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University of Mobile Inc

EIN 63-0417508 · Mobile, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY EMPHASIZING ANDMAINTAINING A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE IN UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES AS WELLAS IN PROFESSIONAL, GRADUATE, DOCTORAL, CONTINUING EDUCATION, ANDSPECIALIZED DEGREE GRANTING PROGRAMS. ALL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE QUALITY WITH ITS PRIMARY EMPHASIS TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE IN UNDERGRADUATE, PROFESSIONAL, GRADUATE, DOCTORAL, CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND SPECIALIZED DEGREE-GRANTING PROGRAMS.

Income
$50.7 million
Spending
$50.0 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
487
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$283,827, 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

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 38% 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 44% 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

    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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 (4)
  1. $38.1 million spent. THE UNIVERSITY'S MOTTO, "KNOW AND BE KNOWN," DESCRIBES AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH STUDENTS ARE KNOW BY THEIR PROFESSORS, AND AND PROFESSORS KNOW THEIR CALLING GOES BEYOND TEACHING SUBJECT MATTER IN A PARTICULAR DISCIPLINE. THE UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE, A CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY IN ALABAMA IS FREQUENTLY RATED BY NICHE.COM, COLLEGECENSUS, AND U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT. WITH A 14:1 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO IN 2024-25, MORE THAN 100 FULL AND PART-TIME CHRISTIAN FACULTY INSTRUCTED AND NURTURED MORE THAN 2,000 STUDENTS IN 75 DIFFERENT AREAS OF STUDY IN ONLINEAND ON-CAMPUS CLASSES, AND THE UNIVERSITY AWARDED 20 ASSOCIATE DEGREE, 239 BACHELOR'S DEGREES, 78 MASTER'S DEGREES AND 17 DOCTORAL DEGREES IN 2024-25. THE UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE INTEGRATES LEARNING, FAITH AND LEADERSHIP THROUGH STRONG ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, NATIONALLY COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS, VIBRANT CAMPUS LIFE, OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAVEL AND SERVICE, SMALL CLASSES AND PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM FACULTY AND STAFF. WITH MORE THAN 600 RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS IN 2024-25, OVER 30 % OF THE STUDENT BODY LIVES IN ON-CAMPUS RESIDENTIAL HOUSING.
  2. $4.1 million spent. THE UNIVERSITY'S GOAL TO PRODUCE GRADUATES WHO ARE EXCELLENT IN THEIR FIELD OF STUDY, VIBRANT IN THEIR FAITH, AND CAPABLE OF USING THEIR INFLUENCE IN EFFECTIVE WAYS TO CHANGE THE WORLD. STUDENTS HAVE INTENTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EXAMPLES OF HOW TO USE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND TALENTS TO EFFECT CHANGE. STUDENTS LEARN AND PRACTICE LEADERSHIP THROUGH MORE THAN 170 EVENTS PER YEAR, 12 HONOR SOCIETIES 13 ACADEMIC CLUBS, INTRAMURAL SPORTS AND INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAMS IN 21 SPORTS.
  3. $1.0 million spent. THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO INTERACT WITH THE ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN SERVICES SECTORS OF THE LOCAL AND/OR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY AND ENCOURAGED DEVELOPMENT OF A PERSONAL COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICES IN THE APPROPRIATE REGION. THE UNIVERSITY HOSTED A SUMMER YOUTH CAMP FOR MORE THAN 2,800 YOUTH AND COUNSELORS STRESSING PERSONAL GROWTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
  4. $53,643 spent. THE UNIVERSITY FURNISHES A SPIRIT SHOP FROM WHICH STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO PURCHASE BOOKS AND SUPPLIES NECESSARY FOR THEIR STUDIES. THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES DINING FACILITIES FOR CONVENIENCE OF FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS. THE UNIVERSITY MAINTAINS PARKING AREAS FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF.

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 December 1964.

    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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