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SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE
BRONXVILLE, NY · EIN 237223216 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B420 · Education · Very Large (>$50M) · sarahlawrence.edu
revenue
$149.5M
expenses
$149.7M
net assets
$208.2M
employees
1,611
volunteers
214
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE IS A FOUR-YEAR LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) OFFERING SELECT GRADUATE PROGRAMS ON ITS MAIN CAMPUS IN BRONXVILLE, NY AND 4 UNDERGRADUATE GLOBAL STUDIES PROGRAMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Sarah Lawrence College is a private liberal arts college founded in 1926, located in Bronxville, New York, with a 44-acre campus in southern Westchester County near New York City. The college offers undergraduate and graduate programs grounded in a personalized, seminar-based academic model with an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio. It serves approximately 1,490 undergraduate and over 200 graduate students from across the U.S. and more than 50 countries.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $15.99M
    AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES: SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF LIVING AND DINING EXPERIENCES. ON-CAMPUS HOUSING FOR 1,124 STUDENTS INCLUDES MANY UNIQUE OPTIONS, FROM CONVERTED HOUSES TO TRADITIONAL SUITE-STYLE RESIDENCE HALLS. SARAH LAWRENCE DINING OPTIONS INCLUDE DINING-HALL, GRAB-AND-GO, AND CAFE STYLE FARE ACROSS A RANGE OF MEAL-PLANS.
  2. #2 $6.45M
    GRADUATE PROGRAMS: SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE OFFERS ITS 223 GRADUATE STUDENTS NINE DISTINCTIVE MASTER'S DEGREE AND VARIOUS NON-DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE THE AREAS OF WRITING, THEATRE, DANCE, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, ART OF TEACHING, HUMAN GENETICS, HEALTH ADVOCACY AND DANCE MOVEMENT THERAPY.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Auxiliary Enterprises
On-campus housing and dining services providing residential and meal-plan options for approximately 1,100 students, including suite-style halls, converted houses, and diverse food service formats.
Global Education Programs
Study away and exchange opportunities allowing undergraduates to study internationally or at accredited U.S. institutions for a semester or year.
Graduate Programs
Master's degree and certificate programs in creative and applied fields including writing, theatre, dance, child development, art of teaching, human genetics, and health advocacy.
Undergraduate Studies
Personalized liberal arts education with small seminars, one-on-one faculty collaboration, and interdisciplinary coursework across humanities, sciences, and the arts.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Higher Education Degree Programs 2 activities
    • Offer graduate degree programs in the arts, health sciences, and education
      Offers nine master's degree programs and additional non-degree and certificate programs to 223 graduate students in fields including writing, theatre, dance, child development, human genetics, health advocacy, and dance movement therapy. Programs incorporate the college's interdisciplinary pedagogy.
    • Provide undergraduate liberal arts education through small seminars and individualized faculty mentorship
      Delivers a pioneering liberal arts education with a focus on intellectual and civic engagement, primarily through small seminars, studios, and workshops. Students engage in tailored academic programs, including required personalized study projects and one-on-one conference projects with faculty mentors.
  • Community-Based Educational Programming 1 activity
    • Expand lifelong learning and community partnerships with regional institutions
      Strengthens community engagement by expanding lifelong learning opportunities and building partnerships with regional public and private institutions including Yonkers Public Library, Westchester and Bronx Community Colleges, the Hudson River Museum, ArtsWestchester, and Wartburg.
  • University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
    • Fund strategic initiatives through major philanthropic gifts
      Secures and utilizes major philanthropic gifts, including a $20 million donation from an anonymous alumna in 2021—the largest in the college’s history—to advance its strategic vision.
  • Student Milestone Ceremonies & Events 1 activity
    • Host commencement and academic ceremonies for undergraduate and graduate students
      Hosts annual commencement ceremonies for undergraduates and graduate hooding ceremonies for master's degree candidates, including the 98th Commencement on May 8, 2026, and the Graduate Hooding ceremony on May 7, 2026.
  • Study Abroad and Global Immersion Programs 1 activity
    • Operate study away and exchange programs, including the first U.S. liberal arts program in Havana
      Provides domestic and international study away and exchange opportunities, including the first semester-long liberal arts study away program in Havana, Cuba, which the college continues to operate as one of the few American institutions with a presence there.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operate the Early Childhood Center as a laboratory preschool
      Operates the Early Childhood Center, a laboratory preschool that serves as a fieldwork site for undergraduate and graduate students in child development and education programs.
  • Student Housing and Residential Services 1 activity
    • Provide on-campus housing, dining, and campus facilities for students
      Provides on-campus housing and dining services for 1,124 students, including diverse residence options and multiple dining formats. Also maintains interactive and downloadable campus maps to assist visitors with navigation.
  • Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
    • Stage collaborative and immersive dance performances in partnership with art institutions
      Produces and stages immersive dance performances in collaboration with major art institutions, such as the Marian Goodman Gallery, where dancers respond to visual art through movement, sound, and spatial dynamics.
  • Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
    • Support undergraduate and graduate research through experiential and summer programs
      Provides experiential learning through internships, community partnerships, and research. Offers summer research opportunities in math and science to approximately 15–20 students annually, including stipends for students and faculty, and supports dissemination of findings through on-campus presentations and national conferences.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Establish and administer pioneering graduate programs in specialized fields
      Founded the first master's-level genetic counselor training program in the U.S., the first graduate program in Women's History, and the first master's degree program in health advocacy in the U.S., all of which have significantly contributed to their respective fields.
    • Launch the Institute for Genomics Education and a master’s program in Genome Health Analysis
      Spearheaded the launch of the Institute for Genomics Education, Workforce & Leadership and established a master’s program in Genome Health Analysis in partnership with NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
    • Produce and publish stories about the college community
      Produces and publishes narratives and features about students, faculty, and programs to highlight the college’s academic and cultural life.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$149.45M
Contributions & grants$10.12M7%
Program service revenue$129.73M87%
Investment income$8.69M6%
Other revenue$913K
expenses
Total expenses$149.69M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$53.71M
Grants paid out$53.84M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$315.16M
Cash$5.06M
Investments$189.28M
Liabilities$106.97M
Net assets$208.19M
Liquid reserves15.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 13
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CRISTLE COLLINS JUDD PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE 40 $695K
PATRICIA GOLDMAN VP ADVANCEMENT & EXTERNAL RELATIONS 40 $424K
KANWAL SINGH PROVOST & DEAN OF FACULTY 40 $363K
DAVE STANFIELD VP AND DEAN OF STUDENTS 40 $358K
DANIELLE COSCIA VP FOR HUMAN RESOURCES 40 $302K
ANDREW KANE VP OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS 40 $292K
ALISON SCHLESINGER THRU 525 VP FOR NEW EDUCATIONAL VENTURES 40 $277K
KEVIN MCKENNA VP ADMISSIONS 40 $238K
JERRILYNN DODDS FACULTY 40 $231K
KELLE STEENBLOCK THRU 062025 DIRECTOR OF GENOMICS INSTITUTE 40 $223K
THOMAS BLUM - FORMER AVP INST RESEAR. & GOV REL/SEC./CONSULTANT 40 $129K
JOANNA SILVER GENERAL COUNSEL (AS OF 07/2024) 40 $103K
ELKE ZUERN FACULTY/TRUSTEE 30 $91K
board members · 12
  • ALAN WILSON — TRUSTEE
  • ATADIKA NIRSCHL NOVISI — TRUSTEE
  • CLARION JOHNSON — TRUSTEE (THRU 06/30/2025)
  • DAVID BERGER — TRUSTEE
  • DEBORAH HARRIS — TRUSTEE
  • DIANA SANDIGO CABRERA — TRUSTEE (THRU 06/30/2025)
  • GREGG HOROWITZ — TRUSTEE
  • GWENDOLYN PERRY DAVIS — TRUSTEE (THRU 06/30/2025)
  • JOSEPH SAUVAGE — TRUSTEE
  • KATHY YEU — VICE CHAIR (AS OF 07/2024)
  • KIM CASSIDY — TRUSTEE
  • KYLE HAWLEY — TRUSTEE
relationships · 39

Who they work with

  • American Association of Colleges and Universities Network — Professional network in which Sarah Lawrence College participates under President Judd’s leadership to advance equity and innovation in higher education.
  • American Association of Colleges and Universities Network — Professional network through which the College collaborates with other education leaders
  • American Association of University Professors Network — Adopts the academic freedom principles outlined in the AAUP's 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure.
  • ArtsWestchester Partner — Community partner collaborating with Sarah Lawrence College on arts and cultural programming.
  • ArtsWestchester Partner — Community partner in expanding lifelong learning opportunities
  • Bronx Community College Partner — Community partner in expanding lifelong learning opportunities
  • Bronx Community College Partner — Regional community partner collaborating with Sarah Lawrence College on educational and community programs.
  • Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation Partner — Cited Ann Patchett’s body of work as reflective of its mission and will present her with the Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award.
  • Don Partner — Faculty advisors known as Dons provide guidance to students in designing their academic programs.
  • Facebook Network — Presence on social media platform
  • Harper Partner — Published Ann Patchett’s tenth novel, Whistler.
  • Hudson River Museum Partner — Community partner collaborating with Sarah Lawrence College on cultural and educational initiatives.
  • Hudson River Museum Partner — Community partner in expanding lifelong learning opportunities
  • Instagram Network — Presence on social media platform
  • Julie Mehretu Partner — Collaborated with visual artist Julie Mehretu on the interdisciplinary performance _Wandering_, integrating dance with her exhibition _Our Days, Like a Shadow (a non-abiding hauntology)_.
  • Library of Congress Partner — Will award Ann Patchett '85 the 2026 Prize for American Fiction.
  • LinkedIn Network — Professional networking presence
  • Maggie Haberman Partner — Alumna and commencement speaker in 2019
  • Marian Goodman Gallery Partner — Collaborated on the production of the dance performance _Wandering_ within the gallery space.
  • Metro-North Railroad Government — Partners with Metro-North Railroad Harlem Line to provide train access for visitors traveling to campus.
  • NCAA Division III Network — Sarah Lawrence College competes in NCAA Division III for intercollegiate athletics.
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine Partner — Academic partner in establishing a master’s program in Genome Health Analysis and the Institute for Genomics Education, Workforce & Leadership.
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine Partner — Partner in establishing a master’s program in Genome Health Analysis
  • PEN America Partner — Recognized Ann Patchett '85 with the 2026 PEN/Audible Literary Service Award.
  • Sellsword Productions Partner — Student organization with which Jasper Soloff ’17 shared career and industry insights during a campus visit.
  • Skyline Conference Network — Sarah Lawrence College is a member of the Skyline Conference for NCAA Division III athletics.
  • Spotify Network — Hosts podcast content
  • Suzanne Salter Arkin Funder — Co-contributor of a generous endowment supporting student and faculty stipends in the Summer Science program.
  • TikTok Network — Presence on social media platform
  • Vicki Ford Funder — Provided a generous endowment supporting student and faculty stipends in the Summer Science program.
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strategies · 4

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.

  • Academic Freedom to Cultivate Independent Thinking
    methodology: academic_freedom
    By prioritizing academic freedom, the college fosters independent thinking and intellectual exploration, because an environment of open inquiry and assumption of good faith enables students to pursue truth and develop critical judgment.
  • Experiential Research as Undergraduate Training
    methodology: undergraduate_research_as_graduate_training
    By engaging undergraduates in graduate-level research and hands-on collaboration with faculty, the college develops advanced scientific thinking and research skills, because immersive, faculty-mentored research produces deeper learning than traditional coursework alone.
  • Interdisciplinary Integration as Deep Learning
    methodology: interdisciplinary_integration
    By crossing disciplinary boundaries and integrating the arts, sciences, and humanities, the college deepens learning and fosters creative problem-solving, because interdisciplinary thinking strengthens critical analysis, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Student-Driven Academic Model
    methodology: student_driven_study
    By allowing students to design their own course of study in collaboration with faculty, the college fosters deep personal investment and independent learning, because student agency and individual interests lead to more meaningful and rigorous academic engagement.