Nazareth University
Nazareth University reported $140.0 million in revenue and $134.3 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $90.14 went to program services, $8.76 to management and general costs and $1.10 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 80.5% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $533,184 (PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE). 77 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 17% 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 $134MFor 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 $140MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 90.1% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.10 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 10.8% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 2.3% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 80.5% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $533,184 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.40% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 77 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 21.7 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 30 of 32 | 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 expenseHigher education instruction-reflects expenses directly relating to the delivery of quality instructional programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education levels. Programs of study are delivered through the college of liberal arts, sciences, business & education, and college of visual, performing arts & design. (2,275 total student ftes)
Scholarship programs: scholarships and grants-reflects the competitive scholarships, need based aid, and higher education opportunity grants awarded to students in order to make the total cost of attendance more affordable. (2,275 total student ftes)
Auxiliary enterprises-pertains to the operations of the institution that exist to furnish a service to students, faculty, or staff, and that charge a fee that is directly related to, although not necessarily equal to, the cost of the service. Auxiliary enterprises are managed as essentially self-supporting activities. Examples are residence halls, food services, and student health services. (2,275 total student ftes)
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 AND TRUSTEE Director/trustee, officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $497,935 | $0 | $35,249 | $533,184 |
| PROVOST IN ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $245,237 | $0 | $32,076 | $277,313 |
| VP FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $218,945 | $0 | $15,762 | $234,707 |
| VP FOR STRATEGIC ENROLLMEN Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $197,819 | $0 | $24,925 | $222,744 |
| FORMER VP FOR STRATEGY AND INNOVA Former, 50.00 hrs/week | $169,838 | $0 | $51,826 | $221,664 |
| VP FOR ADVANCEMENT Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $200,195 | $0 | $16,832 | $217,027 |
| CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $159,301 | $0 | $17,247 | $176,548 |
| DEAN SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $162,080 | $0 | $11,756 | $173,836 |
77 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Nazareth University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.8M (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–1b32 · 30 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14No
- 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 2No
- 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 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 52,274
- Volunteers Part I, line 6251
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| LECHASE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Construction | $4,458,198 |
| DOMICELLO ENTERPRISES Construction | $241,505 |
| SWBR ARCHITECTS Architects | $201,704 |
| AJ DOMICELLO CONTRACTING Construction | $124,415 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
26 private foundations reported grants to Nazareth University totaling $1.3M 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 Nazareth University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Nazareth University reported that 90.1% of its $134.3 million in expenses went to program services, 8.8% to management and general and 1.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Nazareth University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Nazareth University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $533,184, for the role of PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Nazareth University get its money?
Of $140.0 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 10.8% came from contributions and grants (including 2.3% from government grants) and 80.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Nazareth University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 16-0743088 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 202611329349300031 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202521329349301022 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202411359349303616 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202331309349303773 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202231309349300743 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202131339349303778 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 16-0743088: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.