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← BRENAU UNIVERSITY INC

Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by BRENAU UNIVERSITY INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$106,716,559
Total expenses
$73,300,154
Contributions and grants received
$11,596,186
Grants paid
$12,772,301
Program service revenue
$66,912,407
Investment income
$28,088,389
Other revenue
$119,577
Total assets, end of year
$178,330,104
Total liabilities, end of year
$45,464,532
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$132,865,572
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$65,409,010
Management and general expenses
$7,034,609
Fundraising expenses
$856,535
Program service expenses (Part III)
$65,409,010

Program services were 89.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $379,347

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $11,216,839

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $4,008,226

  • 2a · Program service revenue: TUITION AND FEES

    total $61,831,384 · related or exempt $61,831,384

  • 2b · Program service revenue: SALES OF AUXILIARY ENT

    total $5,081,023 · related or exempt $5,081,023

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $1,398,072 · excluded $1,398,072

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $72,968

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $141,157

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property -$68,189

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total -$68,189 · excluded -$68,189

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $67,576,955

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $40,856,588 · other assets $30,050

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $26,720,367 · other assets -$30,050

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $26,690,317 · excluded $26,690,317

  • 11a · Other revenue: INSURANCE REIMBURSEMEN

    total $187,766 · excluded $187,766

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $187,766

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $12,140,885 · program services $12,140,885

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $631,416 · program services $631,416

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $1,527,145 · program services $64,476 · management and general $1,054,327 · fundraising $408,342

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $25,029,298 · program services $23,073,746 · management and general $1,772,117 · fundraising $183,435

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $1,207,768 · program services $1,052,310 · management and general $128,985 · fundraising $26,473

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $2,061,028 · program services $1,795,742 · management and general $215,674 · fundraising $49,612

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $1,825,121 · program services $1,590,200 · management and general $189,650 · fundraising $45,271

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $42,194 · management and general $42,194

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $106,064 · management and general $106,064

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $30,195 · management and general $30,195

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $4,169,708 · program services $3,692,049 · management and general $429,968 · fundraising $47,691

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $397,567 · program services $396,968 · management and general $599

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $1,710,775 · program services $1,408,280 · management and general $247,170 · fundraising $55,325

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $742,033 · program services $461,293 · management and general $280,740

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $1,462,003 · program services $1,390,983 · management and general $71,020

  • 17 · Travel

    total $424,996 · program services $341,937 · management and general $55,281 · fundraising $27,778

  • 20 · Interest

    total $994,019 · program services $934,410 · management and general $59,609

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $3,381,227 · program services $3,178,464 · management and general $190,155 · fundraising $12,608

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $980,258 · program services $121,086 · management and general $859,172

  • 24a · Other expenses: RECRUITING

    total $7,709,826 · program services $7,705,605 · management and general $4,221

  • 24b · Other expenses: FOOD AND DINING SERVICE

    total $2,181,701 · program services $2,181,691 · management and general $10

  • 24c · Other expenses: RENTAL

    total $1,709,861 · program services $1,709,861

  • 24d · Other expenses: BAD DEBT

    total $812,986 · management and general $812,986

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $2,022,080 · program services $1,537,608 · management and general $484,472

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $3,905,077 · end of year $2,275,565

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $841,786 · end of year $2,775,115

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $6,760,826 · end of year $10,141,679

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $2,657,686 · end of year $2,697,580

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $109,301,014

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $51,155,942

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $51,996,590 · end of year $58,145,072

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $68,286,331 · end of year $72,719,906

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $1,077,476 · end of year $748,555

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $28,864,583 · end of year $28,826,632

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $4,128,975 · end of year $4,082,310

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $5,298,460 · end of year $4,635,511

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $19,092,530 · end of year $23,992,749

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $15,859,370 · end of year $12,753,962

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $49,218,727 · end of year $53,686,108

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $70,792,293 · end of year $79,179,464

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

BRENAU UNIVERSITY CHALLENGES STUDENTS TO LIVE EXTRAORDINARY LIVES OF PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL FULFILLMENT. AS STUDENTS PURSUE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES OR NON-DEGREE PROGRAMS AT BRENAU CAMPUSES AND ONLINE, EACH PREPARES FOR A LIFETIME OF INTELLECTUAL ACCOMPLISHMENT AND APPRECIATION OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION THROUGH A CURRICULUM ENRICHED BY THE LIBERAL ARTS, SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS.

  • BRENAU UNIVERSITY IS A PRIVATE, COMPREHENSIVE UNIVERSITY THAT INCLUDES THE UNDERGRADUATE RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL, THE UNDERGRADUATE NONRESIDENTIAL SCHOOL, THE GRADUATE SCHOOL, AND THE EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM.EACH COMPONENT OF THE UNIVERSITY ENHANCES THE OTHERS THROUGH SHARED RESOURCES, FACILITIES, FACULTY AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH SOME LIMITED CROSS-ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. HOWEVER, EACH UNIT IS DEFINED BY DISTINCT CHARACTERISTICS.THE UNDERGRADUATE RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL, OR WOMEN'S COLLEGE, OFFERS BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS, SOME OF WHICH FEED INTO GRADUATE PROGRAMS, WITH A MULTI-DISCIPLINE LIBERAL ARTS FOUNDATION THAT ENABLES STUDENTS TO EXPLORE GENERAL INTERESTS AS WELL AS PURSUE SPECIALIZED STUDIES. WOMEN HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES AWARENESS OF AND PARTICIPATION IN A WORLD CHARACTERIZED BY PLURALISM AND TO EXPLORE AND PREPARE FOR VARIOUS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.

    Expenses $20,969,541 · Grants $7,179,411 · Revenue $17,280,013

  • THE UNDERGRADUATE NONRESIDENTIAL SCHOOL OFFERS STUDIES LEADING TO ASSOCIATE AND BACCALAUREATE DEGREES AND IS OPEN TO MEN AND WOMEN. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE FOUNDATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND COMPETENCE.

    Expenses $21,764,392 · Grants $5,126,969 · Revenue $20,667,938

  • THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OFFERS STUDIES LEADING TO MASTERS, EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST, AND DOCTORAL DEGREES AS WELL AS GRADUATE CERTIFICATES AND IS OPEN TO MEN AND WOMEN. THE PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THE PROFICIENCY AND PROFESSIONALISM NECESSARY TO MEET THE CHALLENGES INHERENT IN THEIR FIELDS OF STUDY.

    Expenses $22,370,821 · Grants $157,988 · Revenue $28,625,871

  • Expenses $304,256 · Grants $307,933 · Revenue $338,585

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Mike H Smith

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Emilie Henderson Howard

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Pierpont F Brown III

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Amelia Collins

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Carole Ann Carter Daniel

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Robin Smith Dudley

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Maria Ebrahimji

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Robert L Fowler Jr

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Melissa Currin Heard

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Melissa Cannady Howard

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • M Douglas Ivester

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Anna A Jacobs

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Tim Knight

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Emily Dunlap Lawson

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Rebecca Greer Nix

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Peter D Miller

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Frank K Norton Jr

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Melissa W Tymchuk

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Gail A Smith

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Michelle R Prater

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Michael D Stubblefield MD

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Mary Kathryn Wells-Winsett

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Patricia E Wolfe

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • John A Addison Jr

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Hart Wilheit Payne

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Dr David Barnett

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $655,202
    From this org
    $604,925
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $50,277
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $378,925
    Bonus
    $91,439
    Other
    $134,561
    Deferred
    $41,973
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,304
    Filer's total
    $655,202
  • Toby Hinton

    VP OF FINANCE AND ADMINIST

    Total calculated
    $246,717
    From this org
    $192,625
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $54,092
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $175,404
    Bonus
    $15,000
    Other
    $2,221
    Deferred
    $39,979
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,113
    Filer's total
    $246,717
  • Jack Matthew Thomas

    VP FOR EXTERNAL RELATIONS

    Total calculated
    $274,985
    From this org
    $231,531
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $43,454
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $204,398
    Bonus
    $25,000
    Other
    $2,133
    Deferred
    $33,109
    Nontaxable benefits
    $10,345
    Filer's total
    $274,985
  • Jim Eck

    VPAA & PROVOST

    Total calculated
    $268,322
    From this org
    $226,520
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $41,802
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $205,758
    Bonus
    $15,000
    Other
    $5,762
    Deferred
    $34,179
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,623
    Filer's total
    $268,322
  • Jody Wall

    CHIEF OF STAFF

    Total calculated
    $294,354
    From this org
    $244,368
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $49,986
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $172,675
    Bonus
    $47,622
    Other
    $24,071
    Deferred
    $40,264
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,722
    Filer's total
    $294,354
  • Dr Gale H Starich

    DEAN, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SC

    Total calculated
    $206,552
    From this org
    $155,646
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $50,906
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $147,560
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $8,086
    Deferred
    $41,069
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,837
    Filer's total
    $206,552
  • Heather Ross

    CHAIR OF PT

    Total calculated
    $190,735
    From this org
    $179,360
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,375
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $178,646
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $714
    Deferred
    $11,170
    Nontaxable benefits
    $205
    Filer's total
    $190,735
  • Julie Beth Keena

    CHAIR, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES

    Total calculated
    $239,433
    From this org
    $196,357
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $43,076
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $192,879
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $3,478
    Deferred
    $33,237
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,839
    Filer's total
    $239,433
  • Kathleen Foley

    DIRECTOR, SCHOOL OF OT

    Total calculated
    $191,643
    From this org
    $163,399
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $28,244
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $161,573
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $1,826
    Deferred
    $28,244
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $191,643
  • Troy Heidesch

    DIRECTOR, SCHOOL OF NURSIN

    Total calculated
    $176,519
    From this org
    $167,010
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,509
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $165,182
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $1,828
    Deferred
    $3,235
    Nontaxable benefits
    $6,274
    Filer's total
    $176,519

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 1a · Discretionary spending account
  • 1a · Housing allowance or residence for personal use
  • 1a · Health or social club dues or initiation fees
  • 1a · Personal services (maid, chauffeur, chef)
  • 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Independent compensation consultant
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 1A
DISCRETIONARY SPENDING ACCOUNT - THE UNIVERSITY'S PRESIDENT RECEIVED A DISCRETIONARY SPENDING ALLOWANCE THAT IS REPORTED IN TAXABLE INCOME. HOUSING ALLOWANCE OR RESIDENCE FOR PERSONAL USE - THE PRESIDENT IS PROVIDED WITH A HOUSING ALLOWANCE THAT IS REPORTED IN TAXABLE INCOME. SOCIAL CLUB DUES - THE UNIVERSITY PAYS DUES ON BEHALF OF THE PRESIDENT. PERSONAL SERVICES - CLEANING SERVICES AND LAWN MAINTENANCE ARE PROVIDED FOR THE UNIVERSITY'S PRESIDENT'S PERSONAL RESIDENCE. THE VALUE OF THIS BENEFIT IS INCLUDED IN TAXABLE INCOME.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
31 March 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202640919349301004

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