Mission
WE ARE A CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITY PREPARING LEARNERS FOR PURPOSEFUL LIVES THROUGH RIGOROUS ACADEMICS AND TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES.
Public Charity
LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY
LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in NASHVILLE, TN. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $272.1M, expenses of $254.9M, total assets of $474.9M. Imperigo tracks 266 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $27.5M.
EIN: 620485733
NASHVILLE, TN
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$272.1M
Total Expenses$254.9M
Total Assets$474.9M
Grant Records266
Funding Total$27.5M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Lipscomb University
How Lipscomb University divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$84
Programs
the work itself
$14
Management
running the organization
$2
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $84 for programs
$53
Instructional expenses:classroom and online and global instruction in a collaborative christian liberal arts learning environment from pre-kindergarten through the doctoral level and beyond with lifelong learning
$15
Student services:engaging student life in a dynamic and diverse community that gives students the opportunity to be real with themselves and each other while providing opportunities for spiritual…
$8
Academic support:includes academic counseling & testing services, academic program development, university deans, instructional technology, library services, and other areas designed to enhance a student's learning experience and the…
Plus 3 more programs. 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
TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS
$42,228
GENERAL SUPPORT
$30,019
SCHOLARSHIP
$25,250
GROWTH
$25,000
To provide clean water piped to homes in a village in Guatemala through 2 water projects and a partnership with Lipscomb University. These projects provide clean water to approximately 800 people.
$20,000
Showing up to 5 of 266 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TRUSTEE
Bart Harper
SECRETARY
Bennie Harris
TRUSTEE
Billy Long
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Brad Schultz
TRUSTEE
Buddy Bell
PRESIDENT
Candice Mcqueen
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $272.1M | $254.9M | $474.9M |
| 2024 | $242.5M | $243.7M | $460.2M |
| 2023 | $228.2M | $235.6M | $455.1M |
| 2022 | $227.5M | $228.0M | $484.1M |
| 2021 | $216.3M | $206.3M | $502.8M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $216.3M to $272.1M (+26%), with total assets most recently reported at $474.9M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.