Mid-america Nazarene University
92% goes to programs $7 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Mid-america Nazarene University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Olathe, Kansas, registered in 1986, with $65,901,490 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 92% of spending to programs.
2030 E College Way, Olathe, KS, 66062 EIN 48-0730814 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$65.9M
▲ 26.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$55.4M
Net assets
$41.2M
Employees
849
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 rating92% to programs · $7 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 Mid-america Nazarene University: 92% to programs · $7 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +16% 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 Mid-america Nazarene University: 9 mo reserves · +16% 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 Mid-america Nazarene University: 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 Mid-america Nazarene University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
A university educating students for career and service preparation within a christian context.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2030 E College Way, Olathe, KS, 66062
- City
- Olathe
- State
- Kansas
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $39.5M (FY2014) to $65.9M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $24.9MNet assets $41.2M
Operating margin
15.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$66.2M
Total liabilities
$24.9M
Net assets
$41.2M
Salaries & benefits
$21.0M
38% of expenses
Board members
37
32 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,901,490▲26.6% | $55,402,525▲3.8% | $41,232,697▲34.3% | $66,168,295▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $52,058,910▲7.9% | $53,357,212▲2.7% | $30,707,561▼4.0% | $56,649,044▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $48,266,898▼24.2% | $51,935,038▲4.0% | $31,983,766▼10.2% | $56,725,893▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $63,656,687▲24.9% | $49,951,860▲7.2% | $35,635,350▲60.2% | $55,334,319▲40.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $50,974,796▲6.5% | $46,586,638▲1.8% | $22,240,176▲24.1% | $39,258,196▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $47,854,292▲4.2% | $45,776,854▼3.4% | $17,926,044▲12.0% | $35,055,385▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $45,941,459▼1.8% | $47,410,182▼1.3% | $16,007,977▼8.4% | $36,813,326▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $46,773,497▲2.8% | $48,048,192▲1.4% | $17,476,700▼6.8% | $37,247,985▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $45,496,217▼16.0% | $47,387,639▲2.7% | $18,751,395▼9.2% | $38,390,843▼18.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $54,143,046▲37.1% | $46,126,832▲5.7% | $20,642,817▲63.5% | $47,295,553▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $39,478,601 | $43,620,990▲4.6% | $12,626,603▼36.1% | $40,073,389▼14.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $41,686,519▲2.7% | $19,772,737▼4.8% | $46,996,868▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $40,573,574▲8.5% | $20,773,074▼10.8% | $44,052,411▼14.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $37,384,597▲1.6% | $23,279,476▲3.7% | $51,388,580▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $36,803,067 | $22,438,581 | $50,307,073 | 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: Dr David J Spittal — $205,117 (0.37% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr David J Spittal | President | 40 | $205,117 |
| Dr Jon North | Vp of Advancement | 40 | $145,206 |
| Mr Darrel Anderson | Vp For Finance/cfo | 40 | $142,139 |
| Abby M Hodges | Vp Academic Affairs | 40 | $127,108 |
| Dr Susan Larson | Professor of Nursing | 40 | $122,097 |
| Dr Addison Lucchi | Prof. of English | 40 | $108,135 |
| Dr Martin Crossland | Assoc. Vp Instructional Technology | 40 | $105,742 |
| Dr Yorton Clark | Prof. of Bus. & Mktg, Assoc. Dean | 40 | $105,181 |
| Dr Todd Frye | Prof. of Counselor Ed, Assoc. Dean | 40 | $102,160 |
| Mrs Lisa Hood | Vp Strategic Expansion | 40 | $91,521 |
| Mr Daniel Rincones | Vp For Student Development | 40 | $89,862 |
| Brent Barkman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Branson C Roberts Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Clark Armstrong | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Daniel Rexroth | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Dr Deanna Edwards | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr George R Williams | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Larry Mcintire | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Leetta Felter | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Merrill R Conant | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Al Huber Inc | Construction Services | $3,790,690 |
| Walz Tetrick Advertising Inc | Marketing Services | $591,650 |
| Peckham Guyton Albers & Viets Inc | Architecture Services | $574,668 |
| Ardeo Education Solutions | Loan Repayment Services | $432,421 |
| Emcor Service Fagan | Hvac Services | $389,659 |
Grants received · $1.0M total
43 grants to Mid-america Nazarene University totaling $1.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $28,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $10,550 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $6,500 |
| Signatry Charitable Trust | Education | 2024 | $6,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $18,700 |
| Servant Foundation | Education | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Olathe Medical Center Inc | Community wellness | 2022 | $36,250 |
| Servant Foundation | Education | 2022 | $20,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $8,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $8,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Education | 2021 | $50,000 |
| Olathe Medical Center Inc | Community wellness | 2021 | $26,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2021 | $7,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $6,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mid-america Nazarene University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mid-america Nazarene University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-0730814, based in Olathe, Kansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mid-america Nazarene University's EIN?
- Mid-america Nazarene University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-0730814.
- How much revenue does Mid-america Nazarene University report?
- Mid-america Nazarene University reported $65,901,490 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Mid-america Nazarene University's spending goes to programs?
- Mid-america Nazarene University spends about 92% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Mid-america Nazarene University have?
- CharityIndex grades Mid-america Nazarene University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Mid-america Nazarene University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Mid-america Nazarene University's latest Form 990 is $205,117, paid to Dr David J Spittal (President).
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Data for Mid-america Nazarene University (EIN 48-0730814) 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.