Liberty University Inc
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, INC. IS A DISTINCTIVELY CHRISTIAN ACADEMIC COMMUNITY, WITH A MISSION OF PROVIDING QUALITY COLLEGIATE EDUCATION TRAINING CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST.
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Visit www.liberty.eduAbout Liberty University Inc
Liberty University has over 700 degrees at the bachelor
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Mission
Liberty university, inc. Is a distinctively christian academic community, with a mission of providing quality collegiate education training champions for christ.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Liberty University Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyLiberty University Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Lynchburg, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 540946734. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1.8B in annual revenue. 179 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Liberty University Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 540946734. 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.
Liberty University Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% 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.
Liberty University Inc is located in Lynchburg, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years. Its registered address is 1971 University Blvd, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Liberty University Inc has $1.8B in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% 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.
Liberty University Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $1.8B in annual revenue. The organization has 179 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Liberty 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, Liberty 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $1.8B is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Liberty University Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Liberty University Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 540946734, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Makenzy Willis - Director of Operations - Cross Country Coaches - libertyflames.com
Isaac Wendland - Head Cross Country Coach - Cross Country Coaches - libertyflames.com
Alex Krakowiak - Assistant Coach - Men's Soccer Coaches - libertyflames.com
Liberty Announces 2026 XC Schedule - libertyflames.com
Dozen Flames Earn CSC Academic All-District® Honors - libertyflames.com
Jerry Falwell III sues Liberty University over contract, claims $1.75 million in unpaid wages - WSLS
West Liberty University to celebrate spring commencement Saturday - weirtondailytimes.com
Gartley Resets Program Record at Liberty Twilight - generalssports.com
Freshman Hurdlers Steal Show on Senior Day - libertyflames.com
No. 3 Seed Liberty Opens CUSA Tournament With 9-0 Win Over No. 7 Seed LA Tech - libertyflames.com
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 179 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 179 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1972
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Liberty University Inc
- What is Liberty University Inc?
- Liberty University Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Lynchburg, United States. Liberty University has over 700 degrees at the bachelor
- When was Liberty University Inc founded?
- Liberty University Inc was founded in 1972.
- Who leads Liberty University Inc?
- Dr Robert Ritz serves as CFO.
- Where is Liberty University Inc located?
- Headquartered in Lynchburg, VA, United States.
- What is Liberty University Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Liberty University Inc trustworthy?
- Liberty University Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Liberty University Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 540946734.
- What is Liberty University Inc's website?
- https://www.liberty.edu