Huston-tillotson University
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Huston-tillotson University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Austin, Texas, registered in 1960, with $28,638,409 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
900 Chicon St, Austin, TX, 78702 EIN 74-1180151 Since 1960
Revenue (FY2023)
$28.6M
▼ 2.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$31.0M
Net assets
$59.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Huston-tillotson University— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · -8% 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 Huston-tillotson University: 23 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Huston-tillotson University— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Huston-tillotson University: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $21.2M (FY2013) to $28.6M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $4.0MNet assets $59.9M
Operating margin
-8.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$63.9M
Total liabilities
$4.0M
Net assets
$59.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,638,409▼2.9% | $31,037,477▲0.9% | $59,948,379▼1.8% | $63,947,870▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $29,495,539▼37.7% | $30,765,763▲27.8% | $61,027,640▲4.4% | $64,383,918▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $47,310,570▲76.8% | $24,071,817▲17.3% | $58,454,854▲66.5% | $62,601,605▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $26,765,335▲20.7% | $20,528,530▲0.7% | $35,115,273▲24.6% | $55,384,206▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $22,176,359▲2.1% | $20,380,369▼4.7% | $28,187,106▲12.1% | $49,514,830▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $21,725,017▲3.3% | $21,377,628▲0.9% | $25,134,061▲1.9% | $45,550,262▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $21,022,098▼1.6% | $21,182,371▼2.9% | $24,660,525▲2.2% | $45,577,376▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $21,364,516▼2.8% | $21,821,543▲10.6% | $24,140,768▼3.4% | $46,151,467▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $21,979,449▲3.5% | $19,731,161▲5.6% | $25,000,254▲6.9% | $44,685,452▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $21,243,473 | $18,684,717▼0.3% | $23,387,243▲18.6% | $38,949,157▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $18,741,492▲5.2% | $19,724,717▲11.5% | $32,761,559▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $17,809,002▲2.1% | $17,684,246▼2.2% | $27,698,278▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $17,438,460▲4.5% | $18,089,047▲16.9% | $26,395,294▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $16,695,357 | $15,472,060 | $24,238,451 | 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.
Grants received · $16.6M total
79 grants to Huston-tillotson University totaling $16.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Negro College Fund Inc | Grants & scholarships, area office joint campaign | 2024 | $1,305,723 |
| St Davids Foundation | Health access grant | 2024 | $227,200 |
| Educational Credit Management Corporation | Fafsa student support | 2024 | $141,500 |
| Austin Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $55,550 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $17,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,612 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | Grants & scholarships, area office joint campaign | 2023 | $1,882,299 |
| St Davids Foundation | Health access grant | 2023 | $631,112 |
| Austin Community Foundation | Huston-tillotson university equity and scholarship grants | 2023 | $473,250 |
| Student Freedom Initiative Inc | Broadband program | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $26,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,200 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | Grants & scholarships, area office joint campaign | 2022 | $1,450,764 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Huston-tillotson University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Huston-tillotson University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1180151, based in Austin, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Huston-tillotson University's EIN?
- Huston-tillotson University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1180151.
- How much revenue does Huston-tillotson University report?
- Huston-tillotson University reported $28,638,409 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Huston-tillotson University have?
- CharityIndex grades Huston-tillotson University B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Huston-tillotson University (EIN 74-1180151) 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.