Taylor University
87% goes to programs $15 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Taylor University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Upland, Indiana, registered in 1953, with $158,936,145 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
1846 S Main St, Upland, IN, 46989 EIN 35-0868181 Since 1953
Revenue (FY2024)
$158.9M
▼ 14.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$137.1M
Net assets
$435.7M
Employees
1,848
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 rating87% to programs · $15 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 Taylor University: 87% to programs · $15 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating38 mo reserves · +14% 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 Taylor University: 38 mo reserves · +14% 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 Taylor 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 Taylor University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister christ's redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1846 S Main St, Upland, IN, 46989
- City
- Upland
- State
- Indiana
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $87.3M (FY2013) to $158.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $42.9MNet assets $435.7M
Operating margin
13.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$478.6M
Total liabilities
$42.9M
Net assets
$435.7M
Salaries & benefits
$46.0M
34% of expenses
Board members
27
26 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $158,936,145▼14.9% | $137,074,814▲12.4% | $435,708,849▲7.1% | $478,565,510▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $186,719,383▲43.2% | $121,997,283▲12.3% | $406,656,228▲23.5% | $453,290,032▲20.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $130,385,822▲6.7% | $108,634,114▲6.6% | $329,356,973▲30.2% | $374,926,952▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $122,251,609▲17.5% | $101,876,282▲8.1% | $252,869,787▲2.1% | $297,240,119▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $104,046,582▲5.0% | $94,230,564▼4.5% | $247,784,231▲15.1% | $280,316,410▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $99,093,951▼0.6% | $98,620,025▼0.3% | $215,248,003▲0.3% | $256,757,403▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $99,662,448▲0.8% | $98,914,213▲6.4% | $214,698,482▼0.7% | $255,149,841▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $98,863,701▲14.0% | $92,998,068▲3.2% | $216,300,241▲3.3% | $256,600,545▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $86,727,832▼0.2% | $90,150,898▲2.9% | $209,471,640▲3.3% | $248,738,726▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $86,861,812▼12.3% | $87,612,910▲6.3% | $202,750,954▼2.9% | $246,606,950▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $99,033,073▲13.5% | $82,445,644 | $208,717,460▲8.6% | $252,575,649▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $87,290,953 | $82,430,033▲1.8% | $192,160,944▲6.3% | $237,748,385▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $81,006,263▲5.0% | $180,789,908▲7.0% | $231,319,919▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $77,116,587▼1.7% | $168,951,959▲2.2% | $215,663,225▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $78,459,997▲1.1% | $165,290,589▲9.4% | $202,878,797▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $77,596,085 | $151,021,469 | $180,774,609 | 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 D Michael Lindsay — $571,350 (0.42% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr D Michael Lindsay | President | 60 | $571,350 |
| Holly Whitby | Vp of Enrollment & Marketing | 50 | $201,323 |
| Jewerl Maxwell | Provost | 50 | $188,494 |
| Stephen Olson | Vp Business & Finance / Cfo | 40 | $172,747 |
| Mike Falder | Vp For University Advancement | 20 | $167,736 |
| Will Hagen | Vp For Strategy and Chief of Staff (through November 2024) | 50 | $148,471 |
| Chris Jones | Vp & Chief Information Officer | 50 | $143,197 |
| Coein Skip Trudeau | Vp of Student Services | 50 | $142,477 |
| Greg Dyson | Vp For Spiritual Life & Intercultural Leadership | 50 | $137,109 |
| Laurel Fauquher | Program Dir. & Assoc. Prof. of Physician Asst Studies | 50 | $123,636 |
| Angela Angelovska-wilson | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Bob Wright | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Chris L Goeglein | Chair | 6 | — |
| Dan Wolgemuth | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Erik Hotmire | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Heather Larson | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jamie Haenggi | Trustee (beginning May 2025) | 2 | — |
| Jana Murphy | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jeff Jones | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jill Anschutz | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Kinder and Sons Inc | Building Construction | $35,990,278 |
| Avi Food Systems | Food Services | $8,706,557 |
| Keith Sullivan Excavating Incorporated | Construction Contractor | $2,315,912 |
| Design Collaborative Inc | Construction Design Services | $803,670 |
| Current Inc | Hvac Contractor | $661,364 |
Grants received · $29.8M total
154 grants to Taylor University totaling $29.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $3,543,524 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support, building fund support | 2024 | $2,170,420 |
| Grove City College | Grant | 2024 | $300,000 |
| Parkview Health System Inc | School of nursing program | 2024 | $208,225 |
| Greater Horizons | Education | 2024 | $200,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $196,600 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $97,476 |
| Tyndale House Ministries | General program support | 2024 | $60,100 |
| Signatry Charitable Trust | Education | 2024 | $53,290 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Education | 2024 | $50,000 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $45,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $21,700 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $20,507 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $7,000 |
Grants made · $531K in FY2024
10 grants totaling $531K in FY2024. All grants made by Taylor University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Health Services | General support | $225,000 |
| Youth For Christ USA Inc | General support | $102,155 |
| Revive Our Hearts Ministries | General support | $83,250 |
| Hope International | General support | $33,450 |
| Orphans Tree Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Servant Foundation | General support | $21,852 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Inc | General support | $13,000 |
| Campus Crusade For Christ Inc | General support | $11,600 |
| Calvary Church | General support | $5,550 |
| Colorado Community Church | General support | $5,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Taylor University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Taylor University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-0868181, based in Upland, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Taylor University's EIN?
- Taylor University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-0868181.
- How much revenue does Taylor University report?
- Taylor University reported $158,936,145 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Taylor University's spending goes to programs?
- Taylor University spends about 87% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Taylor University have?
- CharityIndex grades Taylor University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Taylor University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Taylor University's latest Form 990 is $571,350, paid to Dr D Michael Lindsay (President).
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Data for Taylor University (EIN 35-0868181) 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.