Houston Christian University
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
71% goes to programs $4 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Houston Christian University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1940, with $178,518,649 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 71% of spending to programs.
7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX, 77074 EIN 74-1400699 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2024)
$178.5M
▲ 12.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$160.5M
Net assets
$267.3M
Employees
1,337
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating71% 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 Houston Christian University: 71% to programs · $4 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating20 mo reserves · +10% 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 Houston Christian University: 20 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 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 Houston Christian University: 5 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 Houston Christian University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide instruction for approximately 5,200 students in undergraduate and graduate courses.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $87.9M (FY2013) to $178.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $132.9MNet assets $267.3M
Operating margin
10.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$400.2M
Total liabilities
$132.9M
Net assets
$267.3M
Salaries & benefits
$43.9M
27% of expenses
Board members
26
26 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $178,518,649▲12.9% | $160,545,301▲3.5% | $267,314,802▲4.6% | $400,240,805▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $158,164,527▲2.8% | $155,162,672▲4.4% | $255,616,902▲6.7% | $363,183,319▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $153,828,906▼4.3% | $148,643,100▲5.0% | $239,469,268▲2.7% | $348,099,971▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $160,755,476▲7.2% | $141,624,932▲11.1% | $233,104,937▲6.3% | $346,212,692▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $149,977,466▲21.9% | $127,448,918▲6.8% | $219,296,015▲11.8% | $324,395,919▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $123,075,864▼2.1% | $119,343,559▲2.6% | $196,135,207▲3.1% | $275,864,347▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $125,730,355▲13.9% | $116,360,358▲5.6% | $190,198,026▲8.9% | $270,780,088▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $110,428,371▲13.8% | $110,216,995▲9.2% | $174,612,541▲1.7% | $258,171,350▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $96,999,862▲0.6% | $100,971,416▲6.4% | $171,665,572▲3.7% | $255,036,357▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $96,403,770▼7.4% | $94,932,708▲5.7% | $165,504,222▼1.4% | $241,564,554▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $104,092,806▲18.4% | $89,841,089▲11.5% | $167,892,021▲10.2% | $246,079,070▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $87,906,098 | $80,546,945▲7.7% | $152,406,326▲7.0% | $231,870,427▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $74,791,842▲9.8% | $142,432,030▲13.3% | $219,444,642▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $68,125,294▲0.9% | $125,667,308▼9.1% | $202,730,257▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $67,488,154▼0.4% | $138,248,221▲14.7% | $200,082,618▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $67,768,844 | $120,508,099 | $182,037,006 | 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: Robert B Sloan — $593,447 (0.37% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert B Sloan | President | 40 | $593,447 |
| Sandra N Mooney | Cfo/coo | 40 | $376,725 |
| Stanley Napper | Provost/vp Academic Affair | 40 | $289,722 |
| James L Steen | Vp Enrollment Mgmt | 40 | $284,133 |
| Sharon E Saunders | Vp University Relations | 40 | $272,095 |
| Bobby Spencer | Vp Online/digital Marketing | 40 | $271,033 |
| Charles E Bacarisse | Vp Advancement | 40 | $218,309 |
| Steven Peterson | Vp Online/digital Learning | 40 | $215,822 |
| Steve Moniaci | Director of Athletics | 40 | $201,007 |
| Greggory L Keiffer | Executive Associate Dean | 40 | $168,660 |
| Michael E Rome | Associate Provost Academic | 40 | $168,586 |
| Katie Evans | Dean, College of Science & Engineering | 40 | $168,369 |
| Jason Bachtel | Head Coach, Football | 40 | $165,658 |
| Barbara Taylor-cox | Trustee | 0 | — |
| Bill Flores | Trustee | 0 | — |
| Bruce Williams | Trustee | 0 | — |
| Bryan Hughes | Trustee | 0 | — |
| Chris Kouba | Trustee | 0 | — |
| Clois Smith | Trustee | 0 | — |
| Dale Jefferson | Trustee | 0 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Brookstone LP | General Contractor | $6,102,946 |
| Aramark Services Inc | Hospitality and Food Services | $4,777,593 |
| Ellucian Company LP | Its Management | $4,074,312 |
| Njac Construction LLC | Repair/construction | $2,890,057 |
| Google LLC | Marketing | $2,518,545 |
Grants received · $8.6M total
65 grants to Houston Christian University totaling $8.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $50,500 |
| Servant Foundation | Education | 2024 | $37,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $20,077 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $19,300 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $11,750 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $615,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $57,489 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $53,290 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants | 2023 | $39,481 |
| Servant Foundation | Education | 2023 | $18,750 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $6,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,791 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $72,550 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $72,550 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Houston Christian University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Houston Christian University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1400699, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Houston Christian University's EIN?
- Houston Christian University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1400699.
- How much revenue does Houston Christian University report?
- Houston Christian University reported $178,518,649 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Houston Christian University's spending goes to programs?
- Houston Christian University spends about 71% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Houston Christian University have?
- CharityIndex grades Houston Christian University B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Houston Christian University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Houston Christian University's latest Form 990 is $593,447, paid to Robert B Sloan (President).
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Data for Houston Christian University (EIN 74-1400699) 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.