Oral Roberts University
To develop holy spirit-empowered leaders through whole person education to impact the world, thereby preparing its graduates to be professionally competent servant-leaders who are spiritually alive, intellectually alert, …
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ORU is one of the largest, most influential Christian universities in the world. Our mission is to develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person approach to education. Our community is hard to beat. We’re a multicultural campus with more than 4,000 students representing over 100 nations and all 50 U.S. states.
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Mission
To develop holy spirit-empowered leaders through whole person education to impact the world, thereby preparing its graduates to be professionally competent servant-leaders who are spiritually alive, intellectually alert, physically disciplined, and socially adept.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOral Roberts University is a registered education nonprofit based in Tulsa, OK, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. Its EIN is 730739626. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $198M in annual revenue. 196 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Oral Roberts University 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.
Oral Roberts University is located in Tulsa, OK, United States. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.
Based on official tax filings, Oral Roberts University has $198M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% 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.
Oral Roberts University 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 $198M in annual revenue. The organization has 196 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Oral Roberts 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.
Oral Roberts University 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. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. 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.
ORU is one of the largest, most influential Christian universities in the world. Our mission is to develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person approach to education. Our community is hard to beat. We’re a multicultural campus with more than 4,000 students representing over 100 nations and all 50 U.S. states. Oral Roberts University is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1963.
Among education charities registered in United States: Oral Roberts University's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $198M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Oral Roberts University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 730739626, 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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Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ORAL ROBERTS 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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Sentiment
NeutralScott signs with Oral Roberts University - Boerne Star
Oral Roberts University Results at Herm Wilson Invitational - MileSplit United States
No. 20 Bearcats Continue Road Swing Tuesday at Oral Roberts - University of Cincinnati Athletics
Baseball Hosts Oral Roberts for Final Midweek in Norman - University of Oklahoma - soonersports.com
Falcons to Face Oral Roberts on Wednesday - Air Force Academy Athletics
Kansas City Falls at Oral Roberts - Kansas City Roos
Notes: Kansas City Heads to Tulsa for Meeting with ORU - Kansas City Roos
PREVIEW: Coyotes travel south for rematch with Oral Roberts - University of South Dakota Athletics
STRONG 1ST HALF CARRIES SDSU PAST ORU - South Dakota State University Athletics
Johnson’s 33 Leads Denver Back to Win Column over Oral Roberts - University of Denver Athletics
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- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 196 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Oral Roberts University
- What is Oral Roberts University?
- Oral Roberts University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Tulsa, United States. ORU is one of the largest, most influential Christian universities in the world. Our mission is to develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person approach to education. Our community is hard to beat. We’re a multicultural campus with more than 4,000 students representing over 100 nations and all 50 U.S. states.
- When was Oral Roberts University founded?
- Oral Roberts University was founded in 1963.
- Who leads Oral Roberts University?
- Neal Stenzel serves as Treasurer/CFO.
- Where is Oral Roberts University located?
- Headquartered in Tulsa, United States.
- What is Oral Roberts University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Oral Roberts University trustworthy?
- Oral Roberts University 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 Oral Roberts University's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 730739626.
- What is Oral Roberts University's website?
- http://www.oru.edu