Grove City College
80% goes to programs $9 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Grove City College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Grove City, Pennsylvania, registered in 1942, with $124,522,482 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 80% of spending to programs.
100 Campus Dr, Grove City, PA, 16127 EIN 25-1065148 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$124.5M
▼ 30.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$99.3M
Net assets
$527.0M
Employees
1,675
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 rating80% to programs · $9 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 Grove City College: 80% to programs · $9 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating64 mo reserves · +20% 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 Grove City College: 64 mo reserves · +20% 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 Grove City 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 Grove City College: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
A school of higher education.
What they do
Academic support - includes expenses for library, athletics, and student health center
Auxiliary enterprises - includes expenses for dining halls, dormitories, bookstore, and fountain room
Contact & location
- Address
- 100 Campus Dr, Grove City, PA, 16127
- City
- Grove City
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $68.3M (FY2013) to $124.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $20.1MNet assets $527.0M
Operating margin
20.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$547.1M
Total liabilities
$20.1M
Net assets
$527.0M
Salaries & benefits
$44.4M
45% of expenses
Board members
32
32 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $124,522,482▼30.2% | $99,316,108▲7.9% | $527,007,976▲8.6% | $547,113,254▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $178,506,655▲46.1% | $92,034,181▲6.3% | $485,448,894▲26.9% | $513,031,461▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $122,170,682▲29.3% | $86,603,985▲3.3% | $382,417,362▲13.1% | $405,995,282▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $94,491,889▲13.5% | $83,804,078▼0.3% | $338,060,560▼1.0% | $362,387,106▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $83,257,741▼0.9% | $84,022,290▲6.2% | $341,483,793▲13.4% | $365,541,622▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $83,985,773▼4.8% | $79,104,729▼0.8% | $301,248,558▼0.2% | $326,477,636 | 990 |
| 2018 | $88,225,249▲2.6% | $79,771,296▲3.7% | $301,877,143▲5.2% | $326,419,832▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $85,993,349▲15.7% | $76,922,417▲2.0% | $286,955,924▲5.3% | $312,550,016▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $74,321,184▼0.8% | $75,415,604▲2.9% | $272,405,265▲4.7% | $299,456,157▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $74,898,238▲0.6% | $73,261,381▲0.4% | $260,180,695▼3.6% | $293,913,891▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $74,466,277▲9.0% | $72,987,772▲4.8% | $269,982,243▼0.3% | $302,398,110▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $68,332,545 | $69,629,051▲7.0% | $270,774,037▲5.0% | $306,508,390▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $65,092,475▲5.5% | $257,815,366▲6.7% | $294,245,795▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $61,682,921▲0.8% | $241,587,460▼1.0% | $282,285,049▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $61,181,617 | $244,049,673 | $265,577,669 | 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: Paul J Mcnulty Jd — $375,629 (0.38% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul J Mcnulty Jd | President | 40 | $375,629 |
| Michael Buckman | Vp For Busines & Finance | 40 | $186,949 |
| Peter Frank Phd | Provost and Vp of Academic Affairs | 40 | $184,694 |
| Christy Crute | Associate Dean of Graduate and Online Programs | 40 | $172,954 |
| Jeff Prokovich | Vp For Institutional Advancement | 40 | $164,885 |
| Michelle Mcfeaters | Dean, School of Business | 40 | $139,728 |
| Janey Roach | Director of Nursing Program | 40 | $138,543 |
| Paul Kengor | Professor of Political Science | 40 | $138,462 |
| Lee Wishing | Vp For Student | 40 | $137,500 |
| Yvonne English | Director of Entrepreneurship & Innovation | 40 | $136,391 |
| Vince Distasi Phd | Vp For It, Cio | 40 | $135,611 |
| Larry Hardesty | Vp For Student Life & Learning | 40 | $132,525 |
| John Inman Phd | Vp For Institutional Support & Initiatives | 40 | $131,088 |
| Susan Grimm | Vp For Operation | 40 | $126,817 |
| Alejandro Chafuen | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Alice Morre Batchelder Esq | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Allison Baird Sveda | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Andrew P Mclndoe | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Anne M Mcclelland | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Carol M Yannuzzi | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Landau Building Company | Construction Services | $19,674,045 |
| Parkhurst Dining LLC | Food Service Mgmt | $8,240,934 |
| Printing Concepts Inc | Printing and Mailing Services | $820,075 |
| Campbell Bus Lines | Transportation Services | $539,071 |
| Landscape Design LLC | Landscaping Services | $530,871 |
Grants received · $17.9M total
124 grants to Grove City College totaling $17.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Civic life | 2024 | $250,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $185,700 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Higher education | 2024 | $181,678 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $76,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $74,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $56,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $55,106 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $33,500 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $31,100 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $19,009 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | General fund | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Highmark Health | General support | 2024 | $5,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $1,500,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $927,525 |
Grants made · $697K in FY2024
7 grants totaling $697K in FY2024. All grants made by Grove City College →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor University | Grant | $300,000 |
| Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Grant | $200,000 |
| Pca Mission To North America | Grant | $40,000 |
| Evangelical Presbyterian Church Inc | Grant | $40,000 |
| Vineyard USA | Grant | $39,995 |
| Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh | Grant | $39,000 |
| Eco A Convenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians | Grant | $38,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Grove City College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Grove City College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-1065148, based in Grove City, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Grove City College's EIN?
- Grove City College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-1065148.
- How much revenue does Grove City College report?
- Grove City College reported $124,522,482 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Grove City College's spending goes to programs?
- Grove City College spends about 80% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Grove City College have?
- CharityIndex grades Grove City College A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Grove City College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Grove City College's latest Form 990 is $375,629, paid to Paul J Mcnulty Jd (President).
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Data for Grove City College (EIN 25-1065148) 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.