Emory University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, registered in 2011, with $553,113,603 in FY2016 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2016)
$553.1M
▲ 7.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2016)
$573.2M
Net assets
$101.6M
Employees
5,516
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 Emory University: 84% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A 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 Emory University: 2 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B 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 Emory University: 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 Emory University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To improve patients' lives through the delivery of excellent health and wellness services.
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Dekalb medical physician network - 149,950 patients were treated in the physician offices during the fiscal year.
Revenue grew from $524.8M (FY2013) to $553.1M (FY2016) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-3.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$335.4M
Total liabilities
$233.8M
Net assets
$101.6M
Salaries & benefits
$278.2M
49% of expenses
Board members
8
4 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $553,113,603▲7.0% | $573,166,361▲8.8% | $101,561,312▼13.4% | $335,366,437▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $516,701,460▲5.3% | $526,637,421▲7.8% | $117,321,262▼15.9% | $369,317,225▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $490,669,074▼6.5% | $488,348,569▼6.7% | $139,559,944▼4.0% | $374,041,760▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $524,822,977 | $523,178,229▼0.2% | $145,447,006▲5.3% | $382,543,002▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $524,106,234▲13.9% | $138,094,082▲12.3% | $382,261,284▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $460,089,052▲9.0% | $122,943,132▼22.6% | $379,429,709▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $421,924,410▲2.4% | $158,895,798▲20.9% | $404,221,357▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $412,152,592 | $131,420,779 | $397,952,138 | 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: Michael Hartman — $1,051,343 (0.18% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hartman | Physician | 40 | $1,051,343 |
| Augustine Conduah | Physician | 40 | $964,839 |
| Richard Gullick | Physician | 40 | $801,896 |
| John A Shelton Jr | President & Ceo (through 11/16) | 40 | $718,827 |
| Murray Robinson | Physician | 40 | $646,665 |
| Christopher Haraszti | Physician | 40 | $619,421 |
| Dane W Henry | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $389,440 |
| Stephen Thomas | Vp Dekalb Medical Physicia | 40 | $372,215 |
| John Katisianis | Evp & Cfo (through 8/16) | 40 | $299,343 |
| Joel Schuessler | Vp Legal Services | 40 | $236,455 |
| James Forstner | Chief Strategy Officer | 40 | $229,304 |
| Cheryl Iverson | Vp Marketing | 40 | $200,873 |
| Mark Stern Md | Chief of Staff - North Dec | 40 | $6,607 |
| Charles Clifton Md | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Daniel Thompson | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| David Jollay | Chairman | 0.5 | — |
| Gregory Levett | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Kenneth Robinson | Interim Cfo | 40 | — |
| Robert Wilson | Vice Chairman | 0.5 | — |
| Sofia Khan Md | Chief of Staff - Hillandal | 40 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Morrison Management | Management Services | $4,175,662 |
| American Anesthesiology of Georgia | Anesthesiology Services | $3,316,667 |
| Dekalb Emergency Physician (cep) | Surgical Services | $2,138,229 |
| Fresenius Medical Acute | Nephrology Services | $1,720,850 |
| Grant Thornton LLP | Consulting Services | $1,421,696 |
4 grants to Emory University totaling $50K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | Donation | 2018 | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta Inc | Community benefit | 2015 | $11,700 |
| Patient Access Network Foundation | Patient assistance | 2015 | $10,369 |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta Inc | Community benefit | 2014 | $17,549 |
3 grants totaling $4.8M in FY2016. All grants made by Emory University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | Operational support | $4,098,696 |
| Emory University | Operational support | $483,258 |
| Emory University | Operational support | $203,513 |
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Data for Emory University (EIN 58-1966795) 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.