Nonprofit · EIN 43-0670936
STEPHENS COLLEGE
Also known as Stephens Coollege Central Arkansas Alumnae Club
Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, MO 65215
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $32,475,072 | $34,890,989 | -$2,415,917 | $94,038,722 | $14,956,513 | $79,082,209 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $23,686,896 | $32,371,201 | -$8,684,305 | $96,323,515 | $15,833,720 | $80,489,795 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $22,350,691 | $30,621,424 | -$8,270,733 | $99,747,006 | $15,681,209 | $84,065,797 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,261,015
- of which government grants
- $128,141
- Program service revenue
- $19,746,886
- Investment income
- $5,267,374
- Royalties
- $199,797
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,883,116
- Other revenue
- $199,797
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,463,121
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,762,590
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,804,259
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,514,075
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $52,489
- Accounting fees
- $312,328
- Occupancy
- $1,292,841
- Travel
- $233,096
- Depreciation
- $2,744,018
- Program services (functional)
- $28,131,354
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,185,744
- Fundraising (functional)
- $573,891
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $96,323,515
- Total assets, end of year
- $94,038,722
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,956,513
- Net assets, end of year
- $79,082,209
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $29,204,022
- Publicly traded securities
- $54,112,919
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $14,288,274
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $64,793,935
- Gross receipts
- $33,562,764
- Employees
- 575
- Volunteers
- 21
- Year formed
- 1833
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIANNE LYNCH | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $574,264 | $32,504 |
| DERRELL LAMONT CARTER | VP FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEME Officer | 40 | $201,513 | $2,796 |
| LESLIE WILLEY | VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Officer | 40 | $174,828 | $21,741 |
| NOREEN MARIE HOUCK | FOUNDING DIRECTOR OF NURSI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,858 | $21,438 |
| SHANNON WALLS | VP OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANC Officer | 40 | $163,716 | $21,359 |
| ARON GISH | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,576 | $7,215 |
| LAURA LEIGH NUNNELLY | VP FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Officer | 40 | $131,696 | $26,032 |
| DANIEL BRIAN KISSINGER | DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,582 | $22,011 |
| LAURA STEVENS | VP OF OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $119,846 | $17,722 |
| MEGAN RENEE BLAKEMORE | DIRECTOR OF PA PROGRAM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,538 | $6,603 |
| MICHAEL BARGER | DEAN FOR WOMEN'S COLLEGE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,344 | $6,499 |
| JOHN SHIPLEY | VP FOR FINANCE ADMINISTRAT Officer | 40 | $75,000 | $0 |
| KARILEE GRUENBERG | INTERIM CFO Officer | 40 | $16,429 | $0 |
| ELLEN VOLLRATH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE SHAW | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
19 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SEBREE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARA HERRNSTADT CROSBY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY E BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANA XIMENES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| M ANNE MURPHY | CHAIR OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANITA PARRAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VICKI RUSSELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAJAH MAPLES-WALLACE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DYLAN SHELOFSKY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SILISSA URIARTE-SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL QUEVLI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY ANN SPRINKLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA GROSS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHATENITA WHITFIELD HORTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEIGH ANNE PRESTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RIKKI MENN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STACY PETERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGEL THOMAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WILDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 37 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIANNE LYNCH | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $552,146 | $162,186 |
| DERRELL LAMONT CARTER | VP FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEME Officer | 40 | $193,312 | $567 |
| DANE FUHRMAN | VP FOR FINANCE ADMINISTRAT Officer | 40 | $168,161 | $21,148 |
| LESLIE WILLEY | VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Officer | 40 | $170,340 | $10,809 |
| NOREEN MARIE HOUCK | FOUNDING DIRECTOR OF NURSI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,006 | $16,919 |
| SHANNON WALLS | VP OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Officer | 40 | $148,588 | $9,341 |
| DANIEL BRIAN KISSINGER | DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,525 | $12,429 |
| LAURA LEIGH NUNNELLY | VP FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Officer | 40 | $131,153 | $14,412 |
| ARON GISH | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,903 | $341 |
| JENNIFER HEMPHILL | DEAN FOR CONSERVATORY OF PERFORMING ARTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,279 | $10,017 |
| MEGAN RENEE BLAKEMORE | DIRECTOR OF PA PROGRAM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,817 | $381 |
| GINA SHOLTIS | VP FOR ENGAGEMENT Officer | 40 | $37,194 | $40 |
| ELLEN BOLLRATH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE SHAW | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAYLE BENTSEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SEBREE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA HERRNSTADT CROSBY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY E BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG FLAKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA XIMENES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| M ANNE MURPHY | CHAIR OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA PARRAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM RICHARDS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI RUSSELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJAH MAPLES-WALLACE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DYLAN SHELOFSKY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SILISSA URIARTE-SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL QUEVLI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANN SPRINKLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA GROSS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHATENITA WHITFIELD HORTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY NADEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH ANNE PRESTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RIKKI MENN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY PETERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGLE THOMAS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WILDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 34 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIANNE LYNCH | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $920,144 | $146,263 |
| DANE FUHRMAN | VP FOR FINANCE ADMINISTRAT Officer | 40 | $161,948 | $26,037 |
| DERRELL LAMONT CARTER | VP FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT/MARKETING Officer | 40 | $174,225 | $6,216 |
| NOREEN MARIE HOUCK | FOUNDING DIRECTOR OF NURSING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,570 | $29,512 |
| GINA SHOLTIS | VP FOR ENGAGEMENT Officer | 40 | $169,006 | $7,624 |
| LESLIE WILLEY | VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Officer | 40 | $159,153 | $15,362 |
| LAURA LEIGH NUNNELLY | VP FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Officer | 40 | $127,714 | $14,354 |
| DANIEL BRIAN KISSINGER | DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,134 | $10,547 |
| MEGAN RENEE BLAKEMORE | DIRECTOR OF PA PROGRAM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,765 | $4,074 |
| ELLEN VOLLRATH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE SHAW | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAYLE BENTSEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SEBREE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA CROSBY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICE ADMIRAL NANCY E BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG FLAKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELEIGHA MENDEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| M ANNE MURPHY | CHAIR OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA PARRAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM RICHARDS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI RUSSELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJAH MAPLES-WALLACE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DYLAN SHELOFSKY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SILISSA URIARTE-SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL QUEVLI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANN SPRINKLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA GROSS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHATENITA WHITFIELD HORTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY NADEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH ANNE PRESTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA XIEMENES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WILDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA RIKKI MENN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY PETERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1200 E BROADWAY, COLUMBIA, MO 65215-1000
- In care of
- % JOSH HENGGELER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
- 6 Virginia Lane, Little Rock AR 72207
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DIANNE LYNCH, 362 LRW 1200 EAST BROADWAY, COLUMBIA, MO 65215
- Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
- Cynthia L Crawford, 31 Ridgewell Rd, Sherwood AR 72120
- Signed the 990
- KARI GRUENBERG, INTERIM CFO
- Phone
- (573) 876-7105
- Website
- WWW.STEPHENS.EDU
- Return prepared by
- WILLIAMS-KEEPERS LLC
Mission
HISTORICALLY COMMITTED TO MEETING THE CHANGING NEEDS OF WOMEN, STEPHENS COLLEGE ENGAGES STUDENTS IN AN INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOCUSED ON PRE-PROFESSIONAL FIELDS AND THE PERFORMING ARTS AND GROUNDED IN THE LIBERAL ARTS. GRADUATES OF STEPHENS ARE CAREER-READY WOMEN OF DISTINCTION, CONNECTED THROUGH A SUPPORTIVE NETWORK OF ALUMNAE ACROSS THE WORLD, CONFIDENT IN THEMSELVES, AND INSPIRED BY OUR TRADITION OF THE TEN IDEALS AS CORE VALUES THAT ENRICH WOMEN'S LIVES.
Program accomplishments
- INSTRUCTION & RELATED EDUCATIONAL AND GENERAL EXPENSES OF APPROXIMATELY 700 STUDENTS.Expenses $28,131,354 · grants $7,463,121 · revenue $19,746,886
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-0670936
- 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
- 1944
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B420)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $94,038,722
- Income (IRS master file)
- $33,562,764
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $32,475,072 | $34,890,989 | $94,038,722 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $23,686,896 | $32,371,201 | $96,323,515 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $22,350,691 | $30,621,424 | $99,747,006 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $39,570,487 | $28,447,990 | $102,364,987 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2007 Officer: Cynthia L Crawford | May 31, 2008 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 43-0670936).
Questions about STEPHENS COLLEGE
- What is the EIN of STEPHENS COLLEGE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STEPHENS COLLEGE is 43-0670936.
- Is STEPHENS COLLEGE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1944.
- Are donations to STEPHENS COLLEGE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STEPHENS COLLEGE 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 STEPHENS COLLEGE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did STEPHENS COLLEGE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of STEPHENS COLLEGE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DIANNE LYNCH.
- Who are the officers and directors of STEPHENS COLLEGE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 34 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $574,264 (DIANNE LYNCH, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does STEPHENS COLLEGE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $32,475,072, expenses of $34,890,989 and total assets of $94,038,722 at year end.
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