Mercyhurst University
Mercyhurst University reported $149.4 million in revenue and $156.4 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $93.03 went to program services, $6.48 to management and general costs and $0.49 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 84.9% of the total. Government grants made up 10.7%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $436,115 (President and Board of Trustees). 27 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 4% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $156MFor 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 May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $149MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 93.0% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 12.5% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 10.7% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 84.9% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $436,115 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.28% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 27 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 6.9 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 22 of 24 | 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 expenseAt the fall census date during the 2024-25 academic year there were 2,632 students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and associate degree programs at the campus. The student population was comprised of 2,109 full-time and 165 part-time undergraduate students along with 259 full-time and 99 part-time graduate students. There were 136 full-time and 101 part-time faculty. During the academic year, 778 total degrees were conferred in the following categories: Baccalaureate 497, Associate 49, Masters 178, UG certificates 41 and Grad certificates 13. The University offered 13 graduate programs…
Auxiliary services includes student housing, foodservice, the University bookstore and the University's conference center on the Main campus. The total student population in University housing on the Main campus was 1,658 for the 2024-25 fiscal year. During the 2024-25 fiscal year 1,581 students at the Main campus had paid meal plans while many other students and employees dine in University facilities on a pay-as-you-go basis. The University maintains a bookstore on the Main campus. The University has a conference center facility at the Main campus and regularly hosts outside groups and…
Athletic expenses include all expenses for athletic and club sports including but not limited to salaries and wages, travel and living, game expenses, meetings and events, vehicle leases, recruitment and financial aid
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 Board of Trustees Director/trustee, officer, 45 hrs/week | $402,472 | $0 | $33,643 | $436,115 |
| CVC HIDTA Executive Director Highest compensated employee, 45 hrs/week | $227,316 | $0 | $6,053 | $233,369 |
| Associate Professor of PA Program Highest compensated employee, 45 hrs/week | $141,520 | $0 | $66,779 | $208,299 |
| Vice President of Finance Officer, 45 hrs/week | $178,216 | $0 | $29,781 | $207,997 |
| Deputy Director of HIDTA Highest compensated employee, 45 hrs/week | $201,711 | $0 | $0 | $201,711 |
| Interim VP for Enrollment Key employee, 45 hrs/week | $154,124 | $0 | $26,950 | $181,074 |
| Central Valley HIDTA Program Manager Highest compensated employee, 45 hrs/week | $170,510 | $0 | $5,146 | $175,656 |
| Director of Student Financial Services Highest compensated employee, 45 hrs/week | $86,557 | $0 | $86,900 | $173,457 |
27 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Mercyhurst University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.3M (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–1b24 · 22 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 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 51,635
- Volunteers Part I, line 6250
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| Parkhurst Dining Services Dining Services | $8,431,577 |
| Aramark Corporation Maintenance | $5,565,187 |
| Velocity Network Managed IT Services | $516,454 |
| Jungle Inc Athletic Apparel | $406,831 |
| Campbell Bus Lines Transportation | $353,610 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 11 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
19 private foundations reported grants to Mercyhurst University totaling $375K 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 Mercyhurst University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, Mercyhurst University reported that 93.0% of its $156.4 million in expenses went to program services, 6.5% to management and general and 0.5% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Mercyhurst University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Mercyhurst University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 was $436,115, for the role of President and Board of Trustees (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Mercyhurst University get its money?
Of $149.4 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, 12.5% came from contributions and grants (including 10.7% from government grants) and 84.9% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Mercyhurst University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 25-0965430 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 May 31, 2025, object 202640689349301334 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, object 202520559349301757 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023, object 202440549349301109 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2022, object 202311049349300401 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021, object 202241019349300439 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2020, object 202140849349300709 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 25-0965430: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.