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College of St Scholastica Inc

EIN 41-0698301 · Duluth, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SHAPED BY THE CATHOLIC BENEDICTINE HERITAGE, THE COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTICA PROVIDES INTELLECTUAL AND MORAL PREPARATION FOR RESPONSIBLE LIVING AND MEANINGFUL WORK. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS MISSION STATEMENT, THE COLLEGE'S VISION STATEMENT IS AS FOLLOWS: THE COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTICA ASPIRES TO BE A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY OF EXCELLENCE, GROUNDED IN THE RICH CATHOLIC BENEDICTINE HERITAGE, SENDING FORTH THOUGHTFUL LEADERS SHARPENED AND SENSITIZED BY THE LIBERAL ARTS, WHO ARE PREPARED AND COMMITTED TO SERVE AND TRANSFORM THE WORLD.

Income
$112.7 million
Spending
$111.9 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
1,772
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$401,290, 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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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

    23 of 24 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 (4)
  1. $71.2 million spent. INSTRUCTION: CSS PREPARES ITS STUDENTS FOR A LIFE OF PURPOSE BY EMPHASIZING CORE VALUES OF THE CATHOLIC BENEDICTINE TRADITION, INCLUDING HOSPITALITY, THE LOVE OF LEARNING, RESPECT, COMMUNITY AND STEWARDSHIP. LEARNING HERE ENTAILS A COMMITMENT TO MEETING RIGOROUS ACADEMIC STANDARDS, BROADENING THE SCOPE OF ONE'S VISION AND BECOMING ACCOUNTABLE TO BOTH SELF AND SOCIETY. CSS OFFERS 46 MAJORS AND MANY UNIQUE MINORS. THE COLLEGE ALSO OFFERS ADVANCED DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND LICENSURES IN 16 DIFFERENT AREAS. THE MAIN CAMPUS IS IN DULUTH, MN WITH AN ADDITIONAL CAMPUS SITE LOCATED IN ST. CLOUD, MN. IN ADDITION TO THESE SITES, THE COLLEGE ALSO OFFERS GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE ONLINE PROGRAMS.
  2. $20.5 million spent. STUDENT & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE IS CRITICAL TO THE CSS MISSION. THE COLLEGE PROVIDES LIBRARY SERVICES, COMPUTER LABS, ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL ADVISEMENT AND COUNSELING, TUTORING AND GRADUATE SCHOOL PREPARATION TO ENHANCE ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. SUPPORT IS OFFEREED FOR ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION, FINANCIAL AID AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO ENRICH DIVERSITY WITHIN THE COLLEGE. STUDENT ACTIVTIES ARE A WAY FOR STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH OTHER STUDENTS WITH SIMILAR VIEWS, ASPIRATIONS AND CONCERNS, AND THEN PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK FOR THOSE STUDENTS TO WORK TOGETHER FOR A COMMON GOAL. A VARIETY OF CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS, CLUBS AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH MANY AVENUES FOR PERSONAL, VOCATIONAL AND SOCIAL GROWTH. THE ATHLETICS DEPARTEMENT OFFERS 22 MEN'S AND WOMEN'S PROGRAMS CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE COLLEGE AND THE NCAA DIVISION III PHILOSOPHY. THERE WERE 400 UNDUPLICATED STUDENT PARTICIPANTS IN THESE PROGRAMS. ALL STUDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE VARIETY OF INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS GENERAL USE OF THE COLLEGE'S RECREATIONAL FACILITY, THE BURNS COMMONS WELLNESS CENTER.
  3. $7.1 million spent. AUXILIARY SERVICES: CSS OFFERS ITS STUDENTS HOUSING, FOOD AND HEALTH SERVICES.HOUSING CONSISTS OF A RESIDENCE HALL AND SUITES AND SEVEN APARTMENT COMPLEXES WITH A CAPACITY OF 833 BEDS. OVER HALF OF THE COLLEGE'S FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE TRADITIONAL AGED STUDENTS RESIDE ON CAMPUS. FOR, 2024-25, OCCUPANCY WAS 739 AND 724 STUDENTS FOR FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, RESPECTIVELY. ST. SCHOLASTICA UTILIZES ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING TO PROVIDE QUALITY NUTRITIOUS FOODS AT MULTIPLE CAMPUS LOCATIONS. TOGETHER WE ARE COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AND SUPPORTING STUDENT'S HEALTH WELLBEING. ALL STUDENT RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE HALL ARE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE A MEAL PLAN. OVER 40% OF TRADITIONAL AGRED STUDENTS RESIDE ON CAMPUS. OPTIONAL MEAL PLANS ARE AVAILABLE FOR OTHER RESIDENTIAL COMMUTER STUDENTS. FOR 2024-25, 446 AND 420 STUDENTS OBTAINED MEAL PLANS FOR FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, RESPECTIVELY. THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF ALL STUDENTS IS ESSENTIAL FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDES ONSITE ACCESS TO MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF OFFERS STUDENT CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES IN TREATING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS THAT COMMONLY OCCUR WITHIN THE COLLEGE POPULATION. A CAMPUS CONVENIENCE STORE SERVES STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI AND MEMBERS OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY WITH A SELECTION OF COLLEGIATE CLOTHING, GIFTS AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
  4. $1.8 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE ACTIVITIES FROM PERFORMING ARTS, MISCELLANEOUS EDUCATION-RELATED FEES, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.

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 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 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 1973.

    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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