Bard College
91% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Bard College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Annandale, New York, registered in 1950, with $930,316,002 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
30 Campus Rd, Annandale, NY, 12504 EIN 14-1713034 Since 1950
Revenue (FY2024)
$930.3M
▲ 180.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$408.4M
Net assets
$1.1B
Employees
5,656
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating91% to programs · $1 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 Bard College: 91% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating31 mo reserves · +56% 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 Bard College: 31 mo reserves · +56% margin earns a A 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 Bard College: 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 Bard College: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Bard college seeks to provide a challenging academic program and a supportive environment that fosters a collaborative interchange of ideas in the classroom as well as ambition to achieve excellence.
Contact & location
- Address
- 30 Campus Rd, Annandale, NY, 12504
- City
- Annandale
- State
- New York
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $227.0M (FY2013) to $930.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $642.8MNet assets $1.1B
Operating margin
56.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7B
Total liabilities
$642.8M
Net assets
$1.1B
Salaries & benefits
$161.0M
39% of expenses
Board members
25
21 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $930,316,002▲180% | $408,373,029▲4.0% | $1,064,525,802▲109% | $1,707,357,698▲51.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $331,888,900▲9.2% | $392,676,470▲9.1% | $509,588,601▼8.2% | $1,129,480,829▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $303,954,067▼23.4% | $360,079,745▲11.1% | $555,155,877▼8.6% | $1,005,181,148▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $396,743,958▼6.9% | $324,042,564▲11.8% | $607,555,642▲10.6% | $962,691,286▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $426,261,880▲14.8% | $289,749,135▼1.4% | $549,232,745▲41.9% | $875,739,896▲32.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $371,226,190▲36.0% | $294,003,638▲3.5% | $387,016,019▲24.3% | $660,131,701▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $273,048,181▲1.3% | $284,192,786▲2.7% | $311,276,365▼7.0% | $571,615,300▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $269,521,387▲3.0% | $276,830,736▲5.6% | $334,812,504▼3.1% | $578,402,149▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $261,611,971▲2.2% | $262,049,859▲0.7% | $345,668,448▲5.5% | $611,396,084▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $255,986,986▲6.7% | $260,119,058▲2.4% | $327,744,058▼6.9% | $570,347,009▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $239,874,089▲5.7% | $254,025,179▲3.7% | $352,217,085▼3.0% | $562,988,461▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $226,974,710 | $244,878,524▲3.3% | $363,001,220▼3.9% | $573,564,196▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $237,100,687▲9.8% | $377,925,392▼4.3% | $598,264,446▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $215,879,051▲6.9% | $394,750,866▼3.7% | $604,360,955▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $201,919,041▲7.9% | $410,060,762▲15.7% | $615,412,886▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $187,145,678 | $354,457,060 | $560,540,170 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Leon Botstein — $565,417 (0.14% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Botstein | President/trustee | 60 | $565,417 |
| Tom Eccles | Executive Director Ccs | 40 | $467,098 |
| Taun Toay | Senior Vp/cfo | 50 | $392,595 |
| Jonathan Becker | Executive Vp | 50 | $391,251 |
| Karen Zorn | President, Longy | 40 | $335,761 |
| Debra Pemstein | Vp Development | 40 | $276,723 |
| Gideon Lester | Artistic Director and Ceo | 40 | $275,770 |
| Deirdre D'albertis | Dean | 40 | $226,917 |
| John Weinstein | Provost, Simon's Rock | 40 | $213,361 |
| Janet Ozarchuk | Coo, Bgc | 40 | $195,700 |
| Coleen Alexander | Vp For Administration | 40 | $191,763 |
| Aaron Mattocks | Coo, Fisher Center | 40 | $187,750 |
| Andrew S Gundlach | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Annabelle Selldorf | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Asher Edelman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Barbara S Grossman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brandon Weber | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Catherine Bond Hill | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Charles S Johnson III | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David E Schwab II | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Kbe Building Corporation | Construction | $37,348,412 |
| Consigli Construction Ny LLC | Design Consultants | $11,877,617 |
| Ellucian Company | It Services | $1,710,776 |
| Dbi Projects LLC | Construction Consultants | $1,043,210 |
| Bialosky and Partners Architects LLC | Architect | $988,953 |
Grants received · $70.5M total
234 grants to Bard College totaling $70.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $3,500,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | This award is designated support for the russian independent media archive's collaboration with pen america and the rima team. | 2024 | $2,050,100 |
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | Education | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $665,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $445,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $101,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $60,128 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $52,950 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $37,506 |
| Fiduciary Charitable Foundation | Donations | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | 2024 | $22,000 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $17,500 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $10,000 |
Grants made · $1.2M in FY2024
1 grant totaling $1.2M in FY2024. All grants made by Bard College →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Symphony Orchestra Inc | Support | $1,211,938 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bard College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bard College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 14-1713034, based in Annandale, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bard College's EIN?
- Bard College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 14-1713034.
- How much revenue does Bard College report?
- Bard College reported $930,316,002 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Bard College's spending goes to programs?
- Bard College spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Bard College have?
- CharityIndex grades Bard College A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Bard College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Bard College's latest Form 990 is $565,417, paid to Leon Botstein (President/trustee).
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Data for Bard College (EIN 14-1713034) 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.