Southern Wesleyan University
Southern Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered, student-focused learning community devoted to transforming lives by challenging students to be dedicated scholars and servant-leaders who impact the world for Christ.
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Southern Wesleyan University is an accredited, nonprofit Christian college located in South Carolina offering online and on-campus degree programs.
Mission
Southern Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered, student-focused learning community devoted to transforming lives by challenging students to be dedicated scholars and servant-leaders who impact the world for Christ.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Southern Wesleyan University has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1909, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 82% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySouthern Wesleyan University is a registered education nonprofit based in Central, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1909 and has been operating for 117 years. Its EIN is 570324936. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $30M in annual revenue. 118 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Southern Wesleyan University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 570324936. 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.
Southern Wesleyan University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Southern Wesleyan University is located in Central, SC, United States. The organization was established in 1909 and has been active for 117 years.
Based on official tax filings, Southern Wesleyan University has $30M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% 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.
Southern Wesleyan University is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $30M in annual revenue. The organization has 118 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Southern Wesleyan 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, Southern Wesleyan University is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
Southern Wesleyan University is an accredited, nonprofit Christian college located in South Carolina offering online and on-campus degree programs. Southern Wesleyan University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1909.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $30M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Southern Wesleyan University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Southern Wesleyan University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 570324936, 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
4 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.
SOUTHERN WESLEYAN 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 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 - 118 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 · 118 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1909
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Southern Wesleyan University
- What is Southern Wesleyan University?
- Southern Wesleyan University is a education church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in Central, United States. Southern Wesleyan University is an accredited, nonprofit Christian college located in South Carolina offering online and on-campus degree programs.
- When was Southern Wesleyan University founded?
- Southern Wesleyan University was founded in 1909.
- Who leads Southern Wesleyan University?
- Devon Broome serves as Interim VP for Finance.
- Where is Southern Wesleyan University located?
- Headquartered in Central, SC, United States.
- What is Southern Wesleyan University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Southern Wesleyan University trustworthy?
- Southern Wesleyan University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Southern Wesleyan University's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 570324936.
- What is Southern Wesleyan University's website?
- https://www.swu.edu/