Cabrini University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Radnor, Pennsylvania, registered in 1946, with $446,766 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 62% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$447K
▼ 98.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$592K
Net assets
$1.6M
Employees
373
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 →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 Cabrini University: 62% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Cabrini University: 32 mo reserves · -33% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Cabrini University: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Cabrini University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Former catholic institution of higher education dedicated to academic excellence, leadership development, and a commitment to social justice.
Academic support and student services:founded in 1957 by the missionary sisters of the sacred heart of jesus (msc) as cabrini college, the institution became cabrini university on july 1, 2016. cabrini operated academic centers for research and scholarship in the areas of domestic violence, immigration, global learning and urban education. prior to its closure, cabrini introduced a center for student success and more than 50 student clubs and organizations. cabrini was an ncaa division iii institution.
Auxiliary enterprises:auxiliary services included residence life, food services and rental activities. in its final year of operation, the university had more than 250 full time undergraduate residents.
Revenue declined from $65.1M (FY2013) to $447K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-32.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.0M
Total liabilities
$2.4M
Net assets
$1.6M
Salaries & benefits
$359K
61% of expenses
Board members
11
10 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $446,766▼98.6% | $592,451▼99.2% | $1,566,127▼8.5% | $3,980,595▼65.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $32,207,240▼49.9% | $78,179,269▲7.6% | $1,711,812▼96.8% | $11,475,149▼89.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $64,312,260▼6.0% | $72,681,621▼4.1% | $53,968,627▼13.2% | $107,534,814▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $68,449,867▼6.3% | $75,801,948▼2.4% | $62,169,955▼16.9% | $118,667,361▼11.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $73,061,139▲4.3% | $77,657,416▲1.1% | $74,823,667▲4.4% | $134,382,382▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $70,037,004▼5.2% | $76,837,827▼0.1% | $71,639,737▼7.8% | $137,934,491▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $73,840,992▲3.2% | $76,919,516▼1.3% | $77,737,434▼4.7% | $143,964,578▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $71,577,320▲5.8% | $77,907,852▲5.2% | $81,561,776▼5.3% | $145,113,441▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $67,684,711▲6.9% | $74,089,529▲4.9% | $86,165,067▼15.5% | $144,979,710▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $63,295,653▼2.8% | $70,616,843▲6.3% | $102,010,364▼7.6% | $142,950,279▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $65,111,277 | $66,434,707▼6.0% | $110,365,688▼0.4% | $152,276,001▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $70,639,307▼2.3% | $110,832,401▲1.1% | $154,066,108 | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $72,265,656▲0.1% | $109,575,736▲1.4% | $154,068,247▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $72,224,074▲4.7% | $108,020,289▲10.6% | $153,425,576▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $68,991,023 | $97,691,295 | $143,043,332 | 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.
Highest-paid: Helen Drinan — $330,000 (55.70% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Drinan | Interim President To August 2024 | 35 | $330,000 |
| Lynda Buzzard | Treasurer, Vp Finance To August 2024 | 35 | $149,970 |
| Melissa Terlecki | Associate Dean To June 2024 | 35 | $139,392 |
| Beverly Bryde | Professor of Education To May 2024 | 35 | $137,519 |
| Erin Mclaughlin | Associate Dean To June 2024 | 35 | $136,873 |
| Nancy Ollinger | Dir Admin/pres Init To August 2024 | 35 | $135,530 |
| Catherine Corcoran | Vp Student Experience To June 2024 | 35 | $133,676 |
| Amy Lambert | Chair | 1 | — |
| Andrea Kelliher | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Andrew Brady | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Regn | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Eric Tidwell | Trustee | 1 | — |
| George Badey III Esq | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Hernan Guaracao | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mary Beth Senkewicz | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Michael Kubacki | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Rachel Slaughter | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Universal Security Services | Security Services | $611,749 |
| Saul Ewing LLP | Legal Services | $360,588 |
| Go4 Healthcare LLC | Athletic Training Services | $140,862 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Audit and Tax Services | $140,206 |
16 grants to Cabrini University totaling $368K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Foundation | Education | 2023 | $13,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $26,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $32,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $32,250 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $21,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2021 | $5,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $26,150 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $10,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $51,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $27,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2018 | $5,000 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2017 | $17,535 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2016 | $32,942 |
18 grants totaling $20.5M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Cabrini University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Villanova University | Transfer of numerous endowed funds for future stewardship | $19,278,750 |
| Stepinac High School Foundation Inc | Transfer of mastronardi scholarship fund for future stewardship | $326,488 |
| White Plains Medical Center | Transfer of mastronardi scholarship fund for future stewardship | $217,659 |
| Country Day School of Sacred Heart | Transfer of unico- philadelphia chapter santora scholarship fund for future stewardship | $80,165 |
| The Shelter For Abused Women & Children Inc | Transfer of barbara and john jordan endowment for future stewardship | $75,158 |
| Merion Mercy Academy | Transfer of felicia falcone fund for future stewardship | $69,718 |
| Marist University | Transfer of michael & jennifer guzzardi scholarship for future stewardship | $61,564 |
| Laurel House | Transfer of barbara and john jordan endowment for future stewardship | $50,000 |
| Project Safe Inc | Transfer of barbara and john jordan endowment for future stewardship | $50,000 |
| Ursinus College | Transfer of barbara and john jordan endowment for future stewardship | $50,000 |
| Golisano Childrens Museum of Naples Inc | Transfer of barbara and john jordan endowment for future stewardship | $50,000 |
| Michael J and Patricia Levittfamily Charitable Foundation Inc | Transfer of michelle perna fund for future stewardship | $46,048 |
| Temple University-of the Commonwealth System of Higher Educ | Transfer of agnes bosco orsatti scholarship fund for future stewardship | $45,811 |
| Mission Kids Community | Transfer of barbara and john jordan endowment for future stewardship | $40,000 |
| Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia | Transfer of plato marinakos award for public health fund for future stewardship | $26,570 |
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Data for Cabrini University (EIN 23-1526668) 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.