Alliance University
81% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Thin reserves
Alliance University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1958, with $41,924,199 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
2 Washington St Lbby, New York, NY, 10004 EIN 13-1740285 Since 1958
Revenue (FY2022)
$41.9M
▼ 3.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2022)
$57.1M
Net assets
-$42.4M
Employees
644
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
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 →C+Program efficiency40% of the rating81% to programs · $3 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 Alliance University: 81% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -36% 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 Alliance University: 0 mo reserves · -36% margin earns a F 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 Alliance University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Alliance University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Alliance university, a christian & missionary alliance educational institution, through its undergraduate, graduate and seminary programs, pursues its historical mission of preparing men & women to "take the whole gospel to the whole world."
What they do
Student services and auxiliary enterprises
Contact & location
- Address
- 2 Washington St Lbby, New York, NY, 10004
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $61.6M (FY2013) to $41.9M (FY2022) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $92.2MNet assets -$42.4M
Operating margin
-36.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$49.8M
Total liabilities
$92.2M
Net assets
-$42.4M
Salaries & benefits
$17.8M
31% of expenses
Board members
18
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $41,924,199▼3.8% | $57,111,203▲7.1% | -$42,380,920▼820% | $49,781,311▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $43,597,946▼44.3% | $53,302,624▼1.3% | -$4,605,499▼185% | $54,947,485▼14.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $78,302,842▲95.8% | $54,015,204▲3.5% | $5,409,732▲128% | $64,564,725▼18.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $39,991,642▼17.9% | $52,205,081▼11.3% | -$19,108,698▼169% | $79,649,506▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $48,725,985▼7.2% | $58,825,470▲0.8% | -$7,108,021▼348% | $84,100,176▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $52,505,993▼0.8% | $58,343,947▼1.2% | $2,870,579▼68.0% | $84,207,168▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $52,947,944▼2.0% | $59,049,994▼5.3% | $8,978,661▼41.7% | $88,106,126▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $54,011,625▼13.3% | $62,326,564▼1.3% | $15,398,618▼35.8% | $97,488,348▲66.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $62,293,632▲1.1% | $63,164,475▲1.5% | $23,978,202▼5.0% | $58,418,703▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $61,628,408 | $62,211,014▼0.6% | $25,249,912▲0.5% | $52,140,551▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $62,573,429▼1.4% | $25,114,533▲1.3% | $51,662,365▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $63,448,319▲5.9% | $24,802,094▲5.3% | $52,666,779▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $59,935,987▲4.6% | $23,554,179▲7.8% | $50,896,879▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $57,296,815 | $21,845,454 | $45,557,802 | 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 (FY2022)
Highest-paid: Rajan S Mathews — $230,000 (0.40% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajan S Mathews | President | 40 | $230,000 |
| David F Turk | Provost & Vp | 40 | $152,553 |
| Anita L Underwood | Dean Bus & Leadrsh | 40 | $115,537 |
| Melissa R Ruttanai | Vp Marktng & Comm | 40 | $114,000 |
| Stephen Maret | Prof of Psychology | 40 | $112,979 |
| Cornelius F Spitzer | Controller | 35 | $111,166 |
| Anne Snyder Brooks | Trustee | 2.4 | — |
| Dr Carolyn Tonge | Trustee | 2.4 | — |
| Dr Duane A Wheeland | Vice Chairman | 2.4 | — |
| Dr Gary D Friesen | Trustee | 2.4 | — |
| Dr John Praveen | Trustee | 2.4 | — |
| Dr Paul D Glenn | Secretary | 2.4 | — |
| Dwight D Safer | Trustee | 2.4 | — |
| Glenn G Daves | Trustee | 2.4 | — |
| J Robert Ciminera | Trustee | 2.4 | — |
| Kenneth E Baldes | Trustee | 2.4 | — |
| Kenneth M Macur Start 0323 | Vp of Business | 40 | — |
| Mrs Paulette Zimmerman | Trustee | 2.4 | — |
| Rev Dr Denny Krajacic | Trustee | 2.4 | — |
| Rev Dr Victor W Chan | Trustee | 2.4 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2022)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Protection Service LP | Security Service | $137,374 |
| Forvis LLP | Audit/accounting | $102,575 |
Grants received · $1.8M total
46 grants to Alliance University totaling $1.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Alliance University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Alliance University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-1740285, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Alliance University's EIN?
- Alliance University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-1740285.
- How much revenue does Alliance University report?
- Alliance University reported $41,924,199 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Alliance University's spending goes to programs?
- Alliance University spends about 81% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Alliance University have?
- CharityIndex grades Alliance University C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Alliance University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Alliance University's latest Form 990 is $230,000, paid to Rajan S Mathews (President).
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Data for Alliance University (EIN 13-1740285) 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.