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SPELMAN COLLEGE

EIN: 58-0566243 · ATLANTA, GA 30314-4395 · United States · FY 2023 Data
3 out of 5 59 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 86/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 100/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2023 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

Spelman College, a historically Black college and a global leader in the education of women of African descent, is dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical, and leadership development of its students. Spelman empowers the whole person to engage the many cultures of the world and inspires a commitment to positive social change.

Financial Overview — FY 2023
$194.4M
Total Revenue
$160.8M
Total Expenses
$798.9M
Net Assets
1311
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 78.9%
Fundraising Efficiency N/A
Operating Reserve 59.61x
Liability-to-Asset 8.3%
Revenue Diversification 51.3%
Executive Compensation $4.0M
Compared with Peers
FY 2023
Compared with 607 similar organizations (United States, Education, $100M and over in expenses), FY 2023.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
78.9% 87.4%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
16.8% 10.5%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
4.3% 1.3%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
59.6 mo 20.3 mo
P10P90
Top quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
8.3% 27.0%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
51.3% 84.6%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
-4.9% -2.0%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
10.5% 5.9%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
17.3% 1.3%
P10P90
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2023 $194.4M $160.8M $798.9M 78.9% 1311
2022 $204.4M $145.6M $749.3M 76.1% 1025
2021 $183.0M $117.1M N/A 1210
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Organization Details
EIN
58-0566243
State
GA
City
ATLANTA
ZIP
30314-4395
Classification
B420
Category
Education
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1996
Foundation Code
11
Form 990
On File
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