Mars Hill University
THE ORGANIZATION IS A PRIVATE LIBERAL ARTS UNIVESRITY OFFERING PROGRAMS LEADING TO FIVE DEGREES: BACHELOR OF ARTS, SCIENCE, MUSIC, SOCIAL WORK AND FINE ARTS.
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This organization also receives grants. See Funding Received below for details.
IRS Classification Codes
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Supplemental Information (2025)
THE PROCESS FOR MONITORING THE USE OF TUITION DISCOUNT OR GRANT/SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AT MARS HILL UNIVERSITY INCLUDES THE USE OF A MATRIX THAT LIMITS AND DETERMINES THE AMOUNT OF ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED. THE DEAN OF ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID AND THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID MEET MONTHLY TO REVIEW THE CURRENT AMOUNT OF TUITION DISCOUNT OR GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS BEING AWARDED TO ENSURE THAT THE UNIVERSITY STAYS WITHIN BUDGET. TUITION DISCOUNT, GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP REPORTS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE PRESIDENT ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE BUDGET FOR THESE GRANTS IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE DEAN OF ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID AND THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID MONITOR ALL TUITION DISCOUNT FINANCIAL AID AWARDS PRIOR TO THE AWARD LETTER BEING MAILED. ATHLETIC GRANTS ARE MONITORED BY COACHES AND THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR WITH STRICT GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE NCAA. THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR REPORTS REGULARLY TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY THE AMOUNT OF TUITION DISCOUNT ATHLETIC GRANTS AWARDED BY EACH TEAM PER YEAR.
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I supplemental information.
Funding Received
Verified from IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings by this organization's funders - 100 grants from 46 funders, 2017-2023.
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| REYNOLDS FOUNDATION 186-8803582 | 2023 | $5K | BAILEY MOUNTAIN CLOGGERS |
| CHARLES BURETTE MYERS TRUST FUND | 2022 | $200K | GENERAL OPERATING |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | 2022 | $101K | For recipient's exempt purpose |
| TOM AND BRENDA NASH FOUNDATION INC | 2022 | $100K | EDUCATION |
| TW MINNIE H REDDISH TRUST-MAIN | 2022 | $67K | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NORTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT | 2022 | $45K | PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS |
| NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 2022 | $35K | EDUCATION |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | 2022 | $29K | For grant recipient's exempt purposes |
| CHARLES and IRENE NANNEY FOUNDATION | 2022 | $19K | EDUCATION |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 2022 | $19K | IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF FREDERICK | 2022 | $17K | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | 2022 | $16K | Scholarships/Grants |
| STONECUTTER FOUNDATION INC | 2022 | $15K | EDUCATION |
| EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL | 2022 | $10K | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| THE OLIVES FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | 2022 | $10K | ED HOFFMEYER MEMORIAM SCHOLARSHIP |
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND | 2022 | $5K | EDUCATION |
| GOODWIN MEISSNER FAM FDN INC | 2022 | $4K | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| ROYAL FOUNDATION INC | 2022 | $3K | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| DWIGHT H HARRELSON MEM SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 2022 | $2K | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| CARL W MEARES FOUNDATION INC | 2022 | $1K | EDUCATIONAL |
| WILLIAM HAROLD SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST | 2022 | $1K | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| TRENT FAMILY FOUNDATION | 2022 | $180 | RESTRICTED |
| CHARLES BURETTE MYERS TRUST FUND | 2021 | $200K | GENERAL OPERATING |
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | 2021 | $195K | For general scholarship support. |
| TW MINNIE H REDDISH TRUST-MAIN | 2021 | $55K | GENERAL OPERATING |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | 2021 | $51K | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | 2021 | $32K | For grant recipient's exempt purposes |
| NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 2021 | $32K | EDUCATION |
| NORTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT | 2021 | $28K | PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS |
| Grace Graves Huggins Foundation | 2021 | $15K | Scholarships |
| CHUBB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2021 | $15K | Matching Gifts |
| CHARLES and IRENE NANNEY FOUNDATION | 2021 | $15K | EDUCATION |
| THE FOUNDATION FOR INTERNATIONAL | 2021 | $10K | N/A |
| WATSON-BROWN FOUNDATION INC | 2021 | $10K | AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS |
| COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES | 2021 | $10K | LILLY-NETVUE |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | 2021 | $10K | Scholarships/Grants |
| THE OLIVES FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | 2021 | $10K | OPERATING GRANT |
| SOUTH ARTS INC | 2021 | $6K | IN THESE MOUNTAINS - CARGILL |
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND | 2021 | $5K | EDUCATION |
| THE GOIZUETA FOUNDATION INC | 2021 | $5K | MATCHING GIFTS |
| ROYAL FOUNDATION INC | 2021 | $4K | MARS HILL FUND |
| WILLIAM HAROLD SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST | 2021 | $4K | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| GOODWIN MEISSNER FAM FDN INC | 2021 | $4K | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| CARMAX FOUNDATION | 2021 | $2K | ASSOCIATE MATCHING DOLLARS |
| DWIGHT H HARRELSON MEM SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 2021 | $2K | EDUCATION SCHOLARSIP |
| THE DICKSON FOUNDATION INC | 2021 | $1K | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CARL W MEARES FOUNDATION INC | 2021 | $1K | EDUCATIONAL |
| DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION | 2021 | $410 | MATCHING GIFTS |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | 2021 | $153 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PSRM FOUNDATION | 2021 | $100 | TO EQUIP STUDENTS TO PURSUE INTELLECTUAL, SPIRITUAL, AND PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH AN EDUCATION THAT IS GROUNDED, CONNECTED, AND COMMITTED. |
Showing the 50 most recent of 100 grants on file.