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Mount Aloysius College

EIN 25-1114320 · Cresson, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF MOUNT ALOYSIUS COLLEGE IS TO RESPOND TO INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY NEEDS WITH QUALITY PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION IN THE TRADITION OF THE RELIGIOUS SISTERS OF MERCY.

Income
$50.0 million
Spending
$47.0 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
16.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
641
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$430,108, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 31 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

    28 of 29 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. $37.3 million spent. ACCREDITED BY THE MIDDLE STATES COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, THE COLLEGE AWARDS BACHELOR'S AND ASSOCIATE DEGREES IN THE ARTS, SCIENCES, AND HEALTH STUDIES IN BOTH CAREER-ORIENTED AND LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAMS. GRADUATE DEGREES INCLUDE MBA AND MS DEGREES IN CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING. BACCALAUREATE AND ASSOCIATE DEGREES ARE AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNTING, BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE, BIOLOGY AND NATURAL SCIENCE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, CYBERSECURITY & DIGITAL FORENSICS, CRIMINOLOGY, PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT, NURSING, SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY, MEDICAL IMAGING, AND OTHERS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE "O"THE COLLEGE ALSO OFFERS MINORS IN 27 AREAS OF STUDY. EACH STUDENT WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE AND TO DEVELOP VALUES, ATTITUDES, AND COMPETENCIES NECESSARY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING WITHIN AN ENVIRONMENT WHICH REFLECTS A LIBERAL ARTS ORIENTATION AND A CATHOLIC, JUDEO-CHRISTIAN HERITAGE.MOUNT ALOYSIUS PREPARES STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS BOTH IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM. STUDENT SERVICES SUPPORT THE SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND MENTAL WELL-BEING OF A DIVERSE STUDENT BODY. MOUNT ALOYSIUS COLLEGE IS A MEMBER OF NCAA DIVISION III. SIXTEEN NCAA ATHLETIC PROGRAMS INVOLVE BOTH WOMEN AND MEN. IN ADDITION, THE STUDENTS RECREATE WITHIN A STRONG INTRAMURAL PROGRAM WHICH IS COMBINED WITH A RIGOROUS SCHEDULE OF SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES. STUDENT HEALTH IS STAFFED BY A FULL-TIME CAMPUS NURSE. PHYSICIANS ARE ON CALL AND AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT NEEDS.COUNSELING SERVICES ARE READILY AVAILABLE. A SECURE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT CREATES THE FUNDAMENTALS FOR OUR COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENTIAL LIFE PROGRAM.STUDENTS ARE HOUSED IN FIVE ATTRACTIVE MODERN DORMITORIES AND ONE OFF-CAMPUS HOUSE. INTERNET ACCESSIBILITY IS WIRELESS WITH EXCELLENT BANDWIDTH. MEALS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH A CONTRACTED FOOD SERVICE VENDOR. MEAL PLANS OFFER STUDENTS A VARIETY OF OPTIONS. THESE INCLUDE SPECIAL DIETARY RESTRICTIONS AND MEAL PLANS MATCHING STUDENT CLINICAL (HEALTH SCIENCE MAJORS) AND ATHLETIC SCHEDULES. DIETARY OPTIONS REFLECT CURRENT BEST PRACTICES FOR A HEALTHY LIFE-STYLE. TEXT BOOKS, STATIONARY, BRANDED CLOTHING, SNACKS, AND SUNDRIES ARE AVAILABLE IN OUR BOOKSTORE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED WITHIN THE COSGRAVE STUDENT CENTER.

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 September 1964.

    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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