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Mid-America Nazarene University

EIN 48-0730814 · Olathe, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MIDAMERICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (MNU) IS A TRANSFORMATIVE UNIVERSITY THAT NURTURES CHRISTLIKE COMMUNITY, PURSUES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, AND CULTIVATES A PASSION TO SERVE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)MNU IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITY OFFERING UNDERGRADUATE AND SELECTED PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR A LIFE OF SERVICE TO GOD, THE CHURCH, THE NATION, AND THE WORLD.

Income
$65.9 million
Spending
$55.4 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
849
Volunteers
306
Highest pay
$205,763, 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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 41% 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

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    32 of 37 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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. $50.8 million spent. MIDAMERICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY IS A PRIVATE, CHRISTIAN, LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITY FOUNDED IN 1966. THE CAMPUS IS LOCATED ON 105 ACRES IN OLATHE, KANSAS. IN 2016, MNU HAD ITS ACCREDITATION BY THE HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION REAFFIRMED. OFFERING MORE THAN 70 AREAS OF STUDY IN UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS, MNU IS KNOWN FOR ITS PERSONAL, STUDENT-FOCUSED APPROACH. POPULAR PROGRAMS INCLUDE UNDERGRADUATE NURSING, KINESIOLOGY, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, SPORTS MANAGEMENT, AND PSYCHOLOGY. ONLINE OFFERINGS INCLUDE CLASSES IN EDUCATION, NURSING, BUSINESS AND ASSOCIATE'S LEVEL STUDIES. STUDY ABROAD AS WELL AS SERVICE-LEARNING EXPERIENCES ARE OFFERED. ENROLLMENT FOR FY25 WAS 1,779. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)MNU FACTS: MNU IS THE ONLY PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN THE STATE OF KANSAS TO OFFER A GRADUATE COUNSELING PROGRAM ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL FOR ACCREDITATION OF COUNSELING & RELATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS (CACREP). MNU HAS OFFERED INNOVATIVE, ACCELERATED ADULT DEGREE COMPLETION AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS SINCE 1987. THE YEARLY ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE UNIVERSITY PER THE KICA STUDY IS $84.8 MILLION ANNUALLY IN THE STATE OF KANSAS.

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? 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 July 1986.

    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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