Hampshire College Trustees
86% goes to programs $28 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Hampshire College Trustees is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Amherst, Massachusetts, registered in 1965, with $58,396,124 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
892 West Street, Amherst, MA, 01002 EIN 04-6130872 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2023)
$58.4M
▲ 30.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$74.9M
Net assets
$44.1M
Employees
909
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $28 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 Hampshire College Trustees: 86% to programs · $28 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · -28% 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 Hampshire College Trustees: 7 mo reserves · -28% margin earns a D 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 Hampshire College Trustees: 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 Hampshire College Trustees: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Inspire students to contribute to knowledge, justice and positive change.
What they do
Includes the cost of health services, recreational athletics, dean of student's office expenses and other support services for students. hampshire is one of 44 colleges profiled in colleges that change lives (ctcl) for "developing potential, values, initiative, and risk-taking" in students. ctcl says of hampshire, "no college has students whose intellectual thyroids are more active or whose minds are more compassionately engaged." being part of hampshire is a whole new way of life, centered on community. students are integral to every part of the college, serving on the board of trustees, hiring committees, budget committees), and more. 85% of students live on campus. over 100 clubs, sports, and organizations.
Sponsored research and restricted expenses: includes all private and federal funds received for sponsored research and restricted activities. grants from corporations, foundations, and government agencies support educational programming, program development, individual faculty research, and endowed scholarships.
Contact & location
- Address
- 892 West Street, Amherst, MA, 01002
- City
- Amherst
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $90.0M (FY2013) to $58.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $28.0MNet assets $44.1M
Operating margin
-28.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$72.1M
Total liabilities
$28.0M
Net assets
$44.1M
Salaries & benefits
$26.7M
36% of expenses
Board members
24
21 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,396,124▲30.2% | $74,910,790▲26.7% | $44,065,515▼24.4% | $72,057,999▼16.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $44,848,291▼1.1% | $59,125,469▲11.2% | $58,269,510▼18.2% | $86,346,229▼13.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $45,336,555▼22.1% | $53,152,018▲5.8% | $71,264,164▼18.4% | $99,286,024▼14.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $58,193,576▲8.2% | $50,221,307▼18.1% | $87,304,435▲21.8% | $116,301,174▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $53,767,765▼40.5% | $61,318,023▼29.7% | $71,685,502▼18.1% | $115,794,333▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $90,415,206▲4.3% | $87,244,485▼2.8% | $87,573,054▼1.8% | $118,588,222▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $86,659,027▼1.9% | $89,737,424▲1.7% | $89,138,012▲0.7% | $121,782,008▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $88,303,385▼6.7% | $88,219,615▼0.7% | $88,553,909▲8.8% | $122,845,828▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $94,630,018▲2.5% | $88,883,813▲5.5% | $81,384,137▲4.2% | $116,536,613▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $92,354,356▲2.7% | $84,247,394▲0.7% | $78,134,056▲11.0% | $106,499,142▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $89,954,377 | $83,676,005▲3.5% | $70,363,474▲20.5% | $100,365,657▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $80,884,648▲0.8% | $58,404,723▲5.6% | $87,902,488▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $80,226,165▲2.5% | $55,313,034▲5.3% | $86,226,134▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $78,237,060▲4.2% | $52,550,174▲9.6% | $85,260,772▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $75,105,884 | $47,961,813 | $83,008,741 | 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 (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Edward Wingenbach — $403,918 (0.54% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Wingenbach | President | 35 | $403,918 |
| Jennifer Chrisler | Chief Advancement Officer | 35 | $239,218 |
| Sheila Lloyd | Svp of Justice, Equity & Antiracism | 35 | $174,827 |
| Fumio Sugihara | Dean of Admissions and Fin | 35 | $144,535 |
| Zauyah Waite | Vp of Student Affairs | 35 | $143,197 |
| John Dineen | Associate Vp of Finance | 35 | $132,760 |
| Jacob Toomey | Associate Vp of Human Resources | 35 | $131,022 |
| Yaniris Fernandez | Associate Vp of Aa | 35 | $130,145 |
| Omar Dahi | Former Vp of Aa | 35 | $123,201 |
| Laura Wenk | Director of Assessment & Professor | 35 | $114,724 |
| Lili Kim | Faculty Trustee | 35 | $106,696 |
| Renee Sweeney | Staff Trustee | 35 | $88,500 |
| Gary Hawkins | Vp of Academic Affairs (as of 7/1/23) | 35 | $84,837 |
| Samantha Pleasant | Secretary of the College | 35 | $79,068 |
| Tana Boone | Vp Admin, Fin. & Treas. (as of 10/23) | 35 | $65,536 |
| Alice Petty | Alumni Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ananda Valenzuela | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ann-marie White | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Barbara Shufro | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Catherine Smith | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| University Health Services | Health Services | $1,053,642 |
| Ellucian Company LLC | It Management Services | $1,024,944 |
| Five Colleges Inc | Administrative Services | $981,450 |
| Seth Mias Catering | Catering Services | $268,794 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Audit and Tax Services | $157,658 |
Grants received · $14.9M total
112 grants to Hampshire College Trustees totaling $14.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support | 2024 | $550,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $100,000 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Universities, graduate schools or law schools | 2024 | $20,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,881 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $1,860,001 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2023 | $106,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $75,450 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Unrestricted grant to support organization's exempt purpose | 2023 | $30,000 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2023 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $22,645 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | To provide scholarships for students | 2023 | $13,290 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hampshire College Trustees a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hampshire College Trustees is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-6130872, based in Amherst, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hampshire College Trustees's EIN?
- Hampshire College Trustees's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-6130872.
- How much revenue does Hampshire College Trustees report?
- Hampshire College Trustees reported $58,396,124 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Hampshire College Trustees's spending goes to programs?
- Hampshire College Trustees spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Hampshire College Trustees have?
- CharityIndex grades Hampshire College Trustees C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Hampshire College Trustees's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Hampshire College Trustees's latest Form 990 is $403,918, paid to Edward Wingenbach (President).
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Data for Hampshire College Trustees (EIN 04-6130872) 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.