Elizabethtown College
89% goes to programs $16 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Elizabethtown College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, registered in 1963, with $109,280,608 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
1 Alpha Dr, Elizabethtown, PA, 17022 EIN 23-1352632 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2024)
$109.3M
▲ 2.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$112.3M
Net assets
$164.1M
Employees
1,596
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 rating89% 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 Elizabethtown College: 89% to programs · $16 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · -3% 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 Elizabethtown College: 18 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ 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 Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provide a transformative educational experience that cultivates strengths of its students.
What they do
Elizabethtown college launched a human performance laboratory (hpl) located in the bowers center for sports, fitness & well-being on the campus. the hpl serves as a dynamic space for sports medicine and exercise science testing, evaluation, and performance and is open tothe public. students in the institution's exercise science program will conduct classes and research in the hpl for experiential learning
Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Alpha Dr, Elizabethtown, PA, 17022
- City
- Elizabethtown
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $107.0M (FY2013) to $109.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $75.0MNet assets $164.1M
Operating margin
-2.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$239.1M
Total liabilities
$75.0M
Net assets
$164.1M
Salaries & benefits
$44.2M
39% of expenses
Board members
25
25 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $109,280,608▲2.8% | $112,296,112▲1.6% | $164,146,914▲6.3% | $239,141,248▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $106,321,470▲14.2% | $110,576,874▲3.1% | $154,479,450▲9.9% | $232,266,250▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $93,113,814▲5.3% | $107,282,908▲14.2% | $140,548,003▼6.1% | $224,422,276▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $88,467,618▲0.6% | $93,962,361▲6.9% | $149,616,253▼2.1% | $232,746,641▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $87,960,683▲18.8% | $87,883,768▼2.3% | $152,902,538▲20.1% | $231,323,231▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $74,053,567▼31.2% | $89,907,214▼20.7% | $127,339,562▼10.0% | $208,983,291▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $107,571,964▲0.7% | $113,388,201▲8.1% | $141,516,969▼1.8% | $207,202,806▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $106,868,808▼2.8% | $104,917,746▼0.7% | $144,086,320▲6.7% | $200,051,247▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $109,986,744▲4.7% | $105,682,996▲3.5% | $135,028,075▲10.0% | $193,042,653▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $105,080,781▼2.8% | $102,086,537▲2.1% | $122,772,195▲1.6% | $183,070,924▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $108,136,847▲1.1% | $100,008,645▲2.3% | $120,819,616▲5.1% | $183,612,449▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $106,955,527 | $97,745,628▲1.7% | $114,938,753▲11.4% | $176,147,137▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $96,081,053▲6.3% | $103,143,760▲6.3% | $165,609,350▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $90,383,607▲3.5% | $97,047,875▼2.8% | $160,286,943▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $87,338,247▲1.7% | $99,794,702▲11.3% | $164,778,469▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $85,864,534 | $89,641,249 | $154,185,650 | 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: Betty Rider — $335,926 (0.30% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Rider | President | 40 | $335,926 |
| Keri Straub - Vp Enrollment | Mgmt., Marketing & Communication | 40 | $212,992 |
| Gerald L Silberman - Sr Advisor | To the President (as of 07/24) | 40 | $197,865 |
| Sara Atwood | Dean School of Engineering | 40 | $193,524 |
| Brian Falck | Vp For Institutional Advancement | 40 | $190,618 |
| Najiba Benabess | Dean For School of Busines | 40 | $180,660 |
| Kristi Kneas | Professor of Chemistry | 40 | $168,813 |
| Robert Kerin | Vp Operations & Auxiliary Services | 40 | $167,920 |
| April Kelly | Dean of School of Public Services | 40 | $145,854 |
| Nichole Gonzalez - Vp Student | Life & Dean of Students | 40 | $143,327 |
| Amanda Stahl | Vp For Finance (as of 05/25) | 40 | $132,883 |
| Matthew Telleen | Provost & Vp Academic Affair | 40 | $124,125 |
| Kesha Morant Williams | Sr. Advisor For Deb (thru 10/24) | 40 | $104,342 |
| Javita Thompson - Interim Vp | Eng., Msn., & Impact (as of 01/25) | 40 | $79,895 |
| Albert Granger | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bradley Rhoads | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Carl Freeman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dusty Putnam | Trustee (thru 06/30/2025) | 1 | — |
| Edward E White Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Franklin Fox | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Benchmark Construction Inc | Construction | $2,018,681 |
| Allied Universal Security Services | Security | $693,400 |
| Target Media | Marketing | $599,902 |
| Centurion Construction Group LLC | Construction | $515,990 |
| Haller Enterprises LLC | Construction | $478,430 |
Grants received · $7.5M total
75 grants to Elizabethtown College totaling $7.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | General operating support, memberships and expansion of peer groups, and donor recommended grant from donor advised fund for pathways to progress program | 2024 | $60,230 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Scholarship grant | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $12,410 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $12,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,655 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $306,150 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $234,790 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $108,050 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Memberships and expansion of peer groups, general operating support, and donor recommended grants from donor advised funds for health-related programs and pathways to success program | 2023 | $107,835 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $18,025 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $16,054 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $9,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Elizabethtown College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Elizabethtown College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1352632, based in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Elizabethtown College's EIN?
- Elizabethtown College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1352632.
- How much revenue does Elizabethtown College report?
- Elizabethtown College reported $109,280,608 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Elizabethtown College's spending goes to programs?
- Elizabethtown College spends about 89% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Elizabethtown College have?
- CharityIndex grades Elizabethtown College A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Elizabethtown College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Elizabethtown College's latest Form 990 is $335,926, paid to Betty Rider (President).
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Data for Elizabethtown College (EIN 23-1352632) 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.