METHODIST UNIVERSITY INC

EIN: 560657294 501(c)(3) Education

FAYETTEVILLE, NC

Total Revenue
$91,298,028
Total Expenses
$82,464,398
Total Assets
$151,459,933
Net Assets
$123,820,611
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1956
Legal Domicile
NC
Phone
9106307000
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

METHODIST UNIVERSITY INC, founded in 1956, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $91.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $82.5M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE EDUCATION

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,992,946
Program Service Revenue $73,687,295
Investment Income $4,003,713
Other Revenue $3,614,074
TOTAL REVENUE $91,298,028

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $27,879,285
Salaries & Benefits $33,709,505
Fundraising Expenses $868,519
Program Expenses $72,986,715
Other Expenses $20,875,608
TOTAL EXPENSES $82,464,398

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $91,298,028 $81,614,782 +0.1%
Expenses $82,464,398 $77,269,429 +0.1%
Net Income $8,833,630 $4,345,353 +1.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
23
Independent Members
22
Employees
1111
Volunteers
23

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
14
$2,012,941
Total Directors
23
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR RAKESH GUPTA CHAIR OF THE BOARD 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MR TIMOTHY S RICHARDSON VICE-CHAIR OF THE BOARD 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MRS JENNIFER CLEVELAND ELAM SECRETARY OF THE BOARD 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THE HONORABLE JOHN W BROWN TREASURER OF THE BOARD 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MARY LYNN BRYAN TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR WILLIAM SCHAEFER TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR ANDREW SHUCK TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR CHARLES B HOLMES TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR D KEITH ALLISON TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR EARL D LEAKE TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR ELTON STANLEY TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR IRA M STEINGOLD ESQ TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR J DANIEL HIGHSMITH SR TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR JOHN MAC HEALY TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR JOHN W JAY WYATT III TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR PETER M BROOME TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR ROBERT HINES TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR SCOTT W WEATHINGTON TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR WALSON METZGER TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MR WILLIAM R WEST SR TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MRS JO BETH JOHNSON TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MS MARGARET HIGHSMITH DICKSON TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV GILLIAM P GIL WISE TRUSTEE 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID R EAVENSON VP FOR ATHLETICS 40.0
Officer
$103,430 $4,947 $108,377
DAWN F AUSBORN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.0
Officer
$175,516 $14,113 $189,629
JASON GREENE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER 40.0
Officer
$205,001 $18,291 $223,292
KELLI W TAYLOR VP MISSION INTEGRATION 40.0
Officer
$109,842 $17,461 $127,303
RICHARD G SWANSON VP INST ADVANCEMENT 40.0
Officer
$211,679 $16,421 $228,100
RICKY D LOWE VP ENROLLMENT SERVICES 40.0
Officer
$147,246 $5,375 $152,621
SHEILA C KINSEY VP PLAN&ADMIN / CHIEF OF STAFF 40.0
Officer
$161,990 $31,720 $193,710
STANLEY WEARDEN PRESIDENT 40.0
Officer
$372,544 $16,477 $389,021
SUZANNE B MALLEY PROVOST 40.0
Officer
$250,264 $13,099 $263,363
WILLIAM H WALKER VP STUDENT AFFAIRS 40.0
Officer
$124,855 $12,670 $137,525
APRIL MARTIN DIR OF PA STUDIES & ASST PROF 40.0
Highest
$150,523 $12,219 $162,742
JERLINDA ROSS CHAIR & ASSOC PROF HEALTH SYSTEM SCIENCE 40.0
Highest
$140,789 $5,036 $145,825
MEREDITH P GRONSKI DEAN COLLEGE HEALTH & HUMAN SCIENCES 40.0
Highest
$140,955 $15,609 $156,564
RICHARD S LEE IV CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER 40.0
Highest
$135,128 $10,407 $145,535
TAT W CHAN DEAN COLLEGE BUSINESS 40.0
Highest
$141,716 $4,228 $145,944
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 $91,298,028 $82,464,398 $151,459,933 $8,833,630
2024 $81,614,782 $77,269,429 $143,475,342 $4,345,353
2023 $76,476,345 $74,154,899 $135,441,683 $2,321,446
2022 $89,510,877 $74,554,407 $132,260,615 $14,956,470
2021 $79,665,976 $68,831,273 $124,289,465 $10,834,703
2020 $72,153,689 $73,608,027 $118,191,841 $-1,454,338
2019 $73,255,907 $73,763,434 $113,789,466 $-507,527
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in North Carolina Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare METHODIST UNIVERSITY INC with other nonprofits in North Carolina and across the country.