Bryant University
Bryant University reported $278.7 million in revenue and $270.0 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $88.61 went to program services, $9.40 to management and general costs and $1.99 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 84.3% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $882,642 (President). 191 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 27% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $270MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $279MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 88.6% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.0% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.49 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 4.0% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 84.3% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $882,642 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.33% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 191 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 20.3 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 34 of 34 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseBryant University's academic programs are distinguished by an integration of business, STEM fields and the liberal arts with a global perspective and offer master's and bachelor's degrees, in addition to certificate programs. Located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, on approximately 465 acres the University provides academic, residential, and other services to a student population of approximately 3,200 undergraduate and 435 graduate students
Approximately 85% of the undergraduates and 90% of the freshmen reside on campus in the residence halls and townhouses. Living options at the University are designed to foster a gradual increase of independent lifestyle and individual responsibility. First-year students have the opportunity to establish relationships with large numbers of classmates in a more traditional setting. Sophomores and Juniors experiment with small-group living while eating in common areas with all resident students. Most seniors live independently in townhouse units with full responsibility for their cooking…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President Officer, 50 hrs/week | $714,251 | $0 | $168,391 | $882,642 |
| VP for Business Affairs/CFO and Treasurer Officer, 50 hrs/week | $466,424 | $0 | $54,956 | $521,380 |
| Provost and Chief Academic Officer Officer, 50 hrs/week | $433,530 | $0 | $82,327 | $515,857 |
| VP of Athletics and Recreation Officer, 50 hrs/week | $380,212 | $0 | $109,297 | $489,509 |
| VP for Information Services/CIO Officer, 50 hrs/week | $389,838 | $0 | $68,161 | $457,999 |
| VP for University Advancement Officer, 50 hrs/week | $357,451 | $0 | $66,879 | $424,330 |
| VP Student Affairs/Dean of Students Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $340,223 | $0 | $79,577 | $419,800 |
| VP for Human Resources and Secretary Officer, 48 hrs/week | $331,436 | $0 | $59,608 | $391,044 |
191 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Bryant University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $5.4M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b34 · 34 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2Yes
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 51,970
- Volunteers Part I, line 6100
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| AVI Foodsystems Inc Food Services | $13,896,000 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 62 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
48 private foundations reported grants to Bryant University totaling $1.0M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Bryant University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Bryant University reported that 88.6% of its $270.0 million in expenses went to program services, 9.4% to management and general and 2.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Bryant University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Bryant University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $882,642, for the role of President (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Bryant University get its money?
Of $278.7 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 4.0% came from contributions and grants (including 0.9% from government grants) and 84.3% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Bryant University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 05-0258810 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202631329349303808 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202531339349306283 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202441349349303659 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202321329349302422 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202201339349305800 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202141379349304349 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 05-0258810: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.