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← THE MASTERS UNIVERSITY AND SEMINARY

Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by THE MASTERS UNIVERSITY AND SEMINARY.

Totals

Total revenue
$85,143,754
Total expenses
$75,532,642
Contributions and grants received
$21,800,477
Grants paid
$19,178,412
Program service revenue
$62,457,616
Investment income
$923,099
Other revenue
-$37,438
Total assets, end of year
$166,684,429
Total liabilities, end of year
$48,196,287
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$118,488,142
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$65,868,705
Management and general expenses
$6,671,550
Fundraising expenses
$2,992,387
Program service expenses (Part III)
$65,868,705

Program services were 87.2% 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.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $73,100

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $155,391

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $21,571,986

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $6,175,673

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Student Tuition & Fees

    total $48,467,178 · related or exempt $48,467,178

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Auxiliary Enterprises

    total $13,081,620 · related or exempt $13,081,620

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $908,818 · related or exempt $908,818

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $1,081,281 · excluded $1,081,281

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $26,580 · excluded $26,580

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $139,109

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $151,385

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property -$12,276

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total -$12,276 · excluded -$12,276

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $4,741,332

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

    securities $4,899,514

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities -$158,182

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$158,182 · excluded -$158,182

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $59,453

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $73,100

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $67,054

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$7,601 · excluded -$7,601

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $391,248

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $478,478

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total -$87,230 · related or exempt -$87,230

  • 11a · Other revenue: University productions

    total $31,652 · excluded $31,652

  • 11b · Other revenue: Workers Comp Refund

    total $9,538 · excluded $9,538

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $1,899 · excluded $1,899

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $43,089

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $19,178,412 · program services $19,178,412

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $689,475 · management and general $689,475

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $318,772 · program services $286,386 · management and general $32,386

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $25,012,757 · program services $20,915,070 · management and general $2,585,522 · fundraising $1,512,165

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $714,104 · program services $586,169 · management and general $83,388 · fundraising $44,547

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $3,351,033 · program services $2,736,871 · management and general $275,897 · fundraising $338,265

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $1,392,404 · program services $1,147,664 · management and general $157,330 · fundraising $87,410

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $53,928 · program services $24,945 · management and general $28,790 · fundraising $193

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $75,737 · management and general $75,737

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $657 · fundraising $657

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $143,012 · management and general $143,012

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $1,796,989 · program services $1,226,937 · management and general $528,556 · fundraising $41,496

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $1,461,025 · program services $906,771 · management and general $433,112 · fundraising $121,142

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $1,550,306 · program services $1,297,281 · management and general $210,503 · fundraising $42,522

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $1,656,781 · program services $1,049,606 · management and general $496,069 · fundraising $111,106

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $60,013 · program services $60,013

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $4,009,418 · program services $3,853,896 · management and general $89,830 · fundraising $65,692

  • 17 · Travel

    total $2,954,563 · program services $2,262,795 · management and general $309,860 · fundraising $381,908

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $2,496,604 · program services $2,248,950 · management and general $135,896 · fundraising $111,758

  • 20 · Interest

    total $1,230,829 · program services $1,143,706 · management and general $62,230 · fundraising $24,893

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $4,569,409 · program services $4,238,016 · management and general $236,709 · fundraising $94,684

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $416,799 · program services $390,522 · management and general $18,769 · fundraising $7,508

  • 24a · Other expenses: Food Service Charges

    total $2,399,615 · program services $2,314,695 · management and general $78,479 · fundraising $6,441

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $6,330,203 · end of year $7,491,610

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $11,383,389 · end of year $4,762,673

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $2,162,434 · end of year $3,563,636

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $440,877 · end of year $357,378

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $65,464 · end of year $51,352

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $1,196,168 · end of year $1,120,079

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $253,988 · end of year $294,416

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $1,716,615 · end of year $3,223,535

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

    $120,491,759

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

    $38,580,840

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $70,850,299 · end of year $81,910,919

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $30,290,076 · end of year $37,623,397

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $8,757,978 · end of year $8,807,801

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $1,924,726 · end of year $1,862,858

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $12,040,427 · end of year $15,614,775

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $2,809,263 · end of year $4,398,823

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $4,148,367 · end of year $5,000,860

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $25,017,763 · end of year $24,166,524

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $343,102 · end of year $332,859

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $790,189 · end of year $615,385

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $12,136,384 · end of year $13,681,836

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $46,472,365 · end of year $55,009,009

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $55,695,211 · end of year $63,479,133

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

The Master's University and Seminary (TMUS) exists to advance the Kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ through education. This is accomplished through unreserved commitment to worshipping God, authority of Scripture, personal holiness, serving the local church, and penetrating the world with the Truth.

Activities or mission (Part I)

Christian liberal arts college and theological seminary existing to advance the Kingdom of the Lord

  • Undergraduate liberal arts academic program, MABC and Credential programs, Online Degree programs, and Seminary graduate degrees.The mission of The Master's University is to empower students for a life of enduring commitment to Christ, biblical fidelity, moral integrity, intellectual growth and lasting contribution to the Kingdom of God worldwide. The Master's Seminary trains men, through an advanced academic program prioritizing biblical authority and local church discipleship, for pastoral ministry--to preach the Word of God, reach the world for Christ, and teach others to do the same.

    Expenses $51,747,710 · Grants $19,178,412 · Revenue $48,467,178

  • Auxiliary enterprises such as operation of dormitory facilities, food service operations, and student bookstore.

    Expenses $14,120,995 · Revenue $13,903,208

As filed on the 2022 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Abner Chou PresidentMacArthur

    Endowed Chair of Biblical Studies

    Total calculated
    $178,533
    From this org
    $153,300
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $25,233
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $130,907
    Bonus
    $300
    Other
    $22,093
    Deferred
    $6,296
    Nontaxable benefits
    $18,938
    Filer's total
    $178,534
  • Brad Armstrong

    Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Jonathan Rourke

    Vice Chair

    Total calculated
    $30,650
    From this org
    $30,650
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Mark Tatlock

    Secretary & Faculty

    Total calculated
    $7,155
    From this org
    $7,155
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • David van Wingerden

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Scott Ardavanis

    Board Member & Faculty

    Total calculated
    $8,325
    From this org
    $8,325
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Luis Contreras

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Bryan Hughes

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jesse Johnson

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • George Lawson

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • John MacArthur

    Board Member & Chancellor

    Total calculated
    $33,123
    From this org
    $33,123
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Felix Martin del Campo

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • George Sanders

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Rod Shackelford

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Robert Provost

    Board Member (part year)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • David Wismer

    Board Member (part year)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Todd Kostjuk

    CFO & VP of Administration

    Total calculated
    $313,206
    From this org
    $133,704
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $179,502
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $93,316
    Bonus
    $4,500
    Other
    $35,888
    Deferred
    $30,329
    Nontaxable benefits
    $149,173
    Filer's total
    $313,206
  • Lucas Cherry

    University VP of Development

    Total calculated
    $237,730
    From this org
    $229,950
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $7,780
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $182,025
    Bonus
    $12,300
    Other
    $35,625
    Deferred
    $7,780
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $237,730
  • Thomas Hopewell

    Provost and Dean of Online

    Total calculated
    $246,197
    From this org
    $154,689
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $91,508
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $141,639
    Bonus
    $2,800
    Other
    $10,250
    Deferred
    $11,120
    Nontaxable benefits
    $80,388
    Filer's total
    $246,197
  • Corey Williams

    Seminary Chief Communications Officer

    Total calculated
    $180,135
    From this org
    $152,919
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $27,216
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $139,619
    Bonus
    $10,500
    Other
    $2,800
    Deferred
    $7,846
    Nontaxable benefits
    $19,370
    Filer's total
    $180,135
  • John Russell

    Controller

    Total calculated
    $169,393
    From this org
    $141,797
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $27,596
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $121,414
    Bonus
    $4,300
    Other
    $16,083
    Deferred
    $5,400
    Nontaxable benefits
    $22,196
    Filer's total
    $169,393
  • Ryan Zamroz

    University Sr Dir. of Development

    Total calculated
    $156,650
    From this org
    $151,274
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,376
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $110,674
    Bonus
    $23,800
    Other
    $16,800
    Deferred
    $5,376
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $156,650
  • Dariu Dumitru

    Chief Enrollment & Marketing

    Total calculated
    $231,228
    From this org
    $103,224
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $128,004
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $72,790
    Bonus
    $15,800
    Other
    $14,634
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $128,004
    Filer's total
    $231,228
  • Paul Twiss

    Seminary Instructor

    Total calculated
    $226,578
    From this org
    $88,201
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $138,377
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $18,921
    Bonus
    $3,000
    Other
    $66,280
    Deferred
    $26,839
    Nontaxable benefits
    $111,538
    Filer's total
    $226,578
  • Jade Greenfield

    Chief Development Officer

    Total calculated
    $228,107
    From this org
    $111,587
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $116,520
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $77,701
    Bonus
    $3,000
    Other
    $30,886
    Deferred
    $24,076
    Nontaxable benefits
    $92,443
    Filer's total
    $228,106
  • Thomas Halstead University

    Dean, School of Biblical Studies

    Total calculated
    $218,555
    From this org
    $113,634
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $104,921
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $23,294
    Bonus
    $300
    Other
    $90,040
    Deferred
    $32,191
    Nontaxable benefits
    $72,730
    Filer's total
    $218,555

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 · Travel for companions
  • 1a · Housing allowance or residence for personal use
  • 1a · Health or social club dues or initiation fees
  • 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments

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
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Part I, Line 1a
Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 107, ministerial housing allowances are provided for qualifying ministerial employees. This is not included in taxable compensation. The following individuals met the qualifications for and received a ministerial housing allowance during the tax year: Todd Kostjuk Dariu Dumitru Jade Greenfield Thomas Halstead Thomas Hopewell Paul Twiss Taxable country club memberships were provided to the following individuals to promote fundraising and networking: Todd Kostjuk Lucas Cherry John MacArthur Travel for companions was provided on occassion to Development officers in pursuit of fundraising goals as deemed necessary by Administration or when requested by donors. Travel that was deemed to have a bona fide business purpose was nontaxable. All other travel was taxable.
Part I, Line 7
The Board Finance Committee approved nonfixed payments in the form of discretionary bonuses.

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.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

  • MustangRE#2 LLC

    Commercial Real Estate · CA · income $28,700 · assets $227,500

    Directly controlled by The Master's Unversity and Seminary

Related corporations and trusts

Part IV: related organizations taxable as a corporation or trust.

  • Charitable Remainder Trust (2)

    Beneficial interest in Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust · CA · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by The Master's University and Seminary

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2022
Filed
15 March 2024
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202420759349301677

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