John Carroll University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in University Ht, Ohio, registered in 1935, with $187,965,161 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$188.0M
▲ 9.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$178.7M
Net assets
$421.7M
Employees
1,840
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 John Carroll University: 93% to programs · $10 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 John Carroll University: 28 mo reserves · +5% 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 John Carroll 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 John Carroll University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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As one of 27 jesuit catholic universities in the usa, john carroll university's mission is to inspire individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service.
Revenue grew from $151.0M (FY2013) to $188.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
4.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$629.7M
Total liabilities
$208.0M
Net assets
$421.7M
Salaries & benefits
$56.3M
32% of expenses
Board members
58
54 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $187,965,161▲9.9% | $178,695,767▲4.6% | $421,658,733▲4.5% | $629,703,784▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $171,061,424▲5.4% | $170,861,188▲0.9% | $403,326,833▲4.5% | $602,686,700▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $162,256,083▼8.7% | $169,327,281▼2.2% | $386,006,168▼2.6% | $584,327,156▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $177,797,670▲5.2% | $173,064,724▲3.6% | $396,139,278▼6.2% | $596,841,319▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $169,000,340▲3.9% | $167,105,420▼1.8% | $422,205,005▲17.8% | $528,656,336▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $162,621,372▼4.3% | $170,251,920▲1.1% | $358,368,379▲0.2% | $446,118,566▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $169,999,196▼2.8% | $168,457,169▲1.1% | $357,492,973▼0.9% | $446,918,278▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $174,959,907▲9.3% | $166,584,924▼0.5% | $360,858,389▲6.9% | $452,353,927▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $160,114,046▲2.8% | $167,365,305▲5.5% | $337,619,931▲5.3% | $434,110,915▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $155,814,860▼2.1% | $158,589,643▲0.5% | $320,774,112▼7.1% | $416,671,873▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $159,222,835▲5.5% | $157,858,904▲4.4% | $345,286,876▲3.0% | $443,235,382▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $150,970,622 | $151,266,435▲5.9% | $335,346,174▲4.6% | $429,139,592▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $142,849,558▲3.5% | $320,614,905▲7.0% | $401,054,125▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $137,977,465▲5.5% | $299,742,259▼1.9% | $386,855,245▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $130,769,561▲4.1% | $305,413,405▲8.0% | $392,298,727▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $125,574,613 | $282,797,398 | $374,033,988 | 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: Alan Miciak — $444,376 (0.25% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Miciak | President | 50 | $444,376 |
| Melissa Cole | Dean of the College of Health | 50 | $284,803 |
| Bonnie Gunzenhauser | Vice President of Academic Affairs | 50 | $277,417 |
| Robert Connors | Vp Finance & Administration | 50 | $232,833 |
| William Elliott | Professor | 40 | $232,050 |
| Elad Granot | Dean of Boler College | 40 | $232,022 |
| Brian Polian | Vice President For Athletics and National Engagement | 50 | $214,920 |
| Joanna Garcia | Associate Professor | 40 | $207,888 |
| Carolyn Sorg | Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing | 50 | $204,268 |
| Colleen Treml | General Counsel | 50 | $202,169 |
| Michael Scanlan | Vice President of University Advancement | 50 | $181,116 |
| Richard Daly | Vp For University Advancement (end 8/2024) | 50 | $181,047 |
| Edward Peck | Vp For Univ Mission & Identity | 50 | $145,287 |
| Alex Schmitt | Director | 1 | — |
| Ann Chiarucci O'brien | Director | 1 | — |
| Annmarie Lyons | Director | 1 | — |
| Anthony Tony Mazzella | Director | 1 | — |
| Anthony Tony Tricarichi | Director | 1 | — |
| Ara Bagdasarian | Director | 1 | — |
| Barbara Barb Brown | Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Walsh Construction Company II LLC | Construction | $31,222,283 |
| The Krill Co Inc | Construction | $10,745,270 |
| Eatn Park Hospitality Group | Food Service | $6,878,131 |
| Vasco Asphalt Co | Construction | $3,258,555 |
| Abm | Janitorial Service | $2,274,615 |
127 grants to John Carroll University totaling $12.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2024 | $835,921 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $316,667 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $91,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $75,869 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $57,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $45,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $25,247 |
| Greater Horizons | Education | 2024 | $25,150 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | The hopwood bamberger military veterans support fund | 2024 | $11,000 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $244,840 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Northwest emergency team scholarship | 2023 | $175,007 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $164,280 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2023 | $75,000 |
1 grant totaling $44K in FY2021. All grants made by John Carroll University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Inc | Annual support | $43,812 |
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Data for John Carroll University (EIN 34-0714681) 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.