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Stonehill College Inc

EIN 04-2104229 · Easton, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STONEHILL COLLEGE, A CATHOLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING FOUNDED AND GUIDED BY THE CONGREGATION OF HOLY CROSS, IS A COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARSHIP AND FAITH, COMMITTED TO FOSTERING A CULTURE WHERE DIFFERENCES ARE AFFIRMED AND ANCHORED BY A BELIEF IN THE INHERENT DIGNITY OF EACH PERSON.THROUGH ITS UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN LIBERAL ARTS, SCIENCES AND BUSINESS, STONEHILL COLLEGE PROVIDES AN EDUCATION OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER THAT FOSTERS CRITICAL THINKING, FREE INQUIRY AND INTERCHANGE OF IDEAS.IN FULFILLMENT OF ITS MOTTO, LUX ET SPES, STONEHILL COLLEGE EDUCATES THE WHOLE PERSON SO THAT EACH STONEHILL GRADUATE THINKS, ACTS AND LEADS WITH COURAGE TO CREATE A MORE JUST AND COMPASSIONATE WORLD.

Income
$222.1 million
Spending
$205.6 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
1,553
Volunteers
700
Highest pay
$349,594, vp for finance & treasurer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    33 of 34 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $188.5 million spent. STONEHILL IS A SELECTIVE CATHOLIC COLLEGE LOCATED NEAR BOSTON ON A BEAUTIFUL 384 ACRE CAMPUS IN EASTON, MASSACHUSETTS. WITH A STUDENT:FACULTY RATIO OF 12:1 THE COLLEGE ENGAGES 2,599 STUDENTS IN 80+ RIGOROUS ACADEMIC PROGRAMS IN THE LIBERAL ARTS, SCIENCES, AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL FIELDS. THE COLLEGE ALSO OFFERS MASTERS PROGRAMS IN MARKETING, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, DATA ANALYTICS,AND EDUCATION. THE STONEHILL COMMUNITY HELPS STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CHARACTER TO MEET THEIR PROFESSIONAL GOALS AND TO LIVE LIVES OF PURPOSE AND INTEGRITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1972.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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