being of our students: vice president for student affairs, dean of admissions, registrar, testing, etc.
Revenue grew from $169.2M (FY2013) to $204.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-17.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$864.5M
Total liabilities
$185.6M
Net assets
$679.0M
Salaries & benefits
$93.5M
39% of expenses
Board members
15
14 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $204,439,563▲3.6% | $240,073,296▲12.8% | $678,976,018▼6.9% | $864,544,695▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $197,393,064▼18.1% | $212,786,790▲9.2% | $729,330,504▼0.6% | $883,846,859▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $241,045,941▼10.8% | $194,863,684▲13.6% | $733,682,968▲0.6% | $891,896,119▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $270,327,094▲31.2% | $171,585,436▼7.9% | $729,169,651▲27.0% | $893,877,520▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $206,010,995▲2.0% | $186,364,893▼1.7% | $574,335,137▲0.6% | $779,168,098▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $202,036,791▼5.2% | $189,492,542▲3.5% | $570,819,605▲2.7% | $785,380,790▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $213,021,748▲5.3% | $183,112,357▼0.5% | $555,986,622▲6.7% | $778,746,273▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $202,278,343▲18.3% | $184,065,720▲14.2% | $521,058,338▲7.8% | $751,632,348▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $170,985,690▲1.5% | $161,141,132▲1.0% | $483,151,868▼0.5% | $718,822,876▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $168,437,750▼0.5% | $159,558,220▲5.7% | $485,649,885▲0.1% | $733,361,256▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $169,223,018 | $150,995,736▼7.8% | $485,188,748▲9.1% | $745,312,279▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $163,704,848▲1.5% | $444,723,218▲4.7% | $717,076,637▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $161,245,051▲15.1% | $424,717,153▲2.3% | $704,745,249▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $140,141,760▼1.2% | $415,230,646▲10.1% | $694,161,356▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $141,813,040 | $377,068,635 | $647,560,316 | 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.
Highest-paid: Ltg Darrell K Williams — $925,000 (0.39% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ltg Darrell K Williams | President | 40 | $925,000 |
| Mr Roberty Prunty | Head Football Coach | 40 | $281,875 |
| Dr Joann Haysbert | Executive Vp and Provost | 40 | $247,687 |
| Ms Doretha J Spells | Vp For Business Affairs An | 40 | $236,921 |
| Anthony D Henderson Sr | Director of Athletics | 40 | $206,667 |
| David Six | Head Basketball Coach | 40 | $200,898 |
| Mr Charles Cansler III | Vice President For Busines | 40 | $198,604 |
| Attorney Faye Hardy-lucas | Vice President and General | 40 | $171,162 |
| Dr Richard M Mason II | Board Member | 40 | $91,452 |
| Mr Calvin L Butts Jr | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mr Derek R Lewis | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mr Ed Buddy David | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mr James T George | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mr Michael D Armstrong | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mr R Marshall Merriman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mrs Andrea M Weiss | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mr Sashi Brown Esq | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mrs Leslie Dj Patterson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mrs Nicole Pullen Ross | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mr Wesley A Coleman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Turner Construction LLC | Building Contractor | $24,608,223 |
| Adrian Builders Group LLC | Building Contractor | $10,503,461 |
| Bernhard Mcc LLC | Energy Contractor | $10,416,191 |
| Thompson Hospitality Services LLC | Food Service Contractor | $8,941,938 |
| Kpmg LLP | Auditor | $2,791,626 |
176 grants to Hampton University totaling $43.2M, 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 | $323,140 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Baylor University | Subcontract-research | 2024 | $107,003 |
| Sentara Health | Sentara partnership: increasing underserved representation in healthcare | 2024 | $85,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $80,650 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | To provide scholarships for students | 2024 | $64,260 |
| Cleveland Foundation | For scholarships | 2024 | $50,585 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund Inc | Fellows summit | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $35,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund Inc | Institutional grant | 2024 | $12,500 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $11,983 |
| Educational Credit Management Corporation | Project success | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $8,900 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $7,500 |
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Data for Hampton University (EIN 54-0505990) 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.