Nonprofit · EIN 36-2515868
JUDSON UNIVERSITY A BAPTIST INSTITUTION
Also known as WORLD LEADERS FORUM FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · ELGIN, IL 60123
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $40,498,685 | $41,030,451 | -$531,766 | $53,911,408 | $25,959,530 | $27,951,878 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $37,387,847 | $37,111,610 | $276,237 | $54,327,505 | $26,307,460 | $28,020,045 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $31,976,520 | $36,043,839 | -$4,067,319 | $48,875,435 | $21,949,077 | $26,926,358 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,186,733
- of which government grants
- $1,345,479
- Program service revenue
- $34,437,531
- Investment income
- $159,036
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$29,712
- Other revenue
- $715,385
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,338,615
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $651,193
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,832,311
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,253,090
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $47,007
- Accounting fees
- $125,451
- Occupancy
- $2,666,987
- Travel
- $606,025
- Depreciation
- $2,107,418
- Program services (functional)
- $32,820,917
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,839,909
- Fundraising (functional)
- $369,625
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $54,327,505
- Total assets, end of year
- $53,911,408
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $25,959,530
- Net assets, end of year
- $27,951,878
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $37,616,622
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,880,468
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,265,281
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $17,686,597
- Gross receipts
- $43,731,053
- Employees
- 662
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1963
- State of legal domicile
- IL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR GENE CRUME | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $203,630 | $14,656 |
| SARAH TAYLOR | VP OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS Officer | 40 | $123,461 | $12,040 |
| DR LANETTE POTEETE-YOUNG | VP OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Officer | 40 | $109,401 | $14,160 |
| DR NICOLE FENNERN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $104,406 | $12,625 |
| BISHOP DR MICHAEL LOVE | CHAIR OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE CANNING | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN GLUNZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV GREG HUGULEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DARRYL JENKINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DR RANDY GAUGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ADAM MACKINTOSH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BRETT SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DR DAE SIK YANG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURICE ADEME | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD BOOZE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA COLSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DENNIS DEMOSS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACOB GOEBBERT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS LESNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TODD OELERICH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE STROM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Gene Crume | President Officer | 40 | $205,395 | $26,594 |
| Dr Nikki Fenneren | Executive Vice President Officer | 40 | $101,458 | $47,797 |
| Dr Lanette Poteete-Young | Provost Officer | 40 | $94,662 | $29,393 |
| Sarah Taylor | VP of Business Affairs Officer | 40 | $89,049 | $23,068 |
| Bishop Dr Michael Love | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Darryl Jenkins | Chair of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Ben Glunz | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Charlotte Canning | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Adam Mackintosh | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Brett Smith | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Shelette Stewart | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Bruce Strom | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Chuck Moore | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Harold Booze | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Kevin Smith | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Maurice Ademe | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Shawn Flynn | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Connie Rogers | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Cynthia Hoag | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Linda Colson | Trustee - Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Sharon Koh | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Tracy Evans-Land | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Dr Dae Sik Yang | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Dr Randy Gauger | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Greg Huguley | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Gene Crume | President Officer | 40 | $206,427 | $23,342 |
| Dr Gillian Stewart Wells | Provost Officer | 40 | $170,114 | $0 |
| Dr Nikki Fenneren | Executive Vice President Officer | 40 | $101,213 | $47,443 |
| Sarah Taylor | VP of Business Affairs Officer | 40 | $89,782 | $20,627 |
| Bishop Dr Michael Love | Trustee (part year), Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Darryl Jenkins | Chair of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Ben Glunz | Trustee (part year), Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Bruce Strom | Vice Chair (part year), Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Dennis Demoss | Treasurer (part year) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Charlotte Canning | Trustee (part year), Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Cynthia Hoag | Secretary (part year), Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Adam Mackintosh | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Brett Smith | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Shelette Stewart | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Abi Raices | Trustee (part year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Chuck Moore | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Harold Booze | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Kevin Smith | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Maurice Ademe | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Shawn Flynn | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Connie Rogers | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Linda Colson | Trustee - Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Sharon Koh | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Tracy Evans-Land | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Dr Dae Sik Yang | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Dr Randy Gauger | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Greg Huguley | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1151 N STATE ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-1404
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR GENE C CRUME, 1151 N STATE ST, ELGIN, IL 60123
- Signed the 990
- SARAH TAYLOR, VP OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS
- Phone
- (847) 628-2500
- Website
- WWW.JUDSONU.EDU
- Return prepared by
- SIKICH LLC
Mission
JUDSON IS AN EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY THAT REPRESENTS THE CHURCH AT WORK IN HIGHER EDUCATION, EQUIPPING STUDENTS TO BE FULLY DEVELOPED, RESPONSIBLE PERSONS WHO GLORIFY GOD BY THE QUALITY OF THEIR RELATIONSHIPS, WORK, AND CITIZENSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY, NATION, AND THE WORLD. THROUGH A BROADLY BASED EDUCATION IN THE LIBERAL ARTS, SCIENCES, AND PROFESSIONS, THE UNIVERSITY ENABLES ITS STUDENTS TO ACQUIRE IDEAS AND CONCEPTS THAT SHARPEN THEIR INSIGHTS, DEVELOP SKILLS APPROPRIATE TO THEIR CAREER GOALS, AND DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND COMMITMENT FOR LIFELONG LEARNING. THE JUDSON COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE CHALLENGES GRADUATES TO BE DECISIVE LEADERS AND ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN CHURCH AND SOCIETY, ARTICULATE PROPONENTS OF BIBLICAL CHRISTIANITY, PERSUASIVE ADVOCATES FOR THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD OVER ALL LIFE, AND EFFECTIVE AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST.
Program accomplishments
- LIBERAL ARTS INSTRUCTION - PROVIDED INSTRUCTION AND RELATED SERVICES TO 960 STUDENTS CONSISTING OF 685 STUDENTS IN THE TRADITIONAL LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM, 33 IN THE POSTBACHELOR OF ARTS PROGRAM, 210 IN THE MASTERS' PROGRAMS, 32 IN THE DOCTORATE PROGRAMS.Expenses $25,776,411 · grants $13,338,615 · revenue $24,782,729
- HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICE - PROVIDED HOUSING AND RELATED SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 67% OF THE ABOVE TRADITIONAL STUDENTS.Expenses $3,727,990 · revenue $5,290,980
- ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION - PROVIDED INSTRUCTION AND RELATED SERVICES TO 235 TOTAL STUDENTS, 125 NURSING STUDENTS. THIS STUDENT POPULATION NOW INCLUDES OUR AMBRIA COLLEGE OF NURSING SCHOOL ENROLLMENT. THE NURSING SCHOOL OFFERS BOTH RN AND LPN PROGRAMS.Expenses $3,316,516 · revenue $4,363,822
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2515868
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1965
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B420)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $53,911,408
- Income (IRS master file)
- $43,731,053
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $40,498,685 | $41,030,451 | $53,911,408 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $37,387,847 | $37,111,610 | $54,327,505 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $31,976,520 | $36,043,839 | $48,875,435 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $36,243,429 | $37,884,715 | $50,500,115 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-2515868).
Questions about JUDSON UNIVERSITY A BAPTIST INSTITUTION
- What is the EIN of JUDSON UNIVERSITY A BAPTIST INSTITUTION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JUDSON UNIVERSITY A BAPTIST INSTITUTION is 36-2515868.
- Is JUDSON UNIVERSITY A BAPTIST INSTITUTION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
- Are donations to JUDSON UNIVERSITY A BAPTIST INSTITUTION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JUDSON UNIVERSITY A BAPTIST INSTITUTION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of JUDSON UNIVERSITY A BAPTIST INSTITUTION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JUDSON UNIVERSITY A BAPTIST INSTITUTION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of JUDSON UNIVERSITY A BAPTIST INSTITUTION?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names DR GENE C CRUME.
- Who are the officers and directors of JUDSON UNIVERSITY A BAPTIST INSTITUTION?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $203,630 (DR GENE CRUME, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does JUDSON UNIVERSITY A BAPTIST INSTITUTION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $40,498,685, expenses of $41,030,451 and total assets of $53,911,408 at year end.
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