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D'YOUVILLE UNIVERSITY

BUFFALO, NY · EIN 160743989 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B430 · Education · Very Large (>$50M) · dyu.edu
revenue
$99.5M
expenses
$110.0M
net assets
$146.2M
employees
1,155
volunteers
16
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

D'YOUVILLE UNIVERSITY IS A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK OFFERING UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, DOCTORAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS PRIMARILY IN HEALTH SCIENCES, LIBERAL ARTS AND BUSINESS. THE UNIVERSITY TEACHES ITS STUDENTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE WORLD COMMUNITY BY BECOMING LEADERS IN THEIR ACADEMIC FIELDS OF STUDY.

profile · synthesized from sources

D'Youville University is a private university in Buffalo, New York, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs primarily in health sciences, liberal arts, and business. The institution emphasizes preparing students to become leaders in their fields and contributing to healthy communities. It serves a diverse student population, including military-connected learners and international students.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

D'Mensions Magazine
Flagship alumni publication that highlights student experiences, faculty scholarship, institutional milestones, and donor impact, serving as a key communications and engagement tool.
Veteran and Military-Aligned Student Support Center
Provides dedicated support services, community engagement, and tailored resources for veterans, active-duty service members, military spouses, and military-connected families.
Workforce Development Center
Offers short-term, stackable certificate programs in high-demand healthcare fields such as Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, and Sterile Processing Technician, with pathways into degree programs.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing education programs
      Offers academic programs across health sciences, liberal arts, and business, including accelerated dual-degree pathways and stackable certificate programs that provide pathways into degree programs. The university offers more than 35 health science programs and supports student progression through specialized accreditations for academic programs.
  • Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
    • Host intercollegiate athletics and community engagement programs
      Operates 23 NCAA Division II athletics teams and hosts year-round student events, including the Lead Her Forward sport sampling youth clinic, which received the East Coast Conference Community Engagement Award of Excellence in 2022. Recognized with the NCAA Presidents' Award for Academic Excellence for three consecutive years due to high Academic Success Rates.
  • Campus Facility Operations and Management 1 activity
    • Operate campus learning and simulation facilities
      Invests in campus infrastructure, including a Simulation Center at the Health Professions Hub for training students in clinical skills and over $50 million in campus learning environment improvements. The university also provides on-campus venues and event support services for meetings and conferences.
  • Alumni and School Community Newsletters 1 activity
    • Produce alumni engagement publications
      Produces and distributes a triannual alumni magazine that highlights student experiences, faculty scholarship, institutional milestones, and philanthropic impact, including stories such as the graduation of 11 Ukrainian students who found refuge at the university. The publication is used to deepen alumni engagement and demonstrate institutional impact.
  • Student Housing and Residential Services 1 activity
    • Provide student life and wellness services
      Offers on-campus housing with 24/7 staff support, four dining locations including Starbucks, a fitness center, Wellness Lodge massage services, and an eSports arena. Also provides safety escort services for students traveling on campus and maintains multiple support centers for personal and academic needs.
  • Military and Veteran Educational Support 1 activity
    • Support military-affiliated and veteran students
      Redesigned the Veteran and Military-Aligned Student Support Center into a modern study and collaboration space based on student feedback. Recognized as No. 8 among Military Spouse Friendly® Schools by Military Friendly®.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Support student success through financial aid and access initiatives
      Provides generous financial aid packages, with 93% of first-year students receiving scholarships or grants, and assigns a Federal School Code (002712) for FAFSA applications. Also offers on-campus work opportunities that allow students to earn money and gain real-world experience during their studies.
  • Health Professions Education Programs 1 activity
    • Train healthcare professionals using immersive technology and clinical preparation
      Trains students to be skilled clinicians with strengths in patient communication, rapport-building, and treatment planning. Provides first-year, full-time, residential students with a laptop, Oculus headset, and first-year books at no cost to support technology-enhanced learning.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$99.53M
Contributions & grants$6.85M7%
Program service revenue$90.94M91%
Investment income$-8K-0%
Other revenue$1.75M
expenses
Total expenses$109.98M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$39.07M
Grants paid out$26.16M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$259.10M
Cash$6.28M
Investments$80.50M
Liabilities$112.90M
Net assets$146.19M
Liquid reserves9.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -0.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DR LORRIE CLEMO PRESIDENT 40 $453K
SHAWN CANNON DEAN OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE 40 $322K
NICHOLAS CAMPOSEO ASSOC DEAN CLINICAL MED EDUCATION 40 $318K
JOGGESHWAR DAS EXEC VP SENIOR ADVISOR TO PRES 40 $280K
RAJASHREE PANDIT ASSOC DEAN PRE CLINICAL MED EDUC 40 $276K
FEHMI DAMKACI INTERIM VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 40 $233K
board members · 16
  • ABEER EDDIB — SECRETARY
  • ALYCIA REDLINSKI — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANDREW BELDEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • BART MCGLOIN — VICE CHAIRPERSON
  • BLAIR SEVERN — BOARD MEMBER
  • CARL J MONTANTE — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOLORES PREZYNA — CHAIRPERSON
  • ERROL DOUGLAS — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOANNE HAEFNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOE COZZO — PAST CHAIRPERSON
  • JOYCE MARKIEWICZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • LOUIS REYNOLDS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MATTHEW SHRIVER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MONSIGNOR ROBERT ZAPFEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • PATTI STEPHEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • SISTER JULIA LANIGAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 25

Who they work with

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Government — Grants continuing accreditation to D'Youville's Coordinated Program in Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education Government — Accredits D'Youville's occupational therapy degree program.
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education Government — Accredits D'Youville's Doctor of Pharmacy program.
  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant Government — Accredits D'Youville's Physician Assistant program through a peer review process.
  • Buffalo Public Schools Partner — Partner organization supported through student-athlete community engagement initiatives.
  • Catholic Health Partner — Collaborating with D'Youville to develop workforce programs addressing healthcare staffing needs.
  • Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education Government — Accredits D'Youville's Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Government — Accredits D'Youville's undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
  • Connecticut Street Armory Partner — Collaborates on educational workshops, healthcare demonstrations, and community events to support military-connected students.
  • Council for Advancement and Support of Education Network — Member organization whose Circle of Excellence Awards recognize excellence in educational advancement and communications.
  • Council on Chiropractic Education Government — Accredits D'Youville's Doctor of Chiropractic degree program.
  • East Coast Conference Network — Member institution receiving conference-level awards for academic and community engagement performance.
  • East Coast Conference Network — Member of the East Coast Conference for NCAA Division II athletics.
  • Grady Health System Partner — Clinical site where D'Youville students gain hands-on experience
  • Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart Network — Historically affiliated with the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart, founded in the tradition of St. Marguerite d’Youville.
  • Help Desk Partner — Collaborates with the Help Desk to provide technical support for accounts, email, My D'Youville, and Canvas.
  • Kaleida Health Partner — Collaborating with D'Youville to develop workforce programs addressing healthcare staffing needs.
  • Make a Wish Foundation Partner — Partner organization supported by student-athletes through community engagement.
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education Government — Regional accrediting body that accredits D'Youville at the institutional level.
  • NCAA Network — Member of NCAA Division II, earning national recognition for academic excellence.
  • New York National Guard Government — Partners on educational and community initiatives to support military-connected students and families.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Authorizes D'Youville to award degrees and registers multiple academic programs including nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.
  • Team Impact Partner — Partner organization supported by student-athletes through community engagement.
  • The McGuire Group Partner — Collaborating with D'Youville to develop workforce programs addressing healthcare staffing needs.
  • Youth Clubs Partner — Recipient of student-athlete service and engagement programs.
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.

  • Employer-Responsive Workforce Training
    methodology: employer-responsive_training
    By aligning training programs directly with employer needs, D'Youville removes barriers to employment and supports career progression because curriculum relevance increases job placement and workforce readiness.
  • Holistic Student Support Model
    methodology: holistic_student_support
    By addressing mental and physical well-being alongside academic needs, D'Youville improves student success because holistic support systems reduce non-academic barriers that impede retention and completion.
  • Interprofessional Education for Collaborative Care
    methodology: interprofessional_education
    By training students across 15+ health professions in interdisciplinary teams, D'Youville prepares them for real-world clinical environments because collaborative practice improves patient outcomes and mirrors modern healthcare delivery models.
  • Stackable Credentials for Career Advancement
    methodology: stackable_credentials
    By offering stackable certificate programs, D'Youville enables immediate workforce entry and creates pathways to degrees because incremental credentialing supports flexible, lifelong learning and economic mobility.