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CATAWBA COLLEGE WAS FOUNDED IN NEWTON, NORTH CAROLINA, IN 1851 BY THE GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH. THE COLLEGE - WHICH IS TODAY AFFILIATED WITH THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST - MOVED TO ITS PRESENT LOCATION IN SALISBURY IN 1925. THE COLLEGE ENDEAVORS TO ATTRACT STUDENTS BOTH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY OF GOOD ABILITY AND CHARACTER. A PRIVATE, CO-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, CATAWBA OFFERS THE BACHELOR OF ARTS, BACHELOR OF ARTS-EDUCATION, BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, AND MASTER OF EDUCATION TO TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS. THE COLLEGE ALSO SERVES THE PUBLIC THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR THE WORLD COMMUNITY.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$119.8M
Program Spending
70%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$70.6M
Total Expenses
▼$78.5M
Total Assets
$557.5M
Total Liabilities
▼$12.2M
Net Assets
$545.3M
Officer Compensation
→$1.3M
Other Salaries
$20.2M
Investment Income
$2.5M
Fundraising
▼$47.1K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$8.9M
Awards Found
3
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | INSTITUTIONAL SHARE OF COVID-19 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND | $4.1M | FY2020 | May 2020 – Jan 2022 | Open → |
| Department of Education | COVID-19 HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND | $3.3M | FY2020 | Apr 2020 – Jan 2022 | Open → |
| National Science Foundation | CATAWBA COLLEGE NOYCE SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $1.4M | FY2013 | Oct 2012 – Sep 2017 | Open → |
Department of Education
$4.1M
INSTITUTIONAL SHARE OF COVID-19 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND
Department of Education
$3.3M
COVID-19 HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND
National Science Foundation
$1.4M
CATAWBA COLLEGE NOYCE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
11
Clean Audits
8
Material Weakness
Yes
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $9M | No | 2026-10-08 |
| 2025 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $8.9M | No | 2026-01-05 |
| 2024 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $8.9M | No | 2025-02-28 |
| 2023 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $9.1M | No | 2024-02-28 |
| 2022 | Minor Findings | Unmodified (Clean) | $14.1M | Yes | 2023-02-26 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $11.2M | Yes | 2021-10-10 |
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $11.5M | Yes | 2020-12-16 |
| 2019 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $10.5M | Yes | 2019-11-19 |
| 2018 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $13.7M | Yes | 2018-11-12 |
| 2017 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $14.7M | Yes | 2017-11-02 |
| 2016 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $14.8M | Yes | 2016-11-16 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$9M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$8.9M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$8.9M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$9.1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$14.1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$11.2M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$11.5M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$10.5M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$13.7M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$14.7M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$14.8M
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $119.8M | $70.6M | $78.5M | $557.5M | $545.3M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $98.7M | $52M | $67.9M | $442.2M | $432M |
| 2021 | $93.3M | $49.6M | $57.6M | $214.4M | $202M |
| 2020 | $66.9M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2023)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| David P Nelson | President | 40 | $326.2K | $0 | $63.8K | $390K |
| Margaret K Dees | VP Of Development | 40 | $225.9K | $0 | $40.9K | $266.8K |
| Monica Cowart | EVP & Provost | 40 | $244.9K | $0 | $19.6K | $264.5K |
| Lauren V Cox | VP Pf Finance And Admin (to 8/2/23) | 40 | $182.7K | $0 | $21.3K | $204K |
| Sandra Quaye | VP Pf Finance And Admin | 40 | $126.5K | $0 | $9,152 | $135.7K |
| Robert B Arnold Jr | Chairman | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara L Marshall | Vice Chairman | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ronald J Maccaroni | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Randall S Crumpler | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
David P Nelson
President
$390K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$326.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$63.8K
Margaret K Dees
VP Of Development
$266.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$225.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$40.9K
Monica Cowart
EVP & Provost
$264.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$244.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$19.6K
Lauren V Cox
VP Pf Finance And Admin (to 8/2/23)
$204K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$182.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$21.3K
Sandra Quaye
VP Pf Finance And Admin
$135.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$126.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$9,152
Robert B Arnold Jr
Chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Barbara L Marshall
Vice Chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ronald J Maccaroni
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr Randall S Crumpler
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imran G Chowdhury | Deal Of School Of Business | 40 | $221.6K | $0 | $21.1K | $242.7K |
| Lee Ball | VP Of Sustainability/exec Dir Cntr For The Environ | 40 | $176.4K | $0 | $15.4K | $191.8K |
| Cayce C Will | Chief Of Information Technology | 40 | $158.1K |
Imran G Chowdhury
Deal Of School Of Business
$242.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$221.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$21.1K
Lee Ball
VP Of Sustainability/exec Dir Cntr For The Environ
$191.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$176.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$15.4K
Cayce C Will
Chief Of Information Technology
$173.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$158.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$15.1K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bart Edge | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Wagoner | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| C Shuford Abernethy Iii | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles D Taylor Jr | Director (term'd 3.19.24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel T Bross | Director (term'd 3.19.24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Darlene L Ball | Director (term'd 3.19.24) |
Bart Edge
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bill Wagoner
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
C Shuford Abernethy Iii
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Individuals who previously served as officers or key employees.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constance L Rogers Lowery | Former Provost | 40 | $143K | $0 | $18.5K | $161.4K |
| Jared Tice | Former Dean Of Students | 40 | $134K | $0 | $14.1K | $148.1K |
Constance L Rogers Lowery
Former Provost
$161.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$143K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$18.5K
Jared Tice
Former Dean Of Students
$148.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$134K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$14.1K
| $20.6M |
| $59.9M |
| $180.2M |
| $148.9M |
| 2019 | $75.9M | $29.8M | $59.2M | $165.3M | $138.9M |
| 2018 | $64.3M | $19.2M | $57.7M | $150.5M | $122.3M |
| 2017 | $55.9M | $11.3M | $53.5M | $140.7M | $111.6M |
| 2016 | $46.8M | $5.3M | $51.8M | $134.3M | $104.5M |
| 2015 | $64.7M | $22.8M | $47.2M | $138.5M | $110M |
| 2014 | $50.1M | $12.7M | $46.4M | $122.3M | $91.8M |
| 2013 | $44.5M | $9M | $42.1M | $115M | $83.4M |
| 2012 | $42.1M | $5.9M | $42M | $109.4M | $75.5M |
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| $0 |
| $15.1K |
| $173.2K |
| Michelle P Caddigan | VP Of Athletics | 40 | $147.6K | $0 | $21.4K | $169K |
| John E Morrison | Executive Director, Clean Future Nc Ctr For Enviro | 40 | $149.8K | $0 | $14.3K | $164.1K |
Michelle P Caddigan
VP Of Athletics
$169K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$147.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$21.4K
John E Morrison
Executive Director, Clean Future Nc Ctr For Enviro
$164.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$149.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$14.3K
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Deborah Williams Messinger | Director (term'd 3.19.24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred J Stanback Jr | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Blabon | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerald Francis | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gregory M Alcorn | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gwin Carter Barr | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James L Crumel | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee B Syria | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark G Alexander | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marvin Moore | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mona L Wallace | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard J Seiwell | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara D Cook | Director (term'd 3.19.24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Stokes Dennard | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William M Graham | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Charles D Taylor Jr
Director (term'd 3.19.24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Daniel T Bross
Director (term'd 3.19.24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Darlene L Ball
Director (term'd 3.19.24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Deborah Williams Messinger
Director (term'd 3.19.24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Fred J Stanback Jr
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gary Blabon
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gerald Francis
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gregory M Alcorn
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gwin Carter Barr
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
James L Crumel
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lee B Syria
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark G Alexander
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Marvin Moore
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mona L Wallace
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Richard J Seiwell
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sara D Cook
Director (term'd 3.19.24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Thomas Stokes Dennard
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
William M Graham
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0