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Bluefield Univerity

EIN 54-0568200 · Bluefield, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO OFFER A CHALLENGING CHRIST-CENTERED LIBERAL ARTS EXPERIENCE AND CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS THAT TRANSFORM STUDENTS' LIVES BY INTEGRATING LIBERAL ARTS WITH CAREER-ORIENTED STUDIES AND SERVICE TO GOD & THE WORLD.

Income
$29.9 million
Spending
$29.7 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
-7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
360
Volunteers
2
Highest pay
$160,715, provost & chief academic officer/interim 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: 47 out of 100. Higher than 25% 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

    5 of 20

    It owes 56% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

    19 of 21 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. $12.8 million spent. STUDENT INSTRUCTION AND SCHOLARSHIPS: GROUNDED IN THE LIBERAL ARTS TRADITION, BLUEFIELD UNIVERSITY IS AT THE FOREFRONT IN UNDERSTANDING THE VALUE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE 21ST CENTURY. BLUEFIELD UNIVERSITY OFFERS MORE THAN 70 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, INCLUDING OVER 50 BACHELOR'S DEGREES, 15 MASTER'S DEGREES AND SEVERAL ASSOCIATES AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS. STUDENTS SERVED INCLUDE TRADITIONAL STUDENTS WHO ANTICIPATE NEEDING THREE TO FIVE YEARS TO COMPLETE THEIR BACHELOR'S DEGREE, THE DEGREE COMPLETION STUDENT WHO NEEDS FEWER HOURS TO COMPLETE AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AND DESIRES TO COMPLETE ONLINE, AND THE INDIVIDUAL THAT IS SEEKING A MASTER'S DEGREE. THE UNIVERSITY DELIVERS COURSES ON-SITE/IN-PERSON AND ON-LINE. ACADEMIC SUPPORT IS PROVIDED THROUGH AN ACADEMIC CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE, A LIBRARY, AND ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.
  2. $5.8 million spent. STUDENT SERVICES: THE UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT SERVICES AREAS INCLUDE THE REGISTRAR, ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT, CREATIVE MEDIA, FINANCIAL AID, GENERAL STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES, CAMPUS SECURITY, INTER-COLLEGIATE AND INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS, STUDENT EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, CAMPUS MINISTRY, AND RETENTION/STUDENT SUCCESS SERVICES.
  3. $3.3 million spent. AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES: THE UNIVERSITY'S AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES INCLUDE STUDENT HOUSING, FOOD SERVICE, THE CAMPUS STORE, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS (E.G., SUMMER EVENTS).

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 September 1930.

    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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