irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $40.40MSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS: SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS-REFLECTS THE COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS, NEED BASED AID, AND HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRANTS AWARDED TO STUDENTS IN ORDER TO MAKE THE TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE MORE AFFORDABLE. (2,275 TOTAL STUDENT FTES)
- #2 $16.26MAUXILIARY ENTERPRISES-PERTAINS TO THE OPERATIONS OF THE INSTITUTION THAT EXIST TO FURNISH A SERVICE TO STUDENTS, FACULTY, OR STAFF, AND THAT CHARGE A FEE THAT IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO, ALTHOUGH NOT NECESSARILY EQUAL TO, THE COST OF THE SERVICE. AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES ARE MANAGED AS ESSENTIALLY SELF-SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES. EXAMPLES ARE RESIDENCE HALLS, FOOD SERVICES, AND STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES. (2,275 TOTAL STUDENT FTES)
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Auxiliary Enterprises
Self-supporting operations including residence halls, food services, and student health services that support the campus community.
Clubs and Organizations
Student-led groups offering social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities across diverse interests including arts, advocacy, identity, and professional development.
Scholarship Programs
Provides competitive scholarships, need-based aid, and state-funded grants to make higher education more affordable for students.
activities · 19 groups
What they do
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Student Support and Academic Services 2 activities
- Facilitate student major exploration and decision-makingProvides an individualized guided program for undecided students to select from 60 majors and over 70 minors, including a one-credit course, facilitated workshops, and social gatherings with optional residence hall living.
- Support student academic success and advisingOffers academic coaching, tutoring, study skills resources, and enhanced advisement to support student success, including for undeclared students exploring majors and careers through structured courses and assessment tools.
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Study Abroad and Global Immersion Programs 1 activity
- Administer study abroad and international education programsSupports students in studying abroad; 238 students participated during the 2024–25 academic year.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Award scholarships and financial aid to studentsProvides competitive scholarships, need-based aid, and higher education opportunity grants to make attendance more affordable; 100% of incoming first-year students received financial aid in the current year.
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Higher Education Career Placement 1 activity
- Deliver career services and job placement supportManages job posting approvals through Handshake, supporting employment and graduate school outcomes; 99% of new alumni are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Deliver credit and non-credit academic programsOffers for-credit graduate degrees, professional advancement programs, and asynchronous non-credit certificate courses, including online learning options for continuing education and graduate studies.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Deliver experiential and career-focused learning opportunitiesEnsures every student completes experiential learning before graduation; the average student completes five high-impact career experiences during their studies, including internships and externships supported by facilitated workshops and career exploration tools.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Host cultural, artistic, and advocacy eventsOrganizes cultural events including Italian films and operas, art department community engagement, music therapy conferences, advocacy letter-writing campaigns, fundraisers, and literature discussions to promote cross-cultural understanding and social justice.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Implement mental health awareness and training programsSecured a $300,000 federal SAMHSA grant for the Mental Health Awareness Across Campus (MHAAC) project; provided mental health, alcohol, and drug training to over 400 students and staff and reached over 2,000 individuals through outreach and prevention services.
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Health Professions Education Programs 1 activity
- Offer clinical training placements for graduate studentsProvides on-campus clinical placements for graduate students in art therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, and speech-language pathology.
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Guided Outdoor Expedition Programs 1 activity
- Offer recreational and wellness programs for studentsOrganizes outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, skiing, rock climbing, and kayaking, as well as ballroom dance instruction in salsa, swing, and tango to promote fitness and stress relief.
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Campus Auxiliary Services Management 1 activity
- Operate auxiliary services for campus communityRuns self-supporting auxiliary enterprises including residence halls, food services, and student health services for students, faculty, and staff.
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Student Club and Organization Support 1 activity
- Organize student activities and eventsHosts over 1,300 student activities and events annually, including Welcome Week, Formal, Springfest, and student-led committees planning the full event calendar.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Promote inclusive student clubs and social engagementLeads the Best Buddies club to create social connections between students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities; organizes inclusive events such as intramural sports, yoga, kickball, choir, and cultural celebrations.
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Direct Clinical Care Services 1 activity
- Provide on-campus health services and community outreachDelivers patient- and family-centered, evidence-based health services through on-campus clinics and outreach programs, providing more than 15,000 clinic visits annually via student-led services.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Provide student accessibility and support servicesOffers advocacy, counseling, accommodations, and connections to campus and community resources through Student Accessibility Services to support student inclusion and success.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Support community engagement and service learningFacilitates student participation in community engagement, including 13,882 service hours in one year across 72 weekly trips supporting 15 organizations, and day-of-service events focused on issues like hunger relief.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Support professional development in health and education fieldsHosts professional development events, panel discussions, graduate school information sessions, and networking opportunities for students in speech-language pathology, audiology, social work, and early childhood education.
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Neurological Disorder Research & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Support student-faculty research in health and autismEngages in research activities with faculty, including autism research on sexual health education and student-faculty collaborations to improve health outcomes and clinical practice.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Run the LifePrep program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesOffers a college-based program focused on life skills, vocational readiness, and independence; includes auditing university courses, internships, participation in clubs and events, and commencement; supported by peer mentors.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$140.05M
Contributions & grants$15.13M11%
Program service revenue$112.74M81%
Investment income$10.39M7%
Other revenue$1.78M
expenses
Total expenses$134.27M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$51.29M
Grants paid out$40.40M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$300.53M
Cash$36.85M
Investments$100.05M
Liabilities$57.75M
Net assets$242.78M
Liquid reserves12.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +10.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 13
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ELIZABETH PAUL | PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE | 50 | $533K |
| MAUREEN FINNEY | PROVOST IN ACADEMIC AFFAIRS | 50 | $277K |
| KAREN KUPPINGER | VP FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION | 50 | $235K |
| DANIELLE BUCCI | VP FOR STRATEGIC ENROLLMEN | 50 | $223K |
| YOUSUF GEORGE | FORMER VP FOR STRATEGY AND INNOVA | 50 | $222K |
| DARRELL BELL | VP FOR ADVANCEMENT | 50 | $217K |
| DAMIKA ARNOLD | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 50 | $177K |
| CATHERINE S RASMUSSEN | DEAN SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND | 50 | $174K |
| THOMAS LAPPAS | DEAN IN COLLEGE OF LIBERAL | 50 | $172K |
| WAYNE HILSON | VP OF CULTURE, COMMUNITY, | 50 | $168K |
| KIMBERTY HARVEY | FORMER ASSOCIATE PROVOST AND DEAN OF STUDENTS | 50 | $161K |
| KRISTEN GREEN | ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND CONTROLLE | 50 | $161K |
| STEPHEN HILL | FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE | 35 | $95K |
board members · 12
- ALLISON PRATT — TRUSTEE
- ANDREW R GALLINA — BOARD VICE CHAIR
- ANNE MCCAFFREY — TRUSTEE
- BRIAN COOPER — TRUSTEE
- CAROL A FITZSIMMONS — TRUSTEE
- CORAL SURGEON — TRUSTEE
- CRAIG GAFFNEY — TRUSTEE
- DANIELLE ABRAMSON — TRUSTEE
- DUFFY PALMER — TRUSTEE (LEFT 8/24)
- EDWARD LEVA — TRUSTEE
- EMIL DUDA — TRUSTEE
- GRANT J RANDALL — TRUSTEE
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Alternative Breaks program Partner — Offers experiential learning through domestic service and social justice trips, such as exploring the Chicano community in San Diego.
- Boston Children's Hospital Partner — Collaborates with Nazareth University students on autism research through its cognitive neuroscience lab.
- Center for Life's Work Partner — Collaborates with the Undeclared: Open Path Program to provide career exploration resources, workshops, and externship opportunities.
- Center for Life's Work Partner — Provides career coaching and professional development services to students
- Golisano Children’s Hospital Partner — Receives fundraising support from AMTAS-Naz through the Battle of the Beaks event.
- Handshake Partner — Platform used to connect students with job opportunities from 2,339 employers
- Heritage Christian Services Partner — Employer of Nazareth graduates and collaborator in interprofessional human services
- Heritage Christian Services Partner — Organization where the student leader works and connects academic and service experiences related to supporting people with disabilities.
- Learners.naz.edu Partner — Platform hosting additional non-credit courses with scheduled start dates.
- Navigate360 Partner — Uses Navigate360 platform to support student success and replace FlyerSuccess.
- Registration & Records Partner — Collaborates to manage student academic records, course offerings, academic calendars, and related administrative functions.
- Sisters of St. Joseph Partner — Collaborates with the Sisters of St. Joseph on civil rights education and hunger relief service activities.
- Student Accessibility Services Partner — Partners to support students with documented disabilities through academic accommodations and related services.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Government — Federal grant funder supporting the Mental Health Awareness Across Campus (MHAAC) project.
- The Arc of Monroe Partner — Collaborative partner in the LifePrep@Naz program, providing community prevocational adult services.
- The Jed Foundation Partner — Four-year collaboration providing strategic planning expertise to improve campus mental health and student well-being.
- Victor Central School District Partner — Collaborative partner in the LifePrep@Naz program, serving as a school-aged transition program.
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.
- Comprehensive Mental Health Promotion Modelmethodology: comprehensive campus mental health modelBy embedding mental health support across campus systems, policies, and peer networks, the university improves student well-being and safety because systemic, community-wide engagement reduces stigma and increases early intervention.
- Guided Academic Exploration for Undecided Studentsmethodology: guided_academic_explorationBy providing structured advising and broad curricular exposure, the university supports undecided students in selecting majors aligned with their interests and strengths, because intentional exploration improves academic fit and long-term success.
- Inclusive Community Building Through Peer Integrationmethodology: inclusive_friendship_modelBy embedding students with intellectual and developmental disabilities into campus life through peer friendships and shared social experiences, the university fosters belonging and personal growth because meaningful peer relationships are foundational to inclusion and identity development.
- Integrated Learning Through Action and Reflectionmethodology: integrated_learning_through_action_and_reflectionBy combining academic study with experiential engagement and reflective practice, the university educates the whole person, fostering empathy, equity, and innovation because reflection transforms experience into deep, values-aligned learning.
- Interprofessional Education for Collaborative Practicemethodology: interprofessional_educationBy training students across health and human services disciplines in shared, team-based environments, the university fosters holistic, person-centered care because collaborative learning builds communication, cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving skills essential for real-world practice.