Harding University Inc

EIN: 710236896 501(c)(3)

Searcy, AR

Total Revenue
$149,102,305
Total Expenses
$139,375,418
Total Assets
$488,820,670
Net Assets
$412,808,468
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1946
Legal Domicile
AR
Principal Officer
Tamara H Hall
Phone
5012794018
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Harding University Inc, founded in 1946, is a major nonprofit that reported $174.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $62.0M, a strong 36% operating margin.

Mission

With Christ as Lord, Harding University transforms learners for global impact by engaging minds and nurturing faith within a deeply connected community.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $19,765,408
Program Service Revenue $110,938,226
Investment Income $18,398,671
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $149,102,305

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $159,070
Salaries & Benefits $73,442,068
Fundraising Expenses $2,567,353
Program Expenses $123,981,820
Other Expenses $65,734,407
TOTAL EXPENSES $139,375,418

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $149,102,305 $128,859,823 +0.2%
Expenses $139,375,418 $130,359,326 +0.1%
Net Income $9,726,887 $-1,499,503 -7.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
15
Employees
2819
Volunteers
250

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
3
$779,443
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
3
$281,508
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Michael Williams President 040.00
Officer
$283,686 $44,760 $328,446
Jean-Noel Thompson Executive Vice President 040.00
Officer
$170,475 $96,020 $266,495
Michael McGalliard Dean CAH/Assoc Provost HS 040.00
Highest
$152,396 $65,336 $217,732
Julie Hixson-Wallace Dean College of Pharmacy 040.00
Highest
$169,930 $22,925 $192,855
Marty Spears Provost 040.00
Key Emp
$156,721 $32,535 $189,256
Debbie Knight Prof/CHS IPE/Co Cur Co 040.00
Highest
$118,326 $67,321 $185,647
Tamara Hall Secretary/Treasurer 040.00
Officer
$149,628 $34,874 $184,502
Dana Steil Dean CAS 040.00
Highest
$121,343 $56,782 $178,125
Rayanne Story Assoc Prof/Associate Dean Pharmacy 040.00
Highest
$123,687 $48,174 $171,861
Paul Maynard Chief Growth Strategy Officer 040.00
Key Emp
$38,942 $23,191 $62,133
Robin Maynard Chief Legal Compliance Officer 040.00
Key Emp
$30,119 $0 $30,119
David Bell Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tim Bewley Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erin Brogdon Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brant Bryan Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Craig Cheatham Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie Cochran Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James H Cone Jr Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Crews Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Emerson Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Harrell Freeman Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charles A Ganus Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Justus Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Harold R Redd Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John D Reese Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Swaid Swaid Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Waldron Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert C Walker Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rodney Waller Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Weeks Board Member 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe Wild Board member 001.00
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 $149,102,305 $139,375,418 $488,820,670 $9,726,887
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $114,513,535 $125,587,337 $475,682,750 $-11,073,802
2022 $128,532,309 $123,107,984 $471,532,681 $5,424,325
2021 $174,161,667 $112,152,359 $470,222,822 $62,009,308
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