Berry College
Berry College reported $202.1 million in revenue and $184.6 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $84.75 went to program services, $13.39 to management and general costs and $1.86 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 63.0% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $883,686 (President). 58 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 29% 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 $185MFor 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 $202MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 84.7% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 13.4% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.17 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 10.1% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 63.0% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $883,686 | $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 | 58 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 106.4 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 27 of 27 | 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 - Berry College provides an education in the liberal arts and professional fields which incorporates intellectual engagement, service to others, and meaningful real life work experiences to enable students to live responsible, productive and creative lives in a constantly changing world. (2,388 students)
Higher Education: Auxiliary Enterprises (including Food Services, Residence Halls, and Bookstore) provide a quality residential living-learning environment which is safe, well maintained and comfortable for students. (2,388 students)
Higher Education: Academic Support, Student Services, and Institutional Support - The College furthers our students' intellectual, moral and spiritual growth; offers lessons that are gained from worthwhile work done well; and challenges them to devote their learning to community and civic betterment. Our mission guides Berry's faculty, staff, trustees and students toward a challenging and balanced educational program. The ultimate aim of Berry College is service to humanity through inspiration and preparation best expressed in Berry's motto: Not to be ministered unto, but to minister. (2,388…
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, 40 hrs/week | $804,850 | $0 | $78,836 | $883,686 |
| Treasurer/COO and V P for Finance Officer, 40 hrs/week | $488,795 | $0 | $85,144 | $573,939 |
| V P for Marketing and Communication Highest compensated employee, 40 hrs/week | $226,579 | $0 | $73,063 | $299,642 |
| V P for Enrollment Highest compensated employee, 40 hrs/week | $218,130 | $0 | $48,601 | $266,731 |
| Provost Highest compensated employee, 40 hrs/week | $178,630 | $0 | $61,027 | $239,657 |
| Director of the Division of Nursing Highest compensated employee, 40 hrs/week | $175,434 | $0 | $48,448 | $223,882 |
| Dean of Campbell School of Business Highest compensated employee, 40 hrs/week | $181,320 | $0 | $36,063 | $217,383 |
| Secretary Officer, 40 hrs/week | $169,597 | $0 | $34,813 | $204,410 |
58 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Berry College (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–1b27 · 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 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 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 53,055
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| ARAMARK Inc Food Service | $10,590,054 |
| Moriah Services LLC Waste Management | $447,735 |
| BDO USA PC Accounting Firm | $233,869 |
| Rochester Midland Corporation Waste Services | $215,243 |
| EAB Global Inc Education Technology, Services, and Research | $212,731 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 14 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
52 private foundations reported grants to Berry College totaling $5.7M 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 Berry College's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Berry College reported that 84.7% of its $184.6 million in expenses went to program services, 13.4% to management and general and 1.9% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Berry College pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Berry College reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $883,686, for the role of President (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Berry College get its money?
Of $202.1 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 10.1% came from contributions and grants (including 1.0% from government grants) and 63.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Berry College a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 58-0566133 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 202621339349302627 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202501339349302830 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202401359349304085 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202321359349304652 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202211339349304311 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202131349349301943 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 58-0566133: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.