The primary mission of the University is education through research and teaching by creating and imparting knowledge that will shape citizens who contribute to their communities and lead professions in a global society.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.5B
+6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$56K
+761.5% YoY
Grant Count
4
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+115.4% YoY
About Southern Methodist University
Based on IRS filings
Southern Methodist University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.5B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $94.7M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,478,544,364 | $4,211,825,864 | $4,000,720,929 |
| Revenue | $1,148,707,746 | $1,041,264,917 | $1,151,429,320 |
| Expenses | $989,836,695 | $903,667,627 | $839,825,116 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $94,738,888 | $128,635,382 | $142,286,850 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert G Turner | President/Trustee | 36.5 | $1,833,395 |
| Alley B Alley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Antoine LV Dijkstra | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Antonio O Garza Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bobby B Lyle | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Caren H Prothro | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Carl Sewell | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Clark K Hunt | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Connie O'Neill | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Cynthia Fierro Harvey | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David B Miller | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David S Huntley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Douglas Smellage | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Frances A Moody-Dahlberg | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Frederick B Hegi Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gary T Crum | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gerald J Ford | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jackson Overton | Trustee - Student | 1 | — |
| Jeanne L Phillips | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jeanne Tower Cox | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Juan Antonio Moreno | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Katherine Crow | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kelly H Compton | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Laura Welch Bush | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Michael Boone | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Michael McKee | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Paul B Loyd Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Paul L Rasmussen | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ray L Hunt | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Richard K Templeton | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Richard Ware | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Richie L Butler | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Robert Frank | Trustee - Faculty | 37.5 | — |
| Robert H Dedman Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Royce E Wilson Sr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ruth S Altshuler | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sarah Perot | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Scott J Jones | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Scott McLean | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sheron Patterson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Tucker S Bridwell | Trustee | 1 | — |
| William Armstrong | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Abby Herrera | Trustee - Student | 1 | $5,748 |
| Robert Michael Harris | Trustee - Faculty | 37.5 | $155,251 |
| Brad Cheves | V.P. for Development, Alumni Relations and Public Affairs | 37.5 | $716,523 |
| Christine Regis | V.P. for Business and Finance | 36.5 | $706,629 |
| Donna M Morrow | Associate University Secretary | 37.5 | $201,984 |
| Elizabeth Loboa | Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs | 36.5 | $733,254 |
| Harold Stanley | VP Executive Affairs | 36.5 | $444,533 |
| Kenechukwu Mmeje | V.P. for Student Affairs | 37.5 | $625,896 |
| Mary Anne Rogers | Assistant Secretary | 37.5 | — |
| Paul Ward | V.P. for Legal Affairs and Secretary | 36.5 | $655,264 |
| Rakesh Dahiya | Chief Investment Officer | 37.5 | $715,417 |
| Matthew Myers | Dean Key Employee | 37.5 | $590,368 |
| Thomas DiPiero | Dean Key Employee | 37.5 | $438,690 |
| Rick Hart | Athletic Director | 37.5 | $948,570 |
| Robert Lanier | Head Basketball Coach -Current | 37.5 | $3,070,721 |
| Thomas R Lashlee | Head Football Coach | 37.5 | $2,413,682 |
| William Maxwell | Professor of Finance | 37.5 | $588,903 |
| William Dillon | Sr. Assoc Dean Business | 37.5 | $545,485 |
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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