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Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY · EIN 141468399 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B430 · Education · Very Large (>$50M) · msmc.edu
revenue
$75.7M
expenses
$77.5M
net assets
$116.7M
employees
795
volunteers
19
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

The College is an independent, coeducational institution committed to providing students with a liberal arts education to prepare them for lives of leadership and service. Through a variety of majors and professional programs, students are also prepared for career entry or graduate and professional studies.

profile · synthesized from sources

Mount Saint Mary College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college in Newburgh, New York, offering undergraduate and graduate programs designed to prepare students for leadership, service, and professional careers. The institution emphasizes a values-based education and serves residential and commuter students, with programs accredited by regional and national bodies. It also operates an on-campus K–8 school for teacher training and community education.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $13.73M
    ROOM AND BOARD: THE COLLEGE SEEKS TO OFFER OUR STUDENTS INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND SAFE AND WELL-MAINTAINED RESIDENCE FACILITIES. ALL OF OUR RESIDENCE HALLS ARE NEWLY BUILT OR RECENTLY RENOVATED. APPROXIMATELY 320 STUDENTS CALL OUR RESIDENCE HALLS HOME.
  2. #2 $2.12M
    BISHOP DUNN MEMORIAL SCHOOL: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OPERATIONS, AN ADJUNCT FACILITY ON THE MOUNT SAINT MARY COLLEGE CAMPUS, WHERE THE MOUNT'S EDUCATION STUDENTS ASSIST AND OBSERVE IN TEACHING, AND MAY COMPLETE FIELD WORK. THIS ON-CAMPUS SCHOOL IS A COMBINED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 8 STUDENTS. IT OFFERS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, INCLUDING ENRICHMENT FOR HONORS STUDENTS, SPECIAL EDUCATION, VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS AND OTHER CREATIVE USES OF TECHNOLOGY. INDIVIDUALLY GIFTED PROGRAMS, ON BOTH PRIMARY AND MIDDLE LEVELS, ARE CONDUCTED HERE, AS WELL AS CLASSES FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Bishop Dunn Memorial School
On-campus elementary and middle school (Pre-K–8) serving children with diverse learning needs, including honors, gifted, and special education programs; used as a training site for education students.
Education Programs
Undergraduate and graduate programs in Adolescent Education, Childhood Education, Literacy, and Students with Disabilities, designed to meet New York State licensure requirements.
Nursing Programs
Accredited Baccalaureate, Master’s, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs preparing students for licensure and practice in nursing, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Residence Life and Housing
Provides room and board for approximately 320–900 students annually in newly built or recently renovated residence halls, fostering inclusive communities and educational opportunities.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Higher Education Degree Programs 2 activities
    • Delivering higher education programs in liberal arts, professional fields, and Catholic tradition
      Offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs grounded in the liberal arts and Catholic intellectual tradition, preparing students for careers or advanced studies. Programs include majors in professional fields such as business, nursing, education, and cybersecurity, and are designed to meet state accreditation and licensure requirements.
    • Operating on-campus and online certificate and accelerated programs
      Offers on-campus and online certificate programs in fields including cybersecurity, IT, TESOL, Gifted Education, Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking, Networking, Web Programming, and CASAC preparation, as well as accelerated 4+1 and 5-year combined bachelor’s and master’s programs. These programs prepare students for certification exams and specialized professional roles.
  • Program Monitoring & Evaluation 1 activity
    • Conducting institutional research on student outcomes
      Tracks and reports key academic and post-graduation outcomes including graduation rates, retention rates, graduate school enrollment, employment outcomes, NCLEX pass rates for nursing graduates, and federal student loan cohort default rates to assess program effectiveness and institutional performance.
  • Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 1 activity
    • Facilitating interfaith and ethical dialogue
      Provides a forum for discussion of contemporary ethical issues and promotes dialogue between Catholic and Jewish communities as part of its mission commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion guided by Dominican values.
  • Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
    • Operating Bishop Dunn Memorial School
      Operates a Pre-K through grade 8 school on campus serving students in honors, gifted, special education, and learning disability programs, while providing field experience opportunities for the college’s education students.
  • Student Housing and Residential Services 1 activity
    • Providing student support and residential services
      Provides room and board in newly built or recently renovated residence halls for approximately 900 students, supporting student life and campus engagement.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Advancing research in gerontology, adolescent development, and literacy
      Conducts interdisciplinary research and scholarship through dedicated centers focused on gerontology, adolescent and young adult development, and reading/writing instruction, serving as a clearinghouse for research on psychological, social, cultural, educational, and health-related issues.
    • Hosting academic and community engagement programs
      Offers summer camps for students ages 6–18 focused on academics, athletics, and personal development; conducts new student orientation sessions; and maintains historical archives documenting the college’s people, traditions, campus, and Dominican heritage for access by the campus and public.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$75.70M
Contributions & grants$4.56M6%
Program service revenue$58.48M77%
Investment income$654K1%
Other revenue$12.01M
expenses
Total expenses$77.49M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$28.48M
Grants paid out$21.48M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$161.03M
Cash$10.55M
Investments$42.66M
Liabilities$44.29M
Net assets$116.74M
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -12.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 12
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Arthur D Glass MBA CPA Vice President for Finance & Administration (through Oct 2024) 35 $253K
Dr Robert Gervasi President 35 $221K
Tiffany Gagliano Former Chief of Staff 0 $206K
Nidhi Khurana-Baugh Vice President Advancement 35 $197K
Evan Merkhofer Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs 35 $196K
Elaine A O'Grady MBA Vice President for Students 35 $191K
Kelly Walsh Chief Information and Security Officer 35 $185K
Kimberly Strano Vice President of Enrollment Management 35 $164K
Marilyn Lashlee Interim Dean of Nursing 35 $161K
Fr Gregoire Fluet Former Interim President 35 $144K
Susan Shea Chief Financial Officer 35 $135K
Brian Moore Executive Director of College Operations 35 $124K
board members · 13
  • Anne Marie Murray PhD — Board Member
  • Beth Jennings — Board Member
  • Christina Bart Bilsky — Board Member
  • Christofer Guarino — Board Member
  • Claude D'Alessandro — Board Member
  • Jake Kosack — Board Member
  • Jeremy Smith — Board Member
  • Jonathan H Gatsik — Board Member
  • Liam O'Brien Esq — Board Member (through Sept 2024)
  • Ludwig H Bach — Chair
  • Michael Horodyski — Board Member
  • Philip DeAngelo — Vice Chair
  • Sister Constance Kelly OP '95 — Board Member
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation Partner — Currently pursuing accreditation of educator preparation programs through AAQEP.
  • Bishop Dunn Memorial School Partner — Adjunct facility on campus where Mount Saint Mary College's education students assist, observe, and complete field work.
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Network — Nursing programs accredited by CCNE.
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Partner — Accredits the baccalaureate, master's, and post-graduate APRN certificate nursing programs.
  • Computing Technology Industry Association Government — Prepares students to sit for CompTIA certification exams including Security+ and Network+.
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Network — Education programs accredited by CAEP.
  • Dominican Sisters of Newburgh Partner — Founded Mount Saint Mary College and continue to influence its mission through the Catholic and Dominican traditions.
  • International Accreditation Council for Business Education Network — Received specialized business program accreditation through IACBE.
  • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Partner — Partner institution for dentistry, osteopathic medicine, and pharmacy pathway programs.
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education Network — Accredited institution and member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education Partner — Accredits Mount Saint Mary College as an institution.
  • NC-SARA Government — Has provisional approval to participate in SARA for enrolling out-of-state students in online programs.
  • National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements Network — Mount Saint Mary College is a participating institution in NC-SARA.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Approves all online programs and serves as the SARA State Portal Entity for complaint resolution.
  • Touro College Partner — Partner institution for osteopathic medicine and pharmacy pathway programs.
  • U.S. Department of Education Government — Complies with reporting requirements under the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Accelerated and Early Pathways for Professional Readiness
    methodology: accelerated_degree_pathway
    By offering accelerated degree and early acceptance pathways, the college reduces time-to-credential and supports seamless transitions into professional programs, because structured, efficient academic routes increase accessibility and workforce alignment.
  • Community-Engaged Education for Leadership Development
    methodology: community-engaged_education
    By integrating community service and engagement into education, the college prepares students for post-graduation leadership, because experiential involvement fosters civic responsibility and practical skill development.
  • Holistic Education through Dominican Pillars
    methodology: holistic-education
    By integrating the Dominican pillars of study, spirituality, service, and community, the college educates the whole person, because this integration supports concurrent intellectual, moral, and spiritual development.
  • Integrated Teacher Preparation with Field Experience
    methodology: integrated_teacher_preparation
    By integrating teacher education training with on-campus K-8 school operations, the college enhances educator readiness, because co-located field experience provides authentic, continuous clinical practice.
  • Relational Education Model
    methodology: relational-education
    By fostering close student-faculty interaction, the college supports personal and intellectual growth, because sustained relationships enhance mentorship and affirm the inherent worth of each individual.