Emory & Henry University
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
EMORY & HENRY UNIVERSITY IS A LEARNING COMMUNITY IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE, ENGAGING A DIVERSE GROUP OF WELL-QUALIFIED MEN AND WOMEN IN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN WHICH STUDENTS CONFRONT HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY IDEAS AND ISSUES, AND DEVELOP THE ABILITY TO THINK CRITICALLY ABOUT ALL AREAS OF HUMAN EXPERIENCE. THESE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES LEAD TO LIVES OF SERVICE, PRODUCTIVE CAREERS AND GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP. E&H STRIVES TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATION COMBINING TRADITION AND INNOVATION AS IT TRANSFORMS LIVES AND CREATES POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE IN OUR REGION, OUR NATION, AND OUR WORLD.
- Income
- $80.5 million
- Spending
- $81.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- -12 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 79%
- Employees
- 949
- Volunteers
- 4
- Highest pay
- $218,166, former 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
Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 30% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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 2532 of 33 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $54.2 million spent. E&H UNIVERSITY PROVIDED FORMAL INSTRUCTION AND RELATED ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR 1,190 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS TOWARD THE FULFILLMENT OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF ART DEGREES IN A VARIETY OF FIELDS OF STUDY, AS WELL AS GRADUATE DEGREES IN PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANCE. THE UNIVERSITY'S UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAM IS SHAPED BY GOALS TO DEVELOP THE STUDENTS' INTELLECTUAL ABILITIES, TO STRENGTHEN THEIR ABILITY TO THINK CRITICALLY ABOUT ETHICAL DECISIONS AND RESPONSIBLE ACTIONS, TO EVOKE A COMMITMENT TO SERVE OTHERS, AND TO NURTURE THEIR CURIOSITY THROUGH LIFELONG LEARNING. STUDENT FINANCIAL AID WAS PROVIDED TO MOST UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS THROUGH A VARIETY OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS, SUPPORTING THE PURSUIT OF DEGREES. FORMAL CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION WAS PROVIDED BY FACULTY MEMBERS IN SMALL CLASSROOM SETTINGS. TO ENHANCE THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS, SERVICES WERE PROVIDED THROUGH THE LIBRARY, THE POWELL RESOURCE CENTER(FOR ACADEMC COUNSELING, PERSONAL COUNSELING, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, TESTING RESOURCES, TUTORING, WORKSHOPS, AND ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DOCUMENTED DISABILITIES), THE AMPERSAND CENTER (PROJECT LEARNING AND CAREER COUNSELING), AND THE OFFICE OF THE ACADEMIC DEAN. WRITING LABS AND QUANTITATIVE LABS WERE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS ON AN ONGOING BASIS.
- $8.1 million spent. AUXILIARY SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO ALL STUDENTS. AS A PRIMARILY RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS, MOST UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WERE PROVIDED HOUSING AND MEALS. THE MERCANTILE CONTINUED TO PROVIDE BOOKS, ART AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND ESSENTIAL GROCERY AND HEALTH PRODUCTS TO STUDENTS FOR THEIR CONVENIENCE.
- $8.0 million spent. VARIOUS SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS THROUGH MANY PROGRAMS AND OFFICES, INCLUDING INTRAMURAL SPORTS, GENERAL ATHLETICS, THE OUTDOOR PROGRAM, SPIRITUAL LIFE, THE MARTIN BROCK STUDENT CENTER, ADMISSIONS, FINANCIAL AID, THE REGISTRAR, THE STUDENT HEALTH CENTER, THE APPALACHIAN CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE, THE BONNER PROGRAM, THE CENTRALIZED STUDENT ASSISTANCE OFFICE, AND THE OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENTS. MOST STUDENTS RECEIVED SOME FORM OF FINANCIAL AID THROUGH VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS, PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE DEGREES. CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT AND INTERNSHIPS WERE MADE AVAILABLE TO MANY STUDENTS, PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCES. MANY COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES WERE PROVIDED THROUGH THE APPALACHIAN CENTER, THE OUTDOOR PROGRAM, AND THE CHAPLAIN'S OFFICE. THE COLLEGE'S EQUESTRIAN RIDING TEAM CONTINUED TO BE SUCCESSFUL, OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO GAIN EXPERTISE IN THE HUNTER, JUMPER, AND DRESSAGE AREAS. RIDING IS OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS AT EMORY & HENRY, REGARDLESS OF THEIR MAJOR OR LEVEL OF RIDING.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1970.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Emory University (Atlanta, GA), EIN 58-0566256. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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