Eckerd College
87% goes to programs $13 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Eckerd College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in St Petersburg, Florida, registered in 1959, with $158,900,855 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
4200 54th Ave S, St Petersburg, FL, 33711 EIN 59-0859121 Since 1959
Revenue (FY2023)
$158.9M
▲ 10.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$143.3M
Net assets
$195.5M
Employees
1,458
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 rating87% to programs · $13 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 Eckerd College: 87% to programs · $13 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +10% 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 Eckerd College: 16 mo reserves · +10% 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 Eckerd College: 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 Eckerd College: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide an undergraduate, liberal arts education and lifelong programs within the context of a strong relationship with the presbyterian church.
What they do
Student services - provide services to students apart from instruction such as admissions, financial aid, student activities, athletics and more. approximately 97% of entering eckerd college undergraduate students receive financial assistance as a result of the efforts of the financial aid office. the college's students have access to many services including the fitness center, the outdoor pool, men's and women's sports, student government, student media (radio, tv and newspaper) and registered student clubs and organizations. more information is available about eckerd college athletics and clubs at www.eckerdtritons.com and www.eckerd.edu/campus-life/.
Auxiliary services - housing, food service and others. with 86 percent of students living in the residence halls, eckerd college offers residence halls that range from traditional rooms with a shared common area to apartment style suites. food services are provided by a third party management company that operates several locations across eckerd's main campus. more information is available at www.eckerd.edu/.
Other program services expense includes academic support services and research.
Contact & location
- Address
- 4200 54th Ave S, St Petersburg, FL, 33711
- City
- St Petersburg
- State
- Florida
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $100.4M (FY2013) to $158.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $58.6MNet assets $195.5M
Operating margin
9.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$254.2M
Total liabilities
$58.6M
Net assets
$195.5M
Salaries & benefits
$43.5M
30% of expenses
Board members
26
25 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $158,900,855▲10.4% | $143,294,161▲1.5% | $195,529,331▲8.7% | $254,161,242▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $143,870,290▲14.8% | $141,142,633▲2.7% | $179,922,637▲1.6% | $240,364,807▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $125,335,333▼7.0% | $137,384,494▲18.3% | $177,142,373▼6.3% | $233,123,753▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $134,796,103▲5.4% | $116,102,382▼6.6% | $189,044,777▲11.0% | $246,611,079▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $127,879,721▼0.3% | $124,243,781▲1.9% | $170,246,789▲0.6% | $226,479,498▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $128,256,213▲5.1% | $121,877,614▲3.6% | $169,291,512▲4.0% | $225,738,772▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $122,027,277▲5.8% | $117,669,620▲5.4% | $162,847,220▲3.5% | $221,593,305▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $115,298,790▲7.5% | $111,639,347▲6.5% | $157,272,205▲5.2% | $218,828,248▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $107,257,028▼0.7% | $104,779,820▲2.4% | $149,524,022▼4.3% | $210,521,863▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $108,006,498▲7.5% | $102,345,792▲4.5% | $156,249,631▲2.7% | $195,803,718▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $100,448,239 | $97,925,152▲1.1% | $152,165,170▲6.8% | $191,410,562▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $96,896,660▲4.8% | $142,468,058▲7.3% | $185,887,289▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $92,469,742▲2.3% | $132,781,942▲1.0% | $179,469,145▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $90,389,171▲4.9% | $131,445,174▲24.9% | $177,230,262▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $86,204,940 | $105,281,222 | $151,400,193 | 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: Damian Fernandez — $698,964 (0.49% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Fernandez | Former President | 0 | $698,964 |
| James Annarelli | President | 50 | $399,692 |
| Matthew Bisset | Vp of Advancement | 50 | $215,127 |
| Christopher Brennan | Treasurer/vp Business & Finance | 50 | $206,836 |
| John Sullivan | Vp of Enrollment Management | 50 | $189,891 |
| Julienne Empric | Vp & Dean of Faculty, Interim (term: 8/31/2023) | 50 | $187,818 |
| Martha Harrison | Faculty - Rhetoric | 50 | $184,936 |
| Amy Falvo | Vp & Dean of Student Life | 50 | $148,359 |
| Marjorie Sanfilippo | Associate Dean of Faculty | 50 | $143,104 |
| Anne Wetmore | Chief of Staff & Secretary | 50 | $132,656 |
| Kanika Jelks-tomalin | Vp Strategy (term: 6/9/2023) | 0 | $111,247 |
| Ashley Hill | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Christy Ellinger | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Darius Keblinkas | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Warren | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Eve Konstan | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Fred Razook | Trustee | 1 | — |
| George Off | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Gregory Mino | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Harry Johns | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Group USA Inc DBA Bon Appetit | Catering Services | $6,467,296 |
| Sodexo Inc & Affiliates | Facilities Mgmt. | $4,853,555 |
| Sdf Contracting LLC | Construction Management Services | $1,269,837 |
| Paramount Painting and Services Inc | Painting and Construction Services | $877,908 |
| Sweet Sparkman Architects | Architectual Planning Services | $710,104 |
Grants received · $7.8M total
142 grants to Eckerd College totaling $7.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | 2024 | $201,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $63,965 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $13,500 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $7,064 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $1,210,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $265,268 |
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | 2023 | $201,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | International | 2023 | $168,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $77,425 |
Grants made · $10K in FY2018
1 grant totaling $10K in FY2018. All grants made by Eckerd College →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way Suncoast Inc | General support | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Eckerd College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Eckerd College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 59-0859121, based in St Petersburg, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Eckerd College's EIN?
- Eckerd College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 59-0859121.
- How much revenue does Eckerd College report?
- Eckerd College reported $158,900,855 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Eckerd College's spending goes to programs?
- Eckerd College spends about 87% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Eckerd College have?
- CharityIndex grades Eckerd College A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Eckerd College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Eckerd College's latest Form 990 is $698,964, paid to Damian Fernandez (Former President).
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Data for Eckerd College (EIN 59-0859121) 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.