Baylor University is a private Christian university and nationally ranked research institution located in Waco, Texas. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas and affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, it is the oldest continuously operating institution of higher learning in the state. The university serves more than 16,000 students and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.2B
+4.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.7M
+119.6% YoY
Grant Count
62
+5.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$205K
+109.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Academic Structure: The university offers 133 baccalaureate, 82 master's, 50 doctoral, and numerous online graduate professional programs through 12 academic units. It also offers the education specialist and juris doctor degree programs.
Primary Focus Areas: Education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services.
Grantmaking
Baylor University operates as both a recipient and distributor of grants. According to recent filings, the organization reported total giving of $429,886,412. Typical grant awards range from $5,224 to $4,948,807.
Ready to take the next step with Baylor University?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Baylor's funding priorities extend primarily to Texas, California, and North Carolina. The university's student body typically comes from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and over 100 countries worldwide.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,195,534,415
- Total Revenues: $1,462,497,006
- Total Expenses: $1,410,436,409
- Total Giving: $429,886,412
- Number of Employees: 11,236
Tax-Exempt Status: Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization since February 1991 (EIN: 74-1159753). Donations are tax-deductible.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,195,534,415 | $4,003,330,584 | $3,929,496,595 |
| Revenue | $1,462,497,006 | $1,454,111,582 | $1,400,477,758 |
| Expenses | $1,410,436,409 | $1,287,015,356 | $1,235,241,810 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $124,858,026 | $107,162,532 | $79,137,746 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
236 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Gallup Inc ($4,948,807), PepsiCo Foundation Inc ($3,026,018), Harvard University ($506,394).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | SUBCONTRACT- RESEARCH | $209,156 |
| University of Texas SW Medical Center Dallas, TX | SUBCONTRACT- RESEARCH | $206,881 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | SUBCONTRACT- RESEARCH | $12,946 |
| University of Texas At Austin Austin, TX | SUBCONTRACT- RESEARCH | $34,255 |
| Delta G Design Waco, TX | SUBCONTRACT- RESEARCH | $100,000 |
| Boston University Boston, MA | SUBCONTRACT- RESEARCH | $47,138 |
| Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI | SUBCONTRACT- RESEARCH | $79,678 |
| Brazos Innovation Partners Bellmead, TX | SUBCONTRACT- RESEARCH | $156,250 |
| Baylor Scott & White Research Institute Dallas, TX | SUBCONTRACT- RESEARCH | $19,857 |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE | SUBCONTRACT- RESEARCH | $59,960 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALICIA DH MONROE | REGENT | 2 | $141 |
| ANGELIQUE CUNNINGHAM | REGENT | 4 | $833 |
| ASHLEY HOOPER | REGENT | 4 | $2,147 |
| B TODD PATTERSON | REGENT | 10 | $161 |
| BARBARA CARGILL | REGENT | 4 | $720 |
| BRIAN RAINES | REGENT | 50 | $208,497 |
| CAREY HENDRICKSON | REGENT | 8 | $702 |
| DAVID BROOKS | REGENT | 5 | $70 |
| DON WILLET | REGENT | 4 | $2,612 |
| GAIL STEWART | REGENT | 6 | $173 |
| JACK HARPER | REGENT | 10 | $141 |
| JAMES JD MCDONALD | REGENT | 3 | $939 |
| JAY A BROWN | REGENT | 4 | $141 |
| JILL MANNING | REGENT | 4 | $741 |
| JULIE HERMANSEN TURNER | REGENT | 5 | $121 |
| KATIE JO LUNINGHAM | REGENT | 3 | $1,416 |
| KIM STEVENS | REGENT | 2 | $121 |
| LESLEY MCALLISTER | REGENT | 40 | $129,770 |
| MANNY RUIZ | REGENT | 4 | $2,313 |
| MARK ROUNTREE | REGENT | 2 | $1,606 |
| MARTHA DELEHANTY | REGENT | 1.75 | $70 |
| MELISSA PURDY MINES | REGENT | 2 | $1,059 |
| MICHAEL MCFARLAND | REGENT | 1 | $5,141 |
| MICHAEL P HEISKELL | REGENT | 2 | $2,325 |
| PAULA HURD | REGENT | 4 | $121 |
| RENE MACIEL | REGENT | 2 | $766 |
| SARAH GAHM | REGENT | 4 | $691 |
| STEPHEN WELLS | REGENT | 6 | $2,842 |
| TODD A REPPERT | REGENT | 4 | $691 |
| TYLER C COOPER | REGENT | 2 | $386 |
| WILLIAM MEARSE | REGENT | 8 | $378 |
| XAVIER DAWES | REGENT | 8 | $670 |
| BRETT DALTON | CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER (THRU 06/2023) | 60 | $600,256 |
| BRETT POWELL | ASSOC VP OF FINANCE & TREASURER | 60 | $313,988 |
| CHERYL GOCHIS | VP FOR HR AND CHIEF HR OFFICER | 55 | $360,914 |
| CHRIS HOLMES | GENERAL COUNSEL & CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 48 | $566,150 |
| CURTIS REYNOLDS | VP OF BUSINESS & FINANCE & CFO | 50 | — |
| DAVE CLENDENNEN | ASST VP FOR FIN SYS & ASST TREASURER | 45 | $177,707 |
| DAVE ROSSELLI | VP FOR UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT | 60 | $340,595 |
| FELICIA CRUZ | DIR OF LEGAL INTL SERVICES ; AST SEC | 40 | $73,097 |
| JASON COOK | VP FOR MKT & COMM & CMO | 60 | $450,093 |
| JASON DIFFENDERFER | VP FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT | 50 | — |
| TAYLOR J PERRY | ASSISTANT TO GENERAL COUNSEL & GVMT RELATIONS | 40 | $58,303 |
| KEVIN JACKSON | VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT LIFE | 60 | $335,965 |
| KRISTY J ORR | BOARD PROFESSIONAL | 60 | $249,458 |
| LINDA LIVINGSTONE | PRESIDENT | 75 | $1,695,771 |
| MACK RHOADES | VP & DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS | 60 | $3,041,745 |
| MARSHA DUCKWORTH | SR DIR FOR BOARD & LEGAL SERVICES; ASST SEC. | 50 | $129,644 |
| NANCY BRICKHOUSE | VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST | 60 | $647,153 |
| ROBYN DRISKELL | CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE PRES AND VP OF INTERNAL | 55 | $347,901 |
| SUSAN ANZ | DEPUTY CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER | 55 | $313,647 |
| TIFFANY HOGUE | CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE PRESIDENT | 50 | $264,235 |
| TOBY BARNETT | ASSOC VP & CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR | 60 | $282,850 |
| DAVID MOREHEAD | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | 60 | $1,299,242 |
| GARY CARINI | VICE PROVOST | 50 | $420,566 |
| LEE NORDT | DEAN OF ARTS & SCIENCES | 40 | $314,672 |
| AJ STEWARD | ASSISTANT HEAD COACH | 40 | $1,270,692 |
| DAVE ARANDA | FOOTBALL HEAD COACH | 40 | $4,644,744 |
| JEFF GRIMES | FOOTBALL OC (THRU 11/2023) | 70 | $1,833,638 |
| NICKI COLLEN | HEAD WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACH | 65 | $1,185,132 |
| SCOTT DREW | HEAD MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH | 70 | $5,361,887 |
| ANDREA DIXON | REGENT (THRU 05/2019) | 40 | $306,226 |
| GAYNOR YANCEY | REGENT (THRU 05/2020) | 40 | $139,870 |
| SARA L DOLAN | REGENT (THRU 05/2023) | 40 | $183,254 |
| DARIN DAVIS | VP FOR UNIV MISSION (THRU 06/2019) | 40 | $149,740 |
| GARY MORTENSON | VICE PROVOST (THRU 04/2019) | 40 | $230,644 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Baylor University has been active in securing major philanthropic support across multiple initiatives. Recent grant announcements demonstrate institutional focus on education scholarships and research, disability inclusion programming, medical research infrastructure, and youth religious engagement initiatives.
Baylor lands $5 million grant to support disability inclusion in churchesSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Baylor University fund?
**Mission:** To educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. **Academic Structure:** The university offers 133 baccalaureate, 82 master's, 50 doctoral, and numerous online graduate professional programs through 12 academic units. It also offers the education specialist and juris doctor degree programs. **Primary Focus Areas:** Education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human servi…
How do I apply for a grant from Baylor University?
Baylor University operates as both a recipient and distributor of grants. According to recent filings, the organization reported total giving of $429,886,412. Typical grant awards range from $5,224 to $4,948,807. **Federal Funding:** The university has received significant federal awards from multiple agencies: • Department of Agriculture: $432.5 million (44 awards) • Department of Health and Human Services: $388.2 million (289 awards) • Department of Education: $216.8 million (42 awards) • Nat…
Where does Baylor University make grants?
Baylor's funding priorities extend primarily to Texas, California, and North Carolina. The university's student body typically comes from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and over 100 countries worldwide.
What size grants does Baylor University award?
In 2024, Baylor University awarded 62 grants totaling $12.7M — an average of about $205K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Baylor University's EIN?
Baylor University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1159753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Baylor University's focus areas in our free grants database
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
William Z Hayes Foundation
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$629K
Grants
4
Total Given
$28K
Tr Uw Jane James Cook Item 19
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$861K
Grants
11
Total Given
$41K
Forsyth Fbo Leonard Wood Memorial
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$320K
Grants
1
Total Given
$18K
Teas Foundation
AMARILLO, TX
Assets
$3.0M
Grants
3
Total Given
$138K
Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$13.5M
Grants
41
Total Given
$3.9M
Nelson & Debbie Fox Charitable Fdtn
LUBBOCK, TX
Assets
$329K
Grants
9
Total Given
$90K
Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Baylor University on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities
Go from researching Baylor University to a real strategy.