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Spring Hill College

EIN 63-0302179 · Mobile, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ROOTED IN ITS CATHOLIC HERITAGE AND CONTINUING THE 450 YEAR OLD JESUIT TRADITION OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, SPRING HILL COLLEGE FORMS STUDENTS TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE LEADERS IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. WE OFFER OUR STUDENTS A THOROUGH PREPARATION FOR PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE; AND WE STRIVE TO AWAKEN MIND AND SPIRIT TO THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH AND TO THE EVER-DEEPENING APPRECIATION OF THE BEAUTY OF CREATION, THE DIGNITY OF LIFE, THE DEMANDS OF JUSTICE AND THE MYSTERY OF GOD'S LOVE. IN OUR COMMUNITY OF LIVING AND LEARNING, WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE JESUIT TRADITION OF "CURA PERSONALIS," THAT IS , A CARE FOR THE SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH OF EACH PERSON. THROUGH INFORMED DIALOGUE WITH THE WORLD'S CULTURE, RELIGIONS AND PEOPLES, WE PROMOTE SOLIDARITY WITH THE ENTIRE HUMAN FAMILY. AND TRUE TO THE CATHOLIC AND BIBLICAL TRADITION, WE NURTURE BOTH THE PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DIMENSIONS OF FAITH, SEEKING TO DRAW OUR STUDENTS INTO A DEEPER AND MORE VITAL RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD.

Income
$39.1 million
Spending
$42.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-15.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 51%
Employees
511
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$344,920, 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: 44 out of 100. Higher than 20% 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 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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

    27 of 27 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. $38.0 million spent. SPRING HILL COLLEGE IS A CO-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EDUCATING MEN AND WOMEN FOR SERVICE TO OTHERS. THE COLLEGE IS A LIBERAL ARTS, JESUIT COLLEGE WHICH OFFERS VARIOUS UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS. DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR APPROXIMATELY 1500 STUDENTS WERE PURSUING A DEGREE.

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 March 1946.

    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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