Holy Family University
88% goes to programs $31 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Holy Family University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 1946, with $102,860,844 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
9801 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19114 EIN 23-1501197 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$102.9M
▲ 6.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$101.5M
Net assets
$101.6M
Employees
1,115
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating88% to programs · $31 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 Holy Family University: 88% to programs · $31 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · +1% 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 Holy Family University: 12 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A 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 Holy Family University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Holy Family University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Liberal arts & professions education in doctorate, graduate, undergraduate & non-degree programs
Contact & location
- Address
- 9801 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19114
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $60.4M (FY2013) to $102.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $34.4MNet assets $101.6M
Operating margin
1.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$136.0M
Total liabilities
$34.4M
Net assets
$101.6M
Salaries & benefits
$33.4M
33% of expenses
Board members
20
18 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,860,844▲6.7% | $101,451,965▲10.6% | $101,609,708▲3.7% | $136,022,671▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $96,443,019▲15.3% | $91,691,737▲16.7% | $97,958,831▲3.6% | $134,917,861▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $83,669,672▲4.0% | $78,563,023▲4.8% | $94,587,288▲5.9% | $135,503,882▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $80,487,741▲0.6% | $74,935,561▲2.9% | $89,314,333▲1.4% | $126,774,324▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $80,038,758▲3.0% | $72,804,442▲7.9% | $88,046,267▲17.1% | $127,233,263▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $77,698,364▲12.5% | $67,461,557▲1.9% | $75,215,350▲15.4% | $113,738,629▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $69,062,265▲2.4% | $66,190,483▲2.9% | $65,202,359▲5.9% | $107,410,819▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $67,468,631▲10.7% | $64,300,324▲9.7% | $61,542,216▲11.4% | $105,790,253▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $60,972,514▲6.3% | $58,589,410▲3.5% | $55,250,410▲8.1% | $101,162,801▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $57,358,296▲2.0% | $56,627,091▲1.3% | $51,087,806▲0.7% | $97,960,486▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $56,227,315▼6.9% | $55,892,796▼4.1% | $50,717,719▲1.0% | $99,603,496▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $60,400,674 | $58,288,089▼5.2% | $50,233,916▲5.9% | $101,681,610▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $61,500,120▲0.7% | $47,427,481▲2.5% | $100,402,710▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $61,080,237▲5.1% | $46,251,805▼2.8% | $102,569,998▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $58,106,742▲5.8% | $47,592,271▼1.4% | $104,095,230▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $54,918,822 | $48,253,185 | $103,484,859 | 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: Anne M Prisco Phd — $515,147 (0.51% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne M Prisco Phd | President | 40 | $515,147 |
| Eric Nelson | Vp For Finance and Treasurer | 40 | $248,320 |
| Edward Wright | Vp For Enrollment Management | 40 | $224,913 |
| Sylvia Mcgeary | Executive Vp & Chief of Staff | 40 | $215,399 |
| Wendy Parsons | Vice President For Advancement | 40 | $189,028 |
| Margaret Harkins | Dean School of Nursing | 40 | $179,412 |
| Sherrie A Madia | Vp Mktg. & Comm. (until 10/24) | 40 | $178,207 |
| Anne Mcmahon | Assoc Vp Controller | 40 | $171,415 |
| Rochelle A Robbins | Vp Academic Affairs (until 08/24) | 40 | $165,128 |
| Janet Mcnellis | Professor/program Director | 40 | $153,183 |
| Mai-ly F Pulley | Asst. Professor/asst. Dean | 40 | $149,255 |
| Bindhu Alappat | Vice President For Academic Affairs | 40 | $86,976 |
| Albert M Tantala Sr | Trustee Emeritus | 2 | — |
| Albert T Chadwick III | Trustee Emeritus | 2 | — |
| Anne Marie Pettit | Trustee Emeritus | 1 | — |
| Daniel P Kilcoyne | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dennis Colgan | Trustee Emeritus | 1 | — |
| Fred Leh | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Gerald Wydro Md | Trustee | 2 | — |
| James Dever Bennett Esq '82 | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Paisboa | Consulting | $2,186,917 |
| Scott Building | Construction Contractors | $1,990,828 |
| Doyle Security Services | Security Services | $1,646,255 |
| Keypath Education LLC | Educational Services | $1,557,612 |
| Metz Culinary Management | Dining Services | $1,529,437 |
Grants received · $502K total
23 grants to Holy Family University totaling $502K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Leadership Organized For Catholic Schools | Scholarships | 2024 | $174,586 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $13,250 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants | 2023 | $20,641 |
| St Mary Medical Center | To support students and programs in the school of nursing | 2023 | $10,750 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Truth Initiative Foundation | Community and youth engagement grants | 2023 | $7,496 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,800 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants/scholarships | 2022 | $34,660 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $8,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $7,889 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2021 | $34,932 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $9,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $9,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $25,000 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Scholarships/grants | 2020 | $19,639 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Holy Family University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Holy Family University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1501197, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Holy Family University's EIN?
- Holy Family University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1501197.
- How much revenue does Holy Family University report?
- Holy Family University reported $102,860,844 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Holy Family University's spending goes to programs?
- Holy Family University spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Holy Family University have?
- CharityIndex grades Holy Family University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Holy Family University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Holy Family University's latest Form 990 is $515,147, paid to Anne M Prisco Phd (President).
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Data for Holy Family University (EIN 23-1501197) 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.