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MARIA COLLEGE
ALBANY, NY · EIN 141463151 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Large ($10M-$50M) · mariacollege.edu
revenue
$16.7M
expenses
$18.3M
net assets
$19.3M
employees
216
volunteers
17
program ratio
68%
mission · from form 990

MARIA COLLEGE IS A CATHOLIC COLLEGE, SPONSORED BY THE SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE AMERICAS. THE COLLEGE OFFERS ASSOCIATES, BACHELORS, AND MASTERS DEGREES AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS IN PREDOMINANTLY HEALTHCARE-RELATED FIELDS. THE COLLEGE IS ACCREDITED BY THE MIDDLE STATES COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND ITS DEGREE PROGRAMS ARE REGISTERED BY THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND APPROVED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

profile · synthesized from sources

Maria College is a private Catholic college in Albany, NY, founded in 1958 and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. It offers associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees and certificate programs primarily in healthcare-related fields, including nursing, occupational therapy, and clinical mental health counseling. The college emphasizes experiential learning, service, and workforce development, particularly in response to regional and national shortages in healthcare professionals.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $261K
    AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES INCLUDE REVENUES AND EXPENSES OF THE COLLEGE BOOKSTORE, WHICH SUPPORTS THE STUDENTS.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

1-2-1 Nursing Partnership with Siena University
Articulation agreement reserving 10 annual seats in Maria’s nursing programs for qualified Siena students, enabling accelerated pathways from undergraduate to graduate nursing education.
Andrea Lewis Siek School of Nursing
Nursing programs at certificate, associate, and bachelor’s levels, producing licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs), and BS-completion nurses, with high NCLEX pass rates and strong regional workforce placement.
Dementia Care Certificate for Religious Sisters
Non-credit certificate program developed in partnership with The Anna Trust to train Catholic sisters in person-centered dementia care, supporting elder care ministries globally.
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)
60-credit graduate program training students to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions, with coursework in counseling, psychopathology, and substance use, plus practicum and internship placements.
Reimagining Nursing: Virtual Reality Simulation Hub
Immersive VR training program for nursing students using virtual reality software and hardware to simulate clinical interventions, team interactions, and patient care scenarios, enhancing clinical judgment and preparedness.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 3 activities
    • Award scholarships to support student access and retention
      Provides financial support through grant programs such as the one-year Kindness Scholarships, which cover first-year tuition for incoming students in nursing and occupational therapy assistant programs.
    • Develop and implement virtual reality simulation labs for nursing education
      Uses $770,088 in federal funding to develop a Virtual Reality Simulation Hub with immersive 3D environments for nursing students to practice clinical skills. Includes technological installation, curriculum updates, and faculty training for launch in Fall 2023.
    • Provide full tuition and book coverage through the Career Pathways Training (CPT) program
      Offers the CPT program, which covers full tuition and books for students entering or advancing in 13 state-approved health, behavioral health, and social care careers, increasing access to education and workforce development opportunities.
  • Health Professions Education Programs 2 activities
    • Deliver career-relevant education through associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs in healthcare and service fields
      Provides degree and certificate programs in nursing, health sciences, psychology, occupational therapy, public health, and liberal arts, integrating theory and practical experience in a holistic learning environment. Programs are offered in flexible formats including day, evening, weekend, and online options to support diverse student needs.
    • Launch new academic programs in response to workforce needs
      Introduced new programs in medical assistant, sterile processing technician, and clinical mental health counseling following institutional approval, including a 60-credit Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling launched in 2025 to address counselor shortages.
  • Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 2 activities
    • Expand clinical training through healthcare partnerships
      Enhances hands-on education by collaborating with regional healthcare providers including St. Peter’s Health Partners, Albany Medical Center, and long-term care facilities to increase clinical placement opportunities in nursing, surgical technology, radiological technology, and other health professions.
    • Launch and deliver specialized non-credit certificate programs
      Develops and delivers non-credit certificate curricula, such as the dementia care trainer program for Catholic sisters in collaboration with the Avila Institute of Gerontology, Inc., expanding professional training opportunities beyond traditional degree programs.
  • Program Monitoring & Evaluation 1 activity
    • Conduct institutional self-study and accreditation processes
      Prepares, edits, and disseminates a comprehensive Self-Study Report to support institutional evaluation and accreditation, involving working groups that analyze data and produce analytical reports.
  • College Auxiliary Retail and Convenience Services 1 activity
    • Operate college bookstore as an auxiliary student service
      Runs a college bookstore to support students with essential academic materials and services, functioning as an auxiliary unit within the institution.
  • Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
    • Operate student support services to promote academic and career success
      Runs the Frank E. O'Brien Jr. Student Success Center, offering tutoring, writing assistance, resume help, and stress support to students. The center supports student achievement during and after degree completion through comprehensive academic and career services.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$16.69M
Contributions & grants$1.46M9%
Program service revenue$14.25M85%
Investment income$528K3%
Other revenue$456K
expenses
Total expenses$18.27M
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$9.84M
Grants paid out$679K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$27.21M
Cash$649K
Investments$6.16M
Liabilities$7.93M
Net assets$19.27M
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 11
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LYNN ORTALE PHD PRESIDENT 38 $346K
VICKI DILORENZO VP FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADAVA 38 $232K
ANNE JUNG PHD VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 38 $204K
WENDY TREVOR SENIOR ASSOCIATE VP FOR ST 38 $173K
JESSICA NAPOLI-MCNALLY ASSOCIATE DEAN OF NURSING 38 $167K
RENEE DIAZ NURSING, FACULTY 38 $164K
JACQUELINE MAHONEY AVP, INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT 38 $148K
DONALD KALLEMBACH FOUNDING PROGRAM DIRECTOR 38 $134K
KATHRYN SHENKER-GOULD MSOT, FACULTY 38 $130K
JOSEPH MCDONALD FORMER VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE (APRIL 2024) 38 $111K
VIRGINIA ARBOUR VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE 38 $85K
board members · 14
  • ANDREW KAUFMAN — BOARD CHAIR
  • BARTLEY J COSTELLO ESQ — TRUSTEE
  • CAROLE TARIO MONTEPARE — TRUSTEE
  • DR ANGELA DOMINELLI — TRUSTEE
  • DR HELEN FIGGS — TRUSTEE
  • DR MARY JO LAPOSTA RN — PAST BOARD CHAIR/SECRETARY
  • EDWARD GARRIGAN — VICE CHAIR
  • ELLEN MURRAY RSM PHD — TRUSTEE
  • JEAN MCGINTY RSM — TRUSTEE
  • JOE BONILLA — TRUSTEE
  • JUDITH KAPP RSM — TRUSTEE
  • KAREN MCKENNA RN — TRUSTEE
  • MAUREEN WENDELL — TRUSTEE
  • MICHAEL CASSIDY — TRUSTEE
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • Albany Medical Center Partner — Collaborates with Maria College to expand hands-on training opportunities in surgical and radiological technology.
  • Alumni Network — Alumni are recognized and engaged in supporting Maria College and its students.
  • Avila Institute of Gerontology, Inc. Partner — Co-develops and delivers a non-credit certificate course in dementia care with Maria College.
  • Center for Disability Services Partner — Organization affiliated with Eric Ledet, Ph.D., speaker at the Inaugural Lecture event.
  • Congressman Paul Tonko Government — Federal funder who secured $770,088 in congressional appropriations for Maria College's VR nursing simulation hub.
  • Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Funder — Provides grant funding for the dementia care training program for religious sisters.
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education Government — Accrediting body overseeing the college's compliance with educational standards.
  • Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand Government — Recommended Maria College’s VR nursing simulation project for federal funding.
  • Siena University Partner — Partnership to reserve graduate program seats and create a seamless pathway for Siena students into Maria College's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.
  • Sisters of Mercy Partner — Founded Maria College in 1958
  • Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Network — Founding sponsor and former landlord; Maria College is one of 17 institutions in the U.S. sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy.
  • Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Network — Maria College is one of 17 colleges and universities in the United States sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.
  • Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Partner — Catholic religious congregation that sponsors Maria College
  • St. Peter’s Health Partners Partner — Collaborates with Maria College to expand hands-on training opportunities in surgical and radiological technology.
  • St. Peter’s Health Partners Partner — Lead sponsor of the 65th Anniversary Celebration event.
  • The Anna Trust: Catholic Sisters’ Elder Care Fund Partner — Collaborates with Maria College on a global program to educate religious sisters in dementia care.
  • The Caring Gene® Partner — Collaborates on the Career Pathways Training (CPT) program to support students in health, behavioral health, and social care careers in New York State.
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.

  • Experiential and Immersive Clinical Training
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By combining experiential learning with immersive technologies like virtual reality simulation, MARIA COLLEGE enhances clinical judgment and preparedness because repeated, risk-free exposure to diverse patient scenarios builds competence and confidence beyond what traditional classroom and rotation models can offer.
  • Flexible and Accelerated Learning Pathways
    methodology: flexible_and_accelerated_learning
    By offering flexible scheduling, online classes, and accelerated degree options—including early enrollment in graduate coursework—MARIA COLLEGE increases access to higher education for non-traditional students because it believes that removing structural barriers enables individuals with diverse life circumstances to successfully complete healthcare training and enter high-need professions.
  • Holistic and Mission-Driven Education
    methodology: holistic_education
    By integrating academic theory, practical experience, and personal support within a faith-based, Mercy-sponsored framework, MARIA COLLEGE prepares ethical, service-oriented graduates because it believes that education grounded in compassion, human dignity, and spiritual care produces more effective and socially responsible healthcare professionals.