irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0ACADEMIC SUPPORT - PROVIDES FUNDING FOR SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE INSTRUCTIONAL DEPARTMENTS, ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT AND STUDENT ORIENTATION SERVICES, HONORS PROGRAMS, AND THE LIBRARY. STUDENT SERVICES - PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OFFICES OF ADMISSIONS, REGISTRAR, AND OTHER STUDENT RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE STUDENTS' EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING AND DEVELOPMENT OUTSIDE THE FORMAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Four-year degree program covering financial principles, corporate finance, investments, and financial analysis, including a capstone project and internship opportunities
Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (C-STEP)
Opportunity program supporting underrepresented students pursuing careers in science, technology, and related fields
Duns Scotus Honor Society
Prestigious honor society recognizing academic excellence and leadership among upper-level students
First Generation Investors Program
Experiential learning initiative providing financial literacy training, mentoring, and professional networking for students
Honors Program
Academic enrichment program for high-achieving students offering specialized courses and leadership development
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Admissions and Enrollment Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver new student orientation programsHosts multi-session orientation series to welcome incoming students, build connections, share resources, and support their transition to college life.
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Facilitate student participation in human rights advocacySupports a student-led chapter of Amnesty International that engages in advocacy campaigns such as Write for Rights, resulting in over 1,000 letters written for human rights causes.
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Student Club and Organization Support 1 activity
- Fund and support student-led cultural and academic organizationsHosts and supports student-led clubs such as the Albanian Roots Club, Asian Society, Psychology Club, Fashion Club, Pre-Medical and Health Promotions Club, TriBeta Biological Honor Society, Environmental Club, Duns Scotus Honor Society, and others that offer leadership, community engagement, and academic enrichment opportunities.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Mentor first-year students through peer leadership programsSupports first-year student transition and development through the Peer Leadership Academy, which pairs new students with trained peer mentors.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Offer professional development workshops and career preparationProvides professional growth opportunities through workshops, webinars, and career exploration programs via the Center for Learning and Leadership and the Center for Career Exploration.
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Health Professions Education Programs 1 activity
- Operate hands-on training facilities for nursing studentsRuns state-of-the-art nursing laboratories at its new campus to provide practical, experiential learning opportunities for nursing students.
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Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
- Provide academic and student support servicesOffers a range of academic support services including funding for instructional departments, academic enhancement, library resources, honors programs, and peer tutoring in STEM fields. Also provides student services through admissions, registrar functions, and programs promoting students’ emotional and physical well-being.
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Youth Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Education 1 activity
- Run experiential learning programs in finance and investmentOffers the First Generation Investors program, which provides students with experiential learning in investment and financial literacy, mentoring, and peer tutoring. Also offers a Bachelor of Science in Finance with internship opportunities and a required senior capstone project integrating academic knowledge for workforce readiness.
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Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Support K–12 educational outreach through poetry programsFounded and leads an ongoing poetry program for sixth- and seventh-grade students at P.S. 158 in New York City, providing early educational enrichment and mentorship.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conduct institutional accreditation and academic program expansionEngaged in a Self-Study Preparation Visit with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and received approval to expand accreditation to include doctoral-level programs, including the development of a Ph.D. in Information Technology with concentrations in AIOps, Cyber Resilience, Data Governance and Responsible AI, and Urban/Public-Interest IT.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$76.98M
Contributions & grants$4.10M5%
Program service revenue$71.03M92%
Investment income$929K1%
Other revenue$925K
expenses
Total expenses$107.34M
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$28.80M
Grants paid out$24.12M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$338.06M
Cash$10.53M
Investments$15.95M
Liabilities$301.20M
Net assets$36.85M
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -1.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 17
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| HAYLEY DRYER | VP & GENERAL COUNSEL | 45 | $539K |
| TIMOTHY CECERE | PRESIDENT | 45 | $507K |
| MARK SANDERS | ACTING CFO | 45 | $334K |
| ROBERT OLIVA | VP ENROLLMENT MGMT & COMMUNITY | 45 | $332K |
| KEVIN S O'ROURKE | VP OF FACILITIES | 45 | $305K |
| GALE GIBSON GAYLE | VP OF GRADUATE EDUCATION | 45 | $284K |
| DENNIS ANDERSON | PROFESSOR | 45 | $282K |
| NICOLE HALL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR | 45 | $271K |
| KEITH HOELL | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | 40 | $266K |
| TIMOTHY J HOULIHAN | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | 40 | $256K |
| JENNIFER M LANCASTER | PROFESSOR | 40 | $255K |
| LOUIS D'ELIA | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | 40 | $248K |
| ALLEN BURDOWSKI | VP OF RESEARCH & COMPLIANCE | 45 | $243K |
| STANLEY BAZILE | AVP STUDENT AFFAIRS | 40 | $231K |
| MATTHEW HOGAN | EXEC DIR OF IT OPS & CLIENT SVS | 40 | $201K |
| JOHN EDWARDS | VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS | 45 | $182K |
| MANFRED KRUEGER | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 45 | $8K |
board members · 8
- ANA OLIVEIRA — TRUSTEE (TERM 01/2025)
- ARKELL COX — TRUSTEE
- BARBARA KOSTER — TRUSTEE - VICE CHAIR
- BROTHER GABRIEL O'BRIEN — TRUSTEE (TERM 12/2024)
- BROTHER LEONARD CONWAY — TRUSTEE
- BROTHER WILLIAM BOSLET — TRUSTEE
- DENIS SALAMONE — TRUSTEE - CHAIR
- EDWARD CONSTANTINO — TRUSTEE
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Albanian Roots Club Partner — Student organization at St. Francis College that supports cultural engagement and leadership development.
- Amnesty International Partner — St. Francis College hosts an active student chapter of Amnesty International focused on human rights advocacy.
- Amnesty International Partner — Student chapter of Amnesty International operates at St. Francis College, engaging in advocacy work.
- Athena Devlin Partner — Faculty member who has supported the student academically and personally in the M.F.A. program.
- Catalyst Foundation for Universal Education Partner — Organization whose scholarship program supported Mustafa Mohammadi’s college exploration and enrollment at St. Francis College.
- First Generation Investors Partner — Collaborates with St. Francis College to offer an experiential program providing financial literacy, mentoring, and tutoring opportunities for students.
- Jacksonville Urban League Partner — SFC student is completing a remote social-justice internship with the Jacksonville Urban League.
- Jive Poetic Partner — Mentor who supported the publication of the student's debut poetry collection and continues to provide academic and personal guidance.
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education Government — Accrediting body with which the college is engaged in the self-study preparation process.
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education Government — Approved expansion of St. Francis College's accreditation to include doctoral programs.
- Mosholu Montefiore Community Center Partner — Hosts student internships in community services such as tax preparation and language interpretation.
- NYU Health Career Opportunity Program Partner — Provides social work internship opportunities for SFC students.
- New York City Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access Partner — Engages SFC students in policy research and social media outreach related to health insurance access.
- New York State Education Department Government — Currently reviewing the Ph.D. in Information Technology program for final approval.
- Peer Leadership Academy Partner — Student leadership and mentoring program at St. Francis College that supports first-year students.
- RSM Partner — Employer of St. Francis College graduates, including Mustafa Mohammadi, in its private-equity advisory team.
- Runway of Dreams Partner — Student from SFC will intern remotely with Runway of Dreams, supporting marketing and the production of a virtual adaptive-fashion show.
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Partner — Host institution for St. Francis College graduates entering medical school.
- Theo Gangi Partner — Faculty member who has provided care, attention, and encouragement to the student in the M.F.A. program.
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.
- Access-Oriented Graduate Educationmethodology: access_equity_in_graduate_educationBy designing graduate programs that reduce structural barriers—such as scheduling constraints and financial costs—the college broadens access for working professionals and underrepresented populations because removing logistical obstacles enables equitable participation in advanced education.
- Ethics-Integrated Applied Curriculummethodology: applied_learningBy combining applied learning with ethics-integrated coursework, students develop analytical, quantitative, and responsible decision-making skills because real-world scenarios grounded in ethical frameworks prepare them for complex professional environments.
- Faculty Mentorship as Academic Scaffoldingmethodology: faculty_mentorshipThrough close faculty mentorship and personalized guidance, students develop critical thinking, creative inquiry, and discipline-specific competencies because sustained relational support fosters intellectual risk-taking and academic ownership.
- Integrated Student Supportmethodology: integrated_student_supportBy integrating academic instruction with holistic student support services, the college enhances educational outcomes and student well-being because coordinated institutional backing addresses both in-class and out-of-class barriers to success.