2026-04-15T08:30:52+00:00 2025-05-31 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 111 E Wayne Street Suite 600 Fort Wayne IN 46802 990 2024-06-01 381359569 Spring Arbor University SPRI 5177501200 106 E MAIN ST SPRING ARBOR MI 49283 BRENT ELLIS PRESIDENT 5177501200 2026-04-15 true true Lauren Denton P01571860 2604604000 2026-04-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BRENT ELLIS 106 E MAIN ST SPRING ARBOR MI 49283 97406422 false X https://www.springarbor.edu X 1873 MI SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY PROVIDES POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION TO OVER 2,441 STUDENTS, GRANTING BA, BS, MA ,MS, and DNP DEGREES. 20 20 1118 20 332052 39239 10257511 10090746 52074309 55128919 84674 9198357 -15658 132387 62400836 74550409 16217011 17464574 0 18890297 19771426 0 667443 22887051 21392842 57994359 58628842 4406477 15921567 124142690 133610054 25077584 25093746 99065106 108516308 SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY IS A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS DISTINGUISHED BY OUR LIFELONG INVOLVEMENT IN THE STUDY AND APPLICATION OF THE LIBERAL ARTS, TOTAL COMMITMENT TO JESUS CHRIST AS THE PERSPECTIVE FOR LEARNING AND CRITICAL PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD. false false 53136678 17464574 55244113 SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY IS A CHRISTIAN INSTITUTION SERVING OVER 2,441 STUDENTS. ALL PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES ARE RELATED TO INSTRUCTION, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, STUDENT AND AUXILIARY SERVICES FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO STUDY AT OUR MAIN CAMPUS OR THROUGH OUR ONLINE EDUCATION PROGRAM. 53136678 true true false false false false false true false true true false false false true false false true true false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true true false false true 3122 0 1118 true true true false false false false true true false false false false false false X 20 20 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true true false false MI X WARREN HAWKINS 5177501200 106 E MAIN ST SPRING ARBOR MI 49283 Debra McKenna Blews Secretary-Treasurer 4.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Greg Bontrager Chair 4.0 2.0 X X 0 0 0 Robert Gould Vice Chair 4.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Abdu Murray Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Amber Wright Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Babbie Mason Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Daryl Miller Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Dave Page Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 David Kendall Board Member 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Don Walker Board Member 2.0 2.0 X 0 0 0 Douglas Matthews Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Edward Lamoreaux Board Member 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Boss Mainka Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jim Mol Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Ken Johnson Board Member 2.0 2.0 X 0 0 0 Lori Ormston Roberts Board Member 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Paul Bucholz Board Member 3.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Richard Townley Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Ron Jones Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Todd Tibbits Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Brent Ellis President 50.0 2.0 X 326066 0 36752 Dawn Schnitkey VP of Finance & Administration (Left 09/24) 50.0 0.0 X 92362 0 19007 Carol Green Provost/CAO 50.0 0.0 X 145880 0 22487 Doug Wilcoxson Executive Vice President 50.0 2.0 X 134224 0 26371 Marla Sanford VP for Enrollment and Marketing 50.0 0.0 X 107680 0 23607 Randall Melton Chief Information Officer 50.0 0.0 X 123631 0 25164 929843 0 153388 5 false true false KEYPATH EDUCATION LLC 220 N SMITH ST STE 210 PALATINE IL 60067 COLLEGE/STUDENT SVCS 3693796 CHARTWELLS DINING SVCS 2400 YORKMONT RD CHARLOTTE NC 28217 FOOD SVC PROVIDER 2720625 RW MERCER CO 2322 BROOKLYN RD JACKSON MI 49203 CONSTRUCTION SVCS 1500180 MLive Media Group Dept 77571 Detroit MI 48277 On-Line Marketing 864280 SIERRA-CEDAR LLC PO BOX 402521 ATLANTA GA 303842521 COMPUTER SUPPORT/SVCS 309335 11 72285 468245 9550216 90578 10090746 STUDENT TUITION AND FEES 611310 47848154 47848154 AUXILARY SERVICES 611310 7280765 6989512 291253 0 0 0 0 55128919 1171666 40799 1130867 0 0 30848273 22785353 36229 8062920 -36229 8026691 8026691 12527 72285 34431 -21904 -21904 39097 0 39097 39097 OTHER REVENUE 611310 115194 115194 0 0 0 0 115194 74550409 54952860 332052 9174751 17464574 17464574 474187 403059 61644 9484 15461708 13142452 2010022 309234 599816 509844 77976 11996 2072467 1761597 269421 41449 1163248 988761 151222 23265 108679 108679 115370 115370 169673 169673 921114 782947 119745 18422 4839151 4113278 629090 96783 2619752 2226789 340568 52395 2828446 2404179 367698 56569 2048160 1740936 266261 40963 344149 292527 44739 6883 547475 547475 2475304 2475304 617417 524804 92613 DINING SERVICES 2386116 2386116 EQUIPMENT 1384898 1384898 BAD DEBT -12862 -12862 0 0 0 0 58628842 53136678 4824721 667443 2500 1000 25601476 18314090 7455031 8477997 3333262 5696932 0 0 0 0 168570 95417 18196 21176 1152502 1087768 119652924 60201099 54433445 59451825 29930244 37075533 204808 1773958 0 1842656 1614358 124142690 133610054 2229392 4041331 2427281 1788877 0 0 17644513 16838928 2776398 2424610 25077584 25093746 X 61767688 64284333 37297418 44231975 99065106 108516308 124142690 133610054 X 15921567 -6625736 155371 X false true true true true X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X false 26606281 9437295 2112361 308794 168218 37678925 22309301 1412620 3723486 679630 159496 26606281 22304677 1118559 -298555 662041 153339 22309301 24146692 799831 -2180059 363827 97960 22304677 17612487 1570896 5562322 486979 112034 24146692 0.29 0.54 0.17 true false 2472955 2472955 74901105 32957509 41943596 13963216 3014511 10948705 28315648 24229079 4086569 59451825 Federal Income Taxes REFUNDABLE STUDENT/OTHER DEPOS 303427 ANNUITIES PAYABLE 103952 ACCRUED POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT 1711333 LEASE LIABILITY 305898 2424610 50480228 -6625736 189802 -6435934 56916162 169673 17464574 17634247 74550409 41029026 34431 34431 40994595 169673 17464574 17634247 58628842 Schedule D, Part I ASC 740 FOOTNOTE MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITIONS UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 Collections of art - description of collections THE ART EXHIBIT IS USED FOR CLASSROOM TEACHING. Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, INSTRUCTION, ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AS INTENDED BY DONOR RESTRICTIONS. BOARD DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS WHICH MAY INCLUDE CAPITAL PURCHASES, SPECIAL PROJECTS AND OTHER ITEMS. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 SPECIAL EVENTS RECLASS - 34431 CHANGE IN YEAR GAIN/LOSS ON POST RETIREMENT - 118462 CHANGE IN VALUE OF PERPETUAL TRUST - 36909 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements STUDENT AID - 17464574 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 SPECIAL EVENTS RECLASS - 34431 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4(b) Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements STUDENT AID - 17464574 true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false true false true Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY THIS POLICY IS PUBLISHED ON THE UNIVERSITY WEBSITE. Schedule E, Part I, Line 6(a) FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM A GOVERNMENT THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES FINANCIAL AID FOR STUDENTS FROM THE TITLE IV PROGRAM OF THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND FROM THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS OF MICHIGAN AND OHIO. EVENING AT THE ARBOR 54450 51990 2460 16129 3273 SAU GOLF OPEN 30362 20295 10067 300 8050 2786 3893 0 84812 72285 12527 300 8050 18915 7166 34431 -21904 true INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL AID 845 17464574 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING RESOURCES NECESSARY TO HELP STUDENTS COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION. IN SELECTING THE STUDENTS TO RECEIVE THIS ASSISTANCE, THE UNIVERSITY PLACES PRIMARY EMPHASIS ON THE STUDENT'S ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND FINANCIAL NEED. AWARDS ARE DETERMINED BY THE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE. UPON ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION, THE AWARDS ARE USED TO OFFSET THE COST OF ATTENDANCE. X X X X true true X X X X X false false false false false false false false false Brent Ellis President 292208 0 28304 0 5554 0 18144 0 18608 0 362818 0 0 0 Doug Wilcoxson Executive Vice President 133162 0 0 0 1062 0 8320 0 18051 0 160595 0 0 0 Carol Green Provost/CAO 145880 0 0 0 0 0 9550 0 12937 0 168367 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Travel for companions THE SPOUSE OF THE VP OF ADVANCEMENT/EXECUTIVE VP OCCASIONALLY TRAVELS WITH THE ADVANCEMENT TEAM TO CONDUCT AND SUPPORT DONOR/BUSINESS EVENTS AND AS SUCH, RELATED TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE TREATED AS NONTAXABLE ITEMS. Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Housing allowance or residence for personal use THE PRESIDENT RESIDES IN A UNIVERSITY OWNED HOUSE. THE HOUSING IS NONTAXABLE DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, THE HOME IS LOCATED ON CAMPUS, AND THE HOME IS USED FOR BUSINESS EVENTS. Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Health or social club dues or initiation fees THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT ARE PROVIDED A COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERSHIP BY THE UNIVERSITY. EMPLOYEES ARE TAXED FOR PERSONAL USE OF THE DUES. Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Personal services THE PRESIDENT RESIDES IN A UNIVERSITY OWNED HOUSE AND WEEKLY CLEANING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR THE HOME. SERVICES ARE NONTAXABLE DUE TO THE FACT THE HOME IS LOCATED ON CAMPUS AND IS USED FOR BUSINESS EVENTS. 2 90578 Market value 0 false true false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Securities - Publicly traded - Number of contributions reflects the number of different stocks received. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body REVIEW IS CONDUCTED BY FINANCE, COMPENSATION AND AUDIT COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DURING A JOINT MEETING BEFORE THE 990 IS FILED. AFTER THIS REVIEW, A COPY OF THE FORM IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy BOARD MEMBERS AND CABINET MEMBERS SUBMIT CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOCUMENTS ANNUALLY. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE KEPT IN THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE. IF SOMEONE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE CONFLICT IS RECOGNIZED BY THE BOARD MEMBER AND WILL RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM VOTING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE INITIAL COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT IS BENCHMARKED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR AND CFO AND THAT INFORMATION IS USED BY THE BOARD CHAIR AND PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE. FURTHER INCREASES ARE ALSO INITIATED AND REVIEWED AT THE BOARD LEVEL. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees CABINET MEMBER COMPENSATION REVIEW IS COMPLETED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE AND A BENCHMARKING STUDY IS DONE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances CHANGE IN VALUE OF INTERESTS IN PERPETUAL TRUST - 118462; CURRENT YEAR GAIN/LOSS ON POST RETIREMENT - 36909; Total - 155371; SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 106 E MAIN ST SPRING ARBOR MI 49283 743066798 FUNDRAISING MI 501(c)(3) Type I SAU true MICHINDOH CONFERENCE CTR 4545 E BACON RD HILLSDALE MI 49542 270209917 CHRISTIAN CTR MI 501(c)(3) 10 SAU true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false