Mcpherson College
85% goes to programs $8 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Mcpherson College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mcpherson, Kansas, registered in 1935, with $67,427,262 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
Po Box 1402, Mcpherson, KS, 67460 EIN 48-0543736 Since 1935
Revenue (FY2024)
$67.4M
▲ 6.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$48.5M
Net assets
$787.5M
Employees
487
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 rating85% to programs · $8 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 Mcpherson College: 85% to programs · $8 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating195 mo reserves · +28% 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 Mcpherson College: 195 mo reserves · +28% margin earns a B+ 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 Mcpherson College: 6 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 Mcpherson College: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To develop whole persons through scholarship, participation and service. mcpherson college is a vibrant community of persons from diverse faiths and cultural backgrounds. the college provides education in over 30 areas of study, serving approximately 781 students.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1402, Mcpherson, KS, 67460
- City
- Mcpherson
- State
- Kansas
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $22.4M (FY2013) to $67.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $37.7MNet assets $787.5M
Operating margin
28.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$825.2M
Total liabilities
$37.7M
Net assets
$787.5M
Salaries & benefits
$13.7M
28% of expenses
Board members
25
25 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,427,262▲6.3% | $48,485,421▲10.4% | $787,519,748▲2.4% | $825,187,209▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $63,455,399▼90.8% | $43,902,901▼0.1% | $769,363,576▲3.2% | $788,243,245▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $690,642,604▲956% | $43,945,126▲11.4% | $745,217,985▲678% | $763,540,173▲593% | 990 |
| 2021 | $65,375,899▲57.4% | $39,460,583▲11.6% | $95,792,816▲27.9% | $110,145,615▲22.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $41,526,128▲10.3% | $35,372,459▲4.6% | $74,884,619▲20.4% | $89,653,708▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $37,649,391▲23.1% | $33,823,393▲6.7% | $62,171,854▲4.5% | $80,364,043▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $30,592,450▲1.5% | $31,711,157▲9.1% | $59,512,233▼1.0% | $77,712,462▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $30,151,415▲2.4% | $29,065,567▲4.1% | $60,100,210▲2.5% | $77,932,757▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $29,433,480▲37.1% | $27,919,104▲7.0% | $58,646,884▲4.2% | $76,289,930▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $21,464,219▼7.1% | $26,090,827▲8.0% | $56,302,644▲17.9% | $68,162,007▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $23,093,806▲2.9% | $24,150,621▼0.8% | $47,753,101▼3.4% | $57,357,803▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $22,448,685 | $24,344,873▲5.7% | $49,422,869▲4.6% | $59,576,236▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $23,033,164▲7.9% | $47,230,335▲6.0% | $57,681,879▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $21,356,366▼1.7% | $44,540,910▼2.0% | $55,469,850▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $21,735,678▲18.3% | $45,466,152▲11.6% | $56,587,976▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $18,378,013 | $40,723,472 | $50,618,591 | 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: Michael Schneider — $444,447 (0.92% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Schneider | College Pres | 50 | $444,447 |
| Aaron Meis | Executive Vp | 50 | $202,216 |
| Carol Summervill | Vp For Finan | 50 | $157,650 |
| Amanda Gutierrez | Vp For Admis | 50 | $148,209 |
| Erik Vogel | Vp For Advan | 50 | $137,192 |
| Matt Skillen | Chief Acad O | 50 | $126,908 |
| Josh Daume | Dir of Athle | 50 | $122,502 |
| Marty Sigwing | Exec Dir of | 50 | $108,798 |
| Andy Skinner | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Carolyn Coon | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Craig Holman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Craig Little | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Daryl Beam | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Erica Alvarez-stanton | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jim Loving | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John Holthus | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Jonathan Klinger | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Julie Huber | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kathy Melhorn | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kerri Kobbeman | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Dondlinger & Sons Construction | Construction | $9,735,836 |
| Sodexo Dining Services | Dining Service | $2,148,104 |
| Paul Property Management Inc | Property Mgmt | $695,472 |
| Tim Cheatham Construction LLC | Construction | $644,597 |
| Reach Solutions Inc | It Services | $567,518 |
Grants received · $907K total
30 grants to Mcpherson College totaling $907K, 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 | $8,570 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $5,700 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,097 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $40,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $16,474 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $16,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $9,703 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Scholarships | 2023 | $7,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2022 | $80,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2022 | $20,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $13,962 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $7,200 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2021 | $80,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $14,900 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2020 | $80,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mcpherson College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mcpherson College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-0543736, based in Mcpherson, Kansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mcpherson College's EIN?
- Mcpherson College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-0543736.
- How much revenue does Mcpherson College report?
- Mcpherson College reported $67,427,262 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Mcpherson College's spending goes to programs?
- Mcpherson College spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Mcpherson College have?
- CharityIndex grades Mcpherson College A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Mcpherson College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Mcpherson College's latest Form 990 is $444,447, paid to Michael Schneider (College Pres).
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Data for Mcpherson College (EIN 48-0543736) 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.