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University of Saint Joseph

EIN 06-0646829 · West Hartford, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES A RIGOROUS LIBERAL ARTS AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR A DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.)

Income
$103.3 million
Spending
$93.0 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
1,223
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$812,017, president, trustee

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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

    30 of 31 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 (2)
  1. $66.7 million spent. COLLEGE AND MASTERS/DOCTORAL PROGRAMS:SEE SCHEDULE O FOR PROGRAM DESCRIPTION.COLLEGE AND MASTERS/DOCTORAL PROGRAMS:STUDENTS SELECT FROM AN ARRAY OF DYNAMIC MAJORS AND MINORS, DUAL MAJORS, AND CONCENTRATIONS, AND THEN PROCEED TO REALIZING THEIR AMBITIONS. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IS INCORPORATED ACROSS THE CURRICULUM AND FACULTY PREPARE STUDENTS FOR MEANINGFUL PROFESSIONAL CAREERS. SEAMLESS DEGREE PROGRAMS SAVE TIME AND MONEY, AND BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR A GREAT CAREER AS MANY DEGREE PROGRAMS LEAD TO PROFESSIONAL LICENSES. AMIDST TEXTBOOKS AND LECTURES, STUDENTS COMPLETE INTERNSHIPS, CLINICAL ROTATIONS, AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES EFFECTIVELY APPLYING COURSE MATERIAL TO EVERYDAY SITUATIONS AND GAINING EXPERIENCE THAT WILL HELP THEM RISE ABOVE STIFF COMPETITION IN THE JOB MARKET.AS AN NCAA DIVISION III SCHOOL, THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT JOSEPH HOSTS 14 VARSITY TEAMS, IN ADDITION TO INTRAMURALS AND NUMEROUS RECREATION AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS. THE UNIVERSITY IS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NCAA) AND THE GREAT NORTHEAST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (GNAC).THE 90-ACRE SUBURBAN CAMPUS IN PRESTIGIOUS WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT IS KNOWN AMONG COLLEGES FOR ITS AESTHETICS AND PRIME LOCATION: A FEW MILES FROM MAJOR HARTFORD EMPLOYERS OR ENTERTAINMENT AND SHOPPING IN BLUE BACK SQUARE, AND MIDWAY BETWEEN BOSTON AND NEW YORK CITY.IN ADDITION TO THE UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE, THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT JOSEPH HAS A GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES PROGRAM OFFERING MASTER'S DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES, A DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE PROGRAM AND A SCHOOL OF PHARMACY. THE SCHOOL OF PHARMACY OFFERS A UNIQUE THREE-CALENDAR-YEAR DOCTORAL DEGREE (PHARM.D.) PROGRAM IN PHARMACY.IN 2016, USJ ANNOUNCED THAT ITS NEW PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA) PROGRAM WAS GRANTED ACCREDITATION-PROVISIONAL STATUS BY THE ACCREDITATION REVIEW COMMISSION ON EDUCATION FOR THE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (ARC-PA). THIS ACCREDITATION - THE FIRST IN A MULTI-STEP ACCREDITATION PROCESS - ALLOWED USJ TO ENROLL THE INAUGURAL CLASS OF ITS PA PROGRAM IN JANUARY 2017. USJ'S PA PROGRAM IS A 28-MONTH, COEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOCUSING ON COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES TO PATIENT-CENTERED CARE THAT ENHANCES TREATMENT PLANS AND CAN IMPROVE OUTCOMES IN A CHANGING AND EVOLVING HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT.
  2. $16.5 million spent. MODEL SCHOOLS:SEE SCHEDULE O FOR PROGRAM DESCRIPTION.MODEL SCHOOLS:THE UNIVERSITY IS HOME TO TWO MODEL SCHOOLS: THE GENGRAS CENTER AND THE SCHOOL FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. THE GENGRAS CENTER IS A STATE-APPROVED PRIVATE SPECIAL EDUCATION FACILITY THAT PROVIDES HIGHLY STRUCTURED, INTENSIVE AND SELF-CONTAINED SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. IN 2024 IT SERVED 138 STUDENTS FROM SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. AT THE CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF SAINT JOSEPH STUDENTS FULFILL REQUIRED CLASSES IN THE FIELDS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, NURSING, SOCIAL WORK, COUNSELING, AND NUTRITION.THE SCHOOL FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IS A NATIONALLY-ACCREDITED PRESCHOOL WHICH HAS BEEN SERVING CHILDREN SINCE 1936; IN 2024 IT ENROLLED 110 STUDENTS. IT SERVES AS A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PURSUING CAREERS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND RELATED FIELDS.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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