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Dallas Baptist University

EIN 75-6001300 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY IS TO PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE ARTS, SCIENCES, AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AT BOTH THE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVELS TO TRADITIONAL AGE AND ADULT STUDENTS IN ORDER TO PRODUCE SERVANT LEADERS WHO HAVE THE ABILITY TO INTEGRATE FAITH AND LEARNING THROUGH THEIR RESPECTIVE CALLINGS.

Income
$177.6 million
Spending
$154.8 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
1,935
Volunteers
36
Highest pay
$812,445, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 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 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    36 of 40 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 May 31, 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. $77.1 million spent. INSTRUCTION - AT THE CORE OF THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY IS THE INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING. THE INSTRUCTION EXPENDITURES OF THE UNIVERSITY REFLECT THE UNIVERSITY'S DESIRE TO PROVIDE OUR STUDENTS A QUALITY CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION AT THE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVELS. THESE EXPENDITURES INCLUDE FACULTY SALARIES AND BENEFITS.
  2. $30.0 million spent. STUDENT SERVICES - DBU ASSISTS PARENTS AND STUDENTS WITH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT STUDENTS INTELLECTUALLY, PHYSICALLY, SPIRITUALLY AND SOCIALLY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE STUDENT TESTING, DINING SERVICES, HEALTH SERVICES, CAREER SERVICES AND COUNSELING SERVICES. OUR RESIDENCE LIFE AND RECREATIONAL LIFE STAFF PROVIDE HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES AND STUDENT RECREATIONAL SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT OUR STUDENTS ARE HEALTHY PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. OUR ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT IS ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS AREA AND PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR OUR STUDENT ATHLETES AS THEY REPRESENT OUR UNIVERSITY AT ATHLETIC EVENTS. FINALLY, OUR REGISTRAR'S OFFICE AND FINANCIAL AID OFFICE ASSIST OUR STUDENTS IN ENROLLING FOR THE APPROPRIATE CLASSES AND BEING ABLE TO AFFORD THE COST OF EDUCATION. EACH OF THESE AREAS SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE AN INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING AND PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS AS SERVANT-LEADERS.
  3. $10.6 million spent. AUXILIARY SERVICES - IN ORDER TO PROMOTE INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING IN THE ACADEMIC SETTING, DBU PROVIDES AUXILIARY SERVICES TO OUR STUDENTS IN THE FORM OF RESIDENCE HALLS, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES AND DINING SERVICES. THESE SERVICES CREATE A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR ACADEMIC PURSUITS WHILE FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AMONG OUR STUDENT POPULATION, ENRICH THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE THE ON-CAMPUS STUDENT BODY.
  4. $4.3 million spent. ACADEMIC SUPPORT - DBU RECOGNIZES THE STRONG CORRELATION BETWEEN QUALITY ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND STUDENT RETENTION AND SUCCESS. AT DBU, ACADEMIC SUPPORT IS VIEWED AS MORE THAN HELPING STUDENTS REGISTER FOR CLASSES, ETC. IT IS SEEN AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN THE LIVES OF STUDENTS, DEVELOP PERSONAL AND CARING RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS, AND SERVE AS MODELS OF SERVANT LEADERSHIP THAT STUDENTS CAN EMULATE. IN ADDITION TO THE UNIVERSITY'S COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR DBU STUDENTS, IT HELPS EMPOWER THEM TO ATTAIN THEIR PERSONAL ACADEMIC GOALS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 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 May 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 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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