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MOLLOY UNIVERSITY

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY · EIN 111797182 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B420 · Education · Very Large (>$50M) · molloy.edu
revenue
$181.4M
expenses
$177.9M
net assets
$138.5M
employees
2,192
volunteers
100
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

MOLLOY IS AN INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY ROOTED IN THE DOMINICAN TRADITION OF STUDY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Molloy University is an independent Catholic university in Rockville Centre, New York, rooted in the Dominican tradition of study. It offers accredited undergraduate, graduate, and online certificate programs focused on career readiness in fields such as nursing, healthcare, technology, and business. The university emphasizes a blend of professional education with liberal arts, serving students seeking flexible, workforce-aligned training.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Digital Marketing and Nonprofit Management Certificates
Online training in digital marketing strategy and nonprofit leadership, aimed at professionals seeking to enhance skills in mission-driven or business environments.
Nursing Programs
Undergraduate and graduate nursing programs preparing students for careers in healthcare, with attention to federal loan eligibility and affordability challenges for graduate students.
Online Certificate Programs
Noncredit, career-focused online programs in healthcare, technology, and business, including EKG Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Certified Ethical Hacker, and Project Management Professional (PMP®), designed to prepare students for industry certification exams.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Higher Education Degree Programs 2 activities
    • Deliver undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across four academic schools
      Offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, 23 master's, and three doctoral degree programs through the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Education and Human Services, and the Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Programs include majors, minors, certificates, and dual degrees delivered in on-campus, online, and blended formats.
    • Launch specialized academic programs to meet workforce and healthcare demands
      Develops and delivers targeted academic programs such as Health Informatics and flexible online certificate programs in high-growth sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, technology, business, and management. Provides complimentary vouchers for industry certification exams to certificate program students.
  • Campus Facility Operations and Management 2 activities
    • Operate multiple campus locations to support academic and community engagement
      Operates a main campus in Rockville Centre, NY, with residence halls and academic facilities, and two additional centers: the Manhattan Center at 50 Broadway and the Suffolk Center at Route 110, which provide learning and experiential opportunities for students and the community.
    • Provide student support and campus life infrastructure
      Operates a student center with food services, computing resources, and study spaces, a fitness center accessible to students and employees, and hosts community events and academic conferences such as the Edith Richner Palliative Care Conference, Music Therapy Conference, Social Work Conference, and the “For Molloy, By Molloy” conference.
  • Professional Development and Standards in Marketing and Communications 1 activity
    • Prepare business and marketing students for real-world industry challenges
      Prepares students for rapidly changing business environments through marketing education that incorporates real-world experience, including instruction from professionals with leadership experience in digital business transformation and e-commerce development at companies like 1-800-Flowers.com.
  • Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
    • Produce and host theatrical performances and arts events for students and the public
      Produces Broadway-style performances through the Madison Theatre at Molloy University, including annual productions like The Nutcracker, and hosts performances, lectures, and art exhibitions in a 550-seat theatre, black box theater, and campus gallery. Features collaborations between nationally recognized Broadway professionals and students from the Collaborative Arts Project 21 (CAP21), and organizes international performance opportunities such as annual trips to Edinburgh.
  • Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
    • Support nursing graduate students with affordable education and financial counseling
      Offers nursing graduate programs with relatively low tuition, enabling part-time study while working. Supports students by facilitating access to higher federal loan limits and providing counseling on associated financial risks.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Advance university mission through faculty and staff engagement
      Engages faculty and staff in advancing the university's mission and vision by demonstrating core values grounded in the Dominican tradition of study, fostering ethical development and student engagement.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$181.44M
Contributions & grants$8.47M5%
Program service revenue$167.67M92%
Investment income$4.00M2%
Other revenue$1.29M
expenses
Total expenses$177.86M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$86.78M
Grants paid out$45.11M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$260.05M
Cash$34.82M
Investments$75.42M
Liabilities$121.58M
Net assets$138.47M
Liquid reserves7.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 14
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JAMES P LENTINI PRESIDENT 35 $679K
EDWARD J THOMPSON VICE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT 35 $358K
CHERYL MICHELLE PISKULICH PROVOST & VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 35 $355K
SUSAN D WILLIAMS - VP FINANCE & TREASURER (THRU 08/2024) 35 $343K
MARCIA GARDNER DEAN OF NURSING 35 $318K
LINDA ALBANESE - VP ENROLLMENT MGMT. (THRU 08/2024) 35 $317K
GIOIA BALES DEAN OF BUSINESS 35 $304K
JOANNE O'BRIEN PROFESSOR EMERITUS (THRU 08/2024) 35 $246K
AUDREY COHAN - SR DEAN OF RESEARCH, SCHOLOARSHIP & GRADUATE 35 $241K
JANINE BISCARI VICE PRESIDENT STUDENT AFFAIRS 35 $238K
DONALD MITCHELL VP, MISSION INTEGRATION 35 $237K
ROBERT KINPOITNER PROFESSOR (THRU 08/2024) 35 $216K
MATTHEW ALBANESE - SR DIR OF COMPLIANCE & SECRETARY 35 $185K
MICHAEL J OLIVO CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER 35 $185K
board members · 10
  • COREY J MUIRHEAD — TRUSTEE
  • DANIEL F HINES — TRUSTEE
  • DIANE ESPOSITO — TRUSTEE
  • JEFFREY H GREENFIELD — TRUSTEE (THRU 05/2025)
  • JOHN J BISHAR JR — CHAIRPERSON
  • JOHN P MCENTEE — CHAIRPERSON (THRU 05/2025)
  • JOHN WESTERMAN — TRUSTEE (THRU 11/2024)
  • JOSEPH J FENNESSY — TRUSTEE
  • KENNETH J PRITCHARD — TRUSTEE (THRU 05/2025)
  • KEVIN G GERSHOWITZ — TRUSTEE
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • 1-800-Flowers.com Partner — Source of professional experience used in teaching marketing and digital transformation at Molloy University
  • ADP Partner — Partners with ADP for recruitment and talent management through the Workforce Now platform.
  • Board of Trustees Partner — Responsible for upholding the mission, values, and sustainable growth of Molloy University.
  • CompTIA Partner — Partners with CompTIA to prepare students for industry certification exams including A+, Linux+, and Cloud+.
  • Dominican Sisters of Amityville Partner — Founding religious order that established Molloy University and shaped its educational philosophy.
  • Long Island leaders Partner — Collaborates with regional leaders to address pressing issues through university-hosted institutes.
  • Madison Theatre at Molloy University Partner — Collaborative cultural venue producing Broadway-style performances on campus.
  • Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts Partner — Produces The Nutcracker, which is hosted annually at the Madison Theatre.
  • School of Education and Human Services Partner — Co-presents the “For Molloy, By Molloy” conference.
  • YouthBuild Long Island Partner — Workforce development partnership to connect young adults to career pathways in healthcare and other in-demand industries.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Community-Engaged Dialogue and Arts Integration
    methodology: community-dialogue
    By convening community dialogues around shared texts and social issues and integrating theatre with academic and cultural events, Molloy University strengthens regional engagement and intellectual exchange because participatory arts and dialogue foster civic reflection and inclusive learning.
  • Faith-Based, Values-Driven Intellectual Formation
    methodology: faith-based_education
    By providing higher education through a faith-based, values-driven framework rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition, Molloy University fosters academic inquiry and ethical development because shared spiritual and intellectual values create a cohesive environment for truth-seeking and service.
  • Liberal Arts-Integrated Professional Education
    methodology: liberal-arts-integrated professional education
    By combining professional degree programs with a strong liberal arts core, Molloy University prepares students for ethical and effective service in their careers because foundational skills in critical thinking, ethics, and broad intellectual inquiry enhance professional competence and civic responsibility.
  • Regionally Responsive Education Model
    methodology: regionally responsive education
    By designing academic, experiential, and service learning opportunities based on regional workforce and community needs, Molloy University increases the relevance and impact of education because locally aligned training improves student employability and community outcomes.