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Est.

1867

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantseeker

AI Summary

KING UNIVERSITY is a Christian university focused on undergraduate and university education, preparing students to excel as thoughtful, resourceful, and responsible citizens through excellent teaching and a commitment to its Presbyterian heritage. In filing year 2025, it reported a $27.6M operating budget and $40.8M in total revenue, with major support from [THE BILL GATTON FOUNDATION], [ROBERT L & KATHRINA H MACLELLAN FOUNDA FOUNDATION], and [Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc].

Mission Statement

MISSION:WE PREPARE STUDENTS IN OUR CHRISTIAN ACADEMIC COMMUNITY TO EXCEL AS THOUGHTFUL, RESOURCEFUL, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS WITH A PASSION FOR SERVING GOD, THE CHURCH, AND THE WORLD. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH EXCELLENT TEACHING, HIGH EXPECTATIONS, WORTHWHILE EXAMPLE, AND FIDELITY TO OUR PRESBYTERIAN HERITAGE. OUR MISSION IS THE SAME FOR ALL CAMPUSES AND SITES; FOR ONLINE LEARNING; AND FOR ALL PROGRAMS, CURRICULAR AND EXTRACURRICULAR, GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE.VISION:WE AIM TO BE THE PREEMINENT SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY IN THE UPPER SOUTH, WITH A REPUTATION EARNED THERE AND BEYOND AS A SCHOOL SERIOUS ABOUT ITS CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT, FOCUSED ON STUDENT SUCCESS, DEDICATED TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, AND SUCCESSFUL IN PRODUCING GRADUATES WHO EXCEL WHEREVER THEY LIVE, WORK, AND SERVE.
Revenues
$39.8M
Expenses
$40.3M
Net Income:
-$501.5K
Assets
$69.6M
Liabilities
$12.6M
Net Assets:
+$56.9M
Operating Budget
$27.2M
Operating Budget by Year

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Total No. of Grants
23
Median grant size
$11.8K
Largest grant received
$5.6M
M
MR Alexander W Whitaker Iv
Board Member
J
James P Donahue
Executive
M
MR John F Shoulders Jr
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KING UNIVERSITY’s budget?
In 2024, KING UNIVERSITY reported an annual operating budget of around $27.2 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does KING UNIVERSITY support?
KING UNIVERSITY supports work in University education and Undergraduate education.
Where does KING UNIVERSITY operate?
KING UNIVERSITY is headquartered in BRISTOL, TN.
Who funded KING UNIVERSITY recently?
In 2025, KING UNIVERSITY received grants from THE COLUMBUS PHIPPS FOUNDATION, HAZEL MONTAGUE HUTCHESON FOUNDATION C/O JOHN L HUTCHESON IV TRUSTEE, and TRUST UW PERRY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 0451. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant KING UNIVERSITY received in 2024?
The largest grant to KING UNIVERSITY in 2024 exceeds $5.6 million.
What is KING UNIVERSITY’s reliance on government grants?
KING UNIVERSITY relied on government grants for less than 5% of their total revenue in 2024.