Agnes Scott College
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
90% goes to programs $17 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Agnes Scott College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Decatur, Georgia, registered in 1945, with $81,654,838 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
141 E College Ave, Decatur, GA, 30030 EIN 58-0566116 Since 1945
Revenue (FY2023)
$81.7M
▼ 16.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$92.0M
Net assets
$303.0M
Employees
820
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating90% to programs · $17 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Agnes Scott College: 90% to programs · $17 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating40 mo reserves · -13% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Agnes Scott College: 40 mo reserves · -13% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Agnes Scott College: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Agnes Scott College: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Educating women to think deeply, live honorably & engage the challenges of their times.
What they do
Instruction is provided by full-time faculty and part-time faculty members representing numerous academic departments.
Academic support comprises information technology services, registrar, academic advising, faculty services, library, etc. these administrative offices assist the college in its educational mission.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $70.3M (FY2013) to $81.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $79.7MNet assets $303.0M
Operating margin
-12.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$382.7M
Total liabilities
$79.7M
Net assets
$303.0M
Salaries & benefits
$27.1M
29% of expenses
Board members
25
25 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $81,654,838▼16.4% | $91,956,194▼0.9% | $302,963,135▲1.2% | $382,683,319▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $97,647,688▲4.8% | $92,822,716▲3.9% | $299,286,699▲6.2% | $378,470,931▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $93,158,122▲21.4% | $89,357,380▲12.1% | $281,785,090▼8.5% | $367,101,519▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $76,705,901▼5.8% | $79,693,065▼7.6% | $308,034,666▲15.9% | $395,231,473▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $81,389,407▲4.2% | $86,219,796 | $265,771,852▼2.2% | $353,651,034▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $78,100,103▲18.7% | $86,261,755▲6.8% | $271,754,792▼4.1% | $356,654,283▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $65,821,437▼3.5% | $80,801,334▲2.7% | $283,318,907▼1.6% | $363,893,968▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $68,192,031▲16.0% | $78,695,438▲4.4% | $287,868,910▲5.6% | $365,610,629▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $58,808,391▼5.5% | $75,358,000▲6.6% | $272,627,939▼14.0% | $357,791,553▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $62,218,561▼11.4% | $70,722,226▲3.2% | $317,150,713▼3.1% | $399,192,260▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $70,250,173 | $68,502,317▲5.3% | $327,462,276▲10.7% | $414,992,333▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $65,073,721▲5.1% | $295,742,322▲4.7% | $379,863,176▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $61,931,255▼5.9% | $282,496,218▼8.0% | $372,861,324▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $65,821,393▲10.5% | $306,998,027▲7.4% | $396,316,308▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $59,581,045 | $285,910,797 | $374,096,869 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Leocadia I Zak — $325,937 (0.35% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leocadia I Zak | College President | 40 | $325,937 |
| Rachel Bowser | Vice President For Academic Affairs | 40 | $176,518 |
| Jake Schrum | Interim Vp College Advancement | 40 | $168,386 |
| Alexa Gaeta | Vp For Enrollment | 40 | $166,470 |
| Chicora Martin | Vp For Student Affairs | 40 | $164,313 |
| Yves-rose Porcena | Vice President For Equity | 40 | $161,243 |
| Doug Fantz | Assoc Vp Academic Affairs | 40 | $137,308 |
| Thomas Will | Associate Professor | 40 | $136,587 |
| Nicole Long | Vp Finance & Admin | 40 | $136,358 |
| Martha Fessenden | Interim Vp Student Affairs | 40 | $124,383 |
| Lea Ann Hudson | Secretary/associate Vp | 40 | $121,639 |
| Julia Knowlton | Director | 40 | $118,559 |
| Kelly Ball | Assoc Vp Graduate Studies | 40 | $118,559 |
| Henry Hope | Director of Public Safety | 40 | $116,413 |
| Christine Cozzens | Vp For Academic Affairs | 40 | $86,042 |
| Adrian J Cronie | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Bradie C Barr | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Deborah Harris Painter | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Duriya M Farrooqui | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Elizabeth Adcock Shiroishi | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Aramark Services Inc | Food Service/ Facility Contractor | $6,967,887 |
| Holder Construction Company | General Contractor | $4,570,763 |
| Ip4 Avery Glen LLC | Rental | $1,890,706 |
| Collegis Education | Information Technology | $1,241,625 |
| Maxair Inc | Hvac/mechanical Maintenance | $622,203 |
Grants received · $8.9M total
127 grants to Agnes Scott College totaling $8.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | 2024 | $616,000 |
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | Education | 2024 | $110,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $93,768 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 2 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2024 | $50,300 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $17,112 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Thdf II Inc | To assist local charities | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $7,800 |
| University Impact | To support organization | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | 2023 | $616,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $294,450 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $121,670 |
Grants made · $94K in FY2023
1 grant totaling $94K in FY2023. All grants made by Agnes Scott College →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ballykeel Inc | Agnes scott solely transfers to ballykeel the funds to pay the annual lease payment for | $93,614 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Agnes Scott College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Agnes Scott College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 58-0566116, based in Decatur, Georgia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Agnes Scott College's EIN?
- Agnes Scott College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 58-0566116.
- How much revenue does Agnes Scott College report?
- Agnes Scott College reported $81,654,838 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Agnes Scott College's spending goes to programs?
- Agnes Scott College spends about 90% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Agnes Scott College have?
- CharityIndex grades Agnes Scott College B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Agnes Scott College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Agnes Scott College's latest Form 990 is $325,937, paid to Leocadia I Zak (College President).
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Data for Agnes Scott College (EIN 58-0566116) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.