Samford University

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “The mission of samford university is to nurture persons in their development of intellect, creativity, faith, and personhood. as a christian university, the community fosters academic, career, and ethical competency while encouraging social and civic responsibility, and service to others.”.

When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “A university that nurtures persons in their development of intellect, creativity, faith, and personhood: fosters academic, career, and ethical compentency while encouraging social and civic responsibility and service to others.”.

• The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as AL.
• The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35229.
• The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 2969 employees.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Operates a school.
• Collects art.
• Provides credit counseling.
• Has foreign activities.
• Is not 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 -$2,104,303.
• The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has a foreign financial account.
• The organization has 38 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1841.
• 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 $107,667,644 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $3,663,911 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• 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.