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University of Holy Cross

EIN 72-0642832 · New Orleans, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS, A CATHOLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING, IS AN INCLUSIVE STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING COMMUNITY FOCUSED ON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATIVE TEACHING. ROOTED IN THE TRADITIONS OF THE MARIANITES OF HOLY CROSS, THE UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO EDUCATING THE MINDS AND HEARTS OF ITS STUDENTS THROUGH FREEDOM OF INQUIRY, THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH, AND COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR ALL.

Income
$21.3 million
Spending
$23.7 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
-1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
218
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$232,627, 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

Weak: 45 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 (4)
  1. $10.1 million spent. SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, & LOANS - FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025, 133 STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS FROM UHC AND 39 STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS FROM PRIVATE SOURCES. MOST STUDENTS WERE AWARDED THE SCHOLARSHIPS ON THE BASIS OF ACADEMIC MERIT AND/OR UNMET FINANCIAL NEED. OTHERS WERE GRANTED AWARDS BASED ON ACADEMIC MERIT ONLY. A TOTAL OF 172 SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE AMOUNT OF $748,867 HAVE BEEN AWARDED ($672,824 FROM UHC SCHOLARSHIPS AND $76,043 FROM PRIVATE SOURCE SCHOLARSHIPS).FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, 603 STUDENTS WERE ABLE TO RECEIVE SOME FORM OF FINANCIAL AID. MANY STUDENTS WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PURSUE A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION WERE IT NOT FOR THE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS. THE UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATES IN THE TITLE IV FEDERAL CAMPUS BASED PROGRAMS AS WELL AS THE FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM AND DISADVANTAGED NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS.- 236 STUDENTS WERE ASSISTED AND ABLE TO RECEIVE $1,221,056 IN PELL GRANTS.- 526 STUDENTS RECEIVED $6,146,046 IN FEDERAL SUBSIDIZED AND UNSUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOANS.- 44 STUDENTS RECEIVED $57,000 IN FEDERAL S.E.O.G.- 16 STUDENTS RECEIVED $36,241 IN FEDERAL WORK-STUDY GRANTS.- 88 STUDENTS RECEIVED $464,020 FROM THE LOUISIANA T.O.P.S. PROGRAM.- 44 STUDENTS RECEIVED $95,000 FROM LOUISIANA G.O. GRANTS.- AN ADDITIONAL $235,139 IN STUDENT AID WAS FROM VARIOUS OTHER AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS WAS ABLE TO AWARD $9,003,369 IN STUDENT AID FROM INSTITUTIONAL, PRIVATE, STATE, AND FEDERAL SOURCES.
  2. $5.6 million spent. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES - UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS HAD 1,402 UNDUPLICATED STUDENTS ENROLLED IN 23 DEGREE PROGRAMS WITH A VARIETY OF CONCENTRATIONS PLUS CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS. UHC OFFERED 650 CLASS SECTIONS. ADDITIONALLY, INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES WERE DELIVERED TO THE CIVIC COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
  3. $1.4 million spent. STUDENT SERVICES ENCOMPASSES VARIOUS SERVICES:THE REGISTRAR'S OFFICE PROVIDES PUBLICATIONS, COMPUTERIZED STUDENT RECORDS, AND OTHER ACADEMIC SERVICES TO PROSPECTIVE AND CURRENT STUDENTS.STUDENT SERVICES PROVIDES FUNDING FOR 10 PROFESSIONAL CLUBS.THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS A MULTI-FACETED ARENA OF SOCIAL EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ON AND OFF CAMPUS FOR STUDENTS.THE SECURITY OFFICE OVERSEES THE SECURITY OF THE CAMPUS AND PARKING LOTS.THE HURRICANE CAFE PROVIDES CAFE SERVICES TO ALL STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF.STUDENT SERVICES ALSO INCLUDES WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS IN ADDITION TO ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS, ADMISSIONS AND RECRUITING STAFF OF THE UNIVERSITY.
  4. $978,608 spent. FACILITY, FINANCE, AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT

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? 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 September 7, 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 March 1946.

    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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