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Fordham University
BRONX, NY · EIN 131740451 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B430 · Education · Very Large (>$50M) · fordham.edu
revenue
$1.2B
expenses
$1.2B
net assets
$1.8B
employees
8,154
volunteers
2,991
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATION TO UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS, IN THE JESUIT TRADITION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Fordham University is a private Jesuit university in New York City offering undergraduate and graduate education across multiple campuses. It emphasizes a liberal arts foundation integrated with professional studies, experiential learning, and service grounded in Catholic and Jesuit values. The university serves students locally and globally through academic programs, research initiatives, and community engagement rooted in social justice and ethical leadership.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $113.68M
    STUDENT HOUSING & FOOD SERVICES THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES VARIOUS SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF AND IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Beacon
Dynamic advising platform enhanced with technology to deliver real-time personalized guidance and rapid connection to in-person support, helping students align goals with academic and career planning.
Global Outreach and Service
Service-learning and global engagement programs that connect students with local and international communities to address social justice issues and promote ethical leadership.
Haven
Cohort-based program providing continuous support and guidance across the student experience, building lifelong connections among peers, advisors, faculty, staff, and alumni through shared experiences.
Navigators
Peer mentorship program pairing first-year students with mentors to provide personalized guidance, foster connections, and support academic and personal development through workshops and goal setting.
Praxis
Alumni-driven mentorship initiative that bridges academics and real-world application through tailored guidance, skill development, and professional networking opportunities for students.
STEM Honors Program
Program on the Rose Hill campus designed to attract intellectually curious students into faculty-mentored research at the frontiers of science and technology.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Community Recycling & Reuse Education 1 activity
    • Advance sustainability initiatives
      Implements a seven-year Laudato Si' Action Plan with goals including campus waste management studies, annual sustainability conferences, and integration of sustainability into academic and institutional practices.
  • Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitate civic engagement and community service
      Runs student volunteer programs, community immersion trips, place-based civic initiatives, and direct service events such as food giveaways in partnership with local Bronx organizations to promote justice and community development.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Fund community-based research and programs
      Provides grant funding to support mental health services, green job creation, study abroad scholarships, paid internships, and research initiatives focused on underserved communities in the Bronx.
  • Interfaith and Spiritual Dialogue Programs 1 activity
    • Host public events and cultural dialogues
      Organizes a robust schedule of in-person and virtual events featuring experts, artists, scholars, and faith leaders to foster dialogue on religion, culture, identity, politics, and the arts, with archived content available via YouTube.
  • Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
    • Provide higher education through academic programs
      Offers undergraduate and graduate education across multiple disciplines, including business, law, STEM, and the liberal arts, through on-campus, online, and study abroad formats. Includes a core curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and sciences that emphasizes critical thinking, ethical analysis, and moral reflection.
  • Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 1 activity
    • Support faculty and staff professional development
      Offers seminars, retreats, and institutional programs—including the Arrupe Seminar and Ignatian Colleagues Program—to deepen engagement with Jesuit values, mission alignment, and contemporary issues in higher education.
  • Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
    • Support student success through advising and mentorship programs
      Operates structured student support programs including peer mentorship (Navigators), alumni-driven mentorship (Praxis), enhanced academic advising (Beacon), and cohort-based community building (Haven) to guide academic, career, and personal development.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Conduct scientific and social research
      Engages in high-level research across disciplines, including biological sciences at the Louis Calder Center, social work trauma education, aging, children's welfare, poverty alleviation, justice, human rights, environmental sustainability, and AI hesitancy in nonprofits. Classified as a Doctoral University with High Research Activity.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.23B
Contributions & grants$179.82M15%
Program service revenue$1.04B84%
Investment income$9.97M1%
Other revenue$893K
expenses
Total expenses$1.17B
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$473.06M
Grants paid out$383.32M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.59B
Cash$85.62M
Investments$1.00B
Liabilities$799.24M
Net assets$1.79B
Liquid reserves11.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +9.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 21
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TANIA TETLOW PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE 35 $1.85M
KEITH A URGO HEAD MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH (THRU 03/25) 35 $974K
DENNIS C JACOBS PROVOST & SVP OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 35 $799K
OLATOKUMBO SHOBOWALE SVP, CFO & TREASURER 35 $732K
ROGER MILICI VP FOR DEVELOPMENT & UNIVERSITY RELATIONS 35 $682K
GEETA PALSHIKAR CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER 35 $670K
MATTHEW DILLER DEAN & PROFESSOR 35 $629K
ANAND PADMANABHAN VP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & CIO 0 $612K
DONNA M RAPACCIOLI PROFESSOR 35 $609K
JONATHAN CRYSTAL FORMER VICE PROVOST FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 0 $564K
MARCO VALERA VP FOR ADMINISTRATION 0 $559K
ANTHONY GRONO FORMER INTERIM VP OF FIN & ASST TREAS 35 $478K
KAY TURNER VP FOR HUMAN RESOURCES 0 $471K
MARGARET T BALL FORMER VICE PRES. & GENERAL COUNSEL 0 $436K
JOHN BUCKLEY FORMER SVP FOR ENROLLMENT 0 $405K
DOROTHY MARINUCCI UNIVERSITY SECRETARY & SECRETARY TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES 35 $401K
MARTHA K HIRST FORMER SVP, CFO & TREASURER 0 $331K
MICHAEL TREROTOLA CHIEF OF STAFF & ASST UNIV SECRETARY 35 $264K
JOSHUA L BURGHER VP FOR FINANCE & ASSISTANT TREASURER (START 07/24) 35 $249K
JEFFREY GRAY FORMER SVP OF STUDENT AFFAIRS 0 $212K
DENNY CHIN TRUSTEE & ADJUNCT PROFESSOR 2 $133K
board members · 4
  • ANDREW J HINTON — TRUSTEE
  • ANTHONY P CARTER — TRUSTEE
  • ARMANDO NUNEZ JR — TRUSTEE & CHAIR
  • CAROLYN M ALBSTEIN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 31

Who they work with

  • Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities Network — Collaborates with Fordham to offer professional development programs for administrators at Jesuit institutions.
  • Astor Services Partner — Collaborated with Fordham on a turkey-and-trimmings giveaway in the Bronx.
  • Bestcare Homecare Partner — Collaborated with Fordham on a turkey-and-trimmings giveaway in the Bronx.
  • Catholic Charities Partner — Collaborated with Fordham on a turkey-and-trimmings giveaway in the Bronx.
  • Fordham University London Centre Partner — Study abroad location in London supporting academic programs
  • Hearst Partner — Provides internships in media and marketing, such as the Performance Marketing Associate role.
  • Jesuit Conference Government — Engages with the Jesuit Conference in leadership discussions about Fordham’s role within Jesuit higher education.
  • Jesuit Universities Network Network — Collaborates with the global network of Jesuit universities to support faculty and student exchange and academic collaboration.
  • Jesuits Network — Fordham University is part of the Jesuit educational network and follows the Jesuit tradition.
  • Lincoln Center Partner — Campus location in Manhattan hosting undergraduate and graduate programs
  • Montefiore Health Partner — Partners on the Montefiore Health Opportunities Program for student internships.
  • New York City Partner — Collaborates with local neighborhoods and organizations in New York City to create experiential learning and community engagement opportunities for students.
  • New York Life Partner — Offers rotational associate internships and employment opportunities for Fordham students.
  • Other colleges and universities Partner — Collaborates with other colleges and universities to host students in academic programs at Fordham London.
  • Pope Francis Government — Responds to the call to action in Pope Francis's Laudato Si' encyclical on climate change and sustainability.
  • Rose Hill Partner — Campus location in the Bronx hosting undergraduate and graduate programs
  • Santander US Funder — Provided a grant of nearly $500,000 to support Fordham’s experiential learning programs.
  • Spellman Hall Jesuit Community Partner — Sponsors the Arrupe Seminar to educate faculty and staff about Jesuit educational philosophy.
  • The Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station Partner — Biological field station in Armonk, NY supporting research and academic programs
  • Trinity Church Partner — Collaborates on student internship opportunities, such as the Sacristan Assistant Intern role.
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Government — Primary funder providing a $50 million grant for environmental justice initiatives.
  • University Church Partner — Hosts wedding ceremonies and spiritual events coordinated by Campus Ministry.
  • Westchester Partner — Campus location in West Harrison hosting undergraduate and graduate programs
  • YouTube Partner — Platform used to share curated videos of past events
  • biotech firms Partner — Collaborates with biotech firms to enhance STEM education and research opportunities.
  • global partners Network — Collaborates with international institutions to expand study abroad and fellowship opportunities for students.
  • health care systems Partner — Partners with health care systems to support the development of health sciences programs and research initiatives.
  • higher education institutions Network — Collaborates with other higher education institutions to support interdisciplinary research and academic innovation.
  • iHeartMedia Partner — Hosts Fordham students in internship roles such as Video Producer Intern.
  • national research labs Partner — Partners with national research laboratories to expand research capacity and student opportunities in STEM fields.
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strategies · 3

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