Southwestern University
GEORGETOWN, TX · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2022). Southwestern University has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, IS COMMITTED TO UNDERGRADUATE LIBERAL EDUCATION INVOLVING BOTH THE STUDY OF AND PARTICIPATION IN SIGNIFICANT ASPECTS OF OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE, EXPRESSED PRIMARILY THROUGH THE ARTS, THE SCIENCES, THE INSTITUTIONS AND THE PROFESSIONS OF SOCIETY. AS A TEACHING-LEARNING COMMUNITY, SOUTHWESTERN ENCOURAGES RIGOROUS INQUIRY AND SCHOLARSHIP, CREATIVE TEACHING, AND THE EXPRESSION OF FREE HUMAN LIFE. THE UNIVERSITY SEEKS TO INVOLVE THE STUDENT IN FINDING A PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DIRECTION FOR LIFE, DEVELOPING MORE SENSITIVE METHODS OF COMMUNICATION, CULTIVATING THOSE QUALITIES AND SKILLS WHICH MAKE FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, AND LEARNING TO THINK CLEARLY AND MAKE RELEVANT JUDGMENTS AND DISCRIMINATIONS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2022.
Who funds Southwestern University
$14M in foundation grants on record from 85 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Je and Le Mabee Foundation | $2.9M | 1 |
| Cullen Trust for Higher Education | $1.6M | 4 |
| Mccombs Foundation | $1.3M | 2 |
| Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $1.3M | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $1.2M | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $617K | 4 |
| Dan L Duncan Foundation | $600K | 3 |
| Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation | $375K | 3 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $336K | 5 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $332K | 4 |
Leadership
LAURA SKANDERA TROMBLEY — VP FOR FINANCE & ADMIN (Principal officer)
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