Misericordia University
90% goes to programs $19 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Misericordia University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Pennsylvania, registered in 1946, with $128,458,889 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
301 Lake St, Dallas, PA, 18612 EIN 24-0795406 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$128.5M
▲ 33.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$100.8M
Net assets
$175.1M
Employees
1,175
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 · $19 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 Misericordia University: 90% to programs · $19 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating21 mo reserves · +22% 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 Misericordia University: 21 mo reserves · +22% 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 Misericordia 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 Misericordia University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide higher education services.
Contact & location
- Address
- 301 Lake St, Dallas, PA, 18612
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $84.0M (FY2013) to $128.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $55.7MNet assets $175.1M
Operating margin
21.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$230.8M
Total liabilities
$55.7M
Net assets
$175.1M
Salaries & benefits
$36.8M
37% of expenses
Board members
34
32 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128,458,889▲33.1% | $100,751,876▲8.1% | $175,125,836▲3.9% | $230,778,751▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $96,486,907▲7.5% | $93,224,736▲4.7% | $168,587,878▲6.6% | $227,722,694▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $89,739,127▼2.9% | $89,038,505▲1.5% | $158,205,749▲2.7% | $217,865,120▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $92,426,504▲2.1% | $87,726,976▲4.0% | $154,118,039▼4.5% | $215,289,512▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $90,530,241▲0.8% | $84,344,663▼4.4% | $161,328,581▲13.4% | $224,506,734▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $89,800,861▼10.2% | $88,181,639▼0.9% | $142,240,206▲1.4% | $208,480,483▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $100,050,768▲9.4% | $88,951,808▲1.6% | $140,282,421▲4.5% | $204,504,007▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $91,478,064▲5.1% | $87,563,141▲2.7% | $134,233,877▲4.9% | $176,076,272▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $87,077,518▼6.5% | $85,240,798▲1.6% | $128,013,386▲6.0% | $169,333,640▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $93,169,407▲4.9% | $83,899,296▲5.8% | $120,784,064▲5.9% | $163,002,096▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $88,784,346▲5.7% | $79,334,165▲7.4% | $114,029,880▲8.4% | $157,571,673▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $83,993,611 | $73,878,625▲4.5% | $105,209,800▲14.5% | $146,602,684▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $70,710,103▲10.0% | $91,910,411▲20.8% | $134,644,771▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $64,261,858▲4.8% | $76,077,933▲4.1% | $124,041,019▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $61,333,787▲5.5% | $73,064,445▲14.2% | $106,021,012▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $58,141,981 | $63,953,116 | $98,379,247 | 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: Daniel J Myers Phd — $429,934 (0.43% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel J Myers Phd | President | 60 | $429,934 |
| David Rehm Phd | Provost | 50 | $212,588 |
| Tanya Easton | Vp University Advance (ret. 6/25) | 40 | $194,930 |
| Mark Van Etten | Executive Vice President | 50 | $193,619 |
| James Pierson | Dean College of Business | 40 | $182,085 |
| Glen Tellis Phd | Chair, Speech-language Pathology | 40 | $162,400 |
| John Woznicki | Dean College of Arts & Sciences | 40 | $158,634 |
| Elaine Halesey | Professor | 40 | $151,583 |
| James Roberts | Chief of Staff/bot Secretary | 50 | $108,800 |
| Adam Grzech | Trustee | 0.2 | — |
| Alfred Casale Md | Trustee | 0.2 | — |
| Barbara Maculloch | Trustee (retired 6/13/25) | 0.2 | — |
| Christopher Borton | Trustee | 0.2 | — |
| Cornelio Catena | Trustee | 0.2 | — |
| David M Payne Jr | Trustee - Bot Vice-chair | 0.5 | — |
| Dr Brennan O'donnell | Trustee | 0.2 | — |
| Dr Carol Rittner Rsm | Trustee | 0.2 | — |
| Dr Deborah Smith-mileski | Trustee | 0.2 | — |
| Dr Deirdre Mullan Rsm | Trustee | 0.2 | — |
| Dr Jeffrey R Kile Md | Trustee | 0.2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Metz & Associates Ltd | Food Service | $3,267,470 |
| Poole Anderson Construction | Construction Service | $2,185,390 |
| Sordoni Construction Service | Construction Service | $1,297,268 |
| Panzitta Enterprises | Construction Service | $843,124 |
| Trane Us Inc | Commercial Hvac | $531,576 |
Grants received · $1.5M total
37 grants to Misericordia University totaling $1.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants | 2023 | $33,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $7,250 |
| First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc of the USA | General | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $825,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $8,650 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $125,000 |
| Geisinger Health | Support programs | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $7,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Misericordia University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Misericordia University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 24-0795406, based in Dallas, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Misericordia University's EIN?
- Misericordia University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 24-0795406.
- How much revenue does Misericordia University report?
- Misericordia University reported $128,458,889 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Misericordia University's spending goes to programs?
- Misericordia University spends about 90% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Misericordia University have?
- CharityIndex grades Misericordia University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Misericordia University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Misericordia University's latest Form 990 is $429,934, paid to Daniel J Myers Phd (President).
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Data for Misericordia University (EIN 24-0795406) 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.