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Richmont Graduate University

Graduate education and professional counseling

Education Chattanooga, TN EIN 620789275 · IRS Sign up to see website
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93
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Richmont Graduate University

Richmont Graduate University offers Christian Counseling Degrees & doctoral programs in counseling & ministry, on-campus & online in Atlanta & Chattanooga.

Founded
Headquarters
Chattanooga, TN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B400
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1956

Mission

Graduate education and professional counseling

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B400
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: 85%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.97%
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

$0.85
Program expenses$0.85 ($8.0 million)
85% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Richmont Graduate University is a registered education nonprofit based in Chattanooga, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1933 and has been operating for 93 years. Its EIN is 620789275. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Richmont Graduate 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 85% 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.

Richmont Graduate University is located in Chattanooga, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1933 and has been active for 93 years.

Based on official tax filings, Richmont Graduate University has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Richmont Graduate University is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Richmont Graduate 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.

Richmont Graduate 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. 85% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 86%. 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.

Richmont Graduate University offers Christian Counseling Degrees & doctoral programs in counseling & ministry, on-campus & online in Atlanta & Chattanooga. Richmont Graduate University is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1933.

Among education charities registered in United States: Richmont Graduate University's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $9M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Richmont Graduate University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 620789275, 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
$1M-$10M
85% 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, FY2024, 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

TI
Tim Mcpherson
VP Of Finance

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amanda B••••••••
COUNSELOR
AN
Angie S••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AN
Ann K•••••
BOARD VICE CHAIR
CH
Charles M••••
COUNSELOR
CL
Clark M•••••
BOARD CHAIR
DA
David A•••••
BOARD MEMBER
FL
Flynn B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
James J••••••
BOARD SECRETARY
JA
Jane M•••••
DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
KA
Karen L••••••
ACADEMIC CHAIR
LO
Lorrie S•••••
COUNSELOR
MA
Mary P•••••
COUNSELOR
RH
Rhonda M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
ST
Stephen B•••••••
COUNSELOR
TI
Tim M••••••••
VP Of Finance
TI
Timothy Q••••••
PRESIDENT
TO
Tom D•••••••
FINANCE AND INVESTMENT CHA
VI
Vivian T•
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$8.6M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$8.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$8.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$7.2M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$7.7M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Richmont Graduate University This page 93 $8.8 million 85%
Lowell Whiteman School 93 $8.0 million 90%
Norman Howard School Inc 93 $6.0 million 86%
Monroe Christian School Society 93 $2.4 million 87%
Cypress School of San Francisco 93 $5.5 million 85%
Childrens Own School Inc 93 $1.8 million 85%
Cardinal Community Academy 93 $2.9 million 80%
Gentry Academy 93 $4.9 million 90%
Willow Hill School Inc 93 $4.9 million 89%

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 - 19 disclosed in the public registry.

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

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 Richmont Graduate University

What is Richmont Graduate University?
Richmont Graduate University is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chattanooga, United States. Richmont Graduate University offers Christian Counseling Degrees & doctoral programs in counseling & ministry, on-campus & online in Atlanta & Chattanooga.
When was Richmont Graduate University founded?
Richmont Graduate University was founded in 1933.
Who leads Richmont Graduate University?
Tim Mcpherson serves as VP Of Finance.
Where is Richmont Graduate University located?
Headquartered in Chattanooga, United States.
What is Richmont Graduate University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Richmont Graduate University trustworthy?
Richmont Graduate 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 Richmont Graduate University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 620789275.
What is Richmont Graduate University's website?
http://www.richmont.edu