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CANISIUS UNIVERSITY
BUFFALO, NY · EIN 160743942 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B430 · Education · Very Large (>$50M) · canisius.edu
revenue
$110.7M
expenses
$109.9M
net assets
$226.6M
employees
1,441
volunteers
39
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

CANISIUS UNIVERSITY IS A PRIVATE, INDEPENDENT ROMAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY, GOVERNED BY AN INDEPENDENT SELF PERPETUATING BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNDER A CHARTER GRANTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. ESTABLISHED AS A LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE, THE UNIVERSITY HAS GROWN TO INCLUDE A GRADUATE DIVISION, A SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, A SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND A SUMMER SESSION IN ADDITION TO THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Canisius University is a private Jesuit university in Buffalo, NY, offering undergraduate and graduate programs through its College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, and School of Education and Human Services. Founded in 1870, it provides a liberal arts-based education with a focus on leadership, social justice, and professional preparation. The university serves approximately 2,500 students and emphasizes experiential learning, career readiness, and community engagement.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $22.27M
    STUDENT SERVICES - PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SERVICES REQUIRED BY THE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAMS.
  2. #2 $7.68M
    RESIDENCE HALLS - PROVIDE ROOM AND BOARD TO ALL RESIDENT STUDENTS AND THOSE STUDENTS WITH MEAL PLANS.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

AUDIT Lab
Applied research program where students investigate emerging issues in audit, AI governance, and risk technology, producing practitioner-ready reports and publications
Accounting Program
Offers BS and MBA degrees in accounting with tracks preparing students for CPA licensure; accredited by AACSB and ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report
Business Exploration (Bus-X) Program
First-year program offering personalized coaching and experiential learning to prepare students for business careers
Council on Accountancy
Advisory group of accounting professionals that provides mentorship, scholarships, job placement support, and curriculum guidance for accounting students
Pathfinders Program
Academic exploration program for undecided first-year students to help identify majors and academic paths
Student Success Team
Comprehensive support system providing academic, financial aid, and career services guidance throughout a student's enrollment and beyond
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Higher Education Degree Programs 2 activities
    • Administer teacher education and certification programs
      Offers dual-degree programs enabling students to earn a bachelor’s and a Master of Science in Education in Adolescence Education: Students With Disabilities within five years, including over 100 hours of fieldwork and a full semester of student teaching, preparing candidates to pass certification exams and secure teaching positions.
    • Deliver undergraduate and graduate academic programs
      Offers more than 100 undergraduate majors, minors, and special programs grounded in a liberal arts foundation, as well as graduate programs in business, education, technology, sport administration, and health, most of which are available online.
  • AI Governance and Ethical Research 1 activity
    • Conduct and publish applied research
      Produces and disseminates research including practitioner reports, working papers, and op-eds, such as a published report on AI adoption in auditing; supports student-faculty collaborative research publication.
  • Study Abroad and Global Immersion Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver interdisciplinary and experiential learning opportunities
      Offers the Pathfinders Academic Exploration Program for undecided students, an Animal Behavior minor including a wildlife ecology course in Africa, and international service projects and immersions that engage students in global communities.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Facilitate student professional development and networking
      Hosts annual networking events, career panels, breakfast meetings, and banquets connecting accounting and business students with regional firms and professionals; supports student-run organizations such as the Accounting Society.
  • Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
    • Host academic and creative student showcases
      Organizes Ignatian Scholarship Day, an annual event where students present original research, creative work, and performances.
  • Student Housing and Residential Services 1 activity
    • Provide residential and campus life services
      Offers room and board to resident students and those with meal plans, supports over 90 student-run clubs and organizations, and fosters a supportive community for academic, personal, and spiritual inquiry.
  • Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
    • Provide student academic and career support services
      Offers personalized academic, administrative, financial aid, and career services through a Student Success Team starting in the first semester, including one-on-one academic advisement, career coaching using the Strong Interest Inventory, and post-graduation career support such as resume assistance and job networking.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Support student success through scholarships and financial initiatives
      Offers a scholarship covering 100% of tuition for eligible students and administers the Golden Griffin Guarantee, which covers the cost of a student's final semester if they do not graduate on time; helped establish a $4 million endowment for upper-class and graduate accounting students.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Deliver specialized academic programs in accounting and analytics
      Provides accounting education accredited by AACSB, featuring SAP enterprise software instruction, dual major options, and the SAP Student Recognition Award; supports student internships and job placement, with students ranking first in New York on the 2019 CPA exam.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$110.65M
Contributions & grants$16.78M15%
Program service revenue$83.56M76%
Investment income$2.99M3%
Other revenue$7.32M
expenses
Total expenses$109.87M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$35.96M
Grants paid out$33.06M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$284.36M
Cash$31.95M
Investments$147.72M
Liabilities$57.72M
Net assets$226.63M
Liquid reserves19.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 15
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
STEVE K STOUTE PRESIDENT 40 $499K
JAMES CHRISTIAN MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH 40 $207K
DR JAMES GOLDSTEIN PROFESSOR - ACCOUNTING 40 $186K
DR IAN J REDPATH PROFESSOR - ACCOUNTING 40 $182K
TREVOR LARGE MEN'S HOCKEY COACH 40 $181K
DR JOSEPH O'DONNELL PROFESSOR - ACCOUNTING 40 $181K
WILLIAM J MAHER VP ATHLETICS & RECREATION 40 $176K
DR DANIELLE IANNI VP - ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT 40 $176K
HAROLD FIELDS VP - STUDENT AFFAIRS 40 $166K
DIANNA CIVELLO VP INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT 40 $122K
ROBERT L BAUMET VP - BUSINESS/FINANCE 40 $117K
CECELIA GOTHAM CHIEF OF STAFF TO PRESIDENT 40 $103K
SPENCER LIECHTY ASSISTANT VP - MISSION INTERGRATION 40 $75K
LAWRENCE POTTER JR THRU 125 VP - ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 40 $46K
SANDRA ESTANEK THRU 924 VP MISSION & IDENTITY 40 $27K
board members · 10
  • ANTHONY B HABIB — TRUSTEE
  • ANTHONY B SPADA JR — TRUSTEE
  • ANTHONY F SHELLEY — TRUSTEE (TERM ENDED 6/30/24)
  • BRIAN M MURPHY — TRUSTEE - CHAIR
  • CATHERINE A BOLZ — TRUSTEE (TERM ENDED 6/30/24)
  • CHRISTOPHER F MALOF — TRUSTEE (TERM ENDED 6/30/24)
  • CHRISTOPHER P DEVINE — TRUSTEE (TERM ENDED 6/30/24)
  • CINDY L ODOM — TRUSTEE - VICE CHAIR
  • CRYSTAL RODRIGUEZ-DABNEY ESQ — TRUSTEE
  • CYNTHIA L SKRZYCKI — TRUSTEE
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Aletheia Research Institution Partner — Partner organization in the launch of the AUDIT Lab, providing research collaboration and industry perspectives.
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Network — Accounting program accredited by AACSB.
  • Council on Accountancy Partner — Advisory group of accounting and financial executives that collaborates with the Department of Accounting on scholarships, mentoring, internships, and program development.
  • Golisano Center for Student Success Partner — Collaborates with the Pathfinders program to provide academic advising and student support services.
  • Ignatian Scholarship Day Partner — Annual event where students present original scholarship, art, and creative work.
  • Lockport High School West Partner — Site of student teaching placement and employment for graduates in adolescence education.
  • MONEY magazine Network — Recognized Canisius University on its 2025 list of Best Colleges.
  • New York State Government — Program aligns with and exceeds New York State requirements for fieldwork in teacher certification.
  • SAP University Alliance Partner — Collaborates to provide instructional use of SAP software and award SAP Student Recognition Certificates.
  • The Accountancy Council Partner — Group of accounting and financial professionals providing scholarships, mentoring, and career placement assistance to students.
  • The Accountancy Council Partner — Group of accounting and financial professionals providing scholarships, mentoring, and career placement support to students.
  • U.S. News & World Report Network — Consistently ranks Canisius University in multiple categories including regional universities, value, undergraduate teaching, social mobility, and veterans.
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.

  • Education for Justice and Equity
    methodology: education-for-justice
    By expanding access to education, advancing equity, and producing socially beneficial knowledge, the university addresses systemic injustice, because educational opportunity combined with purpose-driven scholarship enables upward mobility and empowers marginalized communities.
  • Holistic Leadership Development
    methodology: holistic leadership development
    By cultivating deep thinking, bold creation, courageous action, and compassionate living, the university develops student leaders who act with purpose and integrity, because leadership grounded in character and service produces more sustainable and just outcomes in professional and community settings.
  • Liberal Arts Catholic University Model
    methodology: liberal-arts_catholic_university_model
    By integrating a liberal arts foundation with Catholic educational values, the university produces well-rounded, ethically grounded graduates prepared for diverse careers and civic engagement, because this holistic framework fosters intellectual, spiritual, and professional development in tandem.
  • Profession-Integrated Learning Model
    methodology: industry-integrated career support
    By embedding mentorship, applied research, co-teaching, and professional networking into academic programs—especially in accounting and education—the university strengthens career readiness, because integrating real-world practice with academic training produces more adaptable, skilled, and employable graduates.
  • Student-Centered Academic Pathways
    methodology: student-centered learning
    By offering personalized learning experiences, guided exploration, and flexible interdisciplinary options, the university increases student engagement and timely graduation, because tailoring education to individual goals enhances motivation, relevance, and academic success.