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La Roche University

EIN 25-1125048 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LA ROCHE UNIVERSITY ADVANCES LEARNING INFORMED BY ETHICAL AND SERVICE-ORIENTED VALUES, REFLECTING ITS CATHOLIC HERITAGE AND THE CHARISM OF THE SISTERS OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE.

Income
$41.8 million
Spending
$44.2 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
-2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
566
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$212,801, provost

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

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 29 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 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 28 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 (1)
  1. $33.2 million spent. PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL SERVICESLA ROCHE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE, HIGH-QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION ROOTED IN CATHOLIC INTELLECTUAL TRADITION AND THE MISSION OF THE CONGREGATION OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE. THE UNIVERSITY DELIVERS UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS THAT INTEGRATE LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION WITH CAREER PREPARATION, EMPHASIZING GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES, ETHICAL LEADERSHIP, AND SERVICE-ORIENTED VALUES. THROUGH ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES, LA ROCHE PREPARES GRADUATES FOR PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY WHILE SERVING A DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION FROM THE PITTSBURGH REGION, ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, AND INTERNATIONALLY.CORE VALUESLA ROCHE'S EDUCATIONAL MISSION IS GUIDED BY SIX FOUNDATIONAL VALUES ROOTED IN ITS CATHOLIC IDENTITY AND RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SISTERS OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE: INCLUSIVENESS: FOSTERING AN ACADEMIC COMMUNITY THAT SEEKS TO UNDERSTAND, RESPECT, AND INCLUDE ALL MEMBERS INTEGRITY: PROMOTING HONESTY, ETHICAL BEHAVIOR, AND PRINCIPLED DECISION-MAKING DETERMINATION: EXEMPLIFYING THE STEADFAST COMMITMENT OF THE FOUNDING CONGREGATION TO THRIVE DESPITE CHALLENGES COMPASSION: PROVIDING PERSONAL ATTENTION TO STUDENTS AND EXTENDING KINDNESS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY INSPIRATION: CHALLENGING STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL AND CONTRIBUTE MEANINGFULLY TO SOCIETY JUSTICE AND PEACE: PROMOTING EQUITY AND PEACE, WITH PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THOSE MOST IN NEEDKEY PROGRAM AREASACADEMIC PROGRAMS: THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS COMBINING LIBERAL ARTS CURRICULUM WITH PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION. FACULTY POSSESS ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS SUPPORTING TEACHING EXCELLENCE AND STUDENT OUTCOMES.STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVES: INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT STRUCTURES ADDRESS STUDENTS' ACADEMIC, PERSONAL, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH FACULTY ENGAGEMENT, CAMPUS RESOURCES, AND OUTCOME-BASED ASSESSMENT PRACTICES.MISSION AND IDENTITY: OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH CATHOLIC INTELLECTUAL TRADITION ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN AN ACADEMIC CONTEXT. GLOBAL FOCUS INITIATIVES PROVIDE STUDENTS AND FACULTY OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERCULTURAL ENGAGEMENT.STEWARDSHIP: THE UNIVERSITY MAINTAINS RESPONSIBLE OPERATIONAL PRACTICES ENSURING EFFICIENT USE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT ITS EDUCATIONAL MISSION.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 March 1946.

    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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