Anderson University Inc

Anderson, IN · Founded 1926

Christian liberal arts university serving undergraduate and graduate students in Indiana

Primary audience

College Students

Work area

Higher Education

Topic

Christian Liberal Arts

Contact

John Pistole

Website Contact

About Organization

Anderson University is a Christian liberal arts institution based in Anderson, IN. The university operates with annual revenue of $75.6 million and employs over 1,100 faculty and staff. Founded in 1917, the institution provides higher education rooted in Christian values and liberal arts tradition.

What They Focus On

Christian Liberal Arts

Integrating Christian faith and values with comprehensive liberal arts education across academic disciplines

Student Development

Supporting student growth through financial aid, academic resources, and campus facilities improvements

Higher Education Access

Providing undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for careers and meaningful service

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$75.6M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$130.8M

+0% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	—	—	—	—
2023	$75,597,456	$69,299,441	$130,755,276	1,127
2021	—	—	—	—
2021	$63,226,796	$61,763,774	$135,263,076	1,098
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$56,617,560	$55,933,458	$141,012,159	1,188
2019	$63,220,268	$60,379,412	$132,256,277	1,413
2018	$60,516,320	$62,723,228	$129,633,129	1,470
2017	$66,599,442	$63,736,918	$134,547,786	1,576

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

01

Student Enrollment

Recruit and admit students aligned with the university's Christian liberal arts mission
02

Academic Instruction

Deliver undergraduate and graduate coursework integrating faith and learning across disciplines
03

Student Support

Provide financial aid, academic advising, and campus resources to enable student success
04

Graduate Development

Prepare students for careers and service through experiential learning and spiritual formation

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Anderson University Inc

Undergraduate Education

Liberal arts programs combining academic excellence with Christian faith integration for traditional college students

Graduate Programs

Advanced degree programs in business, education, music, and nursing for professional development

Student Financial Aid

Scholarships and financial assistance programs supporting student access to higher education

Campus Facilities

Capital improvements and infrastructure development supporting academic and residential campus life

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Anderson University Inc.

Courtney Taylor

Provost

Full-time

Compensation: $119,937

Mischon Hart

Vice President for Marketing & Transformation

Full-time

Compensation: $77,063

Scott Moats

President

Brent Baker

Vice President for Advancement

Scott Cagnet

Vice President for Admissions & Athletics

Michael Fracassa

Vice President for Finance & Treasurer

John Pistole

President

Full-time

Compensation: $211,475

John Pistole

President

Lara Mann

VP for Enrollment and Marketing

Full-time

Compensation: $110,385

Milestones

1917

University Founded

1917

Anderson University established as Christian liberal arts institution in Indiana

1926

Tax-Exempt Status

1926

Received IRS ruling recognizing nonprofit educational status under Section 501(c)(3)

2017

Revenue Peak

2017

Reached highest annual revenue of $66.6 million with 1,576 employees

2023

Current Operations

2023

Operating with $75.6 million revenue and 1,127 employees serving student body

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Suahil Housholder VP for Finance and Treasurer 35.0 hrs/week · $120,398

Brent Baker VP Advancement and Secretary 35.0 hrs/week · $91,093

Ronda Reemer Assistant Secretary 35.0 hrs/week · $45,646

Beth S Tharp Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

Charles R Carroll Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

Donna A Harman Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

Dr Thomas J Snyder Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

Guy F Perry Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

James W Ostrognai Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

Jay B Ricker Vice Chair 1.0 hrs/week

Kimberly Johnson Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

Kyle M Schoeder Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

Mary E Jamerson Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

Mitchell Benbow Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

PhD Priscilla Archangel Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

Rev Charles J Myricks Jr Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

Rev Deidre D Franklin Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

Rev Doug Tally Chair 1.0 hrs/week

Rev Erin M Taylor Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

Rev Jessica S Uitvlugt Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

Rev Mark S Krenz Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

Rev Martin D Grubbs Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

Rev Nabil F Safi Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

Rev Steve L Rennick Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

Robrt C Byers Trustee 1.0 hrs/week

Steven R Davis Trustee 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)

$907K

Highest Paid

$261K

John Pistole

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
John Pistole	President	$211,475	$49,419	$260,894	35
Courtney Taylor	Provost And VP Of Corporation	$119,937	$32,084	$152,021	35
Suahil Housholder	VP For Finance And Treasurer	$120,398	$11,521	$131,919	35
Lara Mann	VP For Enrollment And Marketing	$110,385	$9,644	$120,029	35
Brent Baker	VP Advancement And Secretary	$91,093	$16,071	$107,164	35
Mischon Hart	VP Marketing And Communication	$77,063	$10,850	$87,913	35
Ronda Reemer	Assistant Secretary	$45,646	$1,044	$46,690	35

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
John Pistole	President	$197,437	$52,821	$250,258	40
Heather Kim	VP For Enrollment And Marketing	$115,814	$24,130	$139,944	40
Joel Shrock	Provost And VP Of Corporation	$104,406	$27,667	$132,073	40
DR Ray Sylvester	ASSOC Professor Marketing	$101,659	$28,674	$130,333	40
DR Jeff Wright	Dean, School Of Music, Theatre	$102,285	$24,153	$126,438	40
Jennifer Hunt	VP Advancement And Secretary	$115,350	$8,600	$123,950	40
DR Michael Collette	Dean, Falls School Of Business	$118,487	$3,685	$122,172	40
Dan Courtney	Interim VP For Finance And Treasurer	$85,283	$32,946	$118,229	40
Brock Vaughters	VP For Finance & TREAS. (Part Year)	$74,703	$22,680	$97,383	40
Suahil Housholder	Controller & Assistant Treasurer	$69,713	$13,498	$83,211	40
Ronda Reemer	Assistant Secretary	$42,459	$10,047	$52,506	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
John Pistole	President	$194,317	$25,240	$219,557	40
Marie S Morris	Provost And VP Of Corporation	$124,155	$23,529	$147,684	40
Brock Vaughters	VP For Finance And Treasurer	$105,569	$28,156	$133,725	40
Ray Sylvester	ASSOC Professor Marketing	$104,326	$24,867	$129,193	40
Jennifer Hunt	VP Advancement And Secretary	$113,074	—	$113,074	40
Michael Collette	Dean, Falls School Of Business	$108,564	$170	$108,734	40
Heather Kim	VP For Enrollment And Marketing	$107,258	$84	$107,342	40
Suahil Housholder	ASST Treasurer & Controller	$64,921	$10,429	$75,350	40
Ronda Reemer	Assistant Secretary	$41,672	$1,531	$43,203	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
John Pistole	President	$206,414	$31,874	$238,288	40
Ryon Kaopuiki	VP Enrollment And MKTG (Part Year)	$127,245	$40,008	$167,253	40
Marie S Morris	Provost And VP Of Corporation	$132,146	$23,713	$155,859	40
Ray Sylvester	ASSOC Professor Marketing	$117,195	$30,139	$147,334	40
James Ragsdale	VP For Finance And Treasurer	$116,630	$13,711	$130,341	40
Jeff Wright	Dean, School Of Music Theatre, Dance	$104,569	$16,802	$121,371	40
Jennifer Hunt	VP Advancement And Secretary	$110,612	$23	$110,635	40
Michael Collette	Dean, Falls School Of Business	$107,593	$2,836	$110,429	40
Wendy Frank	ASST Treasurer/Controller(Part Year)	$70,392	$17,863	$88,255	40
Ronda Reemer	Assistant Secretary	$44,362	$3,123	$47,485	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
John Pistole	President	$204,782	$33,060	$237,842	40
Ryan Kaopuiki	VP For Enrollment And Marketing	$119,003	$39,088	$158,091	40
Terry Truitt	Dean, Falls School Of Business	$116,943	$34,126	$151,069	40
Marie S Morris	Provost And VP Of Corporation	$134,550	$14,180	$148,730	40
Ray Sylvester	ASSOC Professor Marketing	$100,631	$23,869	$124,500	40
Jeff Wright	Dean, School Of Music Theatre, Dance	$100,874	$16,743	$117,617	40
Jennifer Hunt	VP Advancement And Secretary	$109,977	$23	$110,000	40
James Ragsdale	VP For Finance And Treasurer	$95,532	$8,048	$103,580	40
Suahil Housholder Part Year	ASST Treasurer & Controller	$41,924	$6,815	$48,739	40
Ronda Reemer	Assistant Secretary	$42,618	$2,970	$45,588	40
Wendy Frank	ASST Treasurer & Controller	$8,705	$2,406	$11,111	40

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

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partially Forgiven

Total Approved

$4.7M

Total Forgiven

$4.3M

92% forgiven

Jobs Retained

420

Loan Details 1 loan

$4,690,600

Partially Forgiven

Forgiven: $4,329,627 92%

Approved Apr 7, 2020

Lender STAR Financial Bank

Jobs Reported 420

Forgiven On Jun 9, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$527K Grants Received

8 Organizations

Top Funders

8 total

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$324K

Madison County Community

$74K

Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc.

$50K

Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund

$40K

American Endowment Foundation

$10K

Spectroscopy Society Of Pittsburgh

$10K

The Denver Foundation

$9K

The Indianapolis Foundation Inc

$9K

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Madison County Community Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund American Endowment Foundation Spectroscopy Society Of Pittsburgh The Denver Foundation The Indianapolis Foundation Inc

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

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$3.8M Total Obligated

$3.8M Total Amount

4 Awards

1 Agency

Awards

Agency	Award ID	Type	Period	Amount
Education	P063P241395	DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C)	2024-2030	$2,590,838
Education	P063P251395	DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C)	2025-2031	$1,230,662
Education	P379T261395	DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C)	2025-2046	$5,658
Education	P268K261395	DIRECT LOAN (E)	2025-2047	$0

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

Contact

Get in touch with Anderson University Inc

Phone

(765) 641-4001

Visit Website

1100 East 5th Street Anderson, IN 46012

Anderson University Inc

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Student Enrollment

Academic Instruction

Student Support

Graduate Development

Programs and Initiatives

Undergraduate Education

Graduate Programs

Student Financial Aid

Campus Facilities

Team & Leadership

Courtney Taylor

Mischon Hart

Scott Moats

Brent Baker

Scott Cagnet

Michael Fracassa

John Pistole

John Pistole

Lara Mann

Milestones

University Founded

Tax-Exempt Status

Revenue Peak

Current Operations

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Loan Details 1 loan

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Federal Funding

Awards

Contact

Phone