Mercer University

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “Mercer university's mission is to teach, to learn, to create, to discover, to inspire, to empower and to serve. in fulfilling this mission, the university supports undergraduate, graduate, and professional learning as well as basic research and its application in service to others. as a university committed to excellence and innovation, mercer challenges members of its community to meet and exceed high standards in their teaching, learning, research, scholarship and service. founded by baptists in 1833, mercer is an independent university that remains grounded in a tradition that embraces freedom of the mind and spirit, cherishes the equal worth of every individual, and commits to serving the needs of humankind. as a reflection of this heritage: o we encourage our students to discover and develop fully their unique combination of gifts and talents to become leaders who make a positive difference in the world. o we seek to inspire members of our community to live virtuous and meaningful”.

When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “Mercer university's mission is to teach, to learn, to create, to discover, to inspire, to empower, and to serve.”.

• The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as GA.
• The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be 1501 MERCER UNIVERSITY DRIVE, MACON, GA, 31207.
• As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 4545 employees on their payroll.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Operates a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide 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 $25,506,627.
• The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 48 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1833.
• 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 engages in lobbying activities.
• The organization pays $169,223,295 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $3,192,128 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 has fundraising events.
• The organization has grants to organizations.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.