Goucher College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered in 1931, with $139,553,594 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$139.6M
▲ 65.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$110.9M
Net assets
$352.0M
Employees
1,396
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 Goucher College: 83% to programs · $4 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 Goucher College: 38 mo reserves · +21% margin earns a A 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 Goucher 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 Goucher College: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Goucher college provides an innovative liberal arts education that prepares students with a broad, humane perspective for a life of inquiry, creativity, and critical and analytical thinking.
The college provided a graduate education to 536 students. the welch center for graduate and professional studies offers a diverse range of academic programs, including: master of arts and master of fine arts degrees in areas such as education, teaching, historic preservation, arts administration, cultural sustainability, digital arts, nonfiction, management, and environmental sustainability, plus a post-baccalaureate premedical program. these programs are led by industry leaders who help students strengthen their skills, add to their knowledge base, and create professional opportunities wherever their passions lead.
The college provided credit and non-credit continuing studies course work for 601 participants. goucher is home to the college board's advanced placement (ap) summer institute, training teachers in ap courses from across the country and around the world. the advanced placement summer institute allows teachers to earn graduate credit while gaining college board-certified preparation in most subject areas offered through ap programs.
Revenue grew from $95.8M (FY2013) to $139.6M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
20.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$477.5M
Total liabilities
$125.5M
Net assets
$352.0M
Salaries & benefits
$38.9M
35% of expenses
Board members
32
31 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $139,553,594▲65.0% | $110,917,845▲2.5% | $352,039,602▲16.3% | $477,504,242▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $84,585,565▼13.8% | $108,259,060▲2.8% | $302,786,707▼3.2% | $430,325,294▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $98,173,295▲5.0% | $105,351,079▲17.5% | $312,720,995▼5.8% | $435,635,122▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $93,532,964▼0.2% | $89,639,463▼18.8% | $331,817,622▲27.8% | $461,840,721▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $93,748,228▼6.9% | $110,448,701▼4.4% | $259,601,576▼6.1% | $394,278,148▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $100,707,670▼9.8% | $115,582,283▲5.9% | $276,414,271▼3.6% | $412,296,969▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $111,694,347▼1.0% | $109,092,301▲3.1% | $286,732,010▲9.4% | $427,212,082▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $112,841,522▲13.9% | $105,773,061▲3.2% | $262,021,669▼6.3% | $372,444,600▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $99,091,023▲3.5% | $102,503,669▲3.4% | $279,493,421▼4.0% | $387,418,902▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $95,778,495 | $99,119,438▲8.5% | $291,186,115▲10.1% | $394,186,379▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $91,327,139▲4.2% | $264,400,187▲6.7% | $363,544,570▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $87,664,848▲1.7% | $247,857,177▼2.6% | $350,046,036▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $86,219,502▲6.6% | $254,358,000▲15.1% | $357,233,000▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $80,882,950 | $220,930,000 | $327,219,000 | 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: Kent Devereaux — $450,411 (0.41% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Devereaux | President | 40 | $450,411 |
| Michele Y Ewing | Vp For Advancement | 40 | $236,567 |
| Elaine Meyer-lee | Provost | 40 | $230,583 |
| Jonathan Lindsay | Vp For Enrollment Management | 40 | $204,511 |
| Erik Thompson | Vp For Campus Operations | 40 | $194,276 |
| Noel Ward | Associate Vp of Finance and Controller | 40 | $188,699 |
| Aarika Camp | Vice President of Student Affairs | 40 | $185,289 |
| Kristi Yowell | Associate Vp For Human Resources | 40 | $181,122 |
| Lisa Van Riper | Vp of Marketing and Communications | 40 | $180,411 |
| David Grossman | Associate Professor | 40 | $141,734 |
| Daniele Bananto | Sr. Director of Information Technology App & Projects | 40 | $135,672 |
| German Mora | Associate Provost For Curriculum | 40 | $129,588 |
| Alice G Pinderhughes Class of 1973 | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Betsy Weingarten Class of 1988 | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Cindy Truitt Class of 1988 | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Craig Watson | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Deanna Galer Class of 2017 | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Dr Michael Okoroafor | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Elizabeth Ellers Class of 1981 | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Faye Polayes Class of 1973 | Trustee, Vice Chair | 20 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bon Appetit Management Co | Food Service Provider | $4,694,954 |
| Popowski Brothers Inc DBA Pbi Commercial | Construction Service Providerv | $1,072,255 |
| Workday | Management Information System Consultant | $943,617 |
| Eab Global Inc | Educational Consultant | $845,188 |
| Securitas Security Services USA Inc | Security Service Provider | $792,738 |
149 grants to Goucher College totaling $10.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Data for Goucher College (EIN 52-0591613) 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.