Nova Southeastern University Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, registered in 1965, with $1,024,052,079 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.0B
▲ 9.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$957.7M
Net assets
$1.2B
Employees
8,979
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 Nova Southeastern University Inc: 86% to programs · $5 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 Nova Southeastern University Inc: 15 mo reserves · +6% 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 Nova Southeastern University Inc: 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 Nova Southeastern University Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Nova southeastern university's primary activity is to provide educational services. see part iii.
Academic support: programs include the nsu library system, computer services, museum of art operations, student education center operations and maintenance of facilities dedicated to instructional activities. the university library system is composed of the alvin sherman library, research, and information technology center; the health professions division library; the law center library; the oceanography library; and the nsu university school media center. the 325,000-square-foot alvin sherman library, research, and information technology center is a joint-use facility with the broward county board of county commissioners. the facility contains electronic classrooms, group-study rooms, a large collaborative study room, a cafe, and (continued on schedule o)service desks with staff trained and ready to serve library users.nsu health's state-of-the art dental clinic at the tampa bay regional campus completed its first year of operations, treating patients in more than 6,000 individual visits during fiscal 2024. the clinic supports the college of dental medicine's expansion of its d.m.d. program to tampa bay, with its third cohort admitted in may 2024, for a total of 107 international dental students enrolled in tampa bay as of june 30, 2024. fiscal 2024 also included noteworthy facilities projects, enhancing student experiences through technology and innovation. examples include the spring 2024 opening of the jerry taylor and nancy bryant trading floor, an advanced educational space supporting hands-on experience in conducting research and managing a range of investments for h. wayne huizenga college of business and entrepreneurship students. the nsu university school's innovation lab was substantially completed (opening fall 2024), featuring a cutting-edge hub dedicated to robotics, exploration, experimentation, and fabrication for nsu's 2,000+ preschool through grade 12 students. the lab complements nsu's alan b. levan | nsu broward center of innovation (the levan center of innovation), which opened in fiscal 2022 and is one of the largest of its kind in the nation, featuring emerging technology supporting innovation and entrepreneurship.
Auxiliary enterprises: nova southeastern university's nsu health is a patient centric, integrated health care network built on a foundation of education, research, and the highest quality patient care.nsu health has many outpatient facilities and provides care in medical, dental, optometry, pharmacy, and mental health services, including family therapy. there are also specialty services available, such as audiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech language pathology. in addition to the health care facilities on the fort lauderdale/davie campus, nsu health provides services to the surrounding community. (continued on schedule o)nsu has numerous residence halls on the main campus that serve its students. the residence halls are living/learning centers that provide an environment conducive to student success.the don taft university center is a more than 325,000-square-foot facility featuring three ncaa competition courts, group fitness and instruction rooms, cardio and weight training areas, squash courts, a rock climbing wall, and the flight deck pub. the performing and visual arts wing of the don taft university center includes state-of-the-art classrooms and facilities that support the art, dance, music, and theatre majors of the department of communication, media, and the arts (dcma) at the halmos college of arts and sciences.
Nova southeastern university goes beyond its primary mission byreaching out to the community with diverse service programs andcommunity-based research. nsu is 1 of only 59 colleges anduniversities nationwide to hold both community engaged and high research activity designations. nsu delivers tangible benefits, including junior kindergarten throughdoctoral education, physical infrastructure, a professional workforce,employment opportunities, delivery
Revenue grew from $671.1M (FY2013) to $1.0B (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
6.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1B
Total liabilities
$877.8M
Net assets
$1.2B
Salaries & benefits
$443.4M
46% of expenses
Board members
26
25 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,024,052,079▲9.2% | $957,673,254▲8.0% | $1,213,078,344▲8.8% | $2,090,842,277▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $937,818,588▲6.8% | $886,692,937▲9.3% | $1,115,393,148▲7.3% | $1,990,847,965▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $878,104,649▲4.9% | $811,108,948▲8.5% | $1,039,744,403▼0.9% | $1,951,921,009▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $836,787,691▲7.6% | $747,310,890▼0.8% | $1,049,592,445▲13.5% | $1,812,347,063▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $777,842,794▲6.2% | $753,646,826▲7.1% | $924,895,287▲4.1% | $1,601,599,606▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $732,703,021▼4.3% | $703,706,589▲4.3% | $888,432,488▲4.2% | $1,546,343,253▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $765,461,217▲13.1% | $674,797,007▲3.4% | $852,702,145▲11.9% | $1,441,984,594▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $676,630,408▼2.1% | $652,316,820▲1.3% | $762,237,354▲4.4% | $1,326,129,655▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $690,984,459▲1.9% | $643,749,700▲1.8% | $730,045,482▲5.7% | $1,305,059,065▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $678,187,945▲1.1% | $632,569,302▼1.0% | $690,619,403▲6.7% | $1,294,127,802▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $671,135,214 | $639,182,894▲3.8% | $647,063,844▲6.8% | $1,273,022,908▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $615,759,212▼3.8% | $605,939,643▲6.8% | $1,148,069,543▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $640,278,362▲7.3% | $567,288,264▲8.9% | $1,101,239,245▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $596,694,461▲1.1% | $520,895,827▲15.9% | $1,069,954,961▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $589,911,849 | $449,493,929 | $980,662,933 | 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: George L Hanbury II Phd — $1,330,212 (0.14% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| George L Hanbury II Phd | President/chief Executive Officer | 37.5 | $1,330,212 |
| Elaine M Wallace | Dean - Coll of Osteopathic Medicine | 37.5 | $728,530 |
| Johannes G Vieweg | Dean - Coll of Allopathic Medicine | 37.5 | $707,312 |
| Harry K Moon | Exec Vp & Coo | 37.5 | $567,380 |
| Ronald Chenail | Provost/exec Vp Acad Affairs | 37.5 | $473,182 |
| Brad Williams | Snr Vp Enrollment Mmgmt & Stud Affrs | 37.5 | $458,710 |
| Steven Kaltman | Dean - Coll of Dental Medicine | 37.5 | $434,323 |
| Ray Ferrero | University Chancellor | 37.5 | $404,929 |
| Alyson Silva | Vp Finance & Cfo | 37.5 | $396,442 |
| Robert Pietrykowski | Vp Human Resources | 37.5 | $394,413 |
| Daniel Alfonso | Vp Facilities Management | 37.5 | $348,245 |
| Irving Rosenbaum | Former Key Employee | 37.5 | $302,494 |
| Frederick Lippman | Former Key Employee | 37.5 | $289,062 |
| Guy Nehrenz | Interim Dean-coll of Hlth Care Scs | 37.5 | $244,658 |
| Stanley Wilson | Interim Dean-coll of Hlth Care Scs | 37.5 | $222,312 |
| Alan B Levan | Trustee | 7.75 | — |
| Albert J Miniaci | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Anthony N Ottaviani | Trustee | 1.5 | — |
| Arthur J Falcone | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Barbara Trebbi Landry | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Encompass Onsite Solutions | Janitorial | $16,188,819 |
| Kibler Contruction LLC | Construction | $14,640,073 |
| Chartwells | Food Services | $9,886,803 |
| Kl Media Partners | Advertising | $5,616,279 |
| Panza Maurer & Maynard PA | Legal | $5,145,749 |
194 grants to Nova Southeastern University Inc totaling $30.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Als Foundation Inc | Scientific research | 2025 | $103,087 |
| University of Miami | Research | 2024 | $1,182,810 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $773,870 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Research | 2024 | $300,000 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn | Bitner plante quarterly grant fy25 | 2024 | $239,332 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $56,000 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn | Trial capacity program | 2024 | $50,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $25,000 |
| National Charitable Endowment Inc | General charitable use | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $13,500 |
| United Way Miami Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | To provide scholarships for students | 2024 | $6,908 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $6,000 |
31 grants totaling $5.2M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Nova Southeastern University Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Everglades Ahec | Instruction | $1,621,816 |
| Central Florida Area Health Education Center Inc | Instruction | $1,479,499 |
| Research Triangle Institute | Research | $365,317 |
| Florida International University | Research | $208,125 |
| South Florida Veterans Affairs Foundation For Research & Educaton | Research | $156,418 |
| Care Resource Community Health Centers Inc | Community service | $147,974 |
| University of North Carolina At Wilmington | Research | $124,627 |
| Symbioseas | Research | $123,428 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Research | $107,221 |
| Georgetown University | Research | $93,118 |
| University of Miami | Research | $90,330 |
| Palo Alto Veterans Institute For Research | Research | $65,341 |
| University of South Florida | Research | $58,698 |
| Weill Medical College of Cornell University | Research | $56,921 |
| Caridad Center Inc | Instruction | $50,044 |
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Data for Nova Southeastern University Inc (EIN 59-1083502) 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.