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Mcpherson College

To develop whole persons through scholarship, participation and service. Mcpherson college is a vibrant community of persons from diverse faiths and cultural backgrounds. The college provides education in …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Mcpherson College

At McPherson College, we push ourselves to grow in and beyond the classroom. Our broad-based education grounds itself in the relevant knowledge and personal skills you need to excel in life.

Founded
Headquarters
Mcpherson, KS
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B420
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1935

Mission

To develop whole persons through scholarship, participation and service. Mcpherson college is a vibrant community of persons from diverse faiths and cultural backgrounds. The college provides education in over 30 areas of study, serving approximately 781 students.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B420
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.46%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.85
Program expenses$0.85 ($41.4 million)
85% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mcpherson College is a registered education nonprofit based in Mcpherson, KS, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1887 and has been operating for 139 years. Its EIN is 480543736. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $67M in annual revenue. 91 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Mcpherson College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Mcpherson College is located in Mcpherson, KS, United States. The organization was established in 1887 and has been active for 139 years.

Based on official tax filings, Mcpherson College has $67M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Mcpherson College is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $67M in annual revenue. The organization has 91 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Mcpherson College. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Mcpherson College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 85% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Mcpherson College profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

At McPherson College, we push ourselves to grow in and beyond the classroom. Our broad-based education grounds itself in the relevant knowledge and personal skills you need to excel in life. Mcpherson College is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1887.

Among education charities registered in United States: Mcpherson College's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $67M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Mcpherson College are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mcpherson College is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 480543736, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
85% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

MI
Michael Schneider
College President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Amanda G••••••••
PROVOST/EXEC
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Bill G••••
TRUSTEE
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Bruce C••••
VP ACADEMIC
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Carol L•••••
SECRETARY
CA
Carolyn C•••
TRUSTEE
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Craig H•••••
TRUSTEE
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Craig L•••••
TRUSTEE
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Daryl B•••
VICE CHAIR
DA
Dave C•••••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Dennis H•••••••
TRUSTEE
ER
Erik V••••
VP FOR ADVAN
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Jim L•••••
TRUSTEE
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John H••••••
TREASURER
JO
Jonathan K••••••
TRUSTEE
JU
Julie H••••
TRUSTEE
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Kathy M••••••
TRUSTEE
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Kerri K•••••••
CHAIR
LA
Laurel G••••••••
SECRETARY
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Les S••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Marty W•••
TRUSTEE
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Michael S••••••••
COLLEGE PRES
MO
Modena W•••••
TRUSTEE
MY
Myron S••••
TRUSTEE
PA
Pam T•••••
TRUSTEE
PA
Paula V••••••
TRUSTEE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$67.4M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$63.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$690.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$65.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$41.5M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$37.6M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Mcpherson College This page 93 $67.4 million 85%
River City Education Services 93 $59.0 million 99%
Compass Academy Charter School Inc 93 $17.7 million 86%
Lee Montessori Public Charter School 93 $16.1 million 93%
P G Chambers School Inc 93 $16.7 million 97%
Kingsman Academy Public Charter School 93 $16.5 million 89%
The Association of Illiana Christian High School of … 93 $20.0 million 92%
Code Org 93 $25.2 million 85%
Mount Vernon Nazarene University 93 $69.2 million 87%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 91 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Mcpherson College

What is Mcpherson College?
Mcpherson College is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Mcpherson, United States. At McPherson College, we push ourselves to grow in and beyond the classroom. Our broad-based education grounds itself in the relevant knowledge and personal skills you need to excel in life.
When was Mcpherson College founded?
Mcpherson College was founded in 1887.
Who leads Mcpherson College?
Michael Schneider serves as College President.
Where is Mcpherson College located?
Headquartered in Mcpherson, United States.
What is Mcpherson College's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Mcpherson College trustworthy?
Mcpherson College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Mcpherson College's registration number?
IRS EIN: 480543736.
What is Mcpherson College's website?
http://www.mcpherson.edu