COLLEGE OF ST SCHOLASTICA INC

EIN: 410698301 501(c)(3) Education

DULUTH, MN

Total Revenue
$112,437,840
Total Expenses
$107,808,817
Total Assets
$210,673,724
Net Assets
$147,126,912
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1962
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
BARBARA MCDONALD
Phone
8004475444
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

COLLEGE OF ST SCHOLASTICA INC, founded in 1962, is a major nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $112.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $107.8M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

SHAPED BY THE CATHOLIC BENEDICTINE HERITAGE, THE COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTICA PROVIDES INTELLECTUAL AND MORAL PREPARATION FOR RESPONSIBLE LIVING AND MEANINGFUL WORK. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS MISSION STATEMENT, THE COLLEGE'S VISION STATEMENT IS AS FOLLOWS: THE COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTICA ASPIRES TO BE A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY OF EXCELLENCE, GROUNDED IN THE RICH CATHOLIC BENEDICTINE HERITAGE, SENDING FORTH THOUGHTFUL LEADERS SHARPENED AND SENSITIZED BY THE LIBERAL ARTS, WHO ARE PREPARED AND COMMITTED TO SERVE AND TRANSFORM THE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $68,534,413 Revenue: $82,955,282

INSTRUCTION: CSS PREPARES ITS STUDENTS FOR A LIFE OF PURPOSE BY EMPHASIZING CORE VALUES OF THE CATHOLIC BENEDICTINE TRADITION, INCLUDING HOSPITALITY, THE LOVE OF LEARNING, RESPECT, COMMUNITY AND...

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INSTRUCTION: CSS PREPARES ITS STUDENTS FOR A LIFE OF PURPOSE BY EMPHASIZING CORE VALUES OF THE CATHOLIC BENEDICTINE TRADITION, INCLUDING HOSPITALITY, THE LOVE OF LEARNING, RESPECT, COMMUNITY AND STEWARDSHIP. LEARNING HERE ENTAILS A COMMITMENT TO MEETING RIGOROUS ACADEMIC STANDARDS, BROADENING THE SCOPE OF ONE'S VISION AND BECOMING ACCOUNTABLE TO BOTH SELF AND SOCIETY. CSS OFFERS 46 MAJORS AND MANY UNIQUE MINORS. THE COLLEGE ALSO OFFERS ADVANCED DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND LICENSURES IN 16 DIFFERENT AREAS. THE MAIN CAMPUS IS IN DULUTH, MN, WITH ADDITIONAL IN-STATE CAMPUSES IN AUSTIN, BRAINERD, CLOQUET, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS AND ST. CLOUD. IN ADDITION TO GRADUATE AND EXTENDED SITES THE COLLEGE OFFERS ONLINE PROGRAMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $19,522,271 Revenue: $354,718

STUDENT & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE IS CRITICAL TO THE CSS MISSION. THE COLLEGE PROVIDES LIBRARY SERVICES, COMPUTER LABS, ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL ADVISEMENT AND COUNSELING...

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STUDENT & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE IS CRITICAL TO THE CSS MISSION. THE COLLEGE PROVIDES LIBRARY SERVICES, COMPUTER LABS, ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL ADVISEMENT AND COUNSELING, TUTORING AND GRADUATE SCHOOL PREPARATION TO ENHANCE ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. SUPPORT IS OFFEREED FOR ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION, FINANCIAL AID AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO ENRICH DIVERSITY WITHIN THE COLLEGE. STUDENT ACTIVTIES ARE A WAY FOR STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH OTHER STUDENTS WITH SIMILAR VIEWS, ASPIRATIONS AND CONCERNS, AND THEN PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK FOR THOSE STUDENTS TO WORK TOGETHER FOR A COMMON GOAL. A VARIETY OF CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS, CLUBS AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH MANY AVENUES FOR PERSONAL, VOCATIONAL AND SOCIAL GROWTH. THE ATHLETICS DEPARTEMENT OFFERS 22 MEN'S AND WOMEN'S PROGRAMS CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE COLLEGE AND THE NCAA DIVISION III PHILOSOPHY. THERE WERE 400 UNDUPLICATED STUDENT PARTICIPANTS IN THESE PROGRAMS. ALL STUDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE VARIETY OF INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS GENERAL USE OF THE COLLEGE'S RECREATIONAL FACILITY, THE BURNS COMMONS WELLNESS CENTER.

Program 3
Expenses: $7,049,835 Revenue: $8,133,892

AUXILIARY SERVICES: CSS OFFERS ITS STUDENTS HOUSING, FOOD AND HEALTH SERVICES.HOUSING CONSISTS OF A RESIDENCE HALL AND SUITES AND SEVEN APARTMENT COMPLEXES WITH A CAPACITY OF 856 BEDS. OVER HALF OF...

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AUXILIARY SERVICES: CSS OFFERS ITS STUDENTS HOUSING, FOOD AND HEALTH SERVICES.HOUSING CONSISTS OF A RESIDENCE HALL AND SUITES AND SEVEN APARTMENT COMPLEXES WITH A CAPACITY OF 856 BEDS. OVER HALF OF THE COLLEGE'S FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE TRADITIONAL AGED STUDENTS RESIDE ON CAMPUS. FOR, 2023-24, OCCUPANCY WAS 717 AND 677 STUDENTS FOR FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, RESPECTIVELY. ST. SCHOLASTICA UTILIZES ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING TO PROVIDE QUALITY NUTRITIOUS FOODS AT MULTIPLE CAMPUS LOCATIONS. TOGETHER WE ARE COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING STUDENT'S HEALTH WELLBEING. ALL STUDENT RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE HALL ARE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE A MEAL PLAN. OVER 40% OF TRADITIONAL AGRED STUDENTS RESIDE ON CAMPUS. OPTIONAL MEAL PLANS ARE AVAILABLE FOR OTHER RESIDENTIAL COMMUTER STUDENTS. FOR 2023-24, 389 AND 409 STUDENTS OBTAINED MEAL PLANS FOR FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, RESPECTIVELY. THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF ALL STUDENTS IS ESSENTIAL FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDES ONSITE ACCESS TO MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF OFFERS STUDENT CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES IN TREATING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS THAT COMMONLY OCCUR WITHIN THE COLLEGE POPULATION. A CAMPUS CONVENIENCE STORE SERVES STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY WITH A SELECTION OF COLLEGIATE CLOTHING, GIFTS AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,169,387
Program Service Revenue $92,415,756
Investment Income $9,747,484
Other Revenue $105,213
TOTAL REVENUE $112,437,840

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $38,356,332
Salaries & Benefits $45,126,914
Fundraising Expenses $1,653,486
Program Expenses $97,149,346
Other Expenses $24,281,946
TOTAL EXPENSES $107,808,817

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $112,437,840 $109,485,948 +0.0%
Expenses $107,808,817 $113,339,683 0.0%
Net Income $4,629,023 $-3,853,735 -2.2%
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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
1462
Volunteers
200

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
5
$754,734
Total Directors
23
$401,591
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BARBARA MCDONALD PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$359,499 $42,092 $401,591
DEBORAH A AMBERG TRUSTEE, CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ED CRAWFORD TRUSTEE, VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER ALASPA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE BURGESS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GABRIELLA CALDECOTT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG FELLMAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID HERMAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
M MICHELE HOGAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SISTER GRETCHEN JOHNSTON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN KENT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK LAMBERT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRED LEWIS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SISTER DANILE LYNCH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SISTER BEVERLY RAWAY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CONCETTA RENDA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM RENIER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE ROSS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SISTER DONNA SCHROEDER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE STENDER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN STRANGE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY TANNER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM WEDIGE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL LARSON CFO, TREASURER 40.00
Officer
$128,854 $19,064 $147,918
RYAN SANDEFER VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 40.00
Officer
$164,349 $40,876 $205,225
DIANE VERTIN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$166,152 $36,702 $202,854
CHRIS MUELLER VP FOR COLLEGE ADVANCEMENT 40.00
Highest
$152,548 $56,989 $209,537
SHERYL SANDAHL DEAN OF NURSING 40.00
Highest
$146,610 $21,632 $168,242
BENJAMIN DENEEN DEAN OF STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$144,805 $31,024 $175,829
AILEEN BEARD AVP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 40.00
Highest
$144,188 $21,209 $165,397
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $112,437,840 $107,808,817 $210,673,724 $4,629,023
2023 $109,485,948 $113,339,683 $209,187,872 $-3,853,735
2022 $120,434,599 $117,425,981 $208,318,369 $3,008,618
2021 $117,585,202 $112,394,887 $228,173,776 $5,190,315
2020 $123,906,597 $121,036,526 $197,957,414 $2,870,071
2019 $118,426,685 $117,437,881 $192,511,377 $988,804
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