University of Holy Cross
University of Holy Cross reported $21.3 million in revenue and $23.7 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $76.21 went to program services, $22.53 to management and general costs and $1.26 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 87.3% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $232,627 (PRESIDENT). 3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 24% 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 $24MFor 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 $21MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 76.2% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 22.5% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.30 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 4.7% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 87.3% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $232,627 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.98% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 18.4 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 19 of 19 | 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 expenseScholarships, grants, & loans - for academic year 2024-2025, 133 students received scholarships from uhc and 39 students received scholarships from private sources. Most students were awarded the scholarships on the basis of academic merit and/or unmet financial need. Others were granted awards based on academic merit only. A total of 172 scholarships in the amount of $748,867 have been awarded ($672,824 from uhc scholarships and $76,043 from private source scholarships).for fiscal year 2024-2025, 603 students were able to receive some form of financial aid. Many students would not be able to…
Instructional services - University of Holy Cross had 1,402 unduplicated students enrolled in 23 degree programs with a variety of concentrations plus certification programs. Uhc offered 650 class sections. Additionally, instructional services were delivered to the civic community through outreach programs
Student services encompasses various services:the registrar's office provides publications, computerized student records, and other academic services to prospective and current students.student services provides funding for 10 professional clubs.the university offers a multi-faceted arena of social events and entertainment on and off campus for students.the security office oversees the security of the campus and parking lots.the hurricane cafe provides cafe services to all students, faculty, and staff.student services also includes workshops and seminars in addition to administrative supplies…
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, 40.00 hrs/week | $204,649 | $0 | $27,978 | $232,627 |
| DEAN Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $124,388 | $0 | $31,488 | $155,876 |
| PROVOST Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $88,904 | $0 | $48,438 | $137,342 |
| CONTROLLER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $100,648 | $0 | $22,352 | $123,000 |
3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from University of Holy Cross (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $405K (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–1b19 · 19 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 11aNo
- 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 5218
- Volunteers Part I, line 619
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| SAGE DINING SERVICES INC Food service | $432,131 |
| ELLUCIAN COMPANY LP Erp | $249,734 |
| EAB GLOBAL LLC Recruiting service | $245,471 |
| AHG SERVICES LLC Building management services | $231,826 |
| BCICAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP Investment management | $209,352 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 7 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
9 private foundations reported grants to University of Holy Cross totaling $1.2M 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 University of Holy Cross's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, University of Holy Cross reported that 76.2% of its $23.7 million in expenses went to program services, 22.5% to management and general and 1.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does University of Holy Cross pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation University of Holy Cross reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $232,627, for the role of PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does University of Holy Cross get its money?
Of $21.3 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 4.7% came from contributions and grants (including 0.6% from government grants) and 87.3% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is University of Holy Cross a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 72-0642832 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 202621359349311492 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202520589349301342 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202421309349303807 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202301309349305030 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202221339349309922 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202131669349302188 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 72-0642832: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.