irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $184KHigher Education Student Services includes the offices of Financial Aid, Admissions, Career Development, Campus Ministry, Counseling, and Athletics. Admission to Villa Maria College is open to men and women regardless of faith, race, physical handicap or national origin. The Financial Aid Office assists students In meeting college expenses by making them aware of the various opportunities that exist for financial assistance from many sources -- Federal and State grants as well as various scholarships. Student Services provides career counseling through the Career Development Office and personal counseling and referral services through the Counseling Office. Villa Maria sponsors two teams (1 mens, 1 womens) that compete with membership in the USCAA.
- #2 $2.12MAuxiliary Enterprises includes the college's dining commons.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Higher Education Student Services
Comprehensive student support including Financial Aid, Admissions, Career Development, Campus Ministry, Counseling, and Athletics; serves all enrolled students regardless of background
Interior Design BFA Program
CIDA-accredited program meeting educational requirements for the NCIDQ Exam and professional practice
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (A.A.S.)
Accredited program preparing students for professional practice and eligibility for national certification
Physical Therapist Assistant Program (A.A.S.)
Accredited program preparing students for entry-level practice and eligibility for national certification exams
Sister Mary Josette Food Pantry
On-campus food pantry serving students, staff, and local community members in partnership with FeedMore WNY
Villa Bistro
On-campus dining facility providing meals and catering services to students and staff during the academic year
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Student Support and Academic Services 2 activities
- Deliver academic support through the Student Success CenterOffers professional tutoring, academic advising, and mentoring services through the Student Success Center to support student transition and academic performance.
- Deliver comprehensive student servicesProvides higher education student services including admissions, financial aid guidance, career development, counseling, campus ministry, and intercollegiate athletics for men and women of all backgrounds.
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College Auxiliary Retail and Convenience Services 1 activity
- Distribute textbooks and course supplies at no costProvides all required textbooks and course materials to students free of charge, distributing them via the D2L learning management system and at the start of each semester.
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Manage academic infrastructure and facilitiesCompleted and operates the Scott Bieler Center for Academic Excellence, the largest construction project in the college’s history, and transformed the college library into a central academic resource.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Offer an Honors Program for high-achieving studentsProvides rigorous academic and extracurricular opportunities for high-achieving students through a dedicated Honors Program.
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Campus Auxiliary Services Management 1 activity
- Operate dining commons for campus communityRuns a dining commons as part of auxiliary enterprises to serve students and the broader campus community.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operate the Sister Mary Josette Food PantryProvides food assistance to students, staff, and local community members through the Sister Mary Josette Food Pantry, open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM to 1 PM.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Participate in regional education advocacy and equity initiativesEngages in advocacy through leadership and committee roles in regional education organizations including the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities, Say Yes Buffalo, Most Valuable Parents of Buffalo, Buffalo Education Equity Task Force, Western New York Digital Equity Coalition, and the Education Collaborative of Western New York.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Provide internships and service-learning opportunitiesRequires internships for all students and facilitates service-learning and volunteer activities to apply classroom learning in real-world settings, including placements such as at Mr. Smith Agency in Buffalo.
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Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
- Provide strategic communications and marketing supportSupports academic, recruitment, development, and marketing objectives through integrated communications, including strategic counsel, marketing strategy, writing, graphic design, and project management within budget and timeline constraints.
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Student and User Data Privacy & Security 1 activity
- Respond to cybersecurity incidents and protect affected individualsIdentified and responded to network security incidents by securing systems, resetting passwords, engaging cyber incident response specialists, implementing additional security measures, and providing complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services to affected individuals.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Support students with learning differences via the Achieve ProgramProvides enhanced academic and personal support services for students with learning differences through the Achieve Program.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Host Middle States accreditation evaluation processConducted a comprehensive accreditation self-study including evidence gathering, research, report drafting, feedback collection, and hosting an on-site evaluation visit by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
- Support institutional planning through advisory councilsEstablished the President's Advisory Council to advise on employer needs, inform academic and workforce development programs, and strengthen local talent pipelines.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$16.33M
Contributions & grants$2.34M14%
Program service revenue$13.23M81%
Investment income$94K1%
Other revenue$666K
expenses
Total expenses$16.99M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$6.43M
Grants paid out$5.99M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.00M
Cash$43K
Investments$744K
Liabilities$2.45M
Net assets$5.55M
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +14.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Matthew Giordano | President | 40 | $198K |
| Richard Pinkowski | Vice President for Finance | 40 | $142K |
| Brian Emerson | Vice President for Enrollment and Operations | 40 | $136K |
| Ryan Hartnett | Provost | 40 | $133K |
| Mary Robinson | Vice President for Development | 40 | $94K |
| Donald Monnin | Vice President for Mission | 40 | $83K |
board members · 14
- Catherine Grantier-Cooley — Board Chairperson
- Daphne Ross — Trustee
- Dominica Sortisio — Trustee
- Eileen Martin — Trustee
- James Pappas — Trustee
- Joan Priebe — Trustee
- Michael Buczkowski — Trustee
- Natalie Neumann — Trustee
- Ryan Caster — Board Vice Chairperson
- Sister Mary Aquinas Szott — Trustee
- Sister Mary Francesca Buczkowski — Trustee
- Sister Mary Therese Chmura — Trustee
- Thomas Bienias — Trustee
- Zeneta Everhart — Trustee
relationships · 53
Who they work with
- ABCIS Technology Service Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by Ibrahim Cisse, President / CEO.
- AIS Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by Brian Conley, Vice President of Business Development.
- Alfred State College Partner — Maintains an articulation agreement for transfer of students from the Interior Design AAS program into the Interior Design BFA program at Villa Maria College.
- Anthology, Inc. Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by Dr. JD White, Chief Product Officer.
- Buffalo Bills Foundation Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by Michelle Roberts, Executive Director.
- Buffalo Business First Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by John Tebeau, Publisher.
- Buffalo Education Equity Task Force Partner — Participates in a citywide effort to advance educational equity.
- Buffalo Rehab Group Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by Jeff Woodrich, President and CEO.
- Buffalo Urban League Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by Kenya Hobbs, Chief Operations Officer.
- CB Emmanuel Realty Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by Ben Upshaw, Managing Partner and Co-Founder.
- CSS Construction Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by David Pawlik, President.
- CTBK LLP Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by Gregg Gallson, Director of Advisory Services.
- Catholic Health System Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by John Beyer, President and CEO.
- Cedarland Development Group Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by Kevin Dagher, Vice President.
- Ciminelli Properties Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by John Ciminelli, President.
- Citizens Bank Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by Royce Woods, Vice President of Community Development & Commercial Real Estate.
- Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities Partner — Collaborates through board membership in a statewide organization supporting independent colleges.
- Cyberscout Partner — Partnered with Cyberscout, a TransUnion company, to provide credit monitoring and identity protection services to affected individuals.
- Education Collaborative of Western New York Partner — Engages in regional education collaboration through board membership.
- Erie Community College Partner — Maintains articulation agreements for multiple programs, enabling transfer pathways into Villa Maria College’s BFA and BBA programs.
- FeedMore WNY Partner — Partners with Villa Maria College to support the operation of the Sister Mary Josette Food Pantry.
- Felician Sisters Partner — Founded the college and continue to influence its mission and values.
- Fisher-Price Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by Sharon Krisman, Senior Producer.
- Gallagher Insurance Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by Bart Kresse, Area President.
- General Motors Company Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by Nina Heard, Global Supply Chain Material Flow & Launching Planning lead.
- Gordon Companies, Inc. Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by Dave Gordon, President and CEO.
- Hyatt’s – All Things Creative Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by Seth Martin, General Manager.
- Independent Health Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by Adam Bellomo, Vice President of Commercial Sales.
- Insyte Consulting Partner — Represented on the President's Advisory Council by Jack McGowan, Project Manager.
- Interior Design Educators Council Partner — Faculty partnership through leadership role in professional organization.
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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.
- Access-Oriented Admissions and Financial Modelmethodology: open_admissions_with_financial_supportThrough open admissions and inclusive tuition that covers textbooks and supplies, the college reduces structural barriers to education, because equitable access combined with financial support enables diverse and disadvantaged students to persist and succeed.
- Experiential Learning for Professional Readinessmethodology: experiential learningBy integrating classroom learning with internships, service, and volunteer activities, students gain real-world application that builds professional competence and confidence, because direct experience deepens understanding and prepares students for workforce demands.
- Liberal Arts for Transferable Skillsmethodology: liberal-arts-approachBy emphasizing broad educational preparation over narrow vocational training, the college builds transferable skills that enable long-term adaptability and success across careers, because foundational intellectual capacities are more durable than job-specific training in a changing economy.
- Student-Centered Learning Environmentmethodology: student-centered learningThrough small classes, studio-based instruction, and faculty mentorship, the college fosters deep engagement and personalized development, because a supportive, interactive environment enhances learning and student success.
- Values-Integrated Education and Supportmethodology: values-integrated_student_supportBy combining academic development with moral values and personalized support within a Catholic, Franciscan framework, the college transforms student potential into achievement, because holistic formation rooted in faith and dignity strengthens both character and capability.