irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $46.10MAuxiliary enterprises, including residence halls and food service. (approximately 2,556 students in residence halls)
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Food Services
Operates dining facilities and meal programs for students, faculty, and staff across the university campus
Residence Life and Housing
Provides on-campus housing and residential support services for approximately 2,500 students annually
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Administer scholarships and financial supportProvided $190.1 million in scholarships and grants to undergraduate students during the 2024–2025 academic year to support access and affordability.
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Conduct and disseminate faculty researchAttains R2 status as a High Research Activity university per the Carnegie Classification; operates specialized research centers and institutes, publishes annual research highlights in Hofstra Horizons, and supports faculty who receive competitive grants and awards from institutions like the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Guggenheim Foundation.
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Deliver undergraduate and graduate academic programsOffers multidisciplinary, dual-degree, and experiential learning undergraduate programs, along with graduate programs designed to support career advancement and flexible scheduling. Awarded 3,002 degrees and certificates in the 2024–2025 academic year, including 1,393 bachelor’s and 1,055 master’s degrees.
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Student Club and Organization Support 1 activity
- Foster student engagement through clubs and campus lifeSupports over 200 student clubs spanning cultural, academic, creative, and social interests, contributing to a vibrant campus community.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Host athletics and recreational programsFields 21 NCAA Division I varsity sports teams (10 men's, 11 women's) competing in the Coastal Athletic Association, and supports club sports, intramural teams, fitness programs, and a full-service fitness center with group classes and an Olympic-sized indoor pool.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Host public conferences and leadership forumsOrganizes an annual presidential symposium on thematic issues such as the future of work and hosts conferences on American governance and executive leadership through the Peter S. Kalikow Center and Chair.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Maintain institutional accreditation and academic infrastructureHolds institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and provides access to over one million physical and digital volumes through three campus libraries and LibGuides research support platform.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Operate cultural and artistic programmingOperates the Hofstra University Museum of Art, which maintains a collection of over 5,200 artworks and presents four original exhibitions annually, along with a collection of more than 70 outdoor sculptures across campus.
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Higher Education Career Placement 1 activity
- Promote career readiness and alumni engagementReports that 92% of graduates are employed, enrolled in graduate school, or both within one year of graduation; maintains an alumni network of over 150,000 individuals to support internship and career opportunities for current students.
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Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
- Provide media and expert engagement servicesProvides expert insight and commentary for media, conferences, and public events; maintains expert profiles and responds promptly to time-sensitive journalist inquiries through coordinated media resources.
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Campus Auxiliary Services Management 1 activity
- Provide student housing and dining servicesOperates auxiliary enterprises that provide housing and food service to thousands of students annually, with over 15 dining locations offering meal plans, coffee shops, and late-night options for residents and commuters.
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Professional Field Knowledge Development 1 activity
- Support faculty research developmentProvides workshops, tutorials, and reference materials to assist faculty in research proposal development, project management, and compliance.
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Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
- Support student success and well-beingMaintains an average class size of 21 students to promote direct faculty interaction and has developed The Red Folder, a guide to help faculty identify and refer students in distress to on-campus support resources.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$705.75M
Contributions & grants$58.46M8%
Program service revenue$588.96M83%
Investment income$58.60M8%
Other revenue$-268K
expenses
Total expenses$642.15M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$300.97M
Grants paid out$215.52M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.60B
Cash$183.75M
Investments$986.13M
Liabilities$391.26M
Net assets$1.21B
Liquid reserves21.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +16.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 16
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Susan Poser | President | 60 | $1.30M |
| Craig Claxton | Head Men's Basketball Coach | 60 | $911K |
| Catherine Hennessy | SVP Finance/Treasurer | 60 | $852K |
| David Battinelli | Dean, School of Medicine | 60 | $716K |
| Charles Riordan | Provost | 60 | $646K |
| Alan Kelly | SVP for Development | 60 | $604K |
| Jessica Eads | SVP for Enroll Mgmt | 60 | $603K |
| Richard Cole | VP for Athletics | 60 | $556K |
| Sina Rabbany | Dean, School of Engineering | 60 | $551K |
| Jennifer Mone | SVP for Legal Affairs | 60 | $547K |
| Janet Lenaghan | Dean, School of Business | 60 | $479K |
| Gail Prudenti | Dean, School of Law to 6/23 | 60 | $453K |
| Joseph Barkwill | VP for Facilities to 8/24 | 60 | $453K |
| Denise Cunningham | VP for HR | 60 | $319K |
| Theresa Coniglio | VP Marketing & Comm | 60 | $287K |
| Cornell Craig | VP Equity & Inclus eff 11/23 | 60 | $203K |
board members · 9
- Alan J Bernon — Trustee
- Arno H Fried — Trustee
- Craig Dempster — Trustee
- David S Mack — Trustee
- Debra A Sandler — Trustee
- Diana E Lake — Trustee
- Donald M Schaefer — Trustee
- Dr Leo A Guthart — Trustee
- Frederick E Davis — Trustee
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Partner — Accredits accounting and general business programs at Hofstra University.
- Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology—Computer Accreditation Commission Partner — Accredits the BS Computer Science program at Hofstra University.
- Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology—Engineering Accreditation Commission Partner — Accredits multiple engineering programs including Bioengineering, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering at Hofstra University.
- Accreditation Committee-Perfusion Education Partner — Accredits the MS in Cardiovascular Sciences and Perfusion Medicine at Hofstra University.
- Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education Partner — Accredits the MS Occupational Therapy program at Hofstra University.
- Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. Partner — Accredits the Physician Assistant Program at Hofstra University.
- Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications Partner — Accredits professional journalism and mass communications programs at Hofstra University.
- American Alliance of Museums Government — National accrediting body for the Hofstra University Museum of Art
- American Bar Association Partner — Accredits the Law program at Hofstra University.
- American Chemical Society Partner — Accredits Biochemistry and Chemistry programs at Hofstra University.
- American Psychological Association Partner — Accredits PhD and PsyD programs in Clinical and School-Community Psychology at Hofstra University.
- Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation Partner — Accredits Teacher Education and Educational Leadership programs at Hofstra University.
- Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education Government — Classifies Hofstra University as an R2 High Research and Doctorate Production Institution.
- Coastal Athletic Association Partner — Conference partner for NCAA Division I athletics competition
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Partner — Accredits the MA Creative Arts Therapy Counseling program at Hofstra University.
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs—Committee on Accreditation for Exercise Sciences Partner — Accredits BS Exercise Physiology and MS Sports Science (Exercise Physiology concentration) at Hofstra University.
- Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Partner — Accredits the MS Athletic Training program at Hofstra University.
- Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education Partner — Accredits the Master of Health Administration (residential) program at Hofstra University.
- Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs Partner — Accredits the MS in Medical Physics at Hofstra University.
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Partner — Accredits multiple nursing programs including baccalaureate, master’s, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Hofstra University.
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs Partner — Accredits MA Mental Health Counseling and MSEd Rehabilitation Counseling programs at Hofstra University.
- Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Partner — Accredits AuD Audiology and MA Speech Language Pathology programs at Hofstra University.
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs Partner — Accredits the Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia (DNP) at Hofstra University.
- Council on Education for Public Health Partner — Accredits the MPH Master of Public Health program at Hofstra University.
- Feeding America Partner — Integrated food prescriptions into primary care
- Ginny Greenberg Government — Senior Director of Communications at Hofstra University who facilitates media connections with faculty experts.
- Guggenheim Foundation Partner — Faculty have received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation.
- Hofstra University Government — Hofstra University Libraries operate as a unit of Hofstra University, providing academic library services to the university community.
- Hofstra University Board of Trustees Government — Appoints the president of Hofstra University.
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education Partner — Accredits the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
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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 Problem-Solving and Inquirymethodology: collaborative_inquiryBy fostering curiosity, collaboration, and hands-on research with advanced resources, students develop critical thinking and creativity because shared inquiry in real-world contexts deepens engagement and innovation.
- Community-Engaged Education for Social Impactmethodology: community-engaged_educationBy combining academic innovation with community engagement and collaborative inquiry, the university fosters student growth and social change because shared responsibility and democratic participation strengthen both learning and civic outcomes.
- Experiential and Interdisciplinary Learningmethodology: experiential_and_interdisciplinary_learningBy integrating academic learning with hands-on, interdisciplinary experiences and real-world application, students develop into career-ready problem solvers because engagement across disciplines and contexts deepens understanding and adaptability.
- Practitioner-Educator Modelmethodology: practitioner-educator_modelBy integrating faculty with professional expertise and real-world accomplishments into teaching, student learning is enhanced because applied knowledge bridges theory and practice, increasing relevance and engagement.