Culinary Institute of America
83% goes to programs $22 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Culinary Institute of America is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hyde Park, New York, registered in 1955, with $223,873,012 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
1946 Campus Dr, Hyde Park, NY, 12538 EIN 06-0653264 Since 1955
Revenue (FY2024)
$223.9M
▲ 4.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$212.9M
Net assets
$410.8M
Employees
1,169
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 rating83% to programs · $22 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 Culinary Institute of America: 83% to programs · $22 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · +5% 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 Culinary Institute of America: 23 mo reserves · +5% 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 Culinary Institute of America: 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 Culinary Institute of America: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The culinary institute of america is a private, not-for-profit college dedicated to bettering the nation and the world, by means of outstanding education, practice, and scholarship on all aspects of food and the enterprises related to it. through transformative learning experience, the cia prepares food leaders, innovators and experts for personal and professional success.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1946 Campus Dr, Hyde Park, NY, 12538
- City
- Hyde Park
- State
- New York
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Vocational & Technical Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $160.0M (FY2013) to $223.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $162.6MNet assets $410.8M
Operating margin
4.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$573.4M
Total liabilities
$162.6M
Net assets
$410.8M
Salaries & benefits
$81.3M
38% of expenses
Board members
25
25 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $223,873,012▲4.7% | $212,927,313▲7.2% | $410,765,840▲6.2% | $573,397,666▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $213,847,676▼5.3% | $198,702,515▼5.2% | $386,764,210▲11.4% | $554,154,060▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $225,789,915▲28.2% | $209,604,167▲22.0% | $347,313,612▲4.8% | $519,621,300▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $176,113,234▲21.6% | $171,859,636▲17.8% | $331,521,462▲0.2% | $494,772,058▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $144,829,552▼7.4% | $145,874,433▼14.8% | $330,882,670▲16.0% | $499,594,965▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $156,431,588▼17.7% | $171,126,400▼3.7% | $285,180,244▼4.7% | $477,488,015▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $190,140,710▲10.5% | $177,778,600▲2.3% | $299,244,712▲4.6% | $496,860,889▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $172,057,835▼0.8% | $173,716,895▲1.5% | $286,106,093▲4.0% | $471,386,319▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $173,422,233▼6.8% | $171,153,418▼2.4% | $275,158,428▲6.1% | $463,656,587▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $186,057,223▲12.4% | $175,388,041▲8.3% | $259,394,305▲0.7% | $426,331,144▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $165,490,810▲3.5% | $161,971,655▲4.0% | $257,483,153▲3.2% | $435,614,543▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $159,967,627 | $155,779,288▲1.2% | $249,532,408▲9.3% | $428,166,941▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $153,947,195▲5.0% | $228,276,887▲14.3% | $381,832,945▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $146,628,884▲2.2% | $199,631,059▲5.9% | $343,896,708▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $143,482,625▲7.1% | $188,552,294▲14.9% | $326,499,267▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $133,922,240 | $164,128,781 | $303,276,038 | 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: Lawrence T Ryan — $927,558 (0.44% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence T Ryan | Chancellor | 40 | $927,558 |
| Mark Erickson | Provost | 40 | $528,470 |
| Michiel Bakker | President | 40 | $465,955 |
| Maria Krupin | Vice President-finance | 40 | $409,399 |
| Genevieve S Felder | Managing Director of Singapore | 40 | $347,120 |
| Daniel Vinh | Vice President-marketing and Strategy | 40 | $336,660 |
| Michael Sperling | Vice President-academic Affairs | 40 | $312,377 |
| William Reidy | Vice President-advancement | 40 | $294,558 |
| Rachel Birchwood | Vice President-enrollment Management | 40 | $278,846 |
| Susan Cussen | Associate Vp- Branch Campuses | 40 | $270,538 |
| Herman Tietjen | Associate Vp- Chief of Staff | 40 | $249,526 |
| Kathleen Merget | Associate Vp and Dean of Student Affairs | 40 | $242,725 |
| Thomas Bensel | Managing Director of Greystone | 40 | $223,607 |
| Adam Busby | General Manager of Greystone | 40 | $193,467 |
| Adam Crocini | Trustee | 1.15 | — |
| Alice Eliot | Trustee | 1.15 | — |
| Anne Fink | Vice Chairman | 1.15 | — |
| Arash Azarbarzin | Trustee | 1.15 | — |
| Bob Unanue | Trustee | 1.15 | — |
| Bridget Mccall | Trustee | 1.15 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Associates | Dining Services | $8,071,385 |
| Lcs Companies of Ny | Custodial Services | $5,331,857 |
| Lcs Services of California | Landscaping Services | $3,402,031 |
| Consigli Construction | Construction | $1,978,306 |
| Storm King Group Inc | Construction | $1,926,878 |
Grants received · $3.5M total
82 grants to Culinary Institute of America totaling $3.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fjc | General operating support | 2024 | $60,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Jerry d. maahs, founder of alto-shaam, inc., scholarship | 2024 | $59,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $15,000 |
| National Restaurant Association | Sponsorship | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $63,750 |
| Fjc | General operating support | 2023 | $55,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $52,128 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | Jerry d. maahs scholarship: culinary institute of america | 2023 | $48,600 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $25,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $13,125 |
| National Restaurant Association | Sponsorship | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Central Florida Foundation Inc | — | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $249,739 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Culinary Institute of America a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Culinary Institute of America is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 06-0653264, based in Hyde Park, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Culinary Institute of America's EIN?
- Culinary Institute of America's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 06-0653264.
- How much revenue does Culinary Institute of America report?
- Culinary Institute of America reported $223,873,012 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Culinary Institute of America's spending goes to programs?
- Culinary Institute of America spends about 83% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Culinary Institute of America have?
- CharityIndex grades Culinary Institute of America A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Culinary Institute of America's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Culinary Institute of America's latest Form 990 is $927,558, paid to Lawrence T Ryan (Chancellor).
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Data for Culinary Institute of America (EIN 06-0653264) 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.