Furman University
Furman University
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About this organization
Mission
Furman University is an institution of higher education providing distinctive undergraduate and graduate education emphasizing an engaged approach combining classroom learning with real world experiences and self-discovery.
About
Instruction of approximately 2,900 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The 4 year pathway for students instituted by the Furman Advantage includes study away programs in more than 20 countries most of which are led by Furman faculty, career focused internships and community involvement. Scholarships are awarded to eligible students based on financial need and academic merit.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “The primary mission of furman as a liberal arts institution is to provide a distinctive education in fine arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics and the sciences, as well as selected professional disciplines.”.
Their activities were defined as: “Furman university is an institution of higher education providing distinctive undergraduate and graduate education emphasizing an engaged approach combining classroom learning with real world experiences and self-discovery.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as SC.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 3300 POINSETT HIGHWAY, GREENVILLE, SC, 29613.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 2704 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Collects art.
- Provides credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$3,176,955.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 30 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1826.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $92,720,456 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $3,862,681 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization grants to a related person.
- The organization has a business related family member transaction.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.