irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $16.46MSTUDENT SERVICES AND AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES
- #2 $2.84MACADEMIC SUPPORT
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Graduate and Seminary Programs
Provided master’s and doctoral degrees in theology, divinity, counseling, organizational leadership, and intercultural studies
Teach-Out Agreements
Post-closure arrangements with partner institutions to allow enrolled students to transfer credits and continue studies
Undergraduate Programs
Offered degrees in fields including biology, psychology, business, music, education, and biblical studies through residential and online formats
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Student Support and Academic Services 2 activities
- Delivers academic and student support servicesProvides academic support services and auxiliary student services to support its educational mission, including the issuance of official academic transcripts via a third-party service (Parchment).
- Manages student records and transcript access post-closureFollowing the closure of its educational operations, designated Houghton University as custodian of student records, enabling former students and alumni to obtain official transcripts through Parchment.
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Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 1 activity
- Equips individuals for Christian service and leadershipPrepares and equips students and graduates to serve as church and community leaders, educators, scholars, healthcare providers, and entrepreneurs through faith-based education and leadership development, having developed thousands of change-makers since 1882.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Provides employment and tax documentation services to employeesMakes W-2s and 1095-C forms available to employees for tax years 2016 through 2023 via Paylocity and offers employment verification services through HR email inquiries.
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Provides higher education degree programs to studentsOffers college degree programs, including Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, to students, including those who are incarcerated at Sing Sing and Fishkill Correctional Facilities. The institution delivered these programs through its New York and Online locations until August 31, 2023, and maintained a branch in Puerto Rico for teach-out operations through December 2023.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facilitates student transitions through teach-out agreementsEstablished teach-out agreements with partner colleges to support active students in transferring their academic programs and facilitated student transitions following the university’s closure.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$41.92M
Contributions & grants$8.94M21%
Program service revenue$31.13M74%
Investment income$560K1%
Other revenue$1.29M
expenses
Total expenses$57.11M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$17.76M
Grants paid out$11.94M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$49.78M
Cash$1.40M
Investments$385K
Liabilities$92.16M
Net assets$-42.38M
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue -3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAJAN S MATHEWS | President | 40 | $330K |
| DAVID F TURK | PROVOST & VP | 40 | $182K |
| KENNETH E BALDES | Trustee | 2 | $166K |
| CORNELIUS F SPITZER | CONTROLLER | 35 | $145K |
| DR GARY D FRIESEN | Trustee | 2 | $134K |
| ANITA L UNDERWOOD | DEAN BUS & LEADRSH | 40 | $128K |
| STEPHEN MARET | PROF OF PSYCHOLOGY | 40 | $125K |
| MELISSA R RUTTANAI | VP MARKTNG & COMM | 40 | $114K |
| REV THOMAS R FLANDERS | Trustee | 2 | $79K |
| REV KELVIN WALKER | Trustee | 2 | $77K |
| DR DUANE A WHEELAND | VICE CHAIRMAN | 2 | $74K |
board members · 13
- ANNE SNYDER BROOKS — Trustee
- DR CAROLYN TONGE — Trustee
- DR JOHN PRAVEEN — Trustee
- DR PAUL D GLENN — Secretary
- DWIGHT D SAFER — Trustee
- GLENN G DAVES — Trustee
- J ROBERT CIMINERA — Trustee
- MRS PAULETTE ZIMMERMAN — Trustee
- REV DR DENNY KRAJACIC — Trustee
- REV DR VICTOR W CHAN — Trustee
- REV SCOTT G SLOCUM — BOARD CHAIRMAN
- VIVIAN A PRICE — Trustee
- WILLIAM M BEATTY — Trustee
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Asbury Theological Seminary Partner — Teach-out partner for graduate theology and ministry programs.
- Bard College Partner — Teach-out partner for associate and bachelor’s degree programs in liberal arts and interdisciplinary studies.
- Borough of Manhattan Community College of the City University of New York Partner — Teach-out partner for associate degrees in music and business administration.
- Crown College Partner — Teach-out partner for graduate programs in biblical studies, ministry, counseling, business, and organizational leadership.
- Dr. A.B. Simpson Partner — Founder whose vision continues to guide the university's mission and efforts.
- Fishkill Correctional Facility Partner — Hosts Alliance University's prison education program on the AU Beacon campus, offering degree pathways to incarcerated students.
- Fordham University Partner — Teach-out partner for social work, management, and organizational leadership programs.
- Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Partner — Teach-out partner for master’s programs in biblical literature, intercultural studies, ministry, and divinity.
- Helene Fuld College of Nursing Partner — Teach-out partner for bachelor of science in nursing program.
- Houghton University Partner — Custodian of Alliance University's student records and provider of transcript, enrollment verification, and other record-related services post-closure.
- Houghton University Partner — Teach-out partner for a wide range of undergraduate programs including biology, psychology, education, music, business, and graduate business programs.
- Indiana Wesleyan University Partner — Teach-out partner for master of social work program.
- Iona University Partner — Teach-out partner for marriage and family therapy and mental health counseling programs.
- Kairos University Partner — Teach-out partner for marriage and family therapy program.
- Mercy College Partner — Teach-out partner institution for Alliance University's HEOP students.
- Mercy University Partner — Teach-out partner for numerous undergraduate and graduate programs including biology, psychology, communications, criminal justice, business, IT, nursing, social work, education, counseling, and organizational leadership.
- Messiah University Partner — Teach-out partner for biology, communications, and information technology programs.
- New Brunswick Theological Seminary Partner — Teach-out partner for biblical studies, theological studies, ministry, and doctor of ministry programs.
- Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College Partner — Teach-out partner for doctor of ministry program.
- Palmer Seminary (at Eastern University) Partner — Teach-out partner for master of divinity program.
- Parchment Services Partner — Partner organization used to print and distribute academic credentials.
- Pillar College Partner — Teach-out partner for associate and bachelor’s programs in biblical studies, pastoral ministry, psychology, and counseling.
- Queens College of the City University of New York Partner — Teach-out partner institution for Alliance University's HEOP students.
- Queens College of the City University of New York (CUNY) Partner — Teach-out partner for music and childhood education programs.
- Roberts Wesleyan University Partner — Teach-out partner for psychology, criminal justice, nursing, business management, strategic leadership, and social work programs.
- Sing Sing Correctional Facility Partner — Hosts Alliance University's prison education program where incarcerated individuals earn college degrees.
- The Christian and Missionary Alliance Network — Educational institution of The Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA), established to train individuals for global Christian service.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Academic and Spiritual Developmentmethodology: integrated_academic_and_spiritual_developmentBy combining rigorous academic programs with intentional spiritual formation rooted in the Christian & Missionary Alliance tradition, the university prepares students for effective Christian service and global ministry, because holistic development strengthens both professional competence and personal faith.
- Restorative Education for Incarcerated Individualsmethodology: restorative_educationBy delivering faith-based education within correctional settings, the university enables lasting personal transformation and successful societal reintegration, because transformative learning rooted in Christian values restores identity and purpose.
- Social Relevance through Faith-Based Community Engagementmethodology: social_relevance_through_faith-based_community_engagementBy sending students into underserved communities to live out and share the love of Christ, the university fosters meaningful social impact, because embodied service deepens student formation while addressing community needs through relational witness.