Harding University Inc
Led by our Christ-centered mission, Harding University aspires to be known around the world for educating and inspiring students to relentlessly pursue Gods truth, excellence and love.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$476.8M
+0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$261K
+5.4% YoY
Grant Count
7
-22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
+35.5% YoY
About Harding University Inc
Based on IRS filings
Harding University Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in SEARCY, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $476.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $261K. Net investment income was $5.7M.
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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 | $476,835,961 | $475,682,750 | $471,532,681 |
| Revenue | $128,859,823 | $114,513,535 | $128,532,309 |
| Expenses | $130,359,326 | $125,587,337 | $123,107,984 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,725,400 | $214,264 | $9,875,287 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Williams | President | 40 | $288,056 |
| Jean-Noel Thompson | Executive Vice President | 40 | $168,642 |
| Michael McGalliard | Dean CAH/Assoc Provost HS | 40 | $155,119 |
| Paul Simmons | Head Football Coach | 40 | $133,704 |
| Julie Hixson-Wallace | Dean College of Pharmacy | 40 | $163,481 |
| Tamara Hall | Secretary/Treasurer | 40 | $145,545 |
| Debbie Knight | Prof/CHS IPE/Co-Curr Co | 40 | $108,887 |
| Marty Spears | Provost | 40 | $152,455 |
| Rayanne Story | Assoc Pro/Associate Dean Pharmacy | 40 | $120,452 |
| Timothy Bewley | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Craig Cheatham | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Stephanie Cochran | Board Member | 1 | — |
| James Cone | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mark Crews | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Amy Emerson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Harrell Freeman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Charles Ganus | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michael Justus | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Harold Redd | Board Member | 1 | — |
| John Reese | Board Member | 1 | — |
| John Simmons | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Swaid Swaid | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Waldron | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Robert Walker | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rodney Waller | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mark Weeks | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Joe Wild | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Howard Wright | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jim Holsombake | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Robin Maynard | Board Member | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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