VASSAR COLLEGE

EIN: 141338587 501(c)(3)

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY

Total Revenue
$371,090,212
Total Expenses
$352,948,624
Total Assets
$2,034,977,708
Net Assets
$1,679,698,811
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1861
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
ELIZABETH HOWE BRADLEY
Phone
8454377000
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

VASSAR COLLEGE, founded in 1861, is a major nonprofit that reported $371.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $352.9M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF VASSAR COLLEGE IS TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE "THE MEANS OF A THOROUGH, WELL-PROPORTIONED AND LIBERAL EDUCATION" THAT INSPIRES EACH INDIVIDUAL TO LEAD A PURPOSEFUL LIFE. THE COLLEGE MAKES POSSIBLE AN EDUCATION THAT PROMOTES ANALYTICAL, INFORMED, AND INDEPENDENT THINKING AND SOUND JUDGMENT; ENCOURAGES ARTICULATE EXPRESSION; AND NURTURES INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY, RESPECTFUL DEBATE AND ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP. VASSAR SUPPORTS A HIGH STANDARD OF ENGAGEMENT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING, SCHOLARSHIP AND ARTISTIC ENDEAVOR; A BROAD AND DEEP CURRICULUM; AND A RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS THAT FOSTERS A LEARNING COMMUNITY. FOUNDED IN 1861 TO PROVIDE WOMEN AN EDUCATION EQUAL TO THAT ONCE AVAILABLE ONLY TO MEN, VASSAR IS NOW OPEN TO ALL AND STRIVES TO PURSUE DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUITY AS ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF A RICH INTELLECTUAL AND CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH ALL MEMBERS, INCLUDING THOSE FROM UNDERREPRESENTED AND MARGINALIZED GROUPS, ARE VALUED AND EMPOWERED TO THRIVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $176,911,697 Revenue: $183,463,928

INSTRUCTION - SEE SCHEDULE OINSTRUCTION - VASSAR FOSTERS INTELLECTUAL OPENNESS AND EXPLORATION THROUGH ITS VARIED COURSE OFFERINGS WHICH INCLUDES 30 DEPARTMENTS, 3 INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROGRAMS, 14...

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INSTRUCTION - SEE SCHEDULE OINSTRUCTION - VASSAR FOSTERS INTELLECTUAL OPENNESS AND EXPLORATION THROUGH ITS VARIED COURSE OFFERINGS WHICH INCLUDES 30 DEPARTMENTS, 3 INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROGRAMS, 14 MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS, THE INTERDISCIPLINARY INDEPENDENT PROGRAM, STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS AND 50 MAJORS OFFERING OVER 1,000 COURSES. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES THROUGH ENGAGING IN DIALOGUE WITH FACULTY AND FELLOW STUDENTS, WORKING ON CLOSELY MENTORED INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND CREATIVE PROJECTS, AND PARTICIPATING IN VARIOUS FORMS OF COMMUNITY-ENGAGED LEARNING, ALL OF WHICH ENABLE THEM TO ACHIEVE THE INSIGHT AND CONFIDENCE NEEDED TO FUNCTION MOST EFFECTIVELY IN TODAY'S COMPLEX WORLD. THE COLLEGE ADMITS STUDENTS IN EARLY AND REGULAR DECISION WITHOUT CONSIDERATION FOR THE STUDENT'S ABILITY TO PAY THEN MEETS THE FULL DEMONSTRATED NEED OF THE STUDENT FOR ALL FOUR YEARS OF THEIR EDUCATION. THIS GENEROUS FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM IS ENABLED BY THE COLLEGE'S ENDOWMENT WITH ABOUT $85M OF AID AND $70M OF ENDOWMENT DRAWN A YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $39,897,113 Revenue: $0

ACADEMIC SERVICES - SEE SCHEDULE OACADEMIC SERVICES - THE COLLEGE PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENHANCE AND STRENGTHEN STUDENTS' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND OUTCOMES. THIS...

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ACADEMIC SERVICES - SEE SCHEDULE OACADEMIC SERVICES - THE COLLEGE PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENHANCE AND STRENGTHEN STUDENTS' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND OUTCOMES. THIS INCLUDES FACULTY ADVISING FROM NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION THROUGH GRADUATION, A LIBRARY WITH MORE THAN A MILLION BOOKS AND ACCESS TO THOUSANDS OF ONLINE JOURNALS, AN ART MUSEUM THAT SUPPORTS EDUCATION THROUGH THE PRESERVATION, DOCUMENTATION, INTERPRETATION, PRESENTATION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF ITS COLLECTIONS; A ROBUST INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFICE THAT SUPPORTS STUDENTS' GLOBAL EDUCATION, AS WELL AS MANY OTHER SUPPORT RESOURCES THAT IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES. THESE ROBUST ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES CONTRIBUTE TO VASSAR'S OVERALL FOUR-YEAR GRADUATION RATE OF APPROXIMATELY 90% AND 6-YEAR GRADUATION RATE THAT OFTEN EXCEEDS 90%. APPROXIMATELY 20% OF VASSAR'S STUDENTS ARE PELL RECIPIENTS WHO HAVE SIMILAR GRADUATION RATES.

Program 3
Expenses: $34,669,387 Revenue: $31,092,053

STUDENT SERVICES - SEE SCHEDULE OSTUDENT SERVICES - AS A RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE, VASSAR IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP STUDENTS MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR TIME AT VASSAR. THE DIVISION OF...

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STUDENT SERVICES - SEE SCHEDULE OSTUDENT SERVICES - AS A RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE, VASSAR IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP STUDENTS MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR TIME AT VASSAR. THE DIVISION OF THE DEAN OF THE COLLEGE PROVIDES AND COORDINATES SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF ACADEMIC AND CO-CURRICULAR STUDENT LIFE. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE A ROBUST RESIDENTIAL LIFE PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES FACULTY AND STAFF DELIVERING PROGRAMMING TO ENHANCE THE ON-CAMPUS STUDENT EXPERIENCE. THIS ALSO INCLUDES MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO HELP STUDENTS MAINTAIN THEIR HOLISTIC WELL-BEING THROUGH GRADUATION AS WELL AS CAREER EDUCATION SERVICES, WHICH HELP STUDENTS PLAN FOR THEIR POST-GRADUATION CAREER. THESE SERVICES CONTRIBUTE TO THE HIGH GRADUATION AND RETENTION RATES AND ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO HIGH JOB AND GRADUATE SCHOOL PLACEMENT RATES. OVER 90% OF STUDENTS ARE EMPLOYED, ENROLLED IN GRADUATE SCHOOL, OR RECEIVE A COMPETITIVE FELLOWSHIP WITHIN 6-MONTHS OF GRADUATION.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $71,052,248
Program Service Revenue $233,062,466
Investment Income $63,135,872
Other Revenue $3,839,626
TOTAL REVENUE $371,090,212

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $85,009,408
Salaries & Benefits $156,465,317
Fundraising Expenses $14,743,766
Program Expenses $278,204,095
Other Expenses $111,440,899
TOTAL EXPENSES $352,948,624

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $371,090,212 $327,504,520 +0.1%
Expenses $352,948,624 $321,644,155 +0.1%
Net Income $18,141,588 $5,860,365 +2.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
27
Independent Members
26
Employees
3715
Volunteers
1425

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
13
$4,787,480
Total Directors
27
$877,110
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ELIZABETH HOWE BRADLEY PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE 40.00
Officer Director
$722,334 $154,776 $877,110
FRANCESCA AMANN TRUSTEE AND COMMITTEE CHAIR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC BERINGAUSE TRUSTEE AND COMMITTEE CHAIR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON BLUM TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERNIE CEBERIO TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON CHANG TRUSTEE AND BOARD CHAIR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DELIA CHEUNG HOM TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WINSTON CLEMENT TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVE DEROSA TRUSTEE (AS OF 07/2024) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK DEYOUNG TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN FARKAS TRUSTEE AND COMMITTEE CHAIR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE FEINSTEIN TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBYN FIELD TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TYRONE FORMAN TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE GREEN TRUSTEE (AS OF 07/2024) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY GUERLY TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER HAAS TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE JACKSON CHIHULY TRUSTEE AND COMMITTEE CHAIR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC LIU TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSANNE LYONS TRUSTEE (AS OF 07/2024) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MCCORMICK TRUSTEE AND COMMITTEE CHAIR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL S OSTROW TRUSTEE AND COMMITTEE CHAIR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA PATTON TRUSTEE AND COMMITTEE CHAIR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY PUTNAM TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDRA SHIVA TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRY TATLOCK TRUSTEE AND COMMITTEE CHAIR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA VACHHER TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY KANE VP FOR ADVANCEMENT 40.00
Officer
$407,033 $80,065 $487,098
BRYAN A SWARTHOUT VP FOR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION 40.00
Officer
$370,963 $75,393 $446,356
CARLOS LEONCIO GARCIA - VP FOR TECH. & HR / CHIEF INFO. OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$307,200 $71,700 $378,900
CARLOS ALAMO DEAN OF COLLEGE 40.00
Officer
$304,569 $62,497 $367,066
SHAY HUMPHREY GENERAL COUNSEL 40.00
Officer
$293,094 $48,307 $341,401
VICTORIA GRANTHAM VP FOR COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Officer
$280,242 $33,635 $313,877
SONYA SMITH - DEAN OF ADMIN & STUDENT FIN. SERVICES 40.00
Officer
$265,177 $45,149 $310,326
MARIANNE BEGEMANN - DEAN OF STRAT. PLANNING & ACADEMIC RESOURCES 40.00
Officer
$261,988 $45,854 $307,842
ANGELIQUE CRUMP CONTROLLER (THRU 06/2025) 40.00
Officer
$196,778 $61,522 $258,300
BRIAN DALY INT. DEAN OF FACULTY (AS OF 07/2024) 40.00
Officer
$217,583 $33,285 $250,868
GLADWYN LOPEZ - AVP DEPUTY TO THE VP FOR COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Officer
$172,837 $57,954 $230,791
WESLEY DIXON SECRETARY OF THE BOARD 40.00
Officer
$187,153 $30,392 $217,545
WILLIAM HOYNES PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY 40.00
Highest
$315,064 $64,980 $380,044
ROBERT K BRIGHAM PROFESSOR OF HISTORY 40.00
Highest
$292,628 $67,845 $360,473
ROBERT DEMARIA PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH 40.00
Highest
$270,799 $61,857 $332,656
DAVID A KENNETT PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS 40.00
Highest
$245,125 $56,052 $301,177
LIZABETH PARAVISINI-GEBERT PROFESSOR OF HISPANIC STUDIES 40.00
Highest
$228,677 $41,680 $270,357
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $371,090,212 $352,948,624 $2,034,977,708 $18,141,588
2024 $327,504,520 $321,644,155 $1,926,108,246 $5,860,365
2023 $284,446,069 $305,388,420 $1,837,463,297 $-20,942,351
2022 $307,212,205 $294,849,344 $1,787,979,827 $12,362,861
2021 $315,019,195 $284,023,820 $1,964,941,927 $30,995,375
2020 $259,994,278 $277,245,588 $1,663,039,023 $-17,251,310
2019 $301,504,172 $277,734,522 $1,664,684,555 $23,769,650
2018 $279,850,462 $273,731,996 $1,615,709,260 $6,118,466
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