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Frontier Nursing University Inc

Graduate school of nursing offering community-based, distance education programs.

Education Versailles, KY EIN: 611124267 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Frontier Nursing University Inc

Distance Education from the Birthplace of Nurse-Midwifery and Family Nursing in America

Founded
Headquarters
Versailles, KY
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B55Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1988

Mission

Graduate school of nursing offering community-based, distance education programs.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B55Z
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.96%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.80
Program$0.80
80% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Frontier Nursing University Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1939, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Frontier Nursing University Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Versailles, KY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1939 and has been operating for 87 years. Its EIN is 611124267. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $50M in annual revenue. 84 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Frontier Nursing University Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 611124267. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Frontier Nursing University Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Frontier Nursing University Inc is located in Versailles, KY, United States. The organization was established in 1939 and has been active for 87 years.

Based on official tax filings, Frontier Nursing University Inc has $50M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for education charities in United States. 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.

Frontier Nursing University Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $50M in annual revenue. The organization has 84 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Frontier Nursing University Inc. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Frontier Nursing University Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Distance Education from the Birthplace of Nurse-Midwifery and Family Nursing in America Frontier Nursing University Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1939.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $50M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Frontier Nursing University Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Frontier Nursing University Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 611124267, 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
80% 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
290

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

DR
Dr B••••• F•••••••
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Nursing luminary Susan Stone to receive Emory honorary degree | Emory University | Atlanta GA - Emory University
May 2026
news.emory.edu
Nursing luminary Susan Stone to receive Emory honorary degree - Emory News
May 2026
news.emory.edu
Interview with Brooke Flinders, President of Frontier Nursing - Adam Mendler
Apr 2026
www.adammendler.com
Frontier Nursing University Unveils $20 Million Student Scholarship Investment - Yahoo Finance
Feb 2026
finance.yahoo.com
Form filed
$50.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Frontier Nursing University announces Paradis as 2025 Distinguished Service to Society Award recipient - The County
May 2025
thecounty.me
US News & World Report Names Two CSUF Graduate Nursing Programs Among Best in 2025 - CSUF News
May 2025
news.fullerton.edu
Angie Chisholm - Frontier Nursing University's Midwife Program - WKYT
May 2025
www.wkyt.com
Tuskegee University Names New Dean of School of Nursing and Allied Health - Tuskegee University
Feb 2025
www.tuskegee.edu
Form filed
$46.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Dr. Kevin Scalf - Frontier Nursing University Nurse Practitioner Week - WKYT
Nov 2024
www.wkyt.com
Dr. Brooke A. Flinders Named New President of Frontier Nursing University - GlobeNewswire
Jul 2024
www.globenewswire.com
Form filed
$41.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$45.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$38.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$39.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 84 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 84 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1939
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Frontier Nursing University Inc

What is Frontier Nursing University Inc?
Frontier Nursing University Inc is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Versailles, United States. Distance Education from the Birthplace of Nurse-Midwifery and Family Nursing in America
When was Frontier Nursing University Inc founded?
Frontier Nursing University Inc was founded in 1939.
Who leads Frontier Nursing University Inc?
Dr Brooke Flinders serves as President.
Where is Frontier Nursing University Inc located?
Headquartered in Versailles, KY, United States.
What is Frontier Nursing University Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is Frontier Nursing University Inc trustworthy?
Frontier Nursing University Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Frontier Nursing University Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 611124267.
What is Frontier Nursing University Inc's website?
http://www.frontier.edu