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Malone University

EIN 34-0737794 · Canton, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF MALONE UNIVERSITY IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH AN EDUCATION BASED ON BIBLICAL FAITH IN ORDER TO DEVELOP MEN AND WOMEN IN INTELLECTUAL MATURITY, WISDOM, AND CHRISTIAN FAITH WHO ARE COMMITTED TO SERVING THE CHURCH, COMMUNITY, AND THE WORLD.

Income
$45.4 million
Spending
$45.2 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
722
Volunteers
27
Highest pay
$297,871, 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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 31 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 (3)
  1. $33.0 million spent. TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE - MALONE'S CHRISTIAN LIBERAL ARTS APPROACH IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED TODAY AS PRODUCING EXCEPTIONAL GRADUATES PREPARED FOR ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE. OUR INTENT IS THAT STUDENTS ATTAIN THE WISDOM, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO SERVE, ENGAGE, AND TRANSFORM THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE AND WORK. UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONAL GOALS ARE: (1) UNDERSTAND AND CRITICALLY ENGAGE THOSE BODIES OF KNOWLEDGE AND CULTURAL INFLUENCES THAT HAVE SHAPED THE WORLD; (2) UNDERSTAND THE BIBLICAL, HISTORICAL, AND THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH; (3) THINK CRITICALLY AND CREATIVELY AND COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN MULTIPLE CONTEXTS; (4) ATTAIN EXPERTISE IN AT LEAST ONE PROFESSION OR ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE AND LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR MEANINGFUL WORK OR FURTHER STUDIES AT THE GRADUATE LEVEL; AND (5) EXPLORE THE IMPLICATION OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR ALL AREAS OF LIVING, INCLUDING INTELLECTUAL, SPIRITUAL, AND COMMUNITY PURSUITS. THE UNIVERSITY IS COMPRISED OF FOUR DIVISIONS AND ONE CENTER: THE CENTER FOR INTERCULTURAL STUDIES. OFFERING 50 UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS, 43 MINORS, AND 11 PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS. FALL 2024 TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE FTE ENROLLMENT WAS 800.4, WITH A STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO OF 13.5 TO 1. RESIDENT HEADCOUNT WAS 449 AND COMMUTER HEADCOUNT WAS 556.
  2. $4.5 million spent. GRADUATE STUDIES - MALONE UNIVERSITY HAS DEVELOPED GRADUATE PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF PROFESSIONALS DESIRING TO ADVANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN A FAITH-BASED ENVIRONMENT. THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF STUDY ARE OFFERED: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA), SCHOOL COUNSELING (MAED), NURSING (MSN), AND CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING (MAED). FALL 2024 GRADUATE FTE ENROLLMENT WAS 211.2; HEADCOUNT WAS 263. IN ADDITION, MALONE UNIVERSITY OFFERS OPTIONS FOR EDUCATION AND BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS.
  3. $772,010 spent. NON-TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE: MALONE UNIVERSITY OFFERS A DEGREE COMPLETION OPTION TO ADULT LEARNERS WITH PRIOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSEWORK: MGMT (MALONE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM). STUDENTS CAN COMPLETE THEIR DEGREES IN AS LITTLE AS 12 MONTHS. THE ACCELERATED BACHELORS IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT PREPARES FOR ACTIVE LEADERSHIP ROLES IN CORPORATE, GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFIT ENVIRONMENTS. FALL 2024 MGMT FTE ENROLLMENT WAS 10.7; HEADCOUNT WAS 16. MALONE UNIVERSITY OFFERS A NON DEGREE 18 MONTH CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN PRACTICAL MINISTRY FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO BE EQUIPPED FOR PRACTICAL AND RELEVANT MINISTRY. FALL 2024 HEADCOUNT WAS 11.

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 November 6, 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? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    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 1958.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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