Chestnut Hill College
Chestnut Hill College reported $53.7 million in revenue and $54.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $87.00 went to program services, $10.85 to management and general costs and $2.15 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 73.5% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $626,794 (PRESIDENT, THROUGH DEC 2024). 17 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 2% 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 $54MFor 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 $54MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 87.0% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 10.8% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.13 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 16.8% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 73.5% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $626,794 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.16% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 17 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 12.1 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 24 of 25 | 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 expenseEducation and student service:the college provides undergraduate and graduate instruction grounded in the liberal arts and professional studies, consistent with its mission to expand access to education and reduce barriers to learning through inclusive, student centered academic programs. During the fiscal year, the college achieved a significant academic milestone with the launch of new nursing degree pathways, including a traditional bachelor of science in nursing (bsn) program and an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing (absn). (cont'd on schedule o.)the launch was supported by a…
Financial aid.the college provided institutionally funded scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial assistance to support student access, affordability, and persistence. During fiscal year 2024-2025, the college awarded significant institutional aid to undergraduate students, with approximately ninety-nine percent of full time undergraduates receiving some form of institutional financial assistance. Financial aid was applied toward tuition, fees, housing, and educational expenses and was awarded based on demonstrated financial need and academic eligibility. (cont'd on schedule o.)the…
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, THROUGH DEC 2024 Director/trustee, officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $620,225 | $0 | $6,569 | $626,794 |
| PRESIDENT/CFO/VP FIN. Director/trustee, officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $243,042 | $0 | $16,474 | $259,516 |
| VP STRATEGIC INNOVATIONS Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $180,252 | $0 | $18,610 | $198,862 |
| VP OF ENROLLMENT Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $170,724 | $0 | $26,196 | $196,920 |
| VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/DEAN OF FACULTY Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $179,054 | $0 | $0 | $179,054 |
| PROFESSOR Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $133,933 | $0 | $11,075 | $145,008 |
| CHIEF COMM. OFFIC Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $121,892 | $0 | $9,541 | $131,433 |
17 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Chestnut Hill College (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $718K (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–1b25 · 24 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 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 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5695
- Volunteers Part I, line 630
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CHARTWELLS COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY DINING S Dining services | $2,410,482 |
| ALLIED UNIVERSAL Security services | $1,338,758 |
| EMCOR SERVICES FLUIDICS Physical plant services | $936,351 |
| JENSPARK INC Advertising & marketing services | $859,743 |
| INTERSTATE MAINTENANCE CORPORATION Janitorial services | $803,033 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 26 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
15 private foundations reported grants to Chestnut Hill College totaling $396K 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 Chestnut Hill College's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Chestnut Hill College reported that 87.0% of its $54.2 million in expenses went to program services, 10.8% to management and general and 2.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Chestnut Hill College pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Chestnut Hill College reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $626,794, for the role of PRESIDENT, THROUGH DEC 2024 (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Chestnut Hill College get its money?
Of $53.7 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 16.8% came from contributions and grants (including 1.7% from government grants) and 73.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Chestnut Hill College a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 23-1352626 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 202611359349314526 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202531359349304813 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202431369349305273 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202311359349319471 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202221319349301427 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202101339349304540 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 23-1352626: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.