STETSON UNIVERSITY INC
421 N WOODLAND BLVD, DELAND, FL · IRS data through FY2025
Revenue, expenses and net assets
Revenue Expenses Net assets
| Tax year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $263,820,744 | $281,850,311 | $515,718,918 |
| FY2024 | $250,437,317 | $265,955,642 | $498,709,051 |
| FY2023 | $245,230,702 | $254,996,021 | $489,080,329 |
| FY2022 | $291,629,402 | $250,822,027 | $475,119,808 |
| FY2021 | $288,494,091 | $246,585,474 | $493,717,564 |
| FY2020 | $246,563,024 | $241,344,995 | $404,095,790 |
| FY2019 | $250,632,704 | $236,531,473 | $398,038,979 |
| FY2018 | $248,069,650 | $223,271,930 | $379,412,472 |
| FY2017 | $224,743,357 | $218,731,268 | $341,124,920 |
| FY2016 | $219,691,666 | $211,790,022 | $315,048,906 |
| FY2015 | $207,337,106 | $193,067,484 | $319,372,743 |
| FY2014 | $200,292,081 | $183,287,157 | $315,904,253 |
| FY2013 | $191,984,547 | $168,461,974 | $283,760,702 |
| FY2012 | $165,586,638 | $157,180,517 | $250,334,769 |
Where the revenue came from
| Source | Amount | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions & grants | $27,561,896 | 11% |
| Program service revenue | $216,481,275 | 89% |
Where the money was spent
| Category | Amount | % of expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Program services | $257,528,267 | 91% |
| Management & general | $19,546,092 | 7% |
| Fundraising | $4,775,952 | 2% |
What the numbers show
- Program service revenue made up 89% of total revenue in FY2025.
- Program services accounted for 91% of functional expenses, management & general 7%, and fundraising 2%.
- 91% of functional expenses went to program services in FY2025. That is higher than 65.5% of 220 Education organizations in FL.
- Net assets covered about 22 months of expenses at the end of the reporting year. That puts it in the 69th percentile among 2798 Education organizations in FL.
- Total revenue was higher than 99.7% of 2874 Education organizations in FL.
- Total revenue rose from $165,586,638 in FY2012 to $263,820,744 in FY2025, Revenue increased in 11 and decreased in 2 of 13 year-over-year comparisons.
- Expenses exceeded revenue in 3 of 14 reported years (FY2023, FY2024, FY2025).
- The highest revenue on record here is $291,629,402 in FY2022.
- Net assets grew from $250,334,769 to $515,718,918 between FY2012 and FY2025.
- Donations are generally tax-deductible (public charity).
Figures compared against other organizations of the same NTEE program area in the same state. See the methodology page for how these are calculated and the guide to reading nonprofit financials for their limits.
About this organization
OUR MISSION AT STETSON UNIVERSITY IS TO PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION IN A CREATIVE COMMUNITY WHERE LEARNING AND VALUES MEET, AND TO FOSTER IN STUDENTS THE QUALITIES OF MIND AND HEART THAT WILL PREPARE THEM TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS INFORMED CITIZENS OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD.
IRS status
| Ruling year | 1943 |
| Subsection | 501(c)(3) |
| Classification | Public charity |
| Program area (NTEE) | B430 — Education (in FL) |
| Donations | Donations are generally tax-deductible (public charity). |
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Source: Internal Revenue Service — Exempt Organizations Business Master File (downloaded September 20, 2026), Statistics of Income extracts, Form 990 e-file data, Publication 78 and the Automatic Revocation list. Figures are as reported by the organization; IRS processing may adjust them. This is not a charity rating and not tax advice. Confirm deductibility in IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.
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