College of St Scholastica Inc
90% goes to programs $16 to raise $100 Strong reserves
College of St Scholastica Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Duluth, Minnesota, registered in 1973, with $112,437,840 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
1200 Kenwood Ave, Duluth, MN, 55811 EIN 41-0698301 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2023)
$112.4M
▲ 2.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$107.8M
Net assets
$147.1M
Employees
1,462
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 rating90% to programs · $16 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 College of St Scholastica Inc: 90% to programs · $16 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +4% 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 College of St Scholastica Inc: 16 mo reserves · +4% 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 College of St Scholastica Inc: 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 College of St Scholastica Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provide intellectual and moral preparation for responsible living and meaningful work.
What they do
Student & administrative services: the student experience is critical to the css mission. the college provides library services, computer labs, academic and personal advisement and counseling, tutoring and graduate school preparation to enhance its educational programs. support is offereed for admissions, registration, financial aid and specialized services to enrich diversity within the college. student activties are a way for students to connect with other students with similar views, aspirations and concerns, and then provide a framework for those students to work together for a common goal. a variety of campus organizations, clubs and leadership opportunities provide students with many avenues for personal, vocational and social growth. the athletics departement offers 22 men's and women's programs consistent with the mission statement of the college and the ncaa division iii philosophy. there were 400 unduplicated student participants in these programs. all students may participate in a wide variety of intramural activities as well as general use of the college's recreational facility, the burns commons wellness center.
Auxiliary services: css offers its students housing, food and health services.housing consists of a residence hall and suites and seven apartment complexes with a capacity of 856 beds. over half of the college's full-time undergraduate traditional aged students reside on campus. for, 2023-24, occupancy was 717 and 677 students for fall and spring semesters, respectively. st. scholastica utilizes aramark campus dining to provide quality nutritious foods at multiple campus locations. together we are committed to sustainable practices and supporting student's health wellbeing. all student residing in the residence hall are required to purchase a meal plan. over 40% of traditional agred students reside on campus. optional meal plans are available for other residential commuter students. for 2023-24, 389 and 409 students obtained meal plans for fall and spring semesters, respectively. the physical and emotional well-being of all students is essential for academic success. student health services provides onsite access to medical professionals. our professional staff offers student confidential services in treating physical and mental health concerns that commonly occur within the college population. a campus convenience store serves students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the surrounding community with a selection of collegiate clothing, gifts and general merchandise.
Other program services include activities from performing arts, miscellaneous education-related fees, and other educational services.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1200 Kenwood Ave, Duluth, MN, 55811
- City
- Duluth
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $111.1M (FY2013) to $112.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $63.5MNet assets $147.1M
Operating margin
4.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$210.7M
Total liabilities
$63.5M
Net assets
$147.1M
Salaries & benefits
$45.1M
42% of expenses
Board members
27
26 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $112,437,840▲2.7% | $107,808,817▼4.9% | $147,126,912▲4.6% | $210,673,724▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $109,485,948▼9.1% | $113,339,683▼3.5% | $140,633,279▲0.7% | $209,187,872▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $120,434,599▲2.4% | $117,425,981▲4.5% | $139,702,259▼10.6% | $208,318,369▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $117,585,202▼5.1% | $112,394,887▼7.1% | $156,189,593▲23.1% | $228,173,776▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $123,906,597▲4.6% | $121,036,526▲3.1% | $126,830,284▲0.6% | $197,957,414▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $118,426,685▼1.1% | $117,437,881▲2.9% | $126,129,965▲2.2% | $192,511,377▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $119,724,196▲5.0% | $114,139,301▲4.2% | $123,371,398▲8.7% | $189,796,692▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $113,971,209▼0.9% | $109,552,652▼1.5% | $113,518,294▲13.8% | $181,124,174▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $115,015,264▼7.0% | $111,180,806▲2.8% | $99,765,528▲1.4% | $169,667,460▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $123,619,352▲11.3% | $108,186,069▼0.7% | $98,380,882▲6.7% | $168,795,309▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $111,088,260 | $108,920,134▲4.3% | $92,213,440▲12.1% | $159,437,091▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $104,418,633▲4.2% | $82,229,718▲6.2% | $149,009,418▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $100,211,669▲2.0% | $77,404,608▲2.4% | $144,482,949▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $98,258,832▲8.9% | $75,592,994▲9.6% | $143,739,340▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $90,263,918 | $68,993,641 | $116,751,455 | 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: Barbara Mcdonald — $359,499 (0.33% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Mcdonald | President | 40 | $359,499 |
| Diane Vertin | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $166,152 |
| Ryan Sandefer | Vp For Academic Affairs | 40 | $164,349 |
| Chris Mueller | Vp For College Advancement | 40 | $152,548 |
| Sheryl Sandahl | Dean of Nursing | 40 | $146,610 |
| Benjamin Deneen | Dean of Strategic Development | 40 | $144,805 |
| Aileen Beard | Avp For Academic Affairs | 40 | $144,188 |
| Jill Larson | Cfo, Treasurer | 40 | $128,854 |
| Concetta Renda | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Craig Fellman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Herman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Deborah A Amberg | Trustee, Chair | 1 | — |
| Ed Crawford | Trustee, Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Fred Lewis | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gabriella Caldecott | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Alaspa | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John Strange | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mark Lambert | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mary Tanner | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Michelle Stender | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Mcgough Construction Co Inc | Construction Service | $6,840,992 |
| Aramark Educational Services LLC | Food Service | $2,472,623 |
| Cdw Government Inc | Technology Solutions Business | $894,242 |
| Premier Companies Inc | Snow Removal Services | $531,123 |
| Resource Training & Solutions | Training Services | $360,942 |
Grants received · $2.5M total
64 grants to College of St Scholastica Inc totaling $2.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, education | 2024 | $25,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $17,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $8,015 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $6,100 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $5,828 |
| Smdc Medical Center | Program support | 2023 | $965,693 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-advised, education | 2023 | $55,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $25,600 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Scholarships | 2023 | $21,542 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $17,200 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for programs, operations, or other purposes | 2023 | $10,250 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,514 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $6,000 |
Grants made · $264K in FY2023
10 grants totaling $264K in FY2023. All grants made by College of St Scholastica Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duluth Clinic Ltd | See part iv | $93,653 |
| Brightwater Health | See part iv | $80,617 |
| St Marys Regional Health Center | See part iv | $22,676 |
| Fairview Health Services | See part iv | $15,334 |
| Mankato Clinic Ltd | See part iv | $12,246 |
| Centracare Clinic | See part iv | $11,055 |
| Deer River Health Care Center Inc | See part iv | $9,361 |
| Lakewood Health System | See part iv | $6,956 |
| Cuyuna Regional Medical Center | See part iv | $6,707 |
| Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota | See part iv | $5,122 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is College of St Scholastica Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. College of St Scholastica Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-0698301, based in Duluth, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is College of St Scholastica Inc's EIN?
- College of St Scholastica Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-0698301.
- How much revenue does College of St Scholastica Inc report?
- College of St Scholastica Inc reported $112,437,840 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of College of St Scholastica Inc's spending goes to programs?
- College of St Scholastica Inc spends about 90% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does College of St Scholastica Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades College of St Scholastica Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does College of St Scholastica Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on College of St Scholastica Inc's latest Form 990 is $359,499, paid to Barbara Mcdonald (President).
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Data for College of St Scholastica Inc (EIN 41-0698301) 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.