Carson-Newman University
JEFFERSON CTY, TN · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Carson-Newman University has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
MISSION OF CHALLENGE, NURTURE, COMMUNITY: CARSON-NEWMAN COLLEGE OFFERS A CHRISTIAN, LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES OPEN INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY AND DEEPER SPIRITUAL MATURITY. STUDENTS RECEIVE A PERSONALIZED EDUCATION IN SMALL CLASSES. CARING FACULTY AND STAFF MENTORS GET TO KNOW AND NURTURE EACH STUDENT. WE SEEK TO INSTILL CHRISTIAN VALUES IN OUR STUDENTS AND INSPIRE THEM TO USE UNIQUE GIFTS FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE. THE HISTORIC BAPTIST DISTINCTIVES OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND COMPASSION FOR OTHERS CREATE A WELCOMING COMMUNITY THAT FOSTERS A SENSE OF BELONGING. THE CULTURAL HERITAGE AND GEOGRAPHIC BEAUTY OF THE APPALACHIAN REGION ENRICHES THE CARSON-NEWMAN EXPERIENCE, AND THE COLLEGE CONTRIBUTES TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION ADN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THIS NATIONAL TREASURE. VISION: TO BECOME A PREMIER CHRISTIAN LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE WITH A WORLD-WIDE IMPACT.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Carson-Newman University
$6.6M in foundation grants on record from 44 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Ted & Drama Russell Family Foundation C/O East Tn Foundation | $2.2M | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $1.5M | 4 |
| Americans Helping Americans | $732K | 3 |
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation | $473K | 3 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn | $215K | 3 |
| Marshall Charitable Trust | $189K | 4 |
| Feed the Children | $177K | 3 |
| Global Prison Seminaries Foundation | $150K | 1 |
| Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation | $100K | 1 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | $91K | 3 |
Leadership
ROBERT KEY — CFO (Principal officer)
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