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Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is an accredited four-year liberal arts University that confers two- and four-year degrees and graduate degrees in a variety of academic disciplines. In addition, …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Fuel your passion and explore your life's callings at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, the award-winning Christian university in Ohio. Apply for on-campus or online programs today.

Founded
Headquarters
Mount Vernon, OH
Foundation type
Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i))
NTEE code
B430
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Mission

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is an accredited four-year liberal arts University that confers two- and four-year degrees and graduate degrees in a variety of academic disciplines. In addition, it provides logistical support for the educational and theological efforts of the Church of the Nazarene and other like-minded religious and educational organizations.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.29%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

$0.87
Program expenses$0.87 ($62.6 million)
87% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a registered education nonprofit based in Mount Vernon, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1968 and has been operating for 58 years. Its EIN is 310725957. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $69M in annual revenue. 147 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is located in Mount Vernon, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1968 and has been active for 58 years.

Based on official tax filings, Mount Vernon Nazarene University has $69M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% 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.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $69M in annual revenue. The organization has 147 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Mount Vernon Nazarene University. 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.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 87% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. 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.

Fuel your passion and explore your life's callings at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, the award-winning Christian university in Ohio. Apply for on-campus or online programs today. Mount Vernon Nazarene University is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1968.

Among education charities registered in United States: Mount Vernon Nazarene University's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $69M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Mount Vernon Nazarene University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 310725957, 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
$10M-$100M
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

MI
Michaelia Black
VP for Finance, CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Aaron L Z••••••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES (EXPIRING)
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Adam M C•••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Angela L C••••••••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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B B•••••• C••••••
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, CAO
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Brenda L W•••••••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES (EXPIRING)
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Bret M L•••••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Brian D D••••••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES (EXPIRING)
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Bryan K C•••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES (EXPIRING)
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Carol D••••••
DEAN, SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES
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Cathy M M•••••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Chris S••••••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES (EXPIRING)
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Daniel L H•••••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES (EXPIRING)
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Daryl L B••••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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David B L•••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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David D R••••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES (EXPIRING)
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Deborah M•••••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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D G••••••• K••••••••
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Donald R N•••••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES (EXPIRING)
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Douglas S W••••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Douglas W B••••••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Dwayne P M••••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Edward J P•••••••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Gordon B R••••• J•
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES (EXPIRING)
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Henry W S••••••••
PRESIDENT, CEO
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Howard e S••••••
MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES (EXPIRING)
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$69.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$65.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$63.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$70.2M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$60.6M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Mount Vernon Nazarene University This page 93 $69.2 million 87%
River City Education Services 93 $59.0 million 99%
Compass Academy Charter School Inc 93 $17.7 million 86%
Lee Montessori Public Charter School 93 $16.1 million 93%
P G Chambers School Inc 93 $16.7 million 97%
Kingsman Academy Public Charter School 93 $16.5 million 89%
The Association of Illiana Christian High School of … 93 $20.0 million 92%
Code Org 93 $25.2 million 85%
Frontier Schools Inc 93 $34.6 million 84%

Sources and verification

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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 - 147 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 Mount Vernon Nazarene University

What is Mount Vernon Nazarene University?
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a education church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in Mount Vernon, United States. Fuel your passion and explore your life's callings at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, the award-winning Christian university in Ohio. Apply for on-campus or online programs today.
When was Mount Vernon Nazarene University founded?
Mount Vernon Nazarene University was founded in 1968.
Who leads Mount Vernon Nazarene University?
Michaelia Black serves as VP for Finance, CFO.
Where is Mount Vernon Nazarene University located?
Headquartered in Mount Vernon, United States.
What is Mount Vernon Nazarene University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Mount Vernon Nazarene University trustworthy?
Mount Vernon Nazarene University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Mount Vernon Nazarene University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 310725957.
What is Mount Vernon Nazarene University's website?
http://www.mvnu.edu