Franklin Pierce University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rindge, New Hampshire, registered in 1963, with $127,747,799 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$127.7M
▲ 2.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$131.3M
Net assets
$41.7M
Employees
1,114
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 Franklin Pierce University: 95% to programs · $55 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 Franklin Pierce University: 4 mo reserves · -3% 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 Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Franklin pierce university embraces an education that matters: one that achieves success through the integration of liberal arts and professional programs.
Revenue grew from $73.2M (FY2013) to $127.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-2.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$87.1M
Total liabilities
$45.3M
Net assets
$41.7M
Salaries & benefits
$29.9M
23% of expenses
Board members
16
15 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127,747,799▲2.3% | $131,253,640▲2.7% | $41,748,742▼7.1% | $87,057,409▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $124,840,764▲45.5% | $127,758,224▲47.2% | $44,946,268▼2.8% | $90,354,301▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $85,806,266▼5.7% | $86,816,801▼0.5% | $46,249,156▼1.7% | $92,753,056▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $91,004,046▼0.9% | $87,262,013▲0.9% | $47,052,715▼0.1% | $94,215,029▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $91,825,890▲2.1% | $86,507,467▼0.8% | $47,122,477▲19.2% | $96,302,702▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $89,944,344▲2.8% | $87,235,043▲2.8% | $39,533,136▲9.4% | $85,672,978▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $87,495,641▲1.1% | $84,882,220▲3.8% | $36,120,828▲6.5% | $82,902,016▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $86,558,162▲0.7% | $81,756,077▼0.5% | $33,927,014▲18.0% | $81,429,285▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $85,957,100▲7.6% | $82,193,822▲10.8% | $28,755,297▲8.5% | $76,369,890▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $79,903,694▲5.3% | $74,160,605▲3.3% | $26,511,008▲25.6% | $78,667,977▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $75,870,932▲3.6% | $71,787,221▼2.0% | $21,109,031▲18.9% | $74,083,538▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $73,228,054 | $73,271,558▲10.9% | $17,756,889▲4.9% | $71,848,082▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $66,051,967▼2.5% | $16,935,393▼8.4% | $73,147,629▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $67,740,984▲2.0% | $18,478,481▲6.6% | $75,106,835▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $66,411,097 | $17,338,456 | $75,939,385 | 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: Dr Kim Mooney — $448,886 (0.34% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Kim Mooney | Past President | 40 | $448,886 |
| Peter Eden | President | 40 | $269,850 |
| Catherine Paden | Provost & Vp Acad Affairs | 40 | $193,080 |
| John Murphy | Past Interim Cfo | 40 | $173,333 |
| Sarah Dangelantonio | Exec Dean Assess & Acad Affairs | 40 | $160,542 |
| Letha Zook | Dept Chair Acad Director | 40 | $151,461 |
| Linda Quimby | Vp Enrollment & Uni Comm | 40 | $136,550 |
| Joseph Hlavin | Acad Prog Director Mpas Tx | 40 | $133,497 |
| James Donelan | Dean Class | 40 | $122,173 |
| Alexander Mowatt | Cfo | 40 | — |
| Alexandra Johnson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Carol Houle | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Derica Carty | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dominick Miciotta | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Dipietro | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ellen Arnold | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Frederick Pierce IV | Past Trustee | 1 | — |
| Genevieve Mcgillicuddy | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mark Litzerman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Melissa Dymek | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Sodexo Inc & Affiliates | Food Service | $3,004,320 |
| Precision Temperature Control Inc | Hvac Repairs & Service | $1,033,213 |
| Central Guards Security Service | Security | $752,821 |
| Eab | Student Recruiting Services | $647,114 |
| Wso Plus Inc | Water & Sewer System Repairs | $341,855 |
28 grants to Franklin Pierce University totaling $749K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Data for Franklin Pierce University (EIN 02-0263136) 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.