Muskingum University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Concord, Ohio, registered in 1936, with $68,313,564 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$68.3M
▲ 3.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$70.1M
Net assets
$172.6M
Employees
1,093
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 Muskingum University: 85% to programs · $12 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 Muskingum University: 30 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ 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 Muskingum 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 Muskingum University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Offer quality academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences of a (continued on schedule o) residential, church-related university where individual fulfilment is encouraged.
Muskingum university serves a continuum of learners through our graduate and continuing studies program by offering a variety of online and hybrid programs for both undergraduate and post-graduate degree- seekers as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities. our mission is to address the needs of students desiring an alternative education pathway to better balance education with work, family and life responsibilities. available programs include: education: master of arts in education, master of arts in teaching, ed.s, teacher licensures and endorsements, and continuing education courses; business: doctor of applied leadership, master of applied leadership, master of business administration, bachelor of arts in business management, and professional development courses; health: master of occupational therapy, bachelor of science in nursing rn-to-bsn and accelerated bsn, bachelor of science in community health and wellness, health science, healthcare management, medical laboratory studies and occupational science, and professional development courses. during the fiscal year ending june 30, 2024, 1,124 students were enrolled in the graduate and continuing studies program.
Revenue grew from $56.7M (FY2013) to $68.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-2.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$210.6M
Total liabilities
$38.0M
Net assets
$172.6M
Salaries & benefits
$24.7M
35% of expenses
Board members
24
22 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $68,313,564▲3.7% | $70,145,126▲1.9% | $172,552,385▲0.5% | $210,550,133▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $65,902,427▼4.7% | $68,856,116▲5.0% | $171,712,239▼0.1% | $211,323,367▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $69,143,599▼8.8% | $65,579,062▲6.0% | $171,868,525▼1.3% | $203,474,900▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $75,850,524▲5.6% | $61,853,849▲0.1% | $174,049,545▲20.4% | $189,938,098▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $71,844,637▲18.0% | $61,782,146▲4.2% | $144,604,852▲5.9% | $166,126,264▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $60,862,767▲5.3% | $59,310,387▲1.7% | $136,605,443▲2.7% | $153,925,113▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $57,779,172▲3.6% | $58,336,388▲3.4% | $133,050,404▲1.2% | $151,775,906▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $55,775,488▼0.9% | $56,406,681▲0.9% | $131,489,410▲4.8% | $150,381,672▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $56,271,187▲3.1% | $55,906,449▲6.4% | $125,445,067▼2.4% | $147,436,324▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $54,596,667▼3.7% | $52,524,217▲1.1% | $128,553,903▲0.4% | $151,512,421▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $56,679,822 | $51,928,928▲1.9% | $128,091,143▲11.6% | $145,054,292▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $50,944,513▼2.1% | $114,789,969▲7.8% | $132,043,815▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $52,031,233▲4.3% | $106,482,910▼2.7% | $125,724,731▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $49,885,887▲6.3% | $109,409,975▲12.7% | $128,882,678▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $46,920,696 | $97,121,762 | $115,619,396 | 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: Susan S Hasseler — $322,967 (0.46% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan S Hasseler | President | 40 | $322,967 |
| Ce Ashley | Vp For Finance, Operations & Strategy | 40 | $204,614 |
| Cynthia Wilkins | Director of Nursing | 40 | $165,072 |
| Paul Mcclelland | Vp of Institutional Advancement | 40 | $159,888 |
| Shelley Amstutz-szalay | Vp For the Student Experience | 40 | $148,590 |
| Kevin Wagner | Sr. Director of Facilities & Physical Plant | 40 | $140,804 |
| Marcy Ritzert | Vice President For Enrollment | 40 | $130,101 |
| D Tiffany Cipollone | Senior Director of Philanthropy | 40 | $121,130 |
| Kari Winters | Director of Athletics | 40 | $118,181 |
| Jennifer Dugan | Provost | 40 | $104,217 |
| Bonnie Callahan | Vp of Graduate & Continuing Studies | 40 | $98,200 |
| Daniel Wilson | Registrar / Director of Instituional Research and | 40 | $95,932 |
| Michelle Shaver | Executive Director of Strategic Marketing & Commun | 40 | $94,128 |
| Dinah F Meyer | Trustee and Professor of Psychology (left 6/24) | 40 | $83,772 |
| Thomas Mcgrath | Trustee and Associate Professor of History - Title | 40 | $62,707 |
| Zach Ogle | Student Senate President | 1 | $2,390 |
| John Beckvold | Interim Vp of Finance & Ops | 40 | — |
| Mr Chris Bennington | Alumni Council President | 1 | — |
| Mr Daniel H Plumly | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr Darrell I Hazell | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Construction | Construction | $3,173,868 |
| Parnell & Associates Inc | Asphalt Patching | $410,720 |
| Ellucian LP | Software Services | $403,328 |
| Crawford Contracting | Construction | $290,777 |
| Schneider Downs & Co Inc | Auditing & Accounting | $137,509 |
68 grants to Muskingum University totaling $2.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | Education | 2024 | $55,917 |
| Columbus Foundation | Education | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $12,300 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Scholarships, financial aid & scholar support services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Muskingum scholarship fund | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $213,700 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $61,548 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | Education | 2023 | $54,837 |
| Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | General support | 2023 | $34,799 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $20,950 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Unrestricted grant to support organization's exempt purpose | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $12,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $11,533 |
| Dayton Foundation | Scholarships | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Education | 2023 | $7,150 |
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Data for Muskingum University (EIN 31-4379515) 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.