Wingate University
81% goes to programs $16 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Wingate University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wingate, North Carolina, registered in 1946, with $178,345,647 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
315 E Wilson St, Wingate, NC, 28174 EIN 56-6049935 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$178.3M
▲ 8.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$176.1M
Net assets
$209.3M
Employees
1,809
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 · $16 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 Wingate University: 81% to programs · $16 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · +1% 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 Wingate University: 14 mo reserves · +1% 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 Wingate 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 Wingate University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
A comprehensive educational institution offering baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees.
Contact & location
- Address
- 315 E Wilson St, Wingate, NC, 28174
- City
- Wingate
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $91.7M (FY2013) to $178.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $90.3MNet assets $209.3M
Operating margin
1.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$299.7M
Total liabilities
$90.3M
Net assets
$209.3M
Salaries & benefits
$49.0M
28% of expenses
Board members
34
34 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $178,345,647▲8.6% | $176,088,784▲3.0% | $209,342,442▲2.4% | $299,668,007▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $164,237,457▼2.1% | $170,937,687▲1.2% | $204,391,362▲1.6% | $295,711,975▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $167,685,815▼4.2% | $168,957,523▲3.3% | $201,264,228▲3.6% | $294,510,803▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $175,018,399▲4.6% | $163,636,695▲3.2% | $194,218,115▼2.0% | $288,837,936▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $167,389,255▲11.2% | $158,565,332▲3.1% | $198,243,989▲15.5% | $294,754,183▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $150,590,058▼0.9% | $153,746,580▲5.4% | $171,599,295▼0.6% | $260,864,195▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $151,989,709▲9.3% | $145,876,147▲11.8% | $172,633,179▲3.1% | $264,690,104▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $138,999,176▼2.2% | $130,426,765▲19.5% | $167,361,472▲6.7% | $237,490,952▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $142,060,323▲44.7% | $109,162,088▲9.2% | $156,883,615▲33.8% | $213,153,614▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $98,161,114▲1.3% | $99,983,243▲10.1% | $117,277,666▼4.4% | $176,166,598▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $96,892,856▲5.7% | $90,834,401▲7.3% | $122,643,710▲2.5% | $154,337,547▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $91,682,437 | $84,638,669▲16.3% | $119,670,596▲9.1% | $143,338,235▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $72,774,107▲6.3% | $109,707,146▲7.7% | $135,815,115▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $68,484,563▲11.7% | $101,826,634▲26.5% | $131,108,432▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $61,310,982 | $80,483,762 | $113,942,349 | 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: Thomas Rhett Brown — $388,763 (0.22% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Rhett Brown | President | 40 | $388,763 |
| James R Bullock | Svp | 40 | $290,438 |
| Susan P Bruce | Dean, School of Pharmacy | 40 | $280,256 |
| Benjamin Sidbury | Svp General Counsel | 40 | $269,882 |
| Melissa Perdue | Cfo | 40 | $244,092 |
| Heather Campbell Miller | Svp Chief of Staff | 40 | $241,337 |
| Eric F Schneider | Vice Provost | 40 | $208,450 |
| Steve Shank | Vice President | 40 | $187,770 |
| Shanta Dube | Chair and Director, Dept of Public Health | 40 | $180,418 |
| Sergio Castello | Dean, School of Business | 40 | $174,133 |
| Jeffrey Frederick | Provost and Executive Vice President | 40 | $94,960 |
| Amos Beason | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Angelia Duncan | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Becky Bullard | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Benton Bragg | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Bill Crowder | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Bob Spence | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Carl Tucker | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Carolyn Brown | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Carolyn Matthews | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Chartwells Higher Education | Food Services | $8,761,209 |
| The Bank of New York Mellon | Financial Services | $5,098,293 |
| Eab | Student Services | $2,134,156 |
| Collaborative Solutions LLC | Technology Services | $1,766,760 |
| Workday Inc | Technology Services | $995,901 |
Grants received · $3.0M total
66 grants to Wingate University totaling $3.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Novant Health Inc | Workforce development support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $33,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $14,646 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $14,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $8,119 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | To support the organization's stated mission | 2024 | $6,500 |
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | 2023 | $250,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $165,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $156,400 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 2 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2023 | $150,552 |
| Novant Health Inc | Community outreach | 2023 | $50,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $29,600 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants | 2023 | $20,641 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Cpr/aed education | 2023 | $19,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wingate University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Wingate University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-6049935, based in Wingate, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Wingate University's EIN?
- Wingate University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-6049935.
- How much revenue does Wingate University report?
- Wingate University reported $178,345,647 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Wingate University's spending goes to programs?
- Wingate University spends about 81% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Wingate University have?
- CharityIndex grades Wingate University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Wingate University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Wingate University's latest Form 990 is $388,763, paid to Thomas Rhett Brown (President).
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Data for Wingate University (EIN 56-6049935) 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.