Paul Quinn College 
The information on this page was last updated 2/17/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
At PQC, we believe in transforming passion into impact. As the nation's first Urban Work College and Texas' oldest Historically Black College (HBCU), we are committed to preparing students for successful careers and meaningful lives. Here, you'll gain hands-on experience, graduate with less debt, and become part of a community that values leadership, innovation, and social change. Whether you're looking to launch your career, make a difference, or discover your purpose, Paul Quinn College is where your journey begins. Join us and become part of the "WE Over Me" movement!
Contact information
Mailing address:
Paul Quinn College
3838 Simpson Stuart Road
Dallas, TX 75241
Website: paulquinn.edu
Phone: 214-376-1000
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 741238438
CEO/President: Michael Sorrell
Chairman: Don Clevenger
Board size: 19
Founder: AME Church
Ruling year: 1960
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Our goal is to eradicate intergenerational poverty. We believe that in a country as wealthy as America, no one should live lives of scarcity. In an effort to do more than simply write about poverty, we created the Urban Work College Model. Our innovative approach allows us to provide our students with the training and resources needed to pull themselves and their families out of poverty.
Mission statement
The mission of Paul Quinn College is to provide a quality, faith-based education that addressess the academic, social, and Christian development of students and prepares them to be servant leaders and agents of change in the global marketplace.
Statement of faith
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Colleges/Universities
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 385 of 1420 | 47 of 155 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 12 of 1420 | 3 of 155 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 789 of 1420 | 76 of 155 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 807 of 1421 | 102 of 155 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $10,330,637 in government grants in 2025.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 13% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 15% | 69% | 63% | 55% | 71% | 67% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 85% | 31% | 37% | 45% | 29% | 33% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 84% | 83% | 87% | 88% | 87% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 104% | 42% | 103% | 93% | 78% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 81% | 87% | 34% | 89% | 82% | 67% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | -4% | 58% | -3% | 7% | 22% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | -2% | 50% | -2% | 4% | 16% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 16% | 17% | 13% | 12% | 13% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.53 | 0.36 | 0.29 | 0.39 | 0.42 | 0.42 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.73 | 2.14 | 2.12 | 4.14 | 4.37 | 3.63 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.45 | 0.78 | 0.61 | 1.61 | 1.85 | 1.53 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 8.18 | 9.16 | 8.23 | 2.88 | 4.04 | 20.82 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.35 | 0.25 | 0.05 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.96 | 13.73 | 17.38 | 4.86 | 4.88 | 7.48 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 20% | 11% | 20% | 29% | 26% | 25% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 6% | 14% | 21% | 21% | 23% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 148% | 246% | 279% | 181% | 174% | 179% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $20,388,736 | $20,047,428 | $1,378,756 | $2,011,163 | $2,003,709 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $3,118,739 | $4,717,212 | $4,866,647 | $3,733,856 | $4,409,356 |
| Short-term investments | $5,845,412 | $5,088,211 | $4,507,005 | $4,180,517 | $4,976,700 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $29,352,887 | $29,852,851 | $10,752,408 | $9,925,536 | $11,389,765 |
| Long-term investments | $3,924,613 | $3,778,911 | $3,447,467 | $3,182,837 | $3,828,676 |
| Fixed assets | $14,181,875 | $14,168,040 | $14,997,888 | $14,903,519 | $11,443,879 |
| Other long-term assets | $15,487,653 | $15,443,142 | $15,339,069 | $15,345,045 | $14,663,944 |
| Total long-term assets | $33,594,141 | $33,390,093 | $33,784,424 | $33,431,401 | $29,936,499 |
| Total assets | $62,947,028 | $63,242,944 | $44,536,832 | $43,356,937 | $41,326,264 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $3,205,241 | $3,628,980 | $3,727,665 | $2,456,623 | $547,090 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $3,205,241 | $3,628,980 | $3,727,665 | $2,456,623 | $547,090 |
| Debt | $3,569,046 | $9,082,544 | $9,383,702 | $8,971,437 | $9,666,351 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,000 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $3,569,046 | $9,082,544 | $9,383,702 | $9,001,437 | $9,666,351 |
| Total liabilities | $6,774,287 | $12,711,524 | $13,111,367 | $11,458,060 | $10,213,441 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $48,988,597 | $42,907,733 | $24,133,221 | $24,235,622 | $16,215,267 |
| With donor restrictions | $7,184,144 | $7,623,687 | $7,292,244 | $7,663,255 | $14,897,556 |
| Net assets | $56,172,741 | $50,531,420 | $31,425,465 | $31,898,877 | $31,112,823 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $15,217,074 | $27,535,335 | $9,290,144 | $14,059,904 | $14,972,700 |
| Program service revenue | $5,345,272 | $8,922,378 | $6,680,292 | $6,242,562 | $7,116,963 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $682,659 | $1,043,422 | $719,494 | ($629,726) | $227,027 |
| Other revenue | $701,626 | $6,033,946 | $176,923 | $125,025 | $133,792 |
| Total other revenue | $6,729,557 | $15,999,746 | $7,576,709 | $5,737,861 | $7,477,782 |
| Total revenue | $21,946,631 | $43,535,081 | $16,866,853 | $19,797,765 | $22,450,482 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $19,177,987 | $14,953,016 | $15,049,173 | $16,204,112 | $15,122,206 |
| Management and general | $3,670,622 | $3,150,900 | $2,291,092 | $2,161,759 | $2,278,379 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $22,848,609 | $18,103,916 | $17,340,265 | $18,365,871 | $17,400,585 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($901,978) | $25,431,165 | ($473,412) | $1,431,894 | $5,049,897 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($901,978) | $25,431,165 | ($473,412) | $1,431,894 | $5,049,897 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Michael Sorrel | PRESIDENT | $435,459 |
| Grant Kizuwanda | VP Institutional Programs/CAO | $184,547 |
| Brian Evans | VP of Athletics | $158,126 |
| Fernando Luis Marino | Director of IT | $156,199 |
| Paola R Esmieu | Chief of Staff | $153,741 |
| Buddy Wagner | Database Programme | $135,973 |
| Yanek Michel | CFO | $31,680 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2025
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History
https://paulquinn.edu/mission-vision-history/