Robert Morris University
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
97% goes to programs $21 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Robert Morris University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, registered in 1940, with $175,380,272 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
6001 University Blvd, Moon Township, PA, 15108 EIN 25-1120678 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2024)
$175.4M
▲ 4.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$181.9M
Net assets
$133.9M
Employees
1,457
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 rating97% to programs · $21 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 Robert Morris University: 97% to programs · $21 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · -4% 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 Robert Morris University: 9 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ 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 Robert Morris 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 Robert Morris University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Educational institution
What they do
Student services-include expenses for the offices of financial aid, enrollment management, registrar, athletics and those activities whose primary purpose is to contribute to the student's emotional and physical well being.
Auxiliary enterprises: residence halls, dining halls, recreational
Contact & location
- Address
- 6001 University Blvd, Moon Township, PA, 15108
- City
- Moon Township
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $158.4M (FY2013) to $175.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $113.2MNet assets $133.9M
Operating margin
-3.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$247.1M
Total liabilities
$113.2M
Net assets
$133.9M
Salaries & benefits
$64.4M
35% of expenses
Board members
13
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $175,380,272▲4.1% | $181,897,215▲2.4% | $133,871,988▼3.5% | $247,112,473▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $168,434,700▲8.2% | $177,582,189▲7.3% | $138,790,249▼3.3% | $257,286,537▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $155,704,363▼7.1% | $165,543,535▼0.2% | $143,525,515▼6.9% | $267,811,303▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $167,626,695▲1.5% | $165,833,852▲0.8% | $154,112,955▼2.8% | $269,723,396▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $165,085,372▼7.2% | $164,470,280▼2.7% | $158,623,305▲6.3% | $284,845,897▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $177,880,391▼3.3% | $169,056,500▼4.0% | $149,223,448▲5.4% | $277,505,216▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $183,958,215▲1.3% | $176,083,523▲1.1% | $141,543,047▲4.6% | $279,069,321▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $181,533,419▲3.5% | $174,228,983▲4.0% | $135,345,368▲6.6% | $275,366,727▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $175,340,611▲1.2% | $167,565,674▲0.1% | $126,967,543▲6.8% | $231,608,978▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $173,285,393▲1.4% | $167,343,095▲4.2% | $118,929,902▲3.2% | $224,757,940▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $170,926,150▲7.9% | $160,538,644▲4.8% | $115,293,066▲9.9% | $224,485,724▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $158,419,340 | $153,173,297▲5.5% | $104,932,372▲8.3% | $216,846,121▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $145,122,397▲8.1% | $96,870,510▲8.1% | $213,685,750▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $134,195,950▲8.0% | $89,575,548▲5.2% | $209,538,384▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $124,212,517▲13.1% | $85,128,037▲15.1% | $192,878,875▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $109,811,268 | $73,957,028 | $161,902,879 | 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: Michelle Patrick — $588,486 (0.32% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Patrick | President | 50 | $588,486 |
| Andrew S Toole | Head Basketball Coach (men) | 40 | $424,274 |
| Derya A Jacobs | Sr Vp Corp Relations, Strategic Initiatives | 50 | $300,434 |
| Renee T Cavalovitch | Vp and General Counsel | 50 | $291,698 |
| Joseph Zimmer | Provost & Vp of Academic Affairs | 50 | $284,101 |
| Christopher King | Vp & Director of Athletics | 50 | $260,777 |
| Jill Kurp | Chief Academic Outreach & Impact Officer | 50 | $248,960 |
| Keith Roeper | Vp, Business Affairs & Treasurer | 50 | $238,187 |
| Daria Crawley | Dean, School of Business & Stem | 50 | $236,213 |
| Nadine Englert | Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences | 50 | $234,335 |
| Perry F Roofner | Chief Facilities Officer | 50 | $229,920 |
| Prasad Vemala Venkata | Professor of Management | 50 | $222,257 |
| Jacob Peng | Director, Mba Program & Acctg Professor | 40 | $220,998 |
| Carl Ross | Professor of Nursing | 40 | $217,058 |
| Lisa Hernandez | Vp, People & Culture | 50 | $209,189 |
| Lois Bryan | Professor of Accounting | 40 | $207,785 |
| Joseph Piccirilli | Chief Acctg Officer & Controller | 50 | $125,577 |
| Brian Kelly | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Clarence Dozier | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| David Malone | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Shorelight LLC | International Student Recruiting | $1,686,248 |
| LLC the Albert M Higley Co | Construction Management | $958,609 |
| Ellucian Company LLC | Software Services | $661,594 |
| Refquest LLC | Sports Officials | $435,044 |
| Dorosh Documentaries | Videographer | $301,500 |
Grants received · $12.6M total
101 grants to Robert Morris University totaling $12.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Higher education | 2024 | $35,696 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $35,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $20,186 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2024 | $14,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $11,698 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Upmc | General support | 2023 | $885,000 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants/scholarships | 2023 | $301,685 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $159,021 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Education | 2023 | $46,486 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Research- subcontract | 2023 | $27,442 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Education/research | 2023 | $14,494 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | To support education | 2023 | $12,500 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
Grants made · $44K in FY2023
1 grant totaling $44K in FY2023. All grants made by Robert Morris University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Negro Educational Emergency Drive Need | Financial aid to minority students | $44,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Robert Morris University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Robert Morris University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-1120678, based in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Robert Morris University's EIN?
- Robert Morris University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-1120678.
- How much revenue does Robert Morris University report?
- Robert Morris University reported $175,380,272 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Robert Morris University's spending goes to programs?
- Robert Morris University spends about 97% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Robert Morris University have?
- CharityIndex grades Robert Morris University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Robert Morris University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Robert Morris University's latest Form 990 is $588,486, paid to Michelle Patrick (President).
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Data for Robert Morris University (EIN 25-1120678) 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.