Arlington Baptist University 
The information on this page was last updated 9/18/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, ABU offers a close-knit campus atmosphere with big opportunities.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Arlington Baptist University
3001 W Division
Arlington, TX 76012
Website: abu.edu
Phone: 817-461-8741
Organization details
EIN: 750983821
CEO/President: Clifton McDaniel
Chairman: Griffin Jones
Board size: 9
Founder:
Ruling year: 2006
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 05/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
We exist to engage, equip, and empower authentic Biblical Christ-followers.
Mission statement
At Arlington Baptist University, we are dedicated to providing a transformative educational experience that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to succeed in their chosen fields and make a positive impact on the woRLD.
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 | | 948 of 1538 | 101 of 158 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1419 of 1539 | 147 of 158 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1047 of 1539 | 105 of 158 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 162 of 1539 | 10 of 158 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $23,619 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% | 92% | 36% | 13% | 28% | 9% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 2% | 2% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 15% | 4% | 10% | 19% | 8% | 24% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 85% | 96% | 90% | 81% | 92% | 76% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 80% | 79% | 78% | 78% | 79% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 101% | 92% | 86% | 91% | 80% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 81% | 81% | 72% | 67% | 71% | 63% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | -1% | 8% | 14% | 9% | 20% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | -2% | 13% | 23% | 15% | 34% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 16% | 17% | 19% | 19% | 19% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.51 | 1.30 | 1.16 | 1.09 | 0.94 | 0.76 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.72 | 2.79 | 2.78 | 2.58 | 2.94 | 3.13 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.41 | 3.62 | 3.23 | 2.82 | 2.77 | 2.39 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 8.20 | 1.86 | 2.06 | 1.94 | 1.39 | 1.20 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.12 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 0.51 | 0.72 | 0.84 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 7.24 | 1.53 | 1.91 | 2.07 | 1.21 | 0.82 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 20% | 25% | 23% | 26% | 38% | 43% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 9% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 2% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 153% | 58% | 66% | 68% | 66% | 75% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $1,768,887 | $1,786,095 | $1,803,493 | $1,461,140 | $1,271,232 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $200,028 | $172,823 | $91,375 | $58,841 | $66,671 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,968,915 | $1,958,918 | $1,894,868 | $1,519,981 | $1,337,903 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $3,175,650 | $3,139,601 | $2,678,848 | $2,659,037 | $2,540,215 |
| Other long-term assets | $343,501 | $341,257 | $320,606 | $289,738 | $314,704 |
| Total long-term assets | $3,519,151 | $3,480,858 | $2,999,454 | $2,948,775 | $2,854,919 |
| Total assets | $5,488,066 | $5,439,776 | $4,894,322 | $4,468,756 | $4,192,822 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $427,033 | $289,405 | $227,359 | $274,138 | $199,238 |
| Other current liabilities | $632,115 | $662,068 | $748,277 | $821,189 | $919,300 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,059,148 | $951,473 | $975,636 | $1,095,327 | $1,118,538 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $292,309 | $301,794 | $312,847 | $497,760 | $584,640 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $292,309 | $301,794 | $312,847 | $597,760 | $684,640 |
| Total liabilities | $1,351,457 | $1,253,267 | $1,288,483 | $1,693,087 | $1,803,178 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $3,661,475 | $3,722,924 | $3,274,855 | $2,432,330 | $2,021,339 |
| With donor restrictions | $475,134 | $463,585 | $330,984 | $343,339 | $368,305 |
| Net assets | $4,136,609 | $4,186,509 | $3,605,839 | $2,775,669 | $2,389,644 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $315,176 | $711,948 | $1,187,557 | $381,382 | $962,735 |
| Program service revenue | $6,632,487 | $6,016,404 | $4,760,483 | $4,033,899 | $2,954,056 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $77,826 | $45,717 | $63,795 | $17,425 | $16,302 |
| Other revenue | $38,610 | $108,802 | $165,550 | $188,137 | $72,745 |
| Total other revenue | $6,748,923 | $6,170,923 | $4,989,828 | $4,239,461 | $3,043,103 |
| Total revenue | $7,064,099 | $6,882,871 | $6,177,385 | $4,620,843 | $4,005,838 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $5,730,315 | $4,983,271 | $4,164,665 | $3,301,282 | $2,513,556 |
| Management and general | $1,107,225 | $1,076,657 | $1,012,713 | $803,260 | $592,616 |
| Fundraising | $290,654 | $259,132 | $157,482 | $105,310 | $90,296 |
| Total expenses | $7,128,194 | $6,319,060 | $5,334,860 | $4,209,852 | $3,196,468 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($64,095) | $563,811 | $842,525 | $410,991 | $809,370 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($64,095) | $563,811 | $842,525 | $410,991 | $809,370 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Cliff McDaniel | President | $125,832 |
| David Ingram | VP of Ops/Secretary/Treasurer | $81,433 |
Compensation data as of: 5/31/2025
Response from ministry
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History
https://abu.edu/history