Nations University
Nations University provides religious education, generally free, through a distance learning model (on-line) to approximately 1800 students in 100 nations.
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NationsUniversity offers accredited, affordable online degrees in religious studies, including Bachelor's, Master's, and Certificate programs. Study at your own pace with flexible enrollment and deepen your faith through quality theological education.
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Mission
Nations University provides religious education, generally free, through a distance learning model (on-line) to approximately 1800 students in 100 nations.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Nations University with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Nations University draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (2 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNations University is a registered education nonprofit based in Brentwood, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 731518799. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $718K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Nations University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 731518799. 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.
Nations University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('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 90/100.
Nations University is located in Brentwood, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Based on official tax filings, Nations University has $718K in annual revenue. It allocates 41% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Nations University 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 medium organization. It has $718K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Nations 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Nations University 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 41% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
NationsUniversity offers accredited, affordable online degrees in religious studies, including Bachelor's, Master's, and Certificate programs. Study at your own pace with flexible enrollment and deepen your faith through quality theological education. Nations University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 41% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $718K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Nations University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Nations University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 731518799, 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
2 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.
NATIONS UNIVERSITY 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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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (1)
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1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · 1 officer on file
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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 · 1995
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Nations University
- What is Nations University?
- Nations University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Brentwood, United States. NationsUniversity offers accredited, affordable online degrees in religious studies, including Bachelor's, Master's, and Certificate programs. Study at your own pace with flexible enrollment and deepen your faith through quality theological education.
- When was Nations University founded?
- Nations University was founded in 1995.
- Who leads Nations University?
- Sam Daniel serves as CFO.
- Where is Nations University located?
- Headquartered in Brentwood, TN, United States.
- What is Nations University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 41% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Nations University trustworthy?
- Nations University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Nations University's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 731518799.
- What is Nations University's website?
- http://nationsu.edu