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Liberty University Inc.

Mission

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, INC. IS A DISTINCTIVELY CHRISTIAN ACADEMIC COMMUNITY, WITH A MISSION OF PROVIDING QUALITY COLLEGIATE EDUCATION TRAINING CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST.

Proceed with Caution — Reported Other Material Lawsuit

On August 8, 2024, ABC News reported on the operations of Liberty University Inc. in an article titled, "Trans woman fired by Liberty University speaks out." For more information, please see ABC News article.

On May 30, 2025, Lynchburg News and Advance published an article titled "Liberty University's petition to appeal granted in trans employee's lawsuit." For more information, please see Lynchburg News and Advance article
On October 2, 2025, WSLS published an article titled "Liberty University cites religious rights in appeal for firing transgender employee." For more information, please see WSLS article
On March 18, 2026, WSLS published an article titled "Court of Appeals weighs transgender discrimination case against Liberty University." For more information, please see WSLS article

LYNCHBURG VA | EIN: 54-0946734

Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

1971 UNIVERSITY BLVD,
LYNCHBURG VA 24515-0002

https://WWW.LIBERTY.EDU

434-592-4800

Liberty University Inc.

Mission

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, INC. IS A DISTINCTIVELY CHRISTIAN ACADEMIC COMMUNITY, WITH A MISSION OF PROVIDING QUALITY COLLEGIATE EDUCATION TRAINING CHAMPIONS FOR CHRIST.

Proceed with Caution — Reported Other Material Lawsuit

On May 30, 2025, Lynchburg News and Advance published an article titled "Liberty University's petition to appeal granted in trans employee's lawsuit." For more information, please see Lynchburg News and Advance article
On October 2, 2025, WSLS published an article titled "Liberty University cites religious rights in appeal for firing transgender employee." For more information, please see WSLS article
On March 18, 2026, WSLS published an article titled "Court of Appeals weighs transgender discrimination case against Liberty University." For more information, please see WSLS article

LYNCHBURG VA | EIN: 54-0946734

Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

1971 UNIVERSITY BLVD,
LYNCHBURG VA 24515-0002

https://WWW.LIBERTY.EDU

434-592-4800

Beacon Report

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Additional Information

Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

SCORE100%

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.

No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes

SCORE100%

Financial Statements:Yes

SCORE100%

Records Retention Policy:Yes

SCORE100%

Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No

SCORE0%

Accountability Panel
Score	Metric
100%	Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
100%	No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%	Financial Statements:Yes
100%	Records Retention Policy:Yes
0%	Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No

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Liberty University Inc.

Mission

Liberty University Inc.

Mission

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