BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL UNION

EIN: 366117636 501(c)(3) Education

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$3,623,165
Total Expenses
$4,428,046
Total Assets
$98,747,162
Net Assets
$88,134,051
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1865
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
JOSEPH L PRICE
Phone
7734846985
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL UNION, founded in 1865, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 189% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

THE BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL UNION'S MISSION IS THE ENDOWMENT, SUPPORT AND DIRECTION OF THE THEOLOGICAL INSTRUCTION OF THE DIVINITY SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,656,550
Other Revenue $966,615
TOTAL REVENUE $3,623,165

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,187,657
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $4,187,657
Other Expenses $240,389
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,428,046

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,623,165 $1,253,800 +1.9%
Expenses $4,428,046 $4,892,785 -0.1%
Net Income $-804,881 $-3,638,985 -0.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
18

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOSEPH L PRICE II PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS J LITWILER VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN J ART TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM ALLEN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ASTRID BECK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAELE BIRDSALL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSE BROWN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PRISCILLA EPPINGER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID GREGG TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARSHALL HATCH SR TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA HERNANDEZ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH REED JAY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN BW JOHNSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM NOAKES TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNETTE OWEN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SCHLOERB TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WESLEY SUN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIJAH ZEHYOUE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $3,623,165 $4,428,046 $98,747,162 $-804,881
2024 $1,253,800 $4,892,785 $90,516,775 $-3,638,985
2023 $2,867,191 $5,019,800 $86,748,564 $-2,152,609
2023 $2,867,191 $5,019,800 $86,748,564 $-2,152,609
2022 $22,788,687 $4,613,290 $89,750,980 $18,175,397
2021 $5,027,716 $4,292,953 $79,058,982 $734,763
2020 $2,130,432 $4,938,156 $62,322,775 $-2,807,724
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