2026-04-14T14:04:08+00:00 2025-05-31 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 14221 Dallas Parkway Suite 400 Dallas TX 75254 990 2024-06-01 730555460 Oklahoma Christian University OKLA 4054255000 PO BOX 11000 OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73136 JOHN DESTEIGUER PRESIDENT 4054255000 2026-04-14 true Andrew J Gray P01517705 9727028262 2026-04-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Lyndell K Jones PO BOX 11000 OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73136 76114877 false X WWW.OC.EDU X 1950 OK Oklahoma Christian University educates, mentors, and inspires learners to fulfill their God-given potential. 27 27 1296 27 3575 5765 7967671 7515195 60279796 64189696 887743 1031504 1279404 526767 70414614 73263162 22337342 23971440 0 25122356 25517032 0 859977 26661045 26960696 74120743 76449168 -3706129 -3186006 120912170 121389137 50257382 50469160 70654788 70919977 OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY EDUCATES, MENTORS, AND INSPIRES LEARNERS TO FULFILL THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL. OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY HAS A CAMPUS CULTURE KNOWN AS THE KINGDOM WAY. 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Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (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. 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 Oklahoma Christian University does not unlawfully discriminate in its admissions or employment policies and procedures on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, veteran's status, disability, religion or any other legally protected classification. This is found on the OC website under Policies. Schedule E, Part I, Line 6(a) FINANCIAL AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM A GOVERNMENT OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY INC. PARTICIPATES IN THE PELL GRANT PROGRAM. PELL GRANTS PROVIDE ELIGIBLE STUDENTS WITH A FOUNDATION OF FINANCIAL AID TO ASSIST WITH DEFRAYING THE COST OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. Sub-Saharan Africa 1 3 Program Services MBA Program 182285 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 2 Program Services Education Study Abroad 338176 2 5 0 0 2 5 520461 0 520461 true false true false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual true Educational Scholarships 1942 23971440 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds REGARDING THE MONITORING OF GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS, ALL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED AND ELIGIBLE FOR THE AWARDED AMOUNTS. THE AWARDS ARE APPLIED BY THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE TO THE STUDENT'S ACCOUNT. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE APPLIED AND USED TO PAY FOR THE EDUCATIONAL COSTS AS DESCRIBED BY THE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS. X true true X X X false false false false false false false true false Lyndell K Jones President 258393 0 0 0 445 0 15000 0 1414 0 275252 0 0 0 John D Hermes Chief Information and Operations Officer 152805 0 7200 0 276 0 7500 0 10808 0 178589 0 0 0 Brian T Starr Provost 145400 0 7200 0 516 0 8400 0 0 0 161516 0 0 0 Stephen R Eck Chief Legal Officer 108906 0 1200 0 276 0 8100 0 42050 0 160532 0 0 0 John R deSteiguer Chancellor 217829 0 0 0 792 0 13500 0 63300 0 295421 0 0 0 Byron L Newberry Assoc. Provost, Dean College of Engineering 148005 0 5200 0 516 0 6570 0 193 0 160484 0 0 0 David R Lynn Athletic Director, Mens Golf Head Coach 135889 0 11200 0 276 0 0 0 6590 0 153955 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Housing allowance or residence for personal use THE MINISTERIAL HOUSING ALLOWANCE IS AN EXCLUSION FROM THE GROSS INCOME OF MINISTERIAL EARNINGS FOR CERTAIN HOUSING RELATED EXPENSES. THE POLICY IS IN THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK AND MUST HAVE ANNUAL SUBMISSION FOR ELIGIBILITY, REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY HUMAN RESOURCES. Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments The organization provides bonus payments to individuals based on performance and at the discretion of the University's President. 4 37000 Market value 1 12766 Market value X TOOLS 263 182485 Cost 0 false true false Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Material differences in voting rights THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, SECRETARY, AND TREASURER, AS WELL AS THE CHAIRS OF THE OTHER COMMITTEES. THE COMMITTEE HAS THE POWER TO PERFORM DUTIES AS DELEGATED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons DAVID SEAT & WES GOTCHER - Family relationship Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body FORM 990 IS SUBMITTED TO BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WEBSITE BEFORE FILING. AN EMAIL NOTIFICATION IS SENT OUT TO THE BOARD MEMBERS TO LET THEM KNOW IT IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE FOR THEIR REVIEW. BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW AND SUBMIT ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS REGARDING THE PREPARED FORM. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy EACH EMPLOYEE AND BOARD MEMBER ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE DISCLOSURE ASKS ABOUT ANY RELATIONSHIPS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR BE PERCEIVED AS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. EACH PERSON IS ASKED TO ACKNOWLEDGE BY SIGNATURE THAT HE/SHE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official COMPENSATION REVIEW FOR THE PRESIDENT IS CONDUCTED BY THE INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE REVIEW IS CONDUCTED WITH COMPARABLE DATA SOURCED FROM MULTIPLE MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS AND REVIEWED EVERY FIVE YEARS. THE LAST REVIEW WAS PERFORMED IN 2022. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees COMPENSATION REVIEW FOR THE CHANCELLOR IS CONDUCTED BY THE INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE REVIEW IS CONDUCTED WITH COMPARABLE DATA SOURCED FROM MULTIPLE MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS AND REVIEWED AT LEAST EVERY FIVE YEARS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL PUBLIC DISCLOSURE LAW. INFORMATION REGARDING THE ENTITY IS AVAILABLE THROUGH FORM 1023. OTHERWISE, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE AT MANAGEMENT DISCRETION. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2f Other Program Service Revenue Miscellaneous Income - Total Revenue: 625426, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 625426, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Actuarial Adjustment - 23491; Total - 23491; EAGLE WORKS PO BOX 11000 OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73136 821300515 INTELPROPERTY OK 0 14716 OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE INC PO BOX 5240 EDMOND OK 730839931 731018264 PUBLICATION OK 501(c)(3) 7 OCU true OK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE INVESTMENT CORP PO BOX 11000 OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73136 730790035 INVESTMENT OK OCU C Corporation 0 0 1 true OC GMBH GRUNENTORGASSE 30 1090 WIEN VIENNA VIENNA AU STUDENT HOUSING AU OCU C Corporation 1 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true true false false CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE INC Q 571397 FMV