Elmira College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Elmira, New York, registered in 1942, with $36,926,278 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 72% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$36.9M
▼ 6.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$43.9M
Net assets
$88.5M
Employees
580
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 Elmira College: 72% to programs · $21 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Elmira College: 24 mo reserves · -19% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Elmira College: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Elmira College: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Elmira college is a not-for-profit higher educational institute located in elmira, ny. the college offers a wide array of undergraduate as well as graduate programs to approximately 840 students, ranging from local residents to international citizens.
Student services supported approximately 840 students in growth and development and enhancing their academic experience.
Revenue declined from $69.4M (FY2013) to $36.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-18.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$102.4M
Total liabilities
$13.9M
Net assets
$88.5M
Salaries & benefits
$16.2M
37% of expenses
Board members
23
22 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,926,278▼6.0% | $43,883,895▲1.4% | $88,531,163▼5.6% | $102,413,322▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $39,272,175▲0.5% | $43,259,009▲5.8% | $93,750,063▼3.5% | $105,374,002▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $39,086,820▼1.3% | $40,881,881▼0.9% | $97,199,403▼8.3% | $109,483,653▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $39,621,630▼15.2% | $41,266,874▼14.3% | $106,051,274▲1.7% | $122,975,141▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $46,727,035▼1.2% | $48,137,020▼8.7% | $104,311,612▼4.3% | $123,769,077▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $47,290,382▼7.2% | $52,749,107▼10.6% | $108,941,862▲51.0% | $129,410,970▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $50,949,957▼11.5% | $58,984,523▼6.7% | $72,155,681▼5.1% | $132,260,774▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $57,571,536▼11.6% | $63,202,504▼9.6% | $76,057,285▲3.2% | $139,723,705▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $65,162,908▼7.7% | $69,938,518▼4.0% | $73,681,310▼14.3% | $143,936,903▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $70,587,070▲1.7% | $72,838,812▲0.8% | $85,942,374▼6.8% | $153,660,764▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $69,397,842 | $72,248,534▼1.9% | $92,260,052▲4.0% | $160,554,910▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $73,629,277▲7.8% | $88,692,899▲6.6% | $158,159,521▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $68,272,653▲1.4% | $83,228,395▼13.5% | $162,953,489▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $67,339,217▲10.8% | $96,231,261▲16.1% | $168,859,550▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $60,755,388 | $82,871,093 | $158,424,527 | 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.
Highest-paid: Charles W Lindsay — $250,059 (0.57% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles W Lindsay | President | 40 | $250,059 |
| Eric W Sykes | Vp of Enrollment Managemen | 40 | $180,000 |
| Patricia Ireland | Provost | 40 | $155,000 |
| Kyle Gilbert | Vice President of Finance | 40 | $135,000 |
| Elizabeth Lambert | Vice President of Campus L | 40 | $120,000 |
| Thomas Steffes | Director of It | 40 | $115,000 |
| Melissa Volino | Director of Nurse Educatio | 40 | $112,650 |
| Angela Tufillaro | Director of Development | 40 | $105,175 |
| Arri Danico Burros | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Charles Thorley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Clare Cantrill Van Den Blink | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Daniel Joseph Manuel | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Doris Malesardi | Secretary | 1 | — |
| George H Winner Jr | Chairman | 1 | — |
| G Thomas Tranter Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Janet M Hindsley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jay S Wolkoff | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey Baxter Streeter | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John H Brand | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John M Walsh III | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Parkhurst Dining | Dining | $3,509,482 |
| Perry & Carroll Inc | Insurance | $707,200 |
| Eab Global Inc | Education | $599,993 |
| Terp's Enterprises Inc | Transportation | $233,085 |
| Elmira Structures Inc | Construction | $228,500 |
23 grants to Elmira College totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Data for Elmira College (EIN 16-0743996) 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.