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Truett Mcconnell University Inc

EIN 58-0531392 · Cleveland, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF TRUETT MCCONNELL UNIVERSITY, A GEORGIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, IS TO EQUIP STUDENTS TO FULFILL THE GREAT COMISSION BY FOSTERING A CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW THROUGH A BIBLICALLY CENTERED EDUCATION IN A FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$33.6 million
Spending
$34.9 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
479
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$484,038, 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: 48 out of 100. Higher than 29% 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 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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

    30 of 30 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. $6.2 million spent. INSTRUCTION - THE MISSION OF TRUETT MCCONNELL UNIVERSITY IS TO EQUIP STUDENTS WITH THE TRUTH, THROUGH A BIBILICALLY-CENTERED EDUCATION, TO FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION. TMU ENCOMPASSES A FAMILY OF GODLY SCHOLARS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS WITH THE GOAL OF FOSTERING A CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW. THE UNIVERSITY, PROUDLY AFFILIATED WITH THE GEORGIA BAPTIST CONVENTION, HAS A RICH HERITAGE DATING BACK TO 1946. IT IS NAMED AFTER TWO SOUTHERN BAPTIST PREACHERS GEORGE W. TRUETT AND FERNANDO MCCONNELL.TODAY, THE UNIVERSITY IS AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION THAT OFFERS FIFTY BACCALAUREATE MAJORS IN THE FIELDS OF BUSINESS, COMMUNICATIION, EDUCATION, THE HUMANITIES, MUSIC, NURSING, PSYCHOLOGY & BIBLICAL COUNSELIG, PUBLIC SERVICE, STEM AND THEOLOGY & MISSIONS. ADDITIONALLY, MASTER'S DEGREES ARE OFFERED IN, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, DIVINITY, EDUCATION, GLOBAL STUDIES, CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, BIBLE & THEOLOGY. STUDENTS CHOOSING TRUETT MCCONNELL UNIVERSITY WILL BE ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGED BY SOME OF THE BRIGHTEST SCHOLARS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS OF STUDY. ULTIMATELY, THE BLEND BETWEEN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND CHRISTIAN VIRTUE PROVIDES THE GRADUATE WITH THE GREATEST ABILITY TO SUCCEED IN LIFE. THE TRUTH MATTERS TO A GREATER DEGREE. THIS MOTTO IS FOCUSED AROUND THESE FOUR PILLARS: LOVE THE LORD, LOVE HIS WORD, LOVE THE CHURCH AND LOVE THE LOST. IN MAY 2024 TMU CONFERRED 170 GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUCATE DEGREES.
  2. $8.6 million spent. FINANCIAL AID - TRUETT MCCONNELL UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE TO STUDENTS FROM ALL ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND PARENTS, THE THOUGHT OF COLLEGE CAN BE A FINANCIAL BURDEN. HOWEVER, TMU WORKS WITH STUDENTS TO HELP MAKE THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS EASIER TO FOLLOW AND UNDERSTAND. 100% OF ALL FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID.
  3. $5.7 million spent. AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES - YOUR EXPERIENCES AS A TMU STUDENT ARE SOME OF THE MOST TRANSFORMATIVE AND EXCITIYIN YEARS OF YOUR LIFE. STUDENT LIFE EXISTS TO ENHANCE CAMPUS LIFE THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE LEADERSHIP, UNITY, SERVICE AND CHRISTIAN FAITH. ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPRITUALLY, WE DIESIRE THAT YOU BECOME THE INDIVIDUAL GOD HAS CALLED YOU TO BE WHILE ENJOYING THE JOURNEY ALONG THE WAY. LIVING ON CAMPUS IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE OVERALL EDUCATIONAL AND DISCIPLESHIP EXPERIENCE AT TMU. WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS INTO DISCIPLES OF CHRIST AND SEEK TO FURTHER THIS GOAL THROUGH LIVING, LEARNING, PLAYING, PRAYING, AND STUDYING GOD'S WORD TOGETHER IN OUR RESIDENCE HALL COMMUNITIES. ON-CAMPUS DINING IS PROVIDED BY CREATIVE DINING SERVICES.

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 June 1948.

    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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