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Lycoming College

EIN 24-0795965 · Williamsport, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF LYCOMING COLLEGE IS TO PROVIDE A DISTINGUISHED BACCALAUREATE EDUCATION IN THE LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES WITHIN A COEDUCATIONAL, SUPPORTIVE, AND RESIDENTIAL SETTING.

Income
$87.4 million
Spending
$89.3 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
14.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
1,023
Volunteers
49
Highest pay
$738,132, 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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    31 of 32 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. $70.8 million spent. LYCOMING COLLEGE IS A FOUR-YEAR LIBERAL ARTS BASED, CO-EDUCATIONAL, INDEPENDENT COLLEGE WHOSE PRIMARY FUNCTION IS THE PRESENTATION OF FORMAL INSTRUCTION. THE COLLEGE HAS A REGULAR FACULTY, A REGULARLY SCHEDULED CURRICULUM (CONSISTING OF FALL, SPRING, MAY AND SUMMER TERM), AND A REGULARLY ENROLLED STUDENT BODY IN ATTENDANCE AT ITS CAMPUS LOCATED IN WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA. THE COLLEGE'S AREAS OF CONCENTRATION INCLUDE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREES IN 32 MAJOR FIELDS AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES IN 5 MAJOR FIELDS. PROGRAM SERVICES OF THE COLLEGE INCLUDE THE COST OF INSTRUCTION, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, STUDENT SERVICES, INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OTHE COST OF INSTRUCTION INCLUDES EXPENSES CONTRIBUTING DIRECTLY TO THE PRESENTATION OF FORMAL INSTRUCTION FOR THE 76 AFOREMENTIONED MAJORS.ACADEMIC SUPPORT IS ALL EXPENSES RELATED TO THOSE AREAS OF THE COLLEGE SUCH AS THE COLLEGE LIBRARY, COMPUTER CENTER, TUTORING SERVICES, THE INSTITUTION FOR MANAGEMENT STUDIES, HUMANITIES RESEARCH CENTER, AND CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES. STUDENT SERVICES ARE ALL OF THE EXPENSES SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO PROVIDING "OUR CUSTOMER", THE STUDENT, WITH A COMPLETE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE. SUCH AREAS WOULD INCLUDE THE REGISTRAR, COMMUNITY SERVICES, HEALTH SERVICES, RECREATION CENTER, ATHLETICS, COUNSELING SERVICES, ADMISSIONS, FINANCIAL AID, RESIDENTIAL LIFE, OFFICE OF STUDENT PROGRAMS, OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP EDUCATION, AND THE DEAN OF STUDENTS. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT INCLUDES ALL EXPENSES OF MAINTAINING THE CAMPUS FACILITIES AND PROVIDING FOR ITS EMPLOYEES, SUCH AS BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS, SECURITY, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS OFFICE, HUMAN RESOURCES, MAIL SERVICES, COLLEGE RELATIONS, INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH ETC.STUDENT FINANCIAL AID FROM INTERNAL SOURCES REPRESENTED APPROXIMATELY 75% OF GROSS TUITION AND FEE REVENUE. IN ADDITION TO SOURCES OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FINANCIAL AID, AND THE LYCOMING GRANT PROGRAM (NEED-BASED), LYCOMING COLLEGE OFFERS NUMEROUS SCHOLARSHIPS TO ACADEMICALLY TALENTED STUDENTS. MOST ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AUTOMATICALLY RENEWED IN THEIR ORIGINAL AMOUNT FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR PROVIDED THE STUDENT MAINTAINS SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS AS DEFINED IN THE COLLEGE CATALOG. ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR WAS APPROXIMATELY 990 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENTS.

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 August 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 October 21, 2026.

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