Stephens College
81% goes to programs $8 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Stephens College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbia, Missouri, registered in 1944, with $32,475,072 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
1200 E Broadway, Columbia, MO, 65215 EIN 43-0670936 Since 1944
Revenue (FY2024)
$32.5M
▲ 37.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$34.9M
Net assets
$79.1M
Employees
575
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 rating81% 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 Stephens College: 81% to programs · $8 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating27 mo reserves · -7% 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 Stephens College: 27 mo reserves · -7% 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 Stephens 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 Stephens College: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provide traditional and nontraditional students opportunities to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1200 E Broadway, Columbia, MO, 65215
- City
- Columbia
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $34.2M (FY2013) to $32.5M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $15.0MNet assets $79.1M
Operating margin
-7.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$94.0M
Total liabilities
$15.0M
Net assets
$79.1M
Salaries & benefits
$14.5M
42% of expenses
Board members
21
21 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,475,072▲37.1% | $34,890,989▲7.8% | $79,082,209▼1.7% | $94,038,722▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $23,686,896▲6.0% | $32,371,201▲5.7% | $80,489,795▼4.3% | $96,323,515▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $22,350,691▼43.5% | $30,621,424▲7.6% | $84,065,797▼2.1% | $99,747,006▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $39,570,487▲39.4% | $28,447,990▲14.0% | $85,908,757▲8.9% | $102,364,987▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $28,390,822▲13.1% | $24,959,246▼13.9% | $78,863,380▲22.7% | $95,206,200▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $25,091,937▼67.5% | $29,001,633▼7.2% | $64,270,034▼4.1% | $79,442,281▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $77,300,848▲102% | $31,250,816▼5.6% | $67,009,642▲259% | $82,052,941▲88.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $38,219,954▲14.2% | $33,094,854▼4.4% | $18,662,045▲37.9% | $43,440,893▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $33,473,311▲7.2% | $34,626,983▼1.0% | $13,529,397▼7.8% | $41,255,026▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $31,213,409▼8.8% | $34,991,022▲20.9% | $14,676,841▼33.8% | $39,722,564▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $34,207,953 | $28,932,347▲2.2% | $22,178,825▲31.4% | $44,389,360▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $28,302,228▼2.0% | $16,875,622▼10.2% | $39,735,885▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $28,893,777▼2.6% | $18,796,170▼4.8% | $33,813,016▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $29,655,323▼1.7% | $19,741,912▲3.6% | $34,056,961▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $30,156,116 | $19,060,795 | $33,745,939 | 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: Dianne Lynch — $574,264 (1.65% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dianne Lynch | President | 40 | $574,264 |
| Derrell Lamont Carter | Vp For Enrollment Manageme | 40 | $201,513 |
| Leslie Willey | Vp For Academic Affairs | 40 | $174,828 |
| Noreen Marie Houck | Founding Director of Nursi | 40 | $172,858 |
| Shannon Walls | Vp of Institutional Advanc | 40 | $163,716 |
| Aron Gish | Chief Information Officer | 40 | $162,576 |
| Daniel Brian Kissinger | Director of Counseling | 40 | $134,582 |
| Laura Leigh Nunnelly | Vp For Student Development | 40 | $131,696 |
| Megan Renee Blakemore | Director of PA Program | 40 | $127,538 |
| Michael Barger | Dean For Women's College | 40 | $127,344 |
| Laura Stevens | Vp of Operations | 40 | $119,846 |
| John Shipley | Vp For Finance Administrat | 40 | $75,000 |
| Karilee Gruenberg | Interim Cfo | 40 | $16,429 |
| Ana Ximenes | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Angel Thomas | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Anita Parran | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dylan Shelofsky | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ellen Vollrath | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Wilder | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John Sebree | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| American Dining Creations | Dining Services | $1,333,854 |
| Construction Engineering Solution | Construction | $177,708 |
| Peak Climate Heating & Ac | Repair Services | $151,438 |
| Ellucian Company LP | Computer Software | $103,707 |
Grants received · $1.8M total
71 grants to Stephens College totaling $1.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Stephens College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Stephens College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-0670936, based in Columbia, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Stephens College's EIN?
- Stephens College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-0670936.
- How much revenue does Stephens College report?
- Stephens College reported $32,475,072 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Stephens College's spending goes to programs?
- Stephens College spends about 81% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Stephens College have?
- CharityIndex grades Stephens College A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Stephens College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Stephens College's latest Form 990 is $574,264, paid to Dianne Lynch (President).
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Data for Stephens College (EIN 43-0670936) 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.