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Shorter University INC

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: % DR DONALD DOWLESS
Other · ROME, GA · EIN 58-2624570

About

Advancing God's Kingdom through a commitment to academic excellence, spiritual growth, Christian leadership, and global service within the context of a biblical worldview.

In care of DR Donald Dowless

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
443
Volunteers
40

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-05-31
Revenue
$42.6M
Expenses
$38.4M
Assets
$62.9M
Liabilities
$16.2M

Financial history

$45.8M$22.9M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $42.6M · Peak FY2016: $45.8M · Avg: $40.2M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
—
Grants Given
$12.7M
SHORTER UNIVERSITY INC
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Address

315 Shorter AVE SW
ROME, GA, 30165-426

Governance

Voting board members33
Independent members33
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.0%
Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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