High Point University
82% goes to programs $10 to raise $100 Strong reserves
High Point University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in High Point, North Carolina, registered in 2009, with $501,892,632 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 82% of spending to programs.
1 University Pkwy, High Point, NC, 27268 EIN 56-0529999 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$501.9M
▲ 2.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$439.3M
Net assets
$1.1B
Employees
3,204
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 rating82% to programs · $10 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 High Point University: 82% to programs · $10 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating31 mo reserves · +12% 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 High Point University: 31 mo reserves · +12% 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 High Point 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 High Point University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
High point university's inspiring environment, caring people, and engaging education equip graduates for success and significance by cultivating the values, knowledge, mindset, and skills necessary to thrive in a competitive and rapidly changing world. the vision of high point university is to be a nationally prominent, private institution recognized for the excellence of its academic programs, the depth of its values-based culture, the breadth of its inclusiveness, and the strength of its commitment to equipping students to lead lives of success and significance.
What they do
The university, through its norcross graduate school, also serves approximately 1,200 graduate students seeking degrees in business administration, education, athletic training, physician assistant, strategic communication, health sciences, physical therapy and pharmacy.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1 University Pkwy, High Point, NC, 27268
- City
- High Point
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $187.1M (FY2013) to $501.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $188.5MNet assets $1.1B
Operating margin
12.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3B
Total liabilities
$188.5M
Net assets
$1.1B
Salaries & benefits
$119.1M
27% of expenses
Board members
37
34 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $501,892,632▲2.5% | $439,333,527▲10.6% | $1,119,159,225▲6.4% | $1,307,628,037▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $489,744,856▲16.0% | $397,214,172▲11.3% | $1,052,021,963▲11.8% | $1,237,786,639▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $422,077,258▼3.8% | $356,958,178▲11.7% | $940,757,343▲7.1% | $1,128,722,579▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $438,765,014▲26.3% | $319,680,996▲21.9% | $878,462,669▲14.6% | $1,058,110,850▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $347,403,181▲17.9% | $262,237,085▲5.9% | $766,604,204▲16.0% | $948,579,142▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $294,774,165▲1.6% | $247,732,082▲5.4% | $660,675,388▲5.8% | $863,444,385▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $290,116,849▲4.3% | $235,075,114▲4.6% | $624,555,926▲9.3% | $813,272,212▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $278,132,499▲4.7% | $224,772,745▲14.2% | $571,554,941▲11.2% | $758,066,761▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $265,589,610▲10.1% | $196,868,616▲5.5% | $513,921,433▲16.3% | $707,774,907▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $241,274,907▲8.4% | $186,624,862▲11.9% | $441,709,745▲12.7% | $626,683,179▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $222,613,750▲19.0% | $166,740,869▲6.8% | $391,939,645▲17.0% | $593,101,652▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $187,148,415 | $156,167,889▲11.3% | $335,023,007▲11.8% | $527,263,339▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $140,356,761▲8.5% | $299,741,683▲24.5% | $489,901,494▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $129,406,064▲13.3% | $240,702,968▲15.6% | $439,206,046▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $114,187,454▲18.4% | $208,204,502▲24.6% | $396,965,184▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $96,430,427 | $167,117,418 | $351,549,324 | 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: Nido Qubein — $4,961,352 (1.13% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nido Qubein | President | 40 | $4,961,352 |
| Alan Huss | Coach | 40 | $747,503 |
| Mark Martin | Dean, School of Law | 40 | $429,631 |
| Ali Shazib | Dean, School of Dental Med | 40 | $381,401 |
| Daniel Erb | Senior Vice President | 40 | $329,992 |
| Brad Calloway | Senior Vice President | 40 | $327,712 |
| Andrew Bills | Senior Vice President | 40 | $303,363 |
| Kerr Ramsay | Senior Associate Dean For | 40 | $282,538 |
| Barry Kitley | Senior Vice President | 40 | $278,920 |
| Roger Clodfelter | Senior Vice President | 40 | $272,781 |
| Kevin Cain | Senior Associate Dean For | 40 | $267,451 |
| Mary Kennedy | Dean, School of Pharmacy | 40 | $224,688 |
| Michael Peeler | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $99,829 |
| Bishop Paul Leeland | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Cameron Wanek | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Christine Cottrell | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Christopher Henson | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| David Francis | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| David S Congdon | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| David Smith | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Shelco LLC | General Contractor | $47,067,181 |
| Applegate Restaurants LLC | Food Services | $1,299,012 |
| Netunlimited Cabling Solutions | General Contractor | $1,246,666 |
| Brian Keith Fine Art | General Contractor | $1,128,333 |
| Brad's Electrical Construction Comp | General Contractor | $1,085,137 |
Grants received · $32.1M total
204 grants to High Point University totaling $32.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-salem Foundation | 10 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2024 | $626,324 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $210,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $80,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $65,712 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2024 | $62,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $55,000 |
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | Education | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | To provide scholarships for students | 2024 | $48,092 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $27,000 |
| Stark Community Foundation Inc | Education | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | University or private school | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Inc | General support | 2024 | $20,250 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $15,000 |
Grants made · $998K in FY2024
17 grants totaling $998K in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by High Point University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc | General support | $525,000 |
| Piedmont Triad Partnership | General support | $125,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General support | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater High Point Inc | General support | $88,062 |
| North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities | General support | $40,000 |
| National Speakers Association | General support | $25,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center For the Performing Arts | General support | $15,000 |
| Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Ministers' Conference of High Point | General support | $10,000 |
| Communities In Schools of High Point Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Bennett College | General support | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | General support | $10,000 |
| Institute of World Politics | General support | $10,000 |
| Family Service of the Piedmont Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina Inc | General support | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is High Point University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. High Point University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-0529999, based in High Point, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is High Point University's EIN?
- High Point University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-0529999.
- How much revenue does High Point University report?
- High Point University reported $501,892,632 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of High Point University's spending goes to programs?
- High Point University spends about 82% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does High Point University have?
- CharityIndex grades High Point University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does High Point University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on High Point University's latest Form 990 is $4,961,352, paid to Nido Qubein (President).
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Data for High Point University (EIN 56-0529999) 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.