Student Leadership University 
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Summary
Student Leadership University is all about providing opportunities for young believers to develop into capable, confident leaders that will change the world. Through tentpole events, dynamic speakers, and career opportunities, we teach the next generation to Think, Dream, and Lead.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Student Leadership University
PO Box 649
Keller, TX 76243
Website: slulead.com
Phone: 407-248-0300
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 570624226
CEO/President: Dr. Jay Slack
Chairman: Joey Smith
Board size: 7
Founder: Dr. Jay Strack
Ruling year: 2020
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 09/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
We believe that God has called us to prepare the next generation to Think, Dream, and Lead through a challenging series of leadership training processes that equip them to have a Renaissance Mind, The Heart of a Patriot, The Soul of a Saint, The Discipline of a Champion and the Influence of a Leader.
We accomplish this vision through leadership adventures that are marketed through significant relationships across multiple denominational lines, delivered with excellence, and lead to a sustainable, long-term relationship.
Mission statement
Student Leadership University's mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service.
Statement of faith
Articles
| 9/3/2021 | Student Leadership University Grows, Financials Raise Questions |
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
F
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Christian Growth
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 131 of 1485 | 4 of 74 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 639 of 1485 | 27 of 74 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 114 of 1485 | 7 of 74 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 167 of 1486 | 10 of 74 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 5% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 73% | 10% | 29% | 4% | 6% | 3% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 27% | 90% | 71% | 96% | 94% | 97% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 92% | 93% | 93% | 93% | 93% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 98% | 105% | 75% | 104% | 104% | 101% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 80% | 97% | 70% | 97% | 97% | 93% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 2% | -5% | 25% | -4% | -4% | -1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | -19% | 90% | -88% | -49% | -4% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 13% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 7% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.09 | 2.69 | 1.47 | 6.79 | 7.23 | 3.94 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.43 | 1.90 | 3.81 | 1.05 | 1.08 | 1.05 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.89 | 5.12 | 5.60 | 7.15 | 7.78 | 4.13 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 9.72 | 1.52 | 0.57 | 1.30 | 2.22 | 1.98 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.08 | 0.66 | 1.74 | 0.77 | 0.45 | 0.51 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.77 | 0.80 | -1.59 | 0.39 | 0.85 | 1.44 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 35% | 46% | 73% | 42% | 48% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 74% | 24% | 37% | 4% | 8% | 13% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash | $869,402 | $770,312 | $464,227 | $336,117 | $662,247 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $118,285 | $186,449 | $224,601 | $249,960 | $346,745 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $987,687 | $956,761 | $688,828 | $586,077 | $1,008,992 |
| Long-term investments | $97 | $97 | $97 | $97 | $97 |
| Fixed assets | $111,718 | $23,458 | $36,629 | $44,238 | $47,890 |
| Other long-term assets | $777,246 | $2,662,092 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $889,061 | $2,685,647 | $36,726 | $44,335 | $47,987 |
| Total assets | $1,876,748 | $3,642,408 | $725,554 | $630,412 | $1,056,979 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $296,364 | $383,178 | $423,411 | $263,797 | $510,204 |
| Other current liabilities | $353,509 | $1,283,676 | $106,654 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $649,873 | $1,666,854 | $530,065 | $263,797 | $510,204 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $374 | $1,332 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $374 | $1,332 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $650,247 | $1,668,186 | $530,065 | $263,797 | $510,204 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,226,501 | $1,974,222 | $195,489 | $366,615 | $546,775 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $1,226,501 | $1,974,222 | $195,489 | $366,615 | $546,775 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Total contributions | $496,825 | $2,066,519 | $203,895 | $269,160 | $128,157 |
| Program service revenue | $4,286,398 | $4,951,843 | $4,467,333 | $4,043,058 | $3,967,625 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $28,399 | $3 | ($1,081) | $0 | ($16,199) |
| Other revenue | $6,804 | $117,356 | $82,643 | $67,955 | $68,334 |
| Total other revenue | $4,321,601 | $5,069,202 | $4,548,895 | $4,111,013 | $4,019,760 |
| Total revenue | $4,818,426 | $7,135,721 | $4,752,790 | $4,380,173 | $4,147,917 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Program services | $4,666,223 | $4,972,978 | $4,601,758 | $4,247,255 | $3,867,215 |
| Management and general | $378,128 | $378,267 | $322,158 | $311,531 | $294,868 |
| Fundraising | $10,278 | $5,743 | $0 | $1,547 | $6,866 |
| Total expenses | $5,054,629 | $5,356,988 | $4,923,916 | $4,560,333 | $4,168,949 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($236,203) | $1,778,733 | ($171,126) | ($180,160) | ($21,032) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($236,203) | $1,778,733 | ($171,126) | ($180,160) | ($21,032) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| James Strack | $175,555 | |
| Brent Crowe | $173,483 |
Compensation data as of: 9/30/2025
Response from ministry
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