THE PRIMARY MISSION OF FURMAN AS A LIBERAL ARTS INSTITUTION IS TO PROVIDE A DISTINCTIVE EDUCATION IN FINE ARTS, HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES, MATHEMATICS AND THE SCIENCES, AS WELL AS SELECTED PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4B
+9.3% YoY
Revenue
$288.9M
+29.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$60.1M
+184.1% YoY
Expenses
$270.1M
+5.5% YoY
About Furman University
Based on IRS filings
Furman University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in GREENVILLE, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4B in total assets. Net investment income was $60.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,399,667,880 | $1,280,396,314 | $1,328,407,958 |
| Revenue | $288,883,583 | $223,194,398 | $253,351,985 |
| Expenses | $270,132,887 | $256,073,141 | $239,545,718 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $60,117,373 | $21,160,870 | $40,499,285 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN T BYRNE | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ROBERT E HILL JR | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CHRISTINA NEWSOM BYRON | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| CHARLES AMBROSE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KRISTIN BAUCOM DAVIES | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOLLEY BRUCE CHRISTMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KEVIN R BRYANT | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| THOMAS CULLEN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CYNTHIA DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LEE C DILLWORTH | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| FRANCES ELLISON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JOHANNA FRIERSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAVID L HAUSER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARK KAISER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RAYMOND KING | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JAMES A LANIER JR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAVID LAXER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ANTHONY WILTON MCDADE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TRACI MILLER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| YENDELELA NEELY HOLSTON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JASON W RICHARDS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| PAUL L ROBERTSON III | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BETH TAYLOR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| A ALEXANDER TAYLOR II | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BRENDA J THAMES | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LIZANNE THOMAS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RACHELLE HARLEY THOMPSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SUSAN THOMSON SHI | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW WALLIS WILSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| C KEMMONS W WILSON III | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| RICHARD N WRENN JR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DR ELIZABETH DAVIS | PRESIDENT | 40 | $622,355 |
| SUSAN MADDUX | VP FOR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $406,909 |
| JASON DONNELLY | VP FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS | 40 | $304,486 |
| THOMAS E EVELYN II | VP FOR UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $297,040 |
| BETH PONTARI | ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & PROVOST | 40 | $265,647 |
| HEIDI MCCRORY | VP FOR DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $263,745 |
| CONNIE L CARSON | VP FOR STUDENT LIFE | 40 | $266,141 |
| EMILY SCHUCK | VP OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT | 40 | $139,585 |
| ROBERT KENNEY | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | 40 | $292,226 |
| MEREDITH GREEN | GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $191,151 |
| JEREMY CASS | DEAN OF FACULTY | 40 | $204,318 |
| JEFF REDDERSON | ASSOCIATE VP FOR FACILITIES | 40 | $177,222 |
| ELIZABETH SEMAN | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $184,222 |
| ROBERT RICHEY | MEN'S HEAD BASKETBALL COACH | 40 | $645,722 |
| CLAYTON HENDRIX | HEAD FOOTBALL COACH | 40 | $321,204 |
| DANNY TANG | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 40 | $232,953 |
| GEORGE SHIELDS | PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY | 40 | $206,657 |
| DON GORDON | RILEY INSTITUTE FOUNDING DIRECTOR | 40 | $191,940 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Furman University?
Furman University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in GREENVILLE, SC. It holds $1.4B in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Furman University?
As of 2024, Furman University holds $1.4B in total assets with $288.9M in annual revenue.
Where does Furman University operate?
Furman University has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New Jersey, South Carolina.
What is Furman University's EIN?
Furman University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0314395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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