LACKAWANNA COLLEGE

EIN: 240839402 501(c)(3) Education

SCRANTON, PA

Total Revenue
$43,176,752
Total Expenses
$41,028,835
Total Assets
$110,180,703
Net Assets
$84,772,806
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1957
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
JOHN RISBOSKIN
Phone
5709617846
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE, founded in 1957, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $43.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $41.0M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE IS AN ACCREDITED, PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT EDUCATION INSTITUTION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A QUALITY EDUCATION TO ALL PERSONS WHO SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND BETTER THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE. THE COLLEGE STRIVES TO BE AN AFFORDABLE, OPEN-ENROLLMENT COLLEGE, PROVIDING A HIGH QUALITY AND TRANSFERABLE EDUCATION THAT EXCEEDS ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS AT ALL LEARNING LEVELS. THE COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE ACADEMICALLY UNDERPREPARED FOR COLLEGE LEVEL WORK, AND NURTURING STUDENTS' SENSE OF SELF-WORTH AND CAPACITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. THE COLLEGE IS ALSO COMMITTED TO CULTIVATING AND MAINTAINING ACTIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH OUR REGIONAL COMMUNITY, INCLUDING OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, BUSINESSES, AND NON-PROFIT AGENCIES. THE COLLEGE DELIVERS SERVICE THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN PROGRAMS THAT PREPARE STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN THE WORKFORCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $24,268,536 Revenue: $32,359,055

TUITION AND FEES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. LACKAWANNA COLLEGE IS AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITED BY THE MIDDLE STATES COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION. THE INSTITUTION OFFERS 22...

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TUITION AND FEES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. LACKAWANNA COLLEGE IS AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITED BY THE MIDDLE STATES COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION. THE INSTITUTION OFFERS 22 ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS AND 8 BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS TO ITS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT POPULATION. IN FALL 2024, LACKAWANNA ENROLLED NEARLY 1,910 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $4,231,034 Revenue: $3,827,844

AUXILIARY ENTERPRISE REVENUE. NINETY-FIVE PERCENT (95%) OF LACKAWANNA COLLEGE'S AUXILIARY ENTERPRISE REVENUE IS GENERATED BY OFFERING HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICE TO APPROXIMATELY 300 STUDENTS IN...

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AUXILIARY ENTERPRISE REVENUE. NINETY-FIVE PERCENT (95%) OF LACKAWANNA COLLEGE'S AUXILIARY ENTERPRISE REVENUE IS GENERATED BY OFFERING HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICE TO APPROXIMATELY 300 STUDENTS IN COLLEGE-OWNED FACILITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,526,460 Revenue: $1,795,707

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM REVENUE. LACKAWANNA COLLEGE OPERATES A CONTINUING EDUCATION DEPARTMENT THAT ADDRESSES THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY THAT DO NOT FALL UNDER THE...

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CONTINUING EDUCATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM REVENUE. LACKAWANNA COLLEGE OPERATES A CONTINUING EDUCATION DEPARTMENT THAT ADDRESSES THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY THAT DO NOT FALL UNDER THE TRADITIONAL COLLEGE CREDIT STRUCTURE. THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT, THE COLLEGE OFFERS A DIPLOMA PROGRAM IN ITS ACT 120 POLICE ACADEMY AND VARIOUS CERTIFICATE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING PROGRAMS FUNDED UNDER THE TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR WORKERS AND WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACTS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,908,058
Program Service Revenue $37,982,606
Investment Income $1,000,003
Other Revenue $286,085
TOTAL REVENUE $43,176,752

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,136,497
Salaries & Benefits $18,855,397
Fundraising Expenses $749,529
Program Expenses $30,026,030
Other Expenses $19,036,941
TOTAL EXPENSES $41,028,835

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $43,176,752 $40,295,881 +0.1%
Expenses $41,028,835 $37,800,492 +0.1%
Net Income $2,147,917 $2,495,389 -0.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
12
Employees
710
Volunteers
12

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
9
$1,228,924
Total Directors
13
$298,327
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JODY CORDARO CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK DESTEFANO VICE CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLEEN PETTINATO SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BETTE SAXTON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICAH WOODARD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY PIAZZA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAL FLACK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL CORDARO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE LEFKOWITZ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA CURRAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEOFFREY MESKO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE AVVISATO TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JILL MURRAY PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$274,143 $24,184 $298,327
THOMAS ELTRINGHAM CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$161,713 $34,932 $196,645
BRIAN COSTANZO VP FOR GOVT AFFAIRS 40.00
Officer
$135,354 $36,722 $172,076
ERICA BARONE PRICCI PROVOST 40.00
Officer
$174,749 $14,762 $189,511
JOHN RISBOSKIN VP FOR FINANCE & ADMIN 40.00
Officer
$155,939 $28,433 $184,372
RENEE MUNDY VP FOR HUMAN RESOURCES 40.00
Officer
$159,609 $28,384 $187,993
ROBIN CRANE ROBOTICS PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$106,941 $17,051 $123,992
MARK DUDA ADVISOR TO ATHLETICS 40.00
Highest
$103,159 $16,692 $119,851
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 $43,176,752 $41,028,835 $110,180,703 $2,147,917
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $39,422,972 $35,785,131 $79,386,578 $3,637,841
2022 $40,108,403 $36,959,918 $71,664,189 $3,148,485
2021 $37,550,402 $30,240,499 $71,721,039 $7,309,903
2020 $30,529,010 $29,442,489 $68,782,948 $1,086,521
2019 $30,512,187 $28,533,428 $63,229,852 $1,978,759
2018 $29,259,862 $25,689,923 $61,218,336 $3,569,939
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