irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $329.83MSTUDENT SERVICES:EXPENDITURES IN THIS AREA INCLUDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE UNIVERSITY'S UNDERGRADUATE FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES. THE UNIVERSITY HAS A TWO-YEAR RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT FOR FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF CONTRIBUTING TO THE STUDENTS' EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING AND THEIR INTELLECTUAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OUTSIDE THE FORMAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM.
- #2 $89.98MSPONSORED RESEARCH AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES:EXPENDITURES IN THIS AREA INCLUDE RESEARCH AND SIMILAR ACTIVITY FUNDED BY GRANTS FROM THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND NON-PROFIT SECTORS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Auxiliary Services
Infrastructure supporting the university mission, including housing, dining, bookstores, and instructional materials.
Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA) Project
NIH-funded study investigating how biomolecular condensates interact with protein quality control mechanisms to prevent neurodegenerative diseases like ALS and Alzheimer’s.
Sponsored Research and Other Related Activities
Research initiatives funded by public, private, and nonprofit sector grants, spanning areas such as protein biology, neurodegeneration, and environmental science.
Student Services
Support services for undergraduate freshmen and sophomores, including residential life programs designed to support emotional, physical, intellectual, and social development outside formal instruction.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Advance disability inclusion and accessibilityProvides support through the Center for Disability Resources, coordinates cultural and educational programming via the Disability Cultural Center, ensures accessible library resources, and operates accessible parking and transportation services to promote universal design and inclusion on campus.
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Safe and Inclusive School Environment 1 activity
- Build inclusive campus climate and combat discriminationWorks with students, faculty, and staff to foster a campus climate of anti-discrimination, access, and opportunity, including education on bias and hate, and resources for reporting and support related to bias incidents.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Conduct sponsored and interdisciplinary researchConducts curiosity-driven and collaborative research across disciplines, including federally funded projects such as studies on neurodegenerative diseases and protein quality control, and supports interdisciplinary initiatives like the iSchool focused on information, technology, and society.
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Deliver undergraduate, graduate, and certificate education programsOffers over 500 academic programs across 13 schools and colleges, including customizable majors, minors, online degrees, and highly ranked programs in fields such as public relations, broadcast journalism, special education, information technology management, and forensic science.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Foster alumni engagement and career supportOperates regional alumni clubs and provides lifelong career support, including networking, mentorship, and professional development resources for alumni.
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Student Housing and Residential Services 1 activity
- Operate auxiliary and residential services for studentsProvides housing, dining, books, instructional materials, and other goods and services through auxiliary operations; includes a two-year residence requirement for freshmen and sophomores to support holistic student development.
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Campus and Residential Safety Services 1 activity
- Provide student health, safety, and emergency servicesProvides 24/7 emergency ambulance services during the academic year, crisis support for mental health and sexual assault, and operates the Orange Alert emergency notification system to inform the campus community via text, phone, email, and website banners.
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Study Abroad and Global Immersion Programs 1 activity
- Provide study abroad and global education opportunitiesOperates five study abroad centers and international programs in 60 countries, including academic centers in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, to enhance student global perspectives and experience.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Support faculty and staff professional developmentProvides programs for employee engagement, professional development, mentorship, and retention, including the Women in Leadership Initiative and services for reasonable accommodations.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Support student development and campus lifeHosts social, cultural, and educational programs that center student needs, including outdoor recreation activities, community-building events, and initiatives such as the Family Pictures program that engage students, faculty, staff, and the broader community.
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Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
- Support veterans and military familiesOperates the D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families and the National Veterans Resource Center, including the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Building, to provide research, academic support, and community programming for service members, veterans, and their families.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.97B
Contributions & grants$89.59M5%
Program service revenue$1.69B86%
Investment income$191.19M10%
Other revenue$524K
expenses
Total expenses$1.75B
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$785.63M
Grants paid out$477.33M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.43B
Cash$244.89M
Investments$3.19B
Liabilities$1.81B
Net assets$3.63B
Liquid reserves23.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +5.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 17
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| FRANCIS BROWN | FOOTBALL HEAD COACH | 60 | $3.14M |
| ADRIAN AUTRY | BASKETBALL HEAD COACH | 60 | $2.20M |
| KENT SYVERUD | CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT | 60 | $1.85M |
| ELIJAH ROBINSON | FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR | 60 | $1.58M |
| CANDACE CAMPBELL JACKSON | SVP AND CHIEF OF STAFF | 60 | $1.19M |
| J MICHAEL HAYNIE | VC STRAT. INITIATIVES & INNOVATION | 60 | $1.01M |
| FELISHA LEGETTE-JACK | BASKETBALL HEAD COACH | 60 | $990K |
| GABE NUGENT | SVP & GENERAL COUNSEL | 60 | $913K |
| GRETCHEN RITTER | FMR VC, PROVOST & CHF ACADEMIC OFF. | 60 | $899K |
| BRETT PADGETT | SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 60 | $895K |
| ALLEN GROVES | SVP & CHIEF STUDENT EXPERIENCE OFF. | 60 | $542K |
| MARY OPPERMAN | SVP & UNIVERSITY SECRETARY | 60 | $519K |
| BEHZAD MORTAZAVI | DEAN OF ARTS & SCIENCE | 60 | $477K |
| LOIS AGNEW | INTERIM VICE CHANCELLOR & PROVOST | 60 | $441K |
| MICHELE WHEATLY | FORMER VICE CHANCELLOR & PROVOST | 60 | $388K |
| LISA DOLAK | FORMER SVP & UNIV SEC/PROF | 60 | $264K |
| KARIN RUHLANDT | FORMER DEAN OF ARTS & SCI | 60 | $175K |
board members · 8
- ALLEGRA F IVEY — TRUSTEE
- ALONNA BERRY — TRUSTEE
- ANDREW T BERLIN — TRUSTEE
- BRIAN D GROSSMAN — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTINE A CARONA — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTINE E LARSEN — VICE CHAIR
- CLIFFORD J ENSLEY — TRUSTEE
- DAVID M ZASLAV — TRUSTEE
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Atlantic Coast Conference Network — Member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) for NCAA Division I athletics.
- Atlantic Coast Conference Network — Member of the Atlantic Coast Conference for NCAA Division I athletics
- Barnes Center at The Arch Partner — Provides outdoor recreation programs and wellness activities for Syracuse University students, faculty, and staff.
- BioInspired Institute Partner — Collaborates on research into biomolecular condensates and protein quality control; Castañeda co-leads the Function Without Form group within the institute.
- Blatt BioImaging Center Partner — Collaborates on imaging-based research related to protein structure and cellular function.
- Board of Trustees Partner — Governing body responsible for the institution’s educational mission and fiscal policies.
- Center for Disability Resources Partner — Provides support services for students and promotes equity and inclusion through accessibility initiatives.
- City of Syracuse Government — Collaborates on community initiatives and public policy, with alumni leadership exemplified by Mayor Sharon Owens ’85.
- Disability Cultural Center Partner — Coordinates campus-wide social, educational, and cultural activities on disability issues.
- D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families Partner — Institute focused on empowering service members, veterans, and their families through research and programs.
- Feeding America Network — Member of national food bank network
- National Institutes of Health Funder — Primary funder of a five-year, $2 million research project on protein quality control and neurodegenerative disease.
- National Veterans Resource Center Partner — Operates in partnership with Syracuse University to serve military-affiliated students and veterans.
- Parking and Transportation Services Partner — Provides accessible parking and transportation options on campus.
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Partner — Collaborates on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy for probing protein structure.
- Syracuse Police Department Partner — Partners with Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety for law enforcement patrols in near-campus neighborhoods.
- Syracuse University Alumni Association Network — Graduates automatically become members of the Syracuse University Alumni Association, a lifelong community of alumni.
- Syracuse University Libraries Partner — Offers accessibility services and tools to support access to library resources.
strategies · 4
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.
- Collaborative Partnership for Innovationmethodology: collaborative-partnership_modelBy partnering with corporations, nonprofits, government, and industry, the university drives innovation and societal impact because complex challenges require cross-sector collaboration that leverages diverse expertise and resources.
- Inclusive Excellence through Diversitymethodology: diversity-enhances-excellenceBy intentionally integrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences into academic and campus life, the university advances academic excellence and equity because diversity is understood as a necessary condition for richer learning, innovation, and community belonging.
- Interdisciplinary and Experiential Learning Modelmethodology: experiential_and_interdisciplinary_learningBy integrating interdisciplinary academic programming with hands-on, global, and collaborative learning experiences, the university enhances student engagement, innovation, and career readiness because cross-field knowledge and real-world application deepen understanding and problem-solving capacity.
- Residential Learning for Holistic Developmentmethodology: residential_learning_modelBy requiring two years of on-campus residency, the university supports holistic student growth—emotional, social, intellectual, and physical—beyond academics because sustained immersion in a structured community fosters deeper connections, identity development, and personal well-being.