Charleston Southern University (CSU) is a private, four-year co-educational institution organized under the laws of the state of South Carolina as a non-profit organization and sponsored by the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The University's mission is to promote academic excellence in a Christian environment.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$207.9M
+1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$150K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$150K
About Charleston Southern University
Based on IRS filings
Charleston Southern University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHARLESTON, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $207.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $3.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $207,899,405 | $205,078,921 | $197,723,286 |
| Revenue | $116,149,987 | $122,487,793 | $118,040,499 |
| Expenses | $113,982,111 | $111,518,712 | $113,869,762 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,243,623 | $5,842,207 | $1,153,861 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Judy Hetz | Chairman (Part Year) | 1 | — |
| Mr Bill Carpenter | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Mr Dean Murphy | Trustee/Chairman | 1 | — |
| Mr Mark Hood | Trustee/Vice Chairman | 1 | — |
| Mr Ron Brantley | Vice Chairman (Part Year)/Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr DJ Horton | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Frank Bullard | Trustee (Part Year) | 1 | — |
| Dr Gloria Thiem | Trustee (Part Year) | 1 | — |
| Dr James Merritt | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Jerry Williams | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Joseph Russell | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Ryan Ashley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Ryan Pack | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Tim Spurling | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Adam Robertson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Bobby Wood | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr James Davis | Trustee (Part Year) | 1 | — |
| Mr Jeff Wildes | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Larry Driggers | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Phil Byrd | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Randy Eller | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Rick Redden | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Tim Whitfield | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr William Renfrow | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mrs Julia Martin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mrs Linda Fick | Trustee (Part Year) | 1 | — |
| Mrs Missy Branch | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mrs Terri Austin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Rev Alex Sands | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Rev Robbie Baxley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brian K Faulkner | President | 45 | $91,749 |
| David Baggs | VP for Development | 40 | $136,685 |
| Dr Anthony Turner | VP Enrollment/Marketing | 40 | $141,104 |
| Dr Dondi E Costin | President (Part Year) | 45 | $239,718 |
| Dr Michael Bryant | VP Strategic Planning, Faith Integration, and Christian Leadership | 40 | $75,150 |
| Dr Scott Yarbrough | VP of Student Success | 40 | $108,501 |
| Janelle Fox | VP Finance & Operations (Part Year) | 40 | $147,500 |
| Jeff Barber | Athletic Director | 40 | $176,647 |
| Jody Jennings | VP Student Life | 40 | $47,283 |
| Michael Wilder | VP Academic Affairs | 40 | $70,824 |
| Robert L Blackmon | VP of Business Affairs & Finance | 40 | $143,394 |
| Dr Jairy Hunter | President Emeritus (Part Year) | 40 | $204,684 |
| Gabby Poole | Director, PA Program, Dean of COHS | 40 | $147,139 |
| Gabe Giardina | Head Football Coach | 40 | $132,351 |
| Jacob Thorpe | Director, PT Program | 40 | $151,006 |
| James Radebaugh | Head Basketball Coach | 40 | $173,981 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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