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Brewton Parker Christian University Inc

EIN 58-0619030 · Mount Vernon, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AS A COMPREHENSIVE GEORGIA BAPTIST INSTITUTION, BREWTON-PARKER COLLEGE PROVIDES LIBERAL ARTS AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY OF SHARED CHRISTIAN VALUES. THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF BIBLICAL TRUTH IN SCHOLARSHIP AND A CO-CURRICULAR FOCUS ON CHARACTER, SERVANT LEADERSHIP, AND CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT, THE COLLEGE STRIVES TO PROVIDE A TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT EQUIPS THE WHOLE STUDENT FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AND SERVICE IN CHRIST.

Income
$24.7 million
Spending
$21.6 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
345
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$259,589, 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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    31 of 31 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 (3)
  1. $5.8 million spent. FINANCIAL AID & STUDENT SUPPORT - STUDENTS AT BREWTON-PARKER COLLEGE CAN CHOOSE FROM 25 PROGRAMS OF STUDY(PLUS 2 ADDITIONAL THAT ARE CURRENTLY PENDING SACSCOC APRROVAL) TAUGHT BY WELL-QUALIFIED PROFESSORS COMMITTED TO HELPING THE STUDENT ACHIEVE THEIR CAREER GOALS. CHALLENGING CURRICULUM, PERSONABLE CLASS SIZES, AND CARING PROFESSORS WILL HELP GUIDE THE STUDENT ON THEIR ACADEMIC JOURNEY.
  2. $5.3 million spent. ACADEMIC SUPPORT - STUDENTS STUDY THE TRADITIONAL LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, AND SELECTED PROFESSIONAL AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS. FACULTY SERVE AS TEACHERS, MENTORS, AND SCHOLARS PROMOTING INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY THAT DEVELOPS THE MIND AND SPIRIT. ACTIVITIES BOTH INSIDE ANDOUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM, FACILITATED BY FACULTY AND STAFF, AFFORD STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH THAT PREPARE THEM FOR MEANINGFUL SERVICE TO THEIR LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES.
  3. $4.5 million spent. INSTRUCTIONAL - BREWTON-PARKER COLLEGE IS A FOUR-YEAR CHRISTIAN COLLEGE. THE MAIN CAMPUS IS LOCATED IN MOUNT VERNON, GEORGIA, AND THE COLLEGE PARTICIPATES IN DISTANCE EDUCATION OFFERING TWO DEGREES ENTIRELY ONLINE. BREWTON-PARKER COLLEGE IS A SUPPORTER OF THE GEORGIA DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM OFFERING COLLEGE COURSES TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BOTH ON THE MAIN CAMPUS AND ON HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES ACROSS THE STATE. ADDITIONALLY, THE COLLEGE PARTICIPATES IN THE SECOND CHANCE PELL PROGRAM WITH DEGREE PROGRAMS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT TWO CORRECTIONS FACILITIES IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA. FACULTY AND PROGRAM STAFF TRAVEL TO THE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES TO TEACH CLASSES IN THE FALL, SPRING, AND SUMMER SEMESTERS. ADDITIONALLY, FACULTY DONATE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO LOCAL MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATIONS AND INCARCERATED ADULTS WHO ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE SECOND CHANCE PELL PROGRAM.

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 April 1971.

    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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