Judson University A Baptist Institution
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Judson University A Baptist Institution is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Elgin, Illinois, registered in 1965, with $40,498,685 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1151 N State St, Elgin, IL, 60123 EIN 36-2515868 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2024)
$40.5M
▲ 8.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$41.0M
Net assets
$28.0M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Judson University A Baptist Institution— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -1% 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 Judson University A Baptist Institution: 8 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a A 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 Judson University A Baptist Institution— 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 Judson University A Baptist Institution: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1151 N State St, Elgin, IL, 60123
- City
- Elgin
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $32.2M (FY2014) to $40.5M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $26.0MNet assets $28.0M
Operating margin
-1.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$53.9M
Total liabilities
$26.0M
Net assets
$28.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,498,685▲8.3% | $41,030,451▲10.6% | $27,951,878▼0.2% | $53,911,408▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $37,387,847▲16.9% | $37,111,610▲3.0% | $28,020,045▲4.1% | $54,327,505▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $31,976,520▼11.8% | $36,043,839▼4.9% | $26,926,358▼15.1% | $48,875,435▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $36,243,429▲5.0% | $37,884,715▲12.0% | $31,720,172▼6.1% | $50,500,115▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $34,526,878▲4.3% | $33,820,973▼0.6% | $33,787,120▲7.8% | $48,931,483▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $33,118,780▲4.5% | $34,024,803▲0.5% | $31,334,681▼3.1% | $46,621,732▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $31,707,318▼3.3% | $33,848,571▼4.9% | $32,329,478▼5.9% | $48,722,868▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $32,782,285▼1.3% | $35,601,857▼1.6% | $34,350,452▼6.7% | $51,253,674▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $33,224,703▲2.3% | $36,184,944▲0.8% | $36,799,981▼5.3% | $53,684,523▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $32,479,764▲0.9% | $35,898,791▼0.4% | $38,856,012▼9.4% | $53,430,461▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $32,191,913 | $36,055,955▲10.8% | $42,883,514▼4.9% | $57,973,787▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $32,539,185▼2.4% | $45,096,268▲1.2% | $58,668,341▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $33,341,567▲4.1% | $44,571,572▼0.4% | $58,095,158▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $32,036,718▲5.9% | $44,756,648▲0.3% | $58,496,905▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $30,258,562 | $44,602,355 | $58,269,876 | 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 · $1.6M total
26 grants to Judson University A Baptist Institution totaling $1.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $32,249 |
| Tyndale House Ministries | General program support | 2024 | $15,250 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $257,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $13,795 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $12,402 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $12,200 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $12,200 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $6,254 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support for slawek family first-generation scholars program. | 2021 | $500,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support for slawek family first-generation scholars program. | 2021 | $500,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $21,000 |
| Wheaton College | Scholarships | 2021 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2021 | $6,877 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Judson University A Baptist Institution a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Judson University A Baptist Institution is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2515868, based in Elgin, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Judson University A Baptist Institution's EIN?
- Judson University A Baptist Institution's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2515868.
- How much revenue does Judson University A Baptist Institution report?
- Judson University A Baptist Institution reported $40,498,685 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Judson University A Baptist Institution have?
- CharityIndex grades Judson University A Baptist Institution B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Judson University A Baptist Institution (EIN 36-2515868) 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.