named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Campus Sustainability Initiative
Program promoting eco-friendly practices on campus, including energy conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable operations through the work of Sustainability Coordinators.
St. John's Saves
Initiative focused on promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impact across campus operations and student engagement.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Higher Education Degree Programs 2 activities
- Provides higher education through a Catholic and Vincentian missionOffers undergraduate and graduate academic programs grounded in a Catholic and Vincentian mission, serving students across multiple campuses including Queens, Manhattan, and global locations.
- Provides specialized academic programs in business, computing, health sciences, and library scienceOffers a Fast-Track option for combined bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting, finance, and business analytics; operates a Student Managed Investment Fund and Blockchain Fund; delivers an ABET-accredited M.S. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science; provides a dual Master of Arts in Public History and Master of Science in Library and Information Science; and offers a Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
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Religious Education Support 1 activity
- Funds scholarships for high-achieving students through the Catholic Scholars ProgramProvides $5,000 annually for four years to selected first-year students in the Catholic Scholars Program, supporting scholarship, leadership, and faith integration.
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Study Abroad and Global Immersion Programs 1 activity
- Offers global academic and study abroad programsOperates academic campuses in Rome, Italy and Paris, France; offers study abroad cohorts focused on Catholic leadership and global learning opportunities for students.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conducts and publishes research on campus climate and social issuesAdministers and publishes findings from campus climate surveys related to sexual assault and misconduct; supports scholarly research including caregiver communication guides related to brain injury or disease.
- Supports student engagement in service, leadership, and faith formationHosts monthly meetings, retreats, lectures, and prayer experiences for Catholic Scholars; organizes colloquia on Catholic Social Teaching and social justice; operates the Midnight Run program for student engagement with homeless populations; recognizes student leadership and service across campus.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$843.70M
Contributions & grants$61.35M7%
Program service revenue$735.96M87%
Investment income$47.34M6%
Other revenue$-953K
expenses
Total expenses$830.71M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$313.53M
Grants paid out$308.89M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.71B
Cash$29.70M
Investments$960.15M
Liabilities$540.31M
Net assets$1.17B
Liquid reserves14.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +5.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MICHAEL A ANDERSON | ForMER HEAD COACH MEN'S BASKETBALL | 0 | $7.84M |
| RICHARD A PITINO | HEAD COACH MEN'S BASKETBALL | 40 | $3.33M |
| JOSEPH L TARTAMELLA | HEAD COACH WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | 40 | $654K |
| JOSEPH E OLIVA | SENIOR VP & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $627K |
| SIMON GEIR MOLLER | PROVOST & SENIOR VP ACAD AFFAIRS | 40 | $622K |
| SHARON HEWITT WATKINS | VP FOR BUS AFFAIRS, CFO & TREAsurer | 40 | $605K |
| MARK J BROWNE | PROFESSOR | 40 | $564K |
| MICHAEL CRAGG | ATHLETIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $557K |
| MACIEK NOWAK | DEAN TOBIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS | 40 | $496K |
| NUNZIATINA A MANULI | VP, CHIEF OF STAFF & SECRETARY | 40 | $264K |
board members · 14
- BARBARA M DONNELLAN — BOARD MEMBER
- CATHERINE M VERRELLI — BOARD MEMBER
- DAMON A YOUNG — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL FINNEGAN — BOARD MEMBER - BEGAN 5/14/25
- DEACON FRANK KURRE — BOARD MEMBER - BEGAN 5/14/25
- DONNA DRUMMOND — BOARD MEMBER - BEGAN 4/4/25
- FRANK J DELLAFERA — BOARD MEMBER - BEGAN 4/4/25
- GREGORY S HENDRICK — BOARD MEMBER - BEGAN 10/30/24
- JAMES CHRISTMAS — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES E GALOWSKI — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES J SHANNON — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES P WALSH — BOARD MEMBER - BEGAN 5/14/25
- JEANMARIE GRISI — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY D ALTER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- ABET Government — Accredits the M.S. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science program through its Computing Accreditation Commission.
- AI4ALL Partner — Offers the AI4ALL Ignite career accelerator program to St. John's students, providing technical training, career readiness, and a certificate of completion.
- Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Government — Accredits the Bachelor of Science program in Computer Science through its Computing Accreditation Commission
- Amazon Web Services Partner — Provides AWS Cloud Foundation certification opportunities to M.S. students through big data courses as part of the AWS Academy Member Institution program.
- Apollo Global Management Partner — Hosts student visits and engagement as part of global destination courses in finance.
- Campus Ministry Partner — Collaborates with Campus Ministry to provide mentoring, programming, and spiritual formation for Catholic Scholars.
- Congregation of the Mission Partner — Founded by the Vincentian Community (Congregation of the Mission) in 1870.
- Cornell University Partner — Collaborates on the Break Through Tech AI Program, offering St. John's students access to a virtual AI training program with certification and financial awards.
- Databricks Partner — Member of the Databricks University Alliance, supporting data science education at St. John's.
- Division of Student Affairs Partner — Collaborates with the Title IX office to provide support and answer questions about Title IX policies.
- Goldman Sachs Partner — Hosts student visits and engagement as part of global destination courses in finance.
- HSBC Partner — Hosts student visits and engagement as part of global destination courses in finance.
- IBM Partner — Member of the IBM AI Alliance, supporting AI and data science research and education at St. John's.
- JP Morgan Chase Partner — Hosts student visits and engagement as part of global destination courses in finance.
- Major League Baseball Partner — Provides experiential learning and networking opportunities for Sport Management students through proximity and connections in New York City.
- Major League Soccer Partner — Provides experiential learning and networking opportunities for Sport Management students through proximity and connections in New York City.
- Mission of the Holy See Partner — Students from St. John’s University have interned with the Mission of the Holy See at the United Nations.
- National Basketball Association Partner — Provides experiential learning and networking opportunities for Sport Management students through proximity and connections in New York City.
- National Football League Partner — Provides experiential learning and networking opportunities for Sport Management students through proximity and connections in New York City.
- National Hockey League Partner — Provides experiential learning and networking opportunities for Sport Management students through proximity and connections in New York City.
- National Student Speech Language Hearing Association Partner — Student organization available for majors in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to join.
- St. John’s Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) student chapter Partner — Student organization that provides training, industry engagement, and participation in national coding competitions
- St. John’s University Network — Midnight Run is a service program integrated within the university's campus ministry and student engagement structure.
- St. Mary’s Hospital for Children Partner — Collaborated with students on an academic service-learning art project.
- United States Tennis Association Partner — Provides experiential learning and networking opportunities for Sport Management students through proximity and connections in New York City.
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 Social Justice and Relational Learningmethodology: experiential_social_justice_educationBy engaging students in direct personal encounters with marginalized populations and active participation in social justice initiatives, the university produces deeper learning and personal transformation because lived experience and relational presence foster empathy, openness, and commitment to systemic change.
- Experiential and Industry-Aligned Professional Educationmethodology: experiential_learningBy combining rigorous academic curricula with hands-on experience, internships, industry-standard tools, and urban industry integration, the university prepares career-ready graduates because real-world engagement deepens technical skill, professional adaptability, and innovation in fields like business, finance, computing, and AI.
- Vincentian Values-Driven Educationmethodology: vincentian_values_integrationBy integrating Catholic and Vincentian values—such as service, respect, and opportunity—into all aspects of university life, the institution fosters student success, community engagement, and moral formation because these values provide a foundational ethos that connects faith, reason, and service in transformative education.