Long Island University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brookville, New York, registered in 1942, with $466,457,134 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$466.5M
▲ 6.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$417.3M
Net assets
$874.7M
Employees
3,534
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 Long Island University: 90% to programs · $11 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 Long Island University: 25 mo reserves · +11% 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 Long Island 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 Long Island University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Student services and auxiliary enterprises - represents the activities that contribute to students' emotional and physical well-being and intellectual, cultural, and social development outside the context of the formal instruction program. activities in this category include expenses for residence halls, student activities, cultural events, student newspapers, intramural athletics, student organizations, intercollegiate athletics, counseling and career guidance, student aid administration and student health service. approximately 1,650 students reside in the dorms.
Research and public service - represents activities specifically organized to produce research, whether commissioned by an agency external to the institution or separately budgeted by an organizational unit within the institution. this category also includes activities established primarily to provide non-instructional services beneficial to individuals and groups external to the institution. these activities include community service programs.
Revenue declined from $501.7M (FY2013) to $466.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
10.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1B
Total liabilities
$219.9M
Net assets
$874.7M
Salaries & benefits
$163.8M
39% of expenses
Board members
25
22 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $466,457,134▲6.4% | $417,295,965▲2.7% | $874,693,464▲14.2% | $1,094,607,268▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $438,580,813▼12.5% | $406,469,116▲2.1% | $765,852,898▲19.4% | $994,068,493▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $501,155,477▲14.3% | $397,982,992▲1.5% | $641,525,200▲2.9% | $891,762,268▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $438,322,403▲5.1% | $392,187,632▼1.7% | $623,471,527▲17.8% | $871,358,980▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $417,090,254▼1.9% | $398,895,346▼4.2% | $529,315,204▲4.4% | $765,840,212▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $425,246,385▼4.7% | $416,465,651▼4.9% | $506,866,008▲16.0% | $751,317,388▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $446,260,940▼4.0% | $437,910,866▲0.2% | $437,029,144▲7.1% | $677,254,568▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $464,665,740▼5.2% | $437,035,672▼3.7% | $408,228,352▲15.5% | $663,998,663▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $490,299,370▼0.1% | $453,718,890▼1.2% | $353,349,292▲8.8% | $628,876,766▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $490,951,137▼2.1% | $459,038,828▼0.3% | $324,674,749▲11.6% | $633,442,455▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $501,651,769 | $460,294,625▼3.4% | $291,005,946▲19.9% | $593,150,804▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $476,320,520▼0.7% | $242,684,410▲21.6% | $565,292,501▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $479,585,011▲2.9% | $199,497,578▼1.5% | $532,497,967▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $466,125,238▲6.1% | $202,527,927▲2.9% | $506,005,126▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $439,358,979 | $196,781,475 | $507,475,989 | 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: Dr Kimberly Cline — $1,971,782 (0.47% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Kimberly Cline | President | 60 | $1,971,782 |
| Rod Strickland | Head Coach Men's Basketball | 40 | $649,794 |
| Christopher Fevola | Vp and Chief Financial Officer | 60 | $524,186 |
| Arash Dabestani | Dean-pharmacy | 40 | $513,370 |
| Joseph Schaefer | Chief Operating Officer | 60 | $480,807 |
| Bashar Baroudi | Vp Information Technology | 50 | $462,210 |
| Randy Burd | Fmr Svp Academic Affairs (thru 7/23) | 50 | $415,605 |
| Mohammed Cherkaoui | Vp Research | 50 | $403,272 |
| Paul Gilmore | Dean - Liberal Arts | 40 | $379,493 |
| Rebecca States | Full Professor | 40 | $366,657 |
| Kerry Kruckel | Vp University Advancement | 50 | $359,290 |
| Michael Kinch | Exec Dean-sciences (thru 6/24) | 40 | $353,333 |
| Elizabeth Cheung-gaffney | Vp University Counsel | 50 | $329,016 |
| Winifred Mack | Trustee/exc Dean Hlth Prof | 40 | $310,882 |
| Michael Berthel | Vp Student Affairs | 50 | $302,658 |
| Charles Rasberry | Fmr Vp Univ Adv (thru 8/22) | 50 | $273,272 |
| Deirdre Whitman | Fmr Vp Uni. Admissions (thru 8/22) | 40 | $202,008 |
| Loretta Knapp | Fmr Vp Acad Affairs (thru 6/18) | 35 | $133,051 |
| Cherie Serota | Trustee/visit. Asst. Prof. | 35 | $97,364 |
| Alfred R Kahn | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Aramark | Food Service & Maintenance | $23,371,467 |
| A & A Maintenance | Janitorial Services | $15,594,641 |
| Allied Universal Security Services | Security | $4,700,985 |
| Axis Construction Corp | Construction | $3,470,584 |
| William J Schwartz Ptpc | Student Athletic Training | $2,637,568 |
84 grants to Long Island University totaling $18.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $87,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $65,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $40,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $30,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $21,250 |
| The New York Community Trust | For a scholarship award. | 2024 | $18,500 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $6,250 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants/scholarships | 2023 | $1,997,637 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2023 | $86,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Health | 2023 | $60,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2023 | $33,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $27,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $21,634 |
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Data for Long Island University (EIN 11-1633516) 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.