Brock University
82% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Brock University is a 501(c)(3) organization, registered in 1983, with $301,006,472 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 82% of spending to programs.
St Catharines On L2s 3a1, Canada, 00000 EIN 98-0052780 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$301.0M
▲ 2.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$300.0M
Net assets
$173.9M
Employees
5,883
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating82% 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 Brock University: 82% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +0% 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 Brock University: 7 mo reserves · +0% 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 Brock University: 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 Brock University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
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What they do
Researchbrock's transdisciplinary community-based, research supports the region's emerging industry clusters, such as biomanufacturing, digital media, green technology, and life sciences. through the main research institutes and centres at brock, we foster intellectual environments in which researchers across disciplines combine their expertise to create new forms of inquiry and new types of solutions. most of brock's external research revenue is from the tri-council (cihr, nserc, and sshrc).
Contact & location
- Address
- St Catharines On L2s 3a1, Canada, 00000
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- Education
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- Colleges & Universities
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $266.8M (FY2020) to $301.0M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $415.9MNet assets $173.9M
Operating margin
0.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$589.8M
Total liabilities
$415.9M
Net assets
$173.9M
Salaries & benefits
$189.8M
63% of expenses
Board members
26
20 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $301,006,472▲2.9% | $300,004,515▼0.5% | $173,859,073▼6.4% | $589,777,502▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $292,598,501▲2.0% | $301,400,447▲4.1% | $185,817,693▼4.5% | $603,069,505▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $286,920,446▼1.5% | $289,534,629▲1.5% | $194,663,468▼1.2% | $619,206,705▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $291,417,811▲9.2% | $285,356,739▲12.3% | $197,067,538▼6.1% | $670,515,983▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $266,770,231 | $254,203,755 | $209,926,294 | $689,563,670 | 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: Dirk De Clercq — $285,615 (0.10% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirk De Clercq | Professor | 40 | $285,615 |
| Lesley Rigg | President & Vice Chancellor | 35 | $279,836 |
| Martin Kusy | Professor | 40 | $208,032 |
| Jennifer Li | Associate Dean | 40 | $207,676 |
| Barbara Sainty | Professor | 40 | $201,189 |
| Anteneh Ayanso | Faculty Trustee | 40 | $200,637 |
| Sheng Deng | Professor | 40 | $199,255 |
| Tim Kenyon | Vp, Research | 35 | $197,095 |
| Don Cyr | Faculty Trustee (thru 5/1/24) | 40 | $178,429 |
| Jennifer Guarasci | Acting Vp, Admin (thru 12/9/24) | 35 | $170,451 |
| Meaghan Rusnell | Interim Vp, External | 35 | $170,451 |
| Michelle Mcginn | Acting Vp, Research | 35 | $164,347 |
| Nota Klentrou | Faculty Trustee (as of 6/1/24) | 40 | $163,600 |
| Josh Tonnos | Cfo & Avp Financial Services | 35 | $146,688 |
| Chabriol Colebatch | General Counsel & Avp, Legal, Compliance & Privacy | 35 | $142,044 |
| Scott Johnstone | Vp, Administration (as of 12/09/24) | 35 | $137,934 |
| Dan Malleck | Faculty Trustee | 40 | $133,751 |
| Yvonne Roussel | Secretary | 35 | $119,242 |
| Arja Vainio-mattila | Provost & Vp Academic (as of 07/22/24) | 35 | $97,389 |
| Matthew Melnyk | Staff Trustee | 35 | $86,488 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Garda | Security | $723,360 |
| Workday Limited | Software | $499,862 |
| Telus Health (canada) Ltd | Counseling/consulting | $415,812 |
| Architects Tillmann Ruth Robinson Inc | Architectural Services | $399,180 |
| Kpmg LLP | Consulting & Professional Services | $366,582 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Brock University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Brock University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 98-0052780.
- What is Brock University's EIN?
- Brock University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 98-0052780.
- How much revenue does Brock University report?
- Brock University reported $301,006,472 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Brock University's spending goes to programs?
- Brock University spends about 82% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Brock University have?
- CharityIndex grades Brock University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Brock University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Brock University's latest Form 990 is $285,615, paid to Dirk De Clercq (Professor).
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Data for Brock University (EIN 98-0052780) 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.