Mission
CHRIST-CENTERED, CARING ACADEMIC COMMUNITY PREPARING STUDENTS TO BE SERVANT LEADERS IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY; A HIGHER-EDUCATION INSTITUTION OFFERING COURSES THAT LEAD TO BOTH UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES.
Public Charity
SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in BOLIVAR, MO. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $56.1M, expenses of $58.0M, total assets of $81.8M. Imperigo tracks 72 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.8M.
EIN: 440567385
BOLIVAR, MO
Universities
NTEE: B43
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$56.1M
Total Expenses$58.0M
Total Assets$81.8M
Grant Records72
Funding Total$1.8M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Southwest Baptist University
How Southwest Baptist University divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$87
Programs
the work itself
$11
Management
running the organization
$2
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $87 for programs
$53
Southwest Baptist University is an institution of higher education offering courses that lead to both undergraduate and graduate degrees
$16
Southwest Baptist University offers a variety of organized activities and student services that contribute to the mission of the university
$14
Auxiliary enterprises consists, for the most part, of the university dining commons (cafeteria), the residence halls, conference center, and the jane and ken meyer wellness and sports center
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS MISSION.
$500,000
$130,500
SPECIFIC PROGRAM
$67,500
NEED BASED FINANCIAL AID
$25,981
$25,478
Showing up to 5 of 72 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TRUSTEE
Adam Hughes
TRUSTEE
Brandon Jackley
VP MARKETING & ENROLLMENT
Brandt Merritt
TRUSTEE
Brent Epp
TRUSTEE
Bruce Davidson
SECRETARY
Cheryl Mayfield
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56.1M | $58.0M | $81.8M |
| 2024 | $39.8M | $43.5M | $84.1M |
| 2023 | $46.1M | $43.6M | $90.6M |
| 2022 | $47.1M | $43.6M | $91.3M |
| 2021 | $51.5M | $43.7M | $96.1M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $51.5M to $56.1M (+9%), with total assets most recently reported at $81.8M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.