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La Salle University

EIN 23-1352654 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak27 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE MISSION STATEMENT.LA SALLE IS A LASALLIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE THAT ALL KNOWLEDGE IS PRACTICAL AND EMPOWERING, FILLED WITH THE CAPACITY TO TRANSFORM LIVES. ANCHORED IN THE LIVING TRADITION OF THE BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS AND IN ASSOCIATION WITH A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY, OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE THE WHOLE PERSON BY FOSTERING A RIGOROUS FREE SEARCH FOR TRUTH. LA SALLE, IN AFFIRMING THE VALUE OF BOTH LIBERAL ARTS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, PREPARES STUDENTS FOR THE LIFELONG PURSUIT AND EXPLORATION OF WISDOM, KNOWLEDGE, AND FAITH THAT LEAD TO ENGAGED AND FULFILLING LIVES MARKED BY A COMMITMENT TO THE COMMON GOOD.

Income
$113.4 million
Spending
$136.6 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-13.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
1,485
Volunteers
175
Highest pay
$744,039, head coach men's basketbal

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 0% 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

    2 of 20

    It owes 76% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 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

    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

    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 May 31, 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 (3)
  1. $82.5 million spent. INSTRUCTION - THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDED EDUCATION TO 3,153 AND 3,052 ENROLLED STUDENTS IN UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND DOCTORAL PROGRAMS IN THE FALL 2024 AND SPRING 2025 SEMESTERS, RESPECTIVELY.
  2. $22.4 million spent. STUDENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDED COUNSELING, INTERCOLLEGIATE ACTIVITIES, HEALTH-ADVISING, STUDENT GOVERNING, AND OTHER STUDENT LIFE SERVICES FOR ALL STUDENTS. THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR NON-PROFIT DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
  3. $7.9 million spent. AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES - THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDED HOUSING, BOOKSTORE, AND DINING SERVICES. THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDED ROOMS TO 871 AND 825 STUDENTS ENROLLED STUDENTS DURING THE FALL 2024 AND SPRING 2025 SEMESTERS, RESPECTIVELY. THE UNIVERSITY ALSO PROVIDED MEALS TO 960 AND 902 ENROLLED STUDENTS DURING THE FALL 2024 AND SPRING 2025 SEMESTERS, RESPECTIVELY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 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 November 6, 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 May 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 1944.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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