Wayland Baptist University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Plainview, Texas, registered in 1946, with $60,580,363 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$60.6M
▲ 3.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$62.7M
Net assets
$154.8M
Employees
1,047
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 Wayland Baptist University: 86% to programs · $11 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Wayland Baptist University: 30 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Wayland Baptist University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Wayland Baptist University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Wayland baptist university exists to educate students in an academically challenging, learning focused and distinctively christian environment for professional success and service to god and humankind.
Revenue declined from $69.1M (FY2013) to $60.6M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-3.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$203.3M
Total liabilities
$48.5M
Net assets
$154.8M
Salaries & benefits
$27.3M
43% of expenses
Board members
27
27 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,580,363▲3.6% | $62,703,318▲1.5% | $154,828,604▲2.1% | $203,330,026▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $58,454,866▼20.8% | $61,785,987▼11.8% | $151,661,547▲17.5% | $197,963,202▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $73,776,936▼3.3% | $70,085,880▲2.0% | $129,127,352▼2.3% | $174,544,622▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $76,328,072▲21.1% | $68,691,370▲5.8% | $132,209,227▲8.6% | $171,784,780▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $63,028,629▼7.1% | $64,908,986▼2.8% | $121,713,867▼5.5% | $158,651,317▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $67,867,417▲3.7% | $66,773,096▲2.8% | $128,733,678▲0.4% | $166,081,943 | 990 |
| 2017 | $65,442,337▼5.7% | $64,943,942▲2.7% | $128,250,383▲2.4% | $166,002,234▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $69,393,657▲7.0% | $63,267,024▼3.4% | $125,245,111▲1.8% | $166,353,629▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $64,838,235▼6.2% | $65,466,264▼5.2% | $123,089,677▲6.5% | $167,742,485▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $69,149,860 | $69,059,587▼0.4% | $115,568,390▲1.9% | $162,707,997▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $69,323,938▲4.8% | $113,369,088▲5.1% | $163,061,039▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $66,127,006▲8.4% | $107,883,495▲7.5% | $160,389,302▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $60,994,953▲7.5% | $100,390,630▲8.3% | $146,311,776▲23.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $56,717,277 | $92,685,194 | $118,171,200 | 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.
Highest-paid: Dr Bobby Hall — $386,138 (0.62% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Bobby Hall | University President | 40 | $386,138 |
| Mr Mike Hammack | Vp of Institutional Advancement | 40 | $136,251 |
| Dr Claude Lusk | Sr. Vp of Op & Student Life | 40 | $131,545 |
| Dr Samantha Murray | Professor of Management | 40 | $129,307 |
| Dr Janet S Jones | Professor of Management | 40 | $128,865 |
| Dr Henrique Regina | Exec. Dir./campus Dean Hawaii | 40 | $121,447 |
| Dr Richard M Bell | Assistant Professor of Management | 40 | $116,086 |
| Dr Jenny E Dutton | Professor of Management | 40 | $115,540 |
| Mrs Lezlie Hukill | Cfo (part Year) | 40 | $111,636 |
| Dr David Bishop | Vp of External Campuses | 40 | $105,828 |
| Dr Cindy Mcclenagan | Vp of Academic Affairs | 40 | $103,272 |
| Dr Daniel Brown | Vp of Enrollment Mgmt | 40 | $94,897 |
| Dr Jacob West | Trustee (part Year) | 1 | — |
| Maj Gen Michael Fortney | Trustee/board Secretary | 1 | — |
| Mr Aaron Borden | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr David Foote | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr David Wood | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Jason Blacklock | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Jason Thompson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Jimmy Thomas | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Sandia Contruction Inc | Construction Services | $4,545,187 |
| Sodexo Inc | Food Services | $1,698,670 |
| Ellucian Company LP | Technology Operation Services | $1,350,867 |
| Verba Software Inc | Education Technology Services | $907,200 |
| Drash Contracting Company LP | Construction Services | $569,283 |
14 grants to Wayland Baptist University totaling $303K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $10,100 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Scholarships | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $18,600 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Scholarships | 2022 | $7,500 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2021 | $6,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $28,900 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2017 | $10,000 |
| National Association For the Exchange of Industrial Resources I | Care of ill, needy, or minor | 2015 | $31,881 |
| National Association For the Exchange of Industrial Resources I | Care of ill, needy, or minor | 2014 | $87,373 |
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Data for Wayland Baptist University (EIN 75-0859668) 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.