irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $18.42MSTUDENT SERVICES: TO SUPPORT THE INSTRUCTION FUNCTION.
- #2 $17.28MACADEMIC SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT THE INSTRUCTION FUNCTION.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
4+1 MBA Program
Accelerated program allowing qualified undergraduates to complete an MBA within one year of their bachelor’s degree
LEAP 3+3 Law Program
Partnership program enabling students to earn a bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor in six years instead of seven
RN to BSN Online Program
Accredited online degree completion program for registered nurses seeking to advance their education and careers
Undergraduate Majors and Minors
Offers over 30 undergraduate majors and minors in disciplines including biology, computer science, nursing, and psychology, with pre-professional tracks in law, medicine, and pharmacy
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Higher Education Degree Programs 3 activities
- Deliver AACSB-accredited MBA programOffers a 30-credit AACSB-accredited MBA program designed for fast-tracking career advancement in business.
- Deliver graduate education and leadership programsOffers master’s and doctoral programs in education, including Master of Science in Inclusive Childhood and Adolescence Education, Literacy Education, Educational Leadership, and an accelerated Ed.D. in Executive Leadership, all designed to support certification and career advancement for educators.
- Deliver undergraduate and graduate academic programs across multiple disciplinesOffers undergraduate majors in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing, along with pre-professional, master’s, doctoral, and fully online programs. Operates five academic schools: School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education, Wegmans School of Nursing, and Wegmans School of Pharmacy.
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Health Professions Education Programs 2 activities
- Offer specialized graduate nursing and pharmacy programsOffers a Doctor of Nursing Practice program, five APRN-focused graduate nursing programs, dual-degree AGACNP and CRNA tracks, an on-campus and online Doctor of Pharmacy program, and other graduate nursing degrees with flexible scheduling for professional advancement.
- Provide mental health counseling and library media graduate programsOffers a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling with evening classes and an online M.S. in Library Media for those with initial teacher certification, both leading to professional certification.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Advocate for poverty reduction through institutional initiativesRecognized as a Level Up Champion by the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative for institutional efforts to address poverty.
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Campus Auxiliary Services Management 1 activity
- Operate auxiliary enterprises supporting university instructionOperates auxiliary enterprises that support the instructional mission of the university, such as food services and other campus operations.
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Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
- Provide academic support and student servicesProvides student services, academic support services, and maintains academic records, including course registration, classroom scheduling, degree and enrollment verification, academic calendar maintenance, and publication of catalogs. Also supports teacher preparation and certification through specialized library collections.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Provide access to research databases and library resourcesOffers access to over 150 subject-specific and general research databases and maintains a specialized collection of books, media, and databases to support student and faculty research.
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Admissions and Enrollment Support Services 1 activity
- Recruit and inform prospective studentsProvides information on academic programs, financial aid, scholarships, application deadlines, and campus life for prospective students and hosts virtual information sessions for graduate programs in nursing, library media, and literacy education.
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Higher Education Career Placement 1 activity
- Support graduate student placement and career outcomesPlaces nearly 100% of accounting graduates into graduate school or full-time jobs within three months of graduation.
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Support student research and scholarly outputProvides opportunities for students to collaborate with faculty on research projects, particularly in biology, and hosts open access to theses, dissertations, articles, and posters produced by the university community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$183.89M
Contributions & grants$22.96M12%
Program service revenue$149.54M81%
Investment income$3.74M2%
Other revenue$7.65M
expenses
Total expenses$170.43M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$71.32M
Grants paid out$53.28M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$402.80M
Cash$22.00M
Investments$161.07M
Liabilities$91.08M
Net assets$311.72M
Liquid reserves12.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +17.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 17
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| GERARD ROONEY | PRESIDENT | 35 | $633K |
| DANIEL CONNOLLY | DEAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | 35 | $353K |
| CHRISTOPHER BIEHN | VP FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVAN | 35 | $350K |
| JOSE PERALES | VP FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEME | 35 | $317K |
| KEVIN RAILEY | PROVOST | 35 | $305K |
| MARK HARRIS | VP FOR FINANCE & ADMINISTR | 35 | $304K |
| CHRISTINE BIRNIE | DEAN SCHOOL OF PHARMACY | 35 | $282K |
| PATRICIA GATLIN | DEAN OF NURSING | 35 | $265K |
| MATHA THORNTON | VP FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS & | 35 | $240K |
| EILEEN LYND-BALTA | ASSOCIATE PROVOST | 35 | $230K |
| DAVID MCCAFFREY | PROFESSOR | 35 | $221K |
| KARL WILLIAMS | PROFESSOR | 35 | $217K |
| ANN MARIE FALLON | DEAN SCHOOL OF A & S | 35 | $216K |
| HOLLY BROWN | EXEC. DIR GOLISANO INSTITUT | 35 | $211K |
| JILL LAVIGNE | PROFESSOR | 35 | $204K |
| JOELLEN MAPLES | DEAN SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | 35 | $185K |
| REV GEORGE SMITH CSB | BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER | 1 | $98K |
board members · 8
- MR ANTHONY G LEE — BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER
- MR DANIEL J BOYCE ESQ — BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER
- MR DONALD E JEFFRIES — BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER
- MR HERBERT W ENGERT JR — BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER
- MR JOHN A DEPETERS — BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER
- MR M KEVIN DUGAN — BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER
- MR MARK S PETERSON — BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER
- MR MARTIN K BIRMINGHAM — BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Chantz Miles Partner — Program Director and Entrepreneur-in-Residence for the Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor.
- Niche.com Partner — Partner in college rankings; Fisher was ranked #1 in New York State for Best College Food in 2025.
- Office of Transfer and Graduate Admissions Partner — Hosts graduate nursing virtual information sessions in collaboration with academic programs.
- Office of Transfer and Graduate Admissions Partner — Hosts virtual information sessions for graduate programs in inclusive education.
- Office of Transfer and Graduate Admissions Partner — Hosts virtual information sessions for graduate programs including the online M.S. in literacy education.
- Office of Transfer and Graduate Admissions Partner — Hosts virtual information sessions for the M.S. in mental health counseling program.
- Office of Transfer and Graduate Admissions Partner — Organizes and administers virtual information sessions for the online M.S. in Library Media program.
- Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Partner — Names the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education in recognition of partnership or support.
- Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Partner — School within St. John Fisher University that offers the online M.S. in literacy education program.
- Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative Partner — Collaborates with the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative as a Level Up Champion to address poverty.
- Skalny Welcome Center Partner — Location housing the admissions office and serving as a point of contact for prospective students.
- Wegmans Partner — Names the Wegmans School of Nursing and Wegmans School of Pharmacy in recognition of partnership or support.
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.
- Catholic Heritage as Educational Frameworkmethodology: catholic-heritage-guided-educationBy grounding education in Catholic heritage and the Basilian tradition of “goodness, discipline, and knowledge,” the university shapes purposeful leaders committed to moral integrity and service, because values-centered education fosters character development alongside intellectual growth.
- Critical Technology Literacymethodology: critical-technology-literacyBy teaching students to critically assess artificial intelligence’s capabilities, limitations, and societal impacts, the university prepares them to shape ethical technology implementation, because understanding technology as a social and moral force—not just a tool—leads to responsible innovation.
- Interdisciplinary Problem-Solving for Applied Learningmethodology: interdisciplinary-problem-solvingBy integrating statistics, computing, and programming across disciplines, the university prepares students to solve real-world problems using data analytics, because interdisciplinary training fosters adaptability and technical fluency in complex professional environments.
- Liberal Arts with Career Focusmethodology: liberal-arts-with-career-focusBy combining a liberal arts foundation with career-oriented programs, the university develops well-rounded, career-ready graduates who are intellectually and professionally prepared, because integrating broad critical thinking with practical skills enhances long-term professional and civic success.
- Student-Centered Teaching Modelmethodology: student-centered-teachingBy using small class sizes and faculty selected for teaching excellence and student engagement, the university ensures personalized education and strong mentorship, because close student-faculty interaction increases academic success and holistic development.