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Veritas Baptist College Inc

EIN 27-2918042 · Lawrenceburg, IN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VERITAS BAPTIST COLLEGE EXISTS TO EQUIP MEN AND WOMEN FOR DYNAMIC CHRISTIAN SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP IN BIBLE-BELIEVING CHURCHES BY PROVIDING HIGHER EDUCATION THAT EMPHASIZES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY, BOTH LAY AND PROFESSIONAL.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
57
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$85,847, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 46 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $1.2 million spent. VERITAS BAPTIST COLLEGE EXISTS TO AID LOCAL CHURCHES IN THEIR TASK OF EQUIPPING CHRISTIANS TO FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION. GOD HAS GRACIOUSLY GATHERED A DEDICATED AND QUALIFIED FACULTY TO EQUIP BELIEVERS TO DO THE WORK OF THE MINISTRY IN ORDER TO BUILD THE BODY OF CHRIST. THE GOAL IS MORE THAN IMPARTING ACADEMIC KNOWLEDGE; IT IS LEADING EACH STUDENT TO SPIRITUAL MATURITY AND CHRIST-LIKENESS. THE COLLEGE CURRICULUM IS ORGANIZED TO PURSUE THIS OBJECTIVE IN A FOURFOLD MANNER. 1.TO TRAIN LEADERS AND WORKERS TO SERVE IN LOCAL CHURCHES AND CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS. 2.TO TRAIN PASTORS AND MISSIONARIES TO PLANT AND LEAD LOCAL CHURCHES. 3.TO PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PASTORS AND CHURCH STAFF MEMBERS WHO ARE SERVING IN LOCAL CHURCHES. 4.TO PROVIDE CHRISTIANS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT. SINCE 1984, FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION OF VERITAS HAVE DEVELOPED PERSONAL MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR STUDENTSFOCUSING ON STUDENTS UNIQUE PERSONAL AND MINISTRY NEEDS. VBC CONTINUES TO ACCOMPLISH ITS PURPOSE WITH 334 GRADUATES IN 46 STATES, 2 US TERRITORIES, AND 15 FOREIGN COUNTRIES ACROSS 6 PROGRAMS AND 20 SPECIALIZATIONS. IN THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR, WE HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO HELP TRAIN 251 STUDENTS. AT VERITAS BAPTIST COLLEGE, WE BELIEVE THE COST OF EDUCATION SHOULDNT BE A BARRIER TO CHRISTS SERVANTS. WE BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE AFFORDABLE AND FLEXIBLE. TO THAT END, WE ARE COMMITTED TO BRINGING TRUSTED LEADERS DIRECTLY TO STUDENTS. STAY HOME, SERVE LOCALLY, AND CONNECT GLOBALLY WITH OTHER LIKE-MINDED BELIEVERS PURSUING THEIR TRAINING. ONE BACHELORS GRADUATE WHO HAS RETURNED FOR AN ADVANCED DEGREE STATED, THROUGH VERITAS I HAVE EARNED A DEGREE, I HAVE GROWN IN THE GRACE AND KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST, I HAVE GAINED FRIENDSHIPS WITH PEOPLE ALL ACROSS THE WORLD, AND I HAVE GAINED MANY VALUABLE LESSONS THAT HAVE SHAPED WHO I AM TODAY ALL WHILE SERVING EXACTLY WHERE GOD HAS CALLED ME RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW. VERITAS BAPTIST COLLEGE EXISTS TO AID LOCAL CHURCHES IN THEIR TASK OF EQUIPPING CHRISTIANS TO FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION. GOD HAS GRACIOUSLY GATHERED A DEDICATED AND QUALIFIED FACULTY TO EQUIP BELIEVERS TO DO THE WORK OF THE MINISTRY IN ORDER TO BUILD THE BODY OF CHRIST. THE GOAL IS MORE THAN IMPARTING ACADEMIC KNOWLEDGE; IT IS LEADING EACH STUDENT TO SPIRITUAL MATURITY AND CHRIST-LIKENESS. THE COLLEGE CURRICULUM IS ORGANIZED TO PURSUE THIS OBJECTIVE IN A FOURFOLD MANNER. 1.TO TRAIN LEADERS AND WORKERS TO SERVE IN LOCAL CHURCHES AND CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS. 2.TO TRAIN PASTORS AND MISSIONARIES TO PLANT AND LEAD LOCAL CHURCHES. 3.TO PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PASTORS AND CHURCH STAFF MEMBERS WHO ARE SERVING IN LOCAL CHURCHES. 4.TO PROVIDE CHRISTIANS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT. SINCE 1984, FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION OF VERITAS HAVE DEVELOPED PERSONAL MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR STUDENTSFOCUSING ON STUDENTS UNIQUE PERSONAL AND MINISTRY NEEDS. VBC CONTINUES TO ACCOMPLISH ITS PURPOSE WITH 334 GRADUATES IN 46 STATES, 2 US TERRITORIES, AND 15 FOREIGN COUNTRIES ACROSS 6 PROGRAMS AND 20 SPECIALIZATIONS. IN THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR, WE HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO HELP TRAIN 251 STUDENTS. AT VERITAS BAPTIST COLLEGE, WE BELIEVE THE COST OF EDUCATION SHOULDNT BE A BARRIER TO CHRISTS SERVANTS. WE BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE AFFORDABLE AND FLEXIBLE. TO THAT END, WE ARE COMMITTED TO BRINGING TRUSTED LEADERS DIRECTLY TO STUDENTS. STAY HOME, SERVE LOCALLY, AND CONNECT GLOBALLY WITH OTHER LIKE-MINDED BELIEVERS PURSUING THEIR TRAINING. ONE BACHELORS GRADUATE WHO HAS RETURNED FOR AN ADVANCED DEGREE STATED, THROUGH VERITAS I HAVE EARNED A DEGREE, I HAVE GROWN IN THE GRACE AND KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST, I HAVE GAINED FRIENDSHIPS WITH PEOPLE ALL ACROSS THE WORLD, AND I HAVE GAINED MANY VALUABLE LESSONS THAT HAVE SHAPED WHO I AM TODAY ALL WHILE SERVING EXACTLY WHERE GOD HAS CALLED ME RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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