Liabilities / Assets
60th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
EIN 84-2381233 • 501(c)3 • West Jordan, UT
Profile
John Adams College is an independent classical liberal arts institution in the American West for students seeking a deeper understanding of the world and their responsibility within it. Through rigorous study and Socratic mentorship, we cultivate intellectual depth, moral clarity, and the practical wisdom needed for meaningful careers, responsible citizenship, and leadership in civic and community life.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
60th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
62nd percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
66th percentile
Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
83rd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 3.8% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
71st percentile
Faster asset growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
57th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$103,134
Up $12,542 (+14%) from 2024
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2024
Net Assets
Up$103,134
Up $12,542 (+14%) from 2024
Revenue
Up$105,137
Up $3,765 (+3.7%) from 2024
Expenses
Down$92,595
Down $11,601 (-11%) from 2024
Net Income
Up$12,542
Up $15,366 (+544%) from 2024
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
John Adams College is an independent classical liberal arts institution in the American West for students seeking a deeper understanding of the world and their responsibility within it. Through rigorous study and Socratic mentorship, we cultivate intellectual depth, moral clarity, and the practical wisdom needed for meaningful careers, responsible citizenship, and leadership in civic and community life.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Liberty College was founded to educate our students in the classical liberal arts. We just completed our sixth year of classes and had an average of 25 students during this past year. Our students are earning a great education which will help them in any career path they choose to enter. We have graduates getting jobs and going on to graduate programs as well as becoming entrepreneurs. | $0 | $92,595 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Jensen | Trustee | FT | $4,000 | - | $4,000 |
| Gordon Jones | Trustee | PT | $1,000 | - | $1,000 |
| Greg Madsen | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
“Advertising: 5376, Classroom Furniture: 1604, Licensing and insurance 1988, Equipment lease: 341, Graduation and other events: 112, Educational Programs: 832, Website: 131, Operating expenses: 548.”
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| Path | # | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/BenefitsPaidToOrForMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | Jennifer Jensen |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 8019970197 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 8871 S Olive Grove Way |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | West Jordan |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | UT |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 840889794 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 90592 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 103134 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 18067 |
| IRS990EZ/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt | 0 | 207 |
| IRS990EZ/CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | 12542 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 59250 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 90592 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 103134 |
| IRS990EZ/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GainOrLossFromSaleOfAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GamingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossProfitLossSlsOfInvntryAmt | 0 | 2 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 105344 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt | 0 | 209 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 1488 |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MembershipDuesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NameChangeInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 90592 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 103134 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 90592 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 103134 |
| IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt | 0 | 22086 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 40 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 10 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 2 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 4000 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 1000 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Jennifer Jensen |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | Gordon Jones |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | Greg Madsen |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | Trustee |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | Trustee |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | Trustee |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 10932 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | John Adams College is an independent classical liberal arts institution in the American West for students seeking a deeper understanding of the world and their responsibility within it. Through rigorous study and Socratic mentorship, we cultivate intellectual depth, moral clarity, and the practical wisdom needed for meaningful careers, responsible citizenship, and leadership in civic and community life. |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 327 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 85580 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | Mount Liberty College was founded to educate our students in the classical liberal arts. We just completed our sixth year of classes and had an average of 25 students during this past year. Our students are earning a great education which will help them in any career path they choose to enter. We have graduates getting jobs and going on to graduate programs as well as becoming entrepreneurs. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 92595 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SaleOfAssetsGrossAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | UT |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 92595 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 92595 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 105137 |
| IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | https://johnadamscollege.org/ |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SchoolInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Our nondiscriminatory policy is on the bottom of every page of our website, It is very easy to see. |
| IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Advertising: 5376, Classroom Furniture: 1604, Licensing and insurance 1988, Equipment lease: 341, Graduation and other events: 112, Educational Programs: 832, Website: 131, Operating expenses: 548. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Jennifer Jensen |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | Trustee |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 8019970197 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2026-03-14 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | JOHN ADAMS COLLEGE |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | JOHN |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 842381233 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 8019970197 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 8871 S Olive Grove Way |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | West Jordan |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | UT |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 84088 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2026-03-14T15:23:02-07:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2025-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2025-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2025 |
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