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Molloy University

EIN 11-1797182 · Rockville Ctr, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MOLLOY UNIVERSITY, AN INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY, ROOTED IN THE DOMINICAN TRADITION OF STUDY, SPIRITUALITY, SERVICE, AND COMMUNITY, IS COMMITTED TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WITH RESPECT FOR EACH PERSON. THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION, MOLLOY PROMOTES A LIFELONG SEARCH FOR TRUTH AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ETHICAL LEADERSHIP.

Income
$181.4 million
Spending
$177.9 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
2,192
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$679,174, president

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: 56 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 47% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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

    21 of 22 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. $150.6 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE OMOLLOY IS A PRIVATE REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE UNIVERSITY GROUNDED IN THE CATHOLIC IDEALS OF TRUTH AND RESPECT FOR THE DIGNITY AND WORTH OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL. THE FOUNDERS, THE DOMINICAN SISTERS OF AMITYVILLE, BELIEVED THAT CONFERRING PROFESSIONAL DEGREES WITH A STRONG LIBERAL ARTS CORE WOULD ALLOW STUDENTS TO SERVE IN THEIR CHOSEN FIELDS OF WORK WITH EXCELLENCE, COMPASSION, AND CREATIVITY. CONTINUING IN THAT TRADITION TODAY, MOLLOY'S ACADEMIC, EXPERIENTIAL, AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES ARE RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE REGION. THE UNIVERSITY REMAINS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EXPERIENCE, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO EDUCATION.A WIDE RANGE OF ACADEMIC OPTIONS INCLUDE MORE THAN 50 UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS, AS WELL AS MASTER'S AND DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS. THE UNIVERSITY'S 5,005 STUDENTS COMPRISE OUR FOUR SCHOOLS, THE BARBARA H. HAGAN SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES, THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, AND THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES. STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM A BREADTH OF UNIVERSITY-LEVEL OFFERINGS INCLUDING ATHLETICS, A VIBRANT STUDENT LIFE CULTURE AND NCAA DIVISION II ATHLETIC TEAMS. MOLLOY'S MAIN CAMPUS IN ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY, IS HOME TO THREE RESIDENCE HALLS, AND THE MADISON THEATRE. THE MANHATTAN CENTER AT 50 BROADWAY, AND SUFFOLK CENTER IN AMITYVILLE, PROVIDE LEARNING AND EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ADVANTAGES MOLLOY CONTINUES TO BE AWARDED HIGH NATIONAL RECOGNITION, INCLUDING A FOUR-STAR RATING BY MONEY MAGAZINE ON ITS LIST OF 'BEST COLLEGES,' WHICH FOCUSES ON AFFORDABILITY AND STUDENT OUTCOMES. THE UNIVERSITY WAS ALSO NAMED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP 100 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES BY THE WALL STREET JOURNAL IN ITS 2026 BEST COLLEGES RANKINGS, PLACING 75TH NATIONALLY AND 6TH IN NEW YORK STATE.

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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