Dalhousie University
501(c)(3)
91% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Dalhousie University is a 501(c)(3) organization, registered in 1948, with $695,211,940 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
Halifax Nova Scotia B3h 4r2, Canada, 00000 EIN 98-6001098 Since 1948
Revenue (FY2024)
$695.2M
▲ 0.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$655.9M
Net assets
$1.3B
Employees
8,852
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 · $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 Dalhousie University: 91% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating24 mo reserves · +6% 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 Dalhousie University: 24 mo reserves · +6% 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 Dalhousie 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 Dalhousie University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide a university education at the under-graduate and graduate level in various areas.
What they do
Performing and co-ordinating research projects
Ancillary services (e.g. housing and conference services; bookstores; art centre; dalplex (gym) and food service)
Contact & location
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- Halifax Nova Scotia B3h 4r2, Canada, 00000
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $577.5M (FY2020) to $695.2M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $773.4MNet assets $1.3B
Operating margin
5.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1B
Total liabilities
$773.4M
Net assets
$1.3B
Salaries & benefits
$380.8M
58% of expenses
Board members
20
18 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $695,211,940▲0.4% | $655,865,000▲0.6% | $1,319,640,000▲2.2% | $2,093,003,000▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $692,780,000▲1.6% | $652,106,000▲4.5% | $1,290,751,000▲11.5% | $2,078,061,000▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $682,074,000▲4.2% | $623,883,000▲3.9% | $1,158,097,000▼2.4% | $1,941,069,000▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $654,417,000▲13.3% | $600,617,000▲13.2% | $1,185,988,000▲10.8% | $2,012,270,000▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $577,474,000 | $530,659,000 | $1,070,843,000 | $1,872,356,000 | 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: David Anderson — $330,903 (0.05% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Anderson | Dean, Faculty of Medicine | 40 | $330,903 |
| Kimberley Brooks | President and Vice Chancellor | 40 | $285,450 |
| Frank Harvey | Provost | 40 | $271,757 |
| Margitta Kulczycki | Vp Finance and Administration | 40 | $250,116 |
| Alice Aiken | Vp Research & Innovation | 40 | $243,408 |
| Tobias Kollman | Professor - Faculty of Medicin | 40 | $240,023 |
| Matthew Hebb | Vp Govt & Global Relations | 40 | $222,109 |
| John Newhook | Dean Faculty of Engineering | 40 | $211,911 |
| Jennifer Hall | Assoc Dean, Fac of Medicine | 40 | $207,929 |
| Sarah Harding | Dean, Schulich Law School | 40 | $203,093 |
| Ahsan Habib | Senate Appointee | 0 | — |
| Alana Riey | Alumni Appointee | 0 | — |
| Angela Siegel | Senate Appointee | 0 | — |
| Caroline Zayid | Board Appointee | 0 | — |
| Catherine Macpherson | Governor In Council Appointee | 0 | — |
| Cheryl Fraser | Chair | 0 | — |
| Eshan Arora | Student Appointee | 0 | — |
| Jay Macisaac | Governor In Council Appointee | 0 | — |
| Jo Galarneau | Alumni Appointee | 0 | — |
| Joyce Hoeven | Governor In Council Appointee | 0 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Construction Group | Construction | $19,402,298 |
| Aramark Canada Ltd | Catering | $8,866,045 |
| Mcw Custom Energy Solutions Ltd | Construction | $8,828,346 |
| Coastal Restoration Masonry Ltd | Construction | $5,267,906 |
| Firstonsite Restoration | Construction | $3,909,687 |
Grants received · $1,000 total
1 grant to Dalhousie University totaling $1,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Education | 2020 | $1,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dalhousie University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dalhousie University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 98-6001098.
- What is Dalhousie University's EIN?
- Dalhousie University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 98-6001098.
- How much revenue does Dalhousie University report?
- Dalhousie University reported $695,211,940 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Dalhousie University's spending goes to programs?
- Dalhousie University spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Dalhousie University have?
- CharityIndex grades Dalhousie University A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Dalhousie University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Dalhousie University's latest Form 990 is $330,903, paid to David Anderson (Dean, Faculty of Medicine).
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Data for Dalhousie University (EIN 98-6001098) 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.