Point Park University
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
88% goes to programs $54 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Point Park University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1962, with $131,320,425 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
201 Wood St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222 EIN 25-1094922 Since 1962
Revenue (FY2023)
$131.3M
▲ 12.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$131.3M
Net assets
$141.7M
Employees
1,539
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating88% to programs · $54 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 Point Park University: 88% to programs · $54 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · +0% 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 Point Park University: 13 mo reserves · +0% 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 Point Park University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Point Park University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Higher education
What they do
Academic support & student services- academic support provides support for the school's primary academic mission. includes library services, university advising center, information & media centers, provost office & teaching & learning lab. student services includes admissions, career development, financial aid administration, registrar, student activities, student affairs office, as well as 17 men's and women's intercollegiate athletic teams.
Auxiliary enterprises- support of dormitories, dining hall, cafe, bookstore and recreation center for students, faculty and staff of the university.
Contact & location
- Address
- 201 Wood St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $105.4M (FY2013) to $131.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $56.0MNet assets $141.7M
Operating margin
0.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$197.6M
Total liabilities
$56.0M
Net assets
$141.7M
Salaries & benefits
$50.1M
38% of expenses
Board members
21
21 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $131,320,425▲12.3% | $131,291,298▲1.0% | $141,664,929▲4.4% | $197,631,041▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $116,941,857▼7.8% | $129,931,296▲0.8% | $135,666,227▼2.8% | $191,322,220▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $126,829,529▲3.6% | $128,943,326▲4.2% | $139,506,276▼4.1% | $203,147,496▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $122,379,566▼3.4% | $123,752,230▲1.1% | $145,418,261▲5.1% | $213,510,842▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $126,694,029▲2.0% | $122,414,006▼0.5% | $138,309,637▲5.8% | $208,533,496▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $124,270,275▲2.5% | $122,971,020▲1.8% | $130,770,141▲0.3% | $211,727,995▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $121,241,929▲1.9% | $120,818,215▲4.7% | $130,412,104▲4.0% | $219,445,664▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $118,929,992▲0.9% | $115,427,946▲2.5% | $125,441,764▲6.5% | $209,393,112▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $117,837,564▼2.4% | $112,562,966▲7.4% | $117,790,517▲5.9% | $198,120,874▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $120,730,639▲14.5% | $104,776,970▲3.5% | $111,191,200▲14.9% | $181,591,204▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $105,431,731 | $101,193,130▲5.7% | $96,760,668▲8.3% | $174,676,626▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $95,706,786▲3.0% | $89,327,362▲24.6% | $163,217,038▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $92,921,144▲1.5% | $71,694,826▲8.5% | $147,657,880▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $91,550,239▲7.4% | $66,091,632▲14.0% | $146,782,388▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $85,245,123 | $57,977,184 | $134,318,513 | 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 W Brussalis Edd — $494,669 (0.38% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris W Brussalis Edd | President | 40 | $494,669 |
| Donald Green | Former President | 0 | $403,984 |
| Bridget Mancosh | Sr Vp Finance/opr.& Board Treas. | 40 | $338,713 |
| Paul Hennigan | Former Officer/president Emeritus | 40 | $287,614 |
| Theodore Black | Sr. Vp of Inst. Adv. & Strategy | 40 | $284,801 |
| Andrew Hughey Exited 62024 | Sr. Vp/general Counsel/boa | 40 | $246,452 |
| Michael Soto | Provost | 40 | $242,702 |
| Karen Mcintyre | Professor | 40 | $209,817 |
| Darlene Marnich | Professor | 40 | $206,301 |
| Stephen Tanzilli | Dean Row. School of Business | 40 | $181,985 |
| Kiesha Lalama | Managing & Artistic Director | 40 | $180,316 |
| Keith Paylo | Vp of Student Affairs | 40 | $170,877 |
| Timothy Wilson | Associate Vp of It | 40 | $168,859 |
| James Hardt | Asst. Vp Finance | 40 | $163,266 |
| Dimitris Kraniou | Professor | 40 | $160,913 |
| Josie Brown Exited 62024 | Dean & Artistic Director | 40 | $159,908 |
| Garfield Lemonius | Dean & Artistic Director | 40 | $159,450 |
| Natalie Rice | Vp of Human Resources | 40 | $156,787 |
| Barbara Vankirk | Board Member (st. 8/2024) | 1.5 | — |
| Daryl Fields Md Phd | Board Member (st. 2/2024) | 1.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Culinart | Food Service | $3,001,209 |
| Velociti | Cleaning & Security | $2,572,536 |
| K-12 Teachers Alliance | Online Educ Services | $1,382,775 |
| Sextant Marketing | Marketing | $1,133,280 |
| Eab | Marketing | $966,732 |
Grants received · $2.5M total
41 grants to Point Park University totaling $2.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Higher education | 2024 | $131,473 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,802 |
| Upmc | General support | 2023 | $210,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $100,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Education | 2023 | $36,986 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | To support education | 2023 | $12,500 |
| Upmc | General support | 2022 | $200,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2022 | $55,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Higher education | 2022 | $20,833 |
| California Community Foundation | Education | 2022 | $7,700 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Education | 2021 | $233,656 |
| Upmc | General support | 2021 | $200,000 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $7,800 |
Grants made · $31K in FY2023
3 grants totaling $31K in FY2023. All grants made by Point Park University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Conference On Community Development | Economic development | $17,765 |
| Chuck Cooper Foundation | Outreach to underserved students | $7,500 |
| Pittsburgh Downtown Community Development Corporation | Economic development | $6,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Point Park University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Point Park University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-1094922, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Point Park University's EIN?
- Point Park University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-1094922.
- How much revenue does Point Park University report?
- Point Park University reported $131,320,425 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Point Park University's spending goes to programs?
- Point Park University spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Point Park University have?
- CharityIndex grades Point Park University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Point Park University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Point Park University's latest Form 990 is $494,669, paid to Chris W Brussalis Edd (President).
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Data for Point Park University (EIN 25-1094922) 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.