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Catawba College

Catawba college was founded in newton, north carolina, in 1851 by the german reformed church. The college - which is today affiliated with the united church of christ …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Catawba College

Catawba College is ranked #4 among the best colleges in the South. Located in historic Salisbury, NC, it is a private, coeducational liberal arts college established in 1851. Our mission is to enrich the educational experiences of students and to prepare them for productive, meaningful lives of purpose. Our campus consists of over 30 buildings on 276 acres, a beautiful blend of neogothic architecture set on a shaded hillside adjacent to its own ecological preserve. We are just two hours from the

Founded
Headquarters
Salisbury, NC
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B420
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1941

Mission

Catawba college was founded in newton, north carolina, in 1851 by the german reformed church. The college - which is today affiliated with the united church of christ - moved to its present location in salisbury in 1925. The college endeavors to attract students both nationally and internationally of good ability and character. A private, co-educational institution, catawba offers the bachelor of arts, bachelor of arts-education, bachelor of business administration, bachelor of fine arts, bachelor of science, and master of education to traditional and non-traditional students. The college also serves the public through educational outreach and volunteer service programs for the world community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B420
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.10%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Catawba College is a registered education nonprofit based in Salisbury, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1851 and has been operating for 175 years. Its EIN is 560530251. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $311M in annual revenue. 89 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Catawba College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Catawba College is located in Salisbury, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1851 and has been active for 175 years.

Based on official tax filings, Catawba College has $311M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Catawba College is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $311M in annual revenue. The organization has 89 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Catawba College. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Catawba College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Catawba College is ranked #4 among the best colleges in the South. Located in historic Salisbury, NC, it is a private, coeducational liberal arts college established in 1851. Our mission is to enrich the educational experiences of students and to prepare them for productive, meaningful lives of purpose. Our campus consists of over 30 buildings on 276 acres, a beautiful blend of neogothic architecture set on a shaded hillside adjacent to its own ecological preserve. We are just two hours from the Catawba College is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1851.

Among education charities registered in United States: Catawba College's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $311M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Catawba College are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Catawba College is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 560530251, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

BO
Bob Wallett
VP Of Finance & Administration

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Barbara L M•••••••
VICE CHAIR
BA
Bart E•••
Director
BO
Bob W••••••
VP Of Finance & Administration
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Charles D T••••• J•
Director
CO
Constance L R••••• L•••••
PROVOST
C
C S•••••• A•••••••• I••
Director
CU
Curtis J W•••••
FOOTBALL COACH
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Daniel T B••••
Director
DA
Darlene L B•••
Director
DA
David P N•••••
PRESIDENT
DE
Deborah W M••••••••
Director
DO
Dolan H••••••
Director
DR
Drew D••••
VP, GENERAL COUNSEL
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E W•••••• W••••••
Director
FR
Fred J S••••••• J•
Director
GA
Gary A B•••••
Director
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Gerald L F••••••
Director
GR
Gregory M A•••••
Director
GW
Gwin C••••• B•••
Director
JA
James L C•••••
Director
JA
Jared T•••
SNR VP OF COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
JO
Joseph W•••••
PROFESSOR
KE
Ken D•••••
Director
LA
Larry W L•••••••
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
LA
Lauren C••
VP For Finance And Admin.
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

College volleyball: Catawba star inducted into SAC Hall of Fame - Salisbury Post
May 2026
www.salisburypost.com
Catawba College women's and men's tennis teams head to nationals - Spectrum News
May 2026
spectrumlocalnews.com
Form filed
$310.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$119.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$98.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$275.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$93.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$66.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Catawba College This page 89 $310.5 million -
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 89 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Catawba College

What is Catawba College?
Catawba College is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Salisbury, United States. Catawba College is ranked #4 among the best colleges in the South. Located in historic Salisbury, NC, it is a private, coeducational liberal arts college established in 1851. Our mission is to enrich the educational experiences of students and to prepare them for productive, meaningful lives of purpose. Our campus consists of over 30 buildings on 276 acres, a beautiful blend of neogothic architecture set on a shaded hillside adjacent to its own ecological preserve. We are just two hours from the
When was Catawba College founded?
Catawba College was founded in 1851.
Who leads Catawba College?
Bob Wallett serves as VP Of Finance & Administration.
Where is Catawba College located?
Headquartered in Salisbury, United States.
What is Catawba College's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Catawba College trustworthy?
Catawba College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Catawba College's registration number?
IRS EIN: 560530251.
What is Catawba College's website?
http://www.catawba.edu