Colorado Christian University

EIN: 840442429 501(c)(3) Education

LAKEWOOD, CO

Total Revenue
$161,961,271
Total Expenses
$148,758,231
Total Assets
$222,125,012
Net Assets
$158,119,740
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1914
Legal Domicile
CO
Phone
3039633000
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Colorado Christian University, founded in 1914, is a major nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $162.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $148.8M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY IS A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION WHOSE MISSION IS TO SERVE GOD BY PROVIDING CHRIST-CENTERED HIGHER EDUCATION. THE PURPOSE OF COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY IS: - TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO PURSUE A CHRIST-CENTERED UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE EDUCATION IN AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT INTEGRATES BIBLICAL CONCEPTS WITH THE ARTS, SCIENCES, AND PROFESSIONAL FIELDS. - TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO INTEGRATE THEIR CHRISTIAN FAITH AND HIGHER LEARNING BY DEVELOPING THOUGHTFUL CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES. - TO CHALLENGE STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. - TO PREPARE GRADUATES FOR LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE WITHIN THEIR SELECTED CAREERS AND COMMUNITIES. - TO SUSTAIN A COMMUNITY OF FACULTY, ADMINISTRATORS AND STAFF WHO EXEMPLIFY CHRISTIAN FAITH AND CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL FIELDS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $102,856,975 Revenue: $133,467,962

COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY IS A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION WHICH IS ACCREDITED BY THE HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION OF THE NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION AND OFFERS BOTH UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS...

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COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY IS A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION WHICH IS ACCREDITED BY THE HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION OF THE NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION AND OFFERS BOTH UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO EQUIP STUDENTS TO BECOME LEADERS IN THEIR CAREERS, COMMUNITIES, FAMILIES, AND IN THE WORLD. MORE THAN 10.000 CCU STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED AT THE LAKEWOOD CAMPUS, AT REGIONAL CENTERS THROUGHOUT COLORADO, AND ONLINE VIA THE INTERNET.

Program 2
Expenses: $15,432,137 Revenue: $16,239,299

AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES REPRESENTS PRIMARILY THE FOOD AND HOUSING SERVICES PROVIDED TO STUDENTS OF CCU.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,841,443
Program Service Revenue $149,707,261
Investment Income $1,284,854
Other Revenue $127,713
TOTAL REVENUE $161,961,271

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $35,542,113
Salaries & Benefits $59,220,204
Fundraising Expenses $2,023,757
Program Expenses $118,289,112
Other Expenses $53,881,914
TOTAL EXPENSES $148,758,231

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $161,961,271 $156,613,328 +0.0%
Expenses $148,758,231 $149,127,996 0.0%
Net Income $13,203,040 $7,485,332 +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
17
Employees
1885
Volunteers
25

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
$649,926
Total Directors
18
$407,762
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Eric Hogue President 40.0
Officer Director
$377,078 $30,684 $407,762
BRAD BENSON BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEREK HAMILTON BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG MCDONALD BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR BIFF GORE BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF COORS BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY JENKINS BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN PITTMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK SHEEHAN BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT WARREN BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM KIMBRIEL BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN RUTEHRFORD BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY LEPRINO BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
THE HONORABLE KEVIN LUNDBERG BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
THE HONORABLE MIKE KOPP BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM MCTAVISH Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILL ARMSTRONG BOARD CHAIR 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM WHITE BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Iain Wightman VP Finance & Technology 40.0
Officer
$210,078 $23,086 $233,164
Thomas Scheffel Corporate Counsel 40.0
Officer
$9,000 $0 $9,000
Allison Burkhart VP CAGS Marketing, Enrollment 40.0
Highest
$234,662 $20,953 $255,615
DANIEL LABRY VP ADVANCEMENT 40.0
Highest
$193,099 $16,828 $209,927
Donald Sweeting Chancellor 40.0
Highest
$205,718 $28,089 $233,807
James McCormick Senior VP & VP Student Life 40.0
Highest
$190,882 $7,056 $197,938
Shannon Dreyfuss VP Campus Development 40.0
Highest
$236,544 $30,516 $267,060
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 $161,961,271 $148,758,231 $222,125,012 $13,203,040
2024 $156,613,328 $149,127,996 $216,415,732 $7,485,332
2023 $144,811,495 $152,194,670 $201,794,800 $-7,383,175
2022 $148,957,888 $145,213,803 $209,184,002 $3,744,085
2021 $130,888,524 $124,510,652 $210,502,406 $6,377,872
2020 $118,836,574 $116,172,391 $203,524,477 $2,664,183
2019 $123,525,462 $109,512,636 $192,072,001 $14,012,826
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