Anderson University

Anderson, SC · Founded 1935

Discover Anderson University: a Christian university in South Carolina offering 90+ degree programs, vibrant campus life, and a mission-driven education.

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Everyone
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Dr Evans P Whitaker

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$148.4M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$274.6M

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023
2023 $148,382,342 $145,963,910 $274,603,971 1,745
2021
2021 $130,183,026 $123,188,763 $269,873,980 1,555
2020
2020 $124,664,445 $107,427,721 $214,071,229 1,423
2019 $102,222,517 $96,439,153 $187,384,632 1,414
2018 $95,188,823 $90,114,563 $175,590,561 1,389
2017 $94,410,210 $85,037,845 $172,801,167 1,323

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Anderson University.

DE

Dr Evans P Whitaker

President
Full-time
Compensation: $743,074
MK

Mrs Kristie Cole

Vice President of Finance and CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $173,618
EP

Evans P Whitaker

President
MJ

Mr James Wayne Landrith

Sr VP Development/Pres. Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $203,667
MD

Mr David Omar Rashed

Sr VP Administration & Brand
Full-time
Compensation: $200,503
DR

Dr Reginald Gay

VP and University Counsel
Full-time
Compensation: $195,024
DR

Dr Ryan Neal

Provost
Full-time
Compensation: $177,366
DS

Dr Steven E Nail

Dean-College of Business
Full-time
Compensation: $173,992
MP

Mrs Pamela Ross

VP for Enrollment Management
Full-time
Compensation: $161,227
MD

Mr Deonn Crumley Baker

VP Marketing & Communication
Full-time
Compensation: $155,079
DJ

Dr Jeffrey R Moore

Professor, Management
Full-time
Compensation: $154,852
MB

Mr Ben E Deaton

Vice Provost, Learning Innovation and Digital Technology
Full-time
Compensation: $152,048

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

MD
Mr Don Harper Trustee 1.0 hrs/week · $600
DB
Dr Benjamin Smoak Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
DC
Dr Condy Richardson Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
DE
Dr Edward M Carney Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
DJ
Dr Jack E Shaw Trustee, Vice Chair 1.0 hrs/week
DM
Dr Margaret Wooten Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
DR
Dr Rudy Gray Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
MB
Mr Brian McKay Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
MC
Mr C Nakia Davis Trustee (Part Year) 1.0 hrs/week
MD
Mr D Rodney Back Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
MD
Mr Danny Walker Trustee (Part Year) 1.0 hrs/week
MD
Mr David Walker Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
MG
Mr George Wyatt Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
MG
Mr Gerald J Caskey Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
MH
Mr Hugh Burgess Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
MJ
Mr Jay McSwain Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
MJ
Mr Joel Davis Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
MK
Mr Kip Miller Vice Chair (Part Year), Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
ML
Mr Leonard L Brown Jr Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
MM
Mr Michael S Wilson Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
MN
Mr Norman C Satterwhite Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
MS
Mr Shawn McGee Trustee (Part Year) 1.0 hrs/week
MW
Mr Wesley Brashier Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
MM
Mrs Mary Anne W Bunton Trustee, Chair 1.0 hrs/week
MM
Mrs Mickey Hyman Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
MN
Mrs Nancy Campbell Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
RA
Rev Alex D Henderson Trustee (Part Year) 1.0 hrs/week
RE
Rev Ed Stewart Trustee, Secretary 1.0 hrs/week
RM
Rev Michael Bearden Trustee 1.0 hrs/week
RR
Rev Rod Elliot Trustee (Part Year) 1.0 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$3.0M

Highest Paid

$865K

DR Evans P Whitaker

Compensated Officers

12

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
DR Evans P Whitaker President $743,074 $121,743 $864,817 60
MR David Omar Rashed SR VP Administration & Brand $200,503 $56,904 $257,407 40
MR James Wayne Landrith SR VP Development/PRES. Affairs $203,667 $44,206 $247,873 40
DR Ryan Neal Provost $177,366 $57,812 $235,178 40
DR Reginald Gay VP And University Counsel $195,024 $32,177 $227,201 40
DR Steven E Nail Dean-College Of Business $173,992 $40,443 $214,435 40
MRS Kristie Cole Vice President Of Finance And CFO $173,618 $30,763 $204,381 40
MRS Pamela Ross VP For Enrollment Management $161,227 $29,069 $190,296 40
MR Deonn Crumley Baker VP Marketing & Communication $155,079 $34,538 $189,617 40
DR Jeffrey R Moore Professor, Management $154,852 $27,886 $182,738 40
MR Ben E Deaton Vice Provost, Learning Innovation And Digital Technology $152,048 $12,581 $164,629 40
MR Don Harper Trustee $600 $600 1

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$2K Total Given
Democratic $1,041 (63%)
Republican $575 (35%)
Other/PAC $41 (2%)
33 Contributions
$50 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

5 Individual Donors
JC
Jo Carol Mitchell-Rogers 24 contributions • $39 avg
$941
DK
Don Keller 6 contributions • $54 avg
$325
SN
Steve Nail 1 contribution • $250 avg
$250
JR
Jaye Rogers 1 contribution • $100 avg
$100
AT
Anna Travis 1 contribution • $41 avg
$41

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Jo Carol Mitchell-Rogers with 24 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Don Keller at $54 each
🎯
Top Recipient HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT — $691

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$286K Grants Received
11 Organizations

Top Funders

11 total
LP
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc
$123K
SC
South Carolina Christian Foundation
$51K
TC
Tulsa Community Foundation
$20K
SC
Spartanburg County Foundation
$18K
NC
National Collegiate Athletic Association
$15K
NC
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc.
$14K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$11K
FF
Foundation For The Carolinas
$10K
DA
Dabo's All In Team Foundation
$10K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$8K
+1 more funders
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc South Carolina Christian Foundation Tulsa Community Foundation Spartanburg County Foundation National Collegiate Athletic Association Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Foundation For The Carolinas Dabo's All In Team Foundation American Endowment Foundation Central Carolina Community
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc South Carolina Christian Foundation Tulsa Community Foundation Spartanburg County Foundation National Collegiate Athletic Association Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Foundation For The Carolinas Dabo's All In Team Foundation American Endowment Foundation Central Carolina Community

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$2.6M Total Obligated
$2.6M Total Amount
2 Awards
1 Agency

Awards

Agency Award ID Type Period Amount
Education P063P252181 DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C) 2025-2031 $2,557,878
Education P268K262181 DIRECT LOAN (E) 2025-2047 $0

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

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