named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
100+ Academic Programs
Undergraduate and graduate degree offerings across disciplines including business, social sciences, education, technology, arts, and media, designed to support career readiness.
PACT Mentorship Program
Provides individualized academic and personal support to students, contributing to increased retention and graduation rates among Hispanic and first-generation students.
School of Nursing
Newly established school aimed at expanding nursing education and addressing workforce needs in the Tri-State area and nationally.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Delivers degree programs in liberal arts, sciences, business, education, and professional fieldsOffers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across six schools, including online formats, serving 8,774 students across all campuses and programs.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Expands access and support for Hispanic and low-income studentsAdministers federally funded initiatives such as the HEOP program and ACCESS Grant, increasing academic opportunities and degree attainment for Hispanic and low-income students.
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Funds institutional initiatives through federal grants for student access and successReceives and administers multi-year federal grants, including approximately $8.6 million from the U.S. Department of Education for Hispanic-Serving Institution initiatives and $4.9 million for STEM support.
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Student-Led Identity and Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Hosts student-focused events and academic symposiaOrganizes events such as the student ocean literacy symposium and the annual Women’s Empowerment Summit to engage students across disciplines and campuses.
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Health Professions Education Programs 1 activity
- Operates a School of Nursing to address regional and national workforce needsProvides nursing education through undergraduate and graduate programs to help alleviate nurse workforce shortages in the Tri-State area and beyond.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Provides academic and career support through structured student success programsImplements the Mercy Success Toolkit and PACT Mentorship program to improve student achievement, retention, and graduation rates, particularly for students of color and first-generation, low-income students.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Provides comprehensive technical and digital resources for students and staffOffers 24/7 technical support, Microsoft 365 access with 1 TB of OneDrive storage, and online tutorials for university systems including Blackboard, Banner, and Mercy Connect.
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Anti-Bullying Education and Prevention Programs 1 activity
- Provides hazing prevention and bystander intervention trainingOffers training programs for students focused on hazing prevention and bystander intervention as part of campus safety and wellness initiatives.
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Medical Research Funding 1 activity
- Secures external research funding for health-related studiesConducts research on the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities and their families, supported by over $13 million in external funding.
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Student Club and Organization Support 1 activity
- Supports student engagement and leadership developmentSupports over 40 student clubs and organizations, including the student newspaper The Impact and 15 honor societies, fostering leadership and community involvement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$227.95M
Contributions & grants$17.25M8%
Program service revenue$187.82M82%
Investment income$21.71M10%
Other revenue$1.18M
expenses
Total expenses$214.23M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$97.74M
Grants paid out$44.33M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$726.59M
Cash$77.79M
Investments$353.18M
Liabilities$251.72M
Net assets$474.87M
Liquid reserves24.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +12.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 21
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN PARISH | PRESIDENT | 35 | $657K |
| EVA FERNANDEZ | PROVOST (THRU 05/2025) | 35 | $541K |
| THOMAS SIMMONDS | VP, OPERATIONS & FACILITIES | 35 | $396K |
| ADAM J CASTRO | VP, ADMISSIONS | 35 | $396K |
| CAMILLE SHELLEY | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 35 | $362K |
| KENYA BEARD | DEAN, SCHOOL OF NURSING | 35 | $361K |
| JESSICA L HABER | CHIEF OF STAFF (THRU 05/2025) | 35 | $349K |
| KRISTEN M BURKE | GENERAL COUNSEL/ACTING SECRETARY | 35 | $336K |
| BRIAN AMKRAUT - VP WORKFORCE | CRED. & COMM. IMPACT (THRU 06/2025) | 35 | $334K |
| BRETT CARROLL - CHIEF | FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU 08/2024) | 35 | $319K |
| BERNADETTE WADE | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER | 35 | $317K |
| KEVIN JOYCE | VP, STUDENT AFFAIRS | 35 | $309K |
| PETER H WEST | INTERIM PROVOST | 35 | $271K |
| SCORPIO K ROGERS | VP, COMMUNITY RELATIONS & GOV | 35 | $257K |
| GENEVIEVE GULBRANDSEN | CONT. & ASST. TREAS. (AS OF 02/2024) | 35 | $207K |
| KRISTIN GREENWOOD | PROVOST AND SR. VP, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS | 35 | $206K |
| RICHARD AKS - INTERIM | CFO (THRU 05/2025)/TRUSTEE | 35 | $103K |
| GARY BERNSTEIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $28K |
| MICHELE A QUIROLO | TRUSTEE | 1 | $23K |
| CARLOS S PASSI | TRUSTEE | 1 | $11K |
| SARAH A O'CONNOR ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | $4K |
board members · 4
- ALEX FERRARI — TRUSTEE
- BRUCE J HABER — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTOPHER SOBECKI — TRUSTEE
- CINDY V LOPEZ — VICE CHAIRMAN
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Brandeis University Partner — President Parish was the inaugural Nancy Lurie Marks Professor of Disability Policy and directed the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy at Brandeis University.
- Bronx Chamber of Commerce Partner — President Parish serves on the board of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce.
- Center for STEM Education Partner — Unit within Mercy University that leads educational initiatives such as the Student Ocean Literacy Symposium.
- College of New Rochelle Partner — Welcomed students, faculty, and staff from the College of New Rochelle after its closure in 2019, ensuring educational continuity.
- Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities Government — President Parish serves on the Board of Trustees’ Finance & Administrative Committee of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities.
- Corporation for National and Community Service Government — Partnered with Mercy University in recognition of national leadership in community service, including placement on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
- Excelencia in Education Government — Recipient of the Seal of Excelencia, awarded by Excelencia in Education, in 2022 and recertified in 2025.
- Google Partner — Partnered with Google to pilot a technology education program aimed at increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry.
- HEOP Partner — Collaborates with HEOP to support student success through opportunity programs, including co-hosting virtual workshops and resolving financial aid issues.
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education Network — Mercy University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with accreditation reaffirmed in 2024.
- NCAA Government — Participates in NCAA Division II athletics with 10 men's and women's sports teams.
- New York State Attorney General Government — Source for verification of Mercy University's tax-exempt charitable status.
- New York State Board of Regents Government — Approved Mercy College's application to become Mercy University under updated institutional requirements.
- Northeastern University Partner — President Parish served as dean of Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University.
- Office of Human Resources (HR) Partner — Collaborates with the Office of Information Technology to protect the Mercy University community from digital threats.
- Rutgers University Partner — President Parish earned her BA in English Literature and her MSW from Rutgers University.
- The Business Council of Westchester Partner — President Parish serves on the board of The Business Council of Westchester.
- U.S. Department of Education Funder — Primary grant funder through HSI initiatives, awarding approximately $8.6 million in multi-year funding.
- University of Illinois at Chicago Partner — President Parish earned her PhD in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
- University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Partner — President Parish began her academic career as an assistant professor of social work at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill.
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Partner — President Parish completed a National Institutes of Health-funded postdoctoral fellowship at the Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- Virginia Commonwealth University Partner — President Parish previously served as dean of the College of Health Professions at Virginia Commonwealth University.
- Westchester County Association Partner — President Parish serves on the board of the Westchester County Association.
strategies · 3
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.
- Mission-Driven Civic Engagement Through Servicemethodology: civic_engagement_through_valuesBy embedding the institutional value of "Inserviendo Consumere" (consumed in service) into education and employment culture, the university develops engaged citizens and mission-aligned staff, because framing education and work as a calling fosters ethical action, lifelong service, and community responsibility.
- Prevention Through Education and Feedback-Driven Improvementmethodology: prevention_through_educationBy using education to build student capacity for recognizing and preventing hazing and by implementing structured feedback systems to resolve service obstacles, the university improves campus safety and service quality, because proactive knowledge transfer and responsive institutional learning prevent harm and increase trust.
- Student-Ready Model with Personalized Supportmethodology: student_ready_modelBy adopting a student-ready approach—meeting students where they are with personalized mentorship, flexible scheduling, and holistic support—the university increases retention and degree completion, because removing systemic barriers and providing individualized care makes higher education attainable for first-generation, non-traditional, and low-income students.