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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, …

Education Tulsa, OK EIN 730739626 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Oral Roberts University

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Tulsa, OK
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B430
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1964

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B430
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.26%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
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

Program expenses$0.00 ($154.3 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Oral 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% 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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Leadership

NE
Neal Stenzel
Treasurer/CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adreanne C••••
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
AN
Angela E••••
TRUSTEE
AN
Anthony G•••• J•
TRUSTEE
BR
Brad T•••••
TREASURER
BR
Brooke A•••••••
TRUSTEE
CA
Camella B••••••
TRUSTEE
CA
Cassie B••••
TRUSTEE
CO
Colleen R••••
TRUSTEE
DA
Daniela F••••••••••••••
TRUSTEE
DA
Daniela M•••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David D•••••• I••
TRUSTEE
DR
Dru H•••••
TRUSTEE - PART YEAR
EL
Elias R••••
TRUSTEE
ER
Erich L••
TRUSTEE
FA
Faith I••••••
TRUSTEE
GA
Gary B••••
TRUSTEE
GA
Gary N•••••
TRUSTEE
GO
Gordon H•••
TRUSTEE
HO
Holly M••••
BOARD CHAIR
HU
Hugo C•••
TRUSTEE
JA
Janice S••••
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
JO
Joann C••• W••••••
TRUSTEE
JO
Joe D••••••
TRUSTEE
KA
Kathaleen R••••••••••••
PROVOST/CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
LA
Ladonna O•••••
SECRETARY
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Scott signs with Oral Roberts University - Boerne Star
May 2026
www.boernestar.com
Oral Roberts University Results at Herm Wilson Invitational - MileSplit United States
May 2026
ks.milesplit.com
No. 20 Bearcats Continue Road Swing Tuesday at Oral Roberts - University of Cincinnati Athletics
May 2026
gobearcats.com
Baseball Hosts Oral Roberts for Final Midweek in Norman - University of Oklahoma - soonersports.com
Apr 2026
soonersports.com
Falcons to Face Oral Roberts on Wednesday - Air Force Academy Athletics
Mar 2026
goairforcefalcons.com
Kansas City Falls at Oral Roberts - Kansas City Roos
Feb 2026
kcroos.com
Notes: Kansas City Heads to Tulsa for Meeting with ORU - Kansas City Roos
Feb 2026
kcroos.com
PREVIEW: Coyotes travel south for rematch with Oral Roberts - University of South Dakota Athletics
Feb 2026
goyotes.com
STRONG 1ST HALF CARRIES SDSU PAST ORU - South Dakota State University Athletics
Jan 2026
gojacks.com
Johnson’s 33 Leads Denver Back to Win Column over Oral Roberts - University of Denver Athletics
Jan 2026
denverpioneers.com
Form filed
$197.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$192.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$184.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$191.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$154.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$140.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Charity Score Revenue Program %
Oral Roberts University This page 89 $197.5 million 0%
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
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Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 196 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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