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Manhattan University

EIN 13-1740468 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MANHATTAN UNIVERSITY IS AN INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC INSTITUION OF HIGHER LEARNING THAT EMBRACES QUALIFIED MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL FAITHS, CULTURES, AND TRADITIONS. THE MISSION OF MANHATTAN UNIVERSITY IS TO PROVIDE A CONTEMPORARY, PERSON-CENTERED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT PREPARES GRADUATES FOR LIVES OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND SERVICE TO THEIR FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS. THE UNIVERSITY PURSUES THIS MISSION THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT INTEGRATE A BROAD LIBERAL EDUCATION WITH CONCENTRATION IN SPECIFIC DISCIPLINES IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES OR WITH PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION IN BUSINESS, EDUCATION AND ENGINEERING.

Income
$210.1 million
Spending
$213.0 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
1,747
Volunteers
481
Highest pay
$1.0 million, president emeritus

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: 54 out of 100. Higher than 29% 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 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 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

    22 of 23 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. $171.4 million spent. MANHATTAN UNIVERSITY IS AN INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING THAT OFFERS THE VARIETY OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING FOUND AT A LARGE UNIVERSITY, BUT WITH THE PERSONALIZED LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF A SMALL, LIBERAL ARTS SCHOOL. THE UNIVERSITY'S THREE DISTINCT SCHOOLS, THE KAKOS SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCE, THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, AND THE O'MALLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, OFFER MORE THAN 100 MAJORS, MINORS, GRADUATE PROGRAMS, AND ADVANCED CERTIFICATES, AS WELL AS DEGREES THAT CAN BE EARNED FULLY ONLINE OR COMBINED WITH A TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE. WITH A 15:1 STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO, A CATALOG OF COURSES THAT USES NEW YORK CITY AS A CLASSROOM AND A CURRICULUM BUILT ON A STRONG LIBERAL ARTS FOUNDATION, OUR STUDENTS SECURE INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS AT FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES AND CONDUCT RESEARCH THAT MAKES A REAL IMPACT IN THE WORLD. THE UNIVERSITY EDUCATES APPROXIMATELY 2,838 UNDERGRADUATE AND 542 GRADUATE STUDENTS EACH YEAR.
  2. $12.5 million spent. AUXILIARY SERVICES INCLUDE THE COST OF ROOM AND BOARD FOR APPROXIMATELY 954 FULL TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AND 32 GRADUATE STUDENTS LIVING IN TRADITIONAL RESIDENCE HALL, SUITE AND APARTMENT STYLE BUILDINGS ON OUR 22 ACRE CAMPUS. THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS A FOUR YEAR GUARANTEE OF RESIDENT HOUSING. ADDITIONALLY, GRADUATE STUDENTS ARE OFFERED HOUSING IN AN APARTMENT STYLE BUILDING. AUXILIARY SERVICES ALSO INCLUDES CAMPUS SERVICES OFFERED IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF SUCH AS THE BOOKSTORE AND CAFETERIA.

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 1929.

    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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