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University of Mount Saint Vincent

EIN 13-1740445 · Riverdale, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOUNDED BY THE SISTERS OF CHARITY OF NEW YORK, THE UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT SAINT VINCENT IS AN ACADEMICALLY EXCELLENT, AUTHENTICALLY INCLUSIVE, CATHOLIC AND ECUMENICAL LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITY. (CONT. IN SCH.O)

Income
$138.5 million
Spending
$133.8 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
1,436
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$615,135, 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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    26 of 27 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $117.5 million spent. UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT SAINT VINCENT IS A SCHOOL OF HIGHER EDUCATION FORMED IN THE CATHOLIC TRADITION, BUT NONSECTARIAN. WE HAVE A DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION BOTH ETHNICALLY AND ECONOMICALLY. WE OFFER 3 ASSOCIATE, 26 BACCALAUREATE, AND 10 GRADUATE MAJORS. WE AWARD B.A. AND B.S. DEGREES ON THE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL. IN ADDITION, WE AWARD POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATES, M.S. AND M.B.A. DEGREES ON THE GRADUATE LEVEL. (CONT. IN SCH.O)OUR STUDENT BODY IS COMPOSED OF MORE THAN 4,900 FULL AND PART-TIME STUDENTS. THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS FULL-TIME STUDENTS A RESIDENCE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THEIR ENGAGEMENT, LEARNING, AND CITIZENSHIP. THE UNIVERSITY MAINTAINS FIVE RESIDENCE HALLS, EACH HOUSING BETWEEN 75 AND 250 STUDENTS AND OFFERING A VARIETY OF AMENITIES, INCLUDING STUDY-LOUNGES, KITCHENETTES, AND LAUNDRY ROOMS. WE HAVE TWO EDUCATION CENTERS IN QUEENS, NY AND ONE IN BROOKLYN, NY WHICH ARE USED FOR AN ACCELERATED NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM.

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? 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 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 June 1970.

    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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