THE MISSION OF SAMFORD UNIVERSITY IS TO NURTURE PERSONS IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT OF INTELLECT, CREATIVITY, FAITH, AND PERSONHOOD. AS A CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, THE COMMUNITY FOSTERS ACADEMIC, CAREER, AND ETHICAL COMPETENCY WHILE ENCOURAGING SOCIAL AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, AND SERVICE TO OTHERS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$905.5M
-6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$17K
-69.7% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-84.8% YoY
About Samford University
Based on IRS filings
Samford University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $905.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $18.7M.
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 | $905,489,496 | $969,787,118 | $871,369,127 |
| Revenue | $299,656,579 | $281,552,616 | $366,702,247 |
| Expenses | $296,580,224 | $270,879,733 | $257,124,034 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $18,739,993 | $22,253,756 | $17,123,131 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include International Ministry of Jesus Inc ($10,000), Dawson Memorial Baptist Church ($6,600).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson Memorial Baptist Church Birmingham, AL | general support | $6,600 |
| International Ministry of Jesus Inc Birmingham, AL | House construction | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew B Cundiff | Vice Chair/Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brent M Fielder | Assistant Secretary/Trustee | 1 | — |
| Hon Karon O Bowdre | Chairman/Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sherri Foyt | Secretary/Trustee | 1 | — |
| Alan Long MD | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Amy Allen | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Andy D Birchfield | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Beth Thorne Stukes | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bryan L Kelly | Trustee | 1 | — |
| C Thomas Houser | Trustee (term ended September 2023) | 1 | — |
| Cecelia A Walker | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Charles W Lancaster | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Charles T Carter | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John E Bell Jr | Trustee (honorary non-voting effective 9/2023) | 1 | — |
| Julie K Jenkins | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Julie M Collier | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Keith Kirkland | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Linda H Bachus | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Marlene M Reed | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mechelle S Wilder | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Michael P Dunn | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Peter J Clemens IV | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Rachel C Wachter | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Rev Danny Wood | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Rev Jay L Wolf | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Rev John E King Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Rev John L Cantelow III | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Rev Randy Gunter | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Rhega Gordon | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Rhonda C Witcher | Trustee (term ended September 2023) | 1 | — |
| Robert Holmes Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ronald L Watkins | Trustee | 1 | — |
| S Earl Dove | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sharon D Stuart | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sheri P McKean | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Steve Vinyard | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Terry Hales Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Thomas T Lamberth | Trustee (term ended September 2023) | 1 | — |
| Timothy Vines | Trustee (honorary non-voting effective 9/2023) | 1 | — |
| Verne Bragg | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Victor E Nichol Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| W Randall Pittman | Trustee | 1 | $21,060 |
| William J Stevens | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Yvette M Richardson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Zeke W Smith | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Beck A Taylor | President | 40 | $492,995 |
| Colin M Coyne | Vice President for Finance, Business Affairs and Strategy | 40 | $290,684 |
| Elizabeth B Holloway | Vice President for Advancement and Marketing | 40 | $295,759 |
| James Michael Hardin | Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs | 40 | $260,937 |
| Jason E Black | Vice President for Enrollment Management | 40 | $254,536 |
| R Philip Kimrey | Vice President for Student Affairs | 40 | $254,018 |
| Charles Martin Newton Jr | Director of Athletics | 40 | $295,081 |
| Christopher M Hatcher | Head Coach, Football | 40 | $298,622 |
| Henry C Strickland | Professor | 40 | $289,148 |
| Henry W McMillan | Head Coach, Basketball | 40 | $417,969 |
| Ryan B Hudson | Dean, Cumberland School of Law | 40 | $315,084 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samford University?
Samford University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. It holds $905.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Samford University?
As of 2024, Samford University holds $905.5M in total assets with $299.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $17K in 2024.
Where does Samford University operate?
Samford University has awarded grants in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas.
What size grants does Samford University award?
In 2024, Samford University awarded 2 grants totaling $17K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Samford University's EIN?
Samford University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0312914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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