Kings College
90% goes to programs $13 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Kings College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, registered in 1977, with $92,619,731 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
133 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18711 EIN 24-0804602 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2023)
$92.6M
▼ 3.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$97.6M
Net assets
$196.2M
Employees
1,010
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 rating90% to programs · $13 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 Kings College: 90% to programs · $13 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating24 mo reserves · -5% 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 Kings College: 24 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 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 Kings College: 5 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 Kings College: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provides students with a liberal arts education enabling them to lead meaningful & satisfying lives.
Contact & location
- Address
- 133 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18711
- City
- Wilkes Barre
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $83.9M (FY2013) to $92.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $68.2MNet assets $196.2M
Operating margin
-5.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$264.3M
Total liabilities
$68.2M
Net assets
$196.2M
Salaries & benefits
$34.9M
36% of expenses
Board members
39
38 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $92,619,731▼3.1% | $97,584,566▲1.6% | $196,160,943▲3.4% | $264,342,123▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $95,600,968▲2.0% | $96,085,562▼7.1% | $189,664,810▼4.0% | $259,989,612▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $93,732,066▼20.8% | $103,468,593 | $197,522,439▼0.1% | $268,680,451▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $118,353,435▲10.1% | $103,504,066▲0.4% | $197,771,421▲28.8% | $274,438,730▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $107,533,222 | $103,090,997▲5.0% | $153,508,894▲1.5% | $231,421,349▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $107,525,898▲3.2% | $98,143,429▲5.3% | $151,272,855▲5.4% | $231,221,358▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $104,184,904▲10.0% | $93,183,579▲7.3% | $143,502,496▲12.3% | $221,655,075▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $94,702,696▲3.9% | $86,816,923▲4.7% | $127,817,493▲13.0% | $207,418,085▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $91,145,047▲10.5% | $82,912,574▲3.2% | $113,109,089▲0.2% | $198,613,333▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $82,488,139▼1.6% | $80,377,446▲2.1% | $112,924,630▲1.1% | $209,818,695▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $83,870,224 | $78,754,123▼0.6% | $111,745,331▲8.2% | $172,939,119▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $79,239,717▼2.8% | $103,304,442▲6.6% | $161,746,517▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $81,499,234▲4.9% | $96,881,809▼2.3% | $145,642,545▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $77,675,975▲5.9% | $99,199,210▲4.5% | $147,006,226▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $73,328,667 | $94,916,186 | $143,045,975 | 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: Chris Dearth — $199,884 (0.20% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Dearth | Vp Enrollment Mgmt and Marketing | 40 | $199,884 |
| Frederick A Pettit Esq | Vp Instutional Adv. (until 10/23) | 40 | $197,556 |
| Joseph M Evan | Provost/vp Academic Affairs | 40 | $181,901 |
| Janet Kobylski | Vp Business Affairs/cfo/treasurer | 40 | $177,832 |
| Anitra Mcshea | Vp Student Affairs | 40 | $152,032 |
| Tara Shawver | Professor of Accounting | 40 | $142,320 |
| Barry H Williams Esq | Dean, Business School | 40 | $139,200 |
| Jill Yurko | Professor of Education | 40 | $138,146 |
| Paul J Moran | Avp Iits/cio | 40 | $136,060 |
| Dara Soljaga | Associate Dean of Education | 40 | $128,410 |
| Ann M Kolanowski Phd | Director | 1 | — |
| Brendan P Dougher | Director | 1 | — |
| Bro Donald Stabrowski Csc Phd | Director | 1 | — |
| Cassandra I Coleman | Director (as of 10/23) | 1 | — |
| David A Schankweiler | Director | 1 | — |
| David J Selingo Esq | Director (until 10/23) | 1 | — |
| Eberhard Faber | Director (until 10/23) | 1 | — |
| Edward F Kearney | Director | 1 | — |
| Francis J Hoegen Esq | Director | 1 | — |
| Frank J Mattei | Director (as of 10/23) | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Group USA Inc | Dining Services | $5,330,821 |
| Deangelo Construction Inc | Contractor | $1,424,519 |
| Panzitta Enterprises Inc | Contractor | $907,377 |
| Spark451 Inc | Marketing Services | $714,919 |
| Power Engineering Service | Contractor | $437,938 |
Grants received · $4.0M total
57 grants to Kings College totaling $4.0M, 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 | $417,280 |
| Strada Education Foundation Inc | Operating grant | 2024 | $50,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $28,750 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $23,338 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $5,378 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $349,768 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $112,950 |
| Strada Education Foundation Inc | Operating grant | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $48,450 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants | 2023 | $33,000 |
| Business Leadership Organized For Catholic Schools | Scholarships | 2023 | $21,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $17,840 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Scholarships | 2023 | $7,500 |
| First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA | General | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $55,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kings College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kings College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 24-0804602, based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kings College's EIN?
- Kings College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 24-0804602.
- How much revenue does Kings College report?
- Kings College reported $92,619,731 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Kings College's spending goes to programs?
- Kings College spends about 90% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Kings College have?
- CharityIndex grades Kings College A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Kings College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Kings College's latest Form 990 is $199,884, paid to Chris Dearth (Vp Enrollment Mgmt and Marketing).
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Data for Kings College (EIN 24-0804602) 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.