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LA Roche University

Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1125048 · 501(c)(3) · School
Latest filing: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 (tax year 2024) · View the filing · Correct or respond

LA Roche University reported $41.8 million in revenue and $44.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $75.22 went to program services, $23.27 to management and general costs and $1.51 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 88.7% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $212,801 (PROVOST). 12 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 6% 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 $44M

For 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 $42M

The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades

FY2025 filing. Median across 5,499 covered charities in this category, from their latest filings.
MeasureFY2025Median
Program services
Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A)
75.2%84.4%
Management & general
Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A)
23.3%13.4%
Fundraising
Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A)
1.5%0.8%
Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions
Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h
$0.29$0.04
Contributions & grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1h ÷ 12
5.4%19.1%
Government grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1e ÷ 12
1.1%1.1%
Program service revenue share
Part VIII 2g ÷ 12
88.7%69.9%
Highest reported compensation
Part VII-A, columns D–F
$212,801$331,578
Highest compensation as share of expenses
Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A)
0.48%1.28%
People paid over $100,000
Part VII, line 2
128
Net assets, in months of expenses
Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses
3.913.3
Independent voting board members
Part VI 1a–1b
27 of 28100.0%

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 expense
$33M expenses · 100.0% of program spending · grants $12M · revenue $37M

Primary exempt purpose: educational servicesla Roche University provides accessible, high-quality higher education rooted in catholic intellectual tradition and the mission of the congregation of divine providence. The university delivers undergraduate and graduate programs that integrate liberal arts education with career preparation, emphasizing global perspectives, ethical leadership, and service-oriented values. Through academic programs, student support services, and community engagement initiatives, la roche prepares graduates for professional achievement and civic responsibility while…

Highest reported compensation

FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here
RoleFrom this orgFrom related orgsOtherTotal
PROVOST
Officer, 40.00 hrs/week
$209,490$0$3,311$212,801
DNAP PROGRAM ASST DIRECTOR
Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week
$168,741$0$13,006$181,747
PRESIDENT
Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week
$155,039$0$15,869$170,908
VP ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
Officer, 40.00 hrs/week
$133,204$0$33,363$166,567
CFO
Officer, 40.00 hrs/week
$155,060$0$6,603$161,663
ASSOCIATE PROVOST
Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week
$132,713$0$25,493$158,206
VP STUDENT LIFE/DEAN
Officer, 40.00 hrs/week
$134,557$0$2,591$137,148
PROFESSOR
Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week
$123,154$0$11,012$134,166

12 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from LA Roche University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $976K (Part IX, line 5).

6 years of filings

Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linked
RevenueExpenses
$0$20M$40M$60M$80MFY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025$42M$44M
FilingRevenueExpensesProgramsNet assetsTop pay
FY2025 ⓘ$42M$44M75.2%$14M$212,801
FY2024 ⓘ$39M$44M75.9%$16M$215,566
FY2023 ⓘ$39M$44M83.8%$20M$264,453
FY2022 ⓘ$56M$46M84.5%$25M$279,851
FY2021 ⓘ$47M$43M83.2%$17M$271,022
FY2020 ⓘ$44M$44M81.6%$12M$270,016

Governance 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–1b28 · 27 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 5566
  • Volunteers Part I, line 615

Largest outside contractors

FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only
RISEPOINT LLC
Recruiting
$2,728,552
SAGE DINING SERVICES INC
Food and dining
$1,797,299
EAB
Recruiting
$745,049
JENZABAR
Software
$320,933
ATI
Nursing
$249,950

Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 12 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.

Private foundation grants it received

7 private foundations reported grants to LA Roche University totaling $29,854 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.

Correct a figure or respond

Every number above is copied from LA Roche University's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for LA Roche University, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.

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Questions people ask

How much of LA Roche University's spending goes to programs?

In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, LA Roche University reported that 75.2% of its $44.2 million in expenses went to program services, 23.3% to management and general and 1.5% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).

How much does LA Roche University pay its top executive?

The largest total compensation LA Roche University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $212,801, for the role of PROVOST (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).

Where does LA Roche University get its money?

Of $41.8 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 5.4% came from contributions and grants (including 1.1% from government grants) and 88.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).

Is LA Roche University a registered charity?

The IRS lists EIN 25-1125048 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 202631349349307283 · read the filing
  • FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202531359349305343 · read the filing
  • FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202411239349301491 · read the filing
  • FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202341359349318439 · read the filing
  • FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202230479349301608 · read the filing
  • FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202101379349301725 · read the filing

All filings for EIN 25-1125048: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.