Rollins College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Winter Park, Florida, registered in 1932, with $281,275,793 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$281.3M
▲ 24.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$225.8M
Net assets
$655.8M
Employees
1,855
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 Rollins College: 89% to programs · $36 to raise $100 earns a B 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 Rollins College: 35 mo reserves · +20% 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 Rollins College: 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 Rollins College: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Rollins college educates students for global citizenship and responsible leadership, empowering graduates to pursue meaningful lives and productive careers. we are committed to liberal arts ethos and guided by its values.
Rollins college operated various auxiliary enterprises including dining facilities, housing and other services for the convenience and well-being of its student, faculty and staff.
Revenue grew from $146.2M (FY2013) to $281.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
19.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$989.0M
Total liabilities
$333.2M
Net assets
$655.8M
Salaries & benefits
$86.4M
38% of expenses
Board members
33
32 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $281,275,793▲24.0% | $225,814,849▲2.1% | $655,788,111▲4.3% | $989,013,761▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $226,758,059▲6.1% | $221,102,843▲5.7% | $628,713,928▲6.8% | $876,131,362▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $213,680,720▼1.9% | $209,256,855▲6.6% | $588,917,219▼4.1% | $843,613,833▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $217,797,924▲5.7% | $196,335,776▲11.2% | $614,328,350▲1.3% | $852,704,104 | 990 |
| 2020 | $206,009,877▲12.4% | $176,485,460▼2.8% | $606,306,578▲23.9% | $852,650,336▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $183,305,572▼5.7% | $181,544,376▲2.1% | $489,421,049▼1.8% | $708,295,874▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $194,469,771▲19.2% | $177,886,208▲7.1% | $498,286,201▲10.5% | $666,687,034▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $163,132,773▲6.4% | $166,142,829▲3.5% | $451,098,303▲4.6% | $615,604,384▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $153,306,606▼4.8% | $160,562,509▲3.7% | $431,072,227▼5.7% | $579,333,226▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $161,003,891▲10.1% | $154,848,423▲0.3% | $457,345,087▼1.5% | $608,335,511▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $146,187,601 | $154,385,422▲1.4% | $464,305,682▲3.9% | $618,727,611▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $152,279,100▲4.3% | $446,748,514▲8.2% | $601,491,691▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $145,987,532▲4.2% | $412,894,718▼6.2% | $568,732,978▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $140,068,361▲8.6% | $440,160,200▲12.8% | $564,474,502▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $129,023,884 | $390,276,501 | $515,994,640 | 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: Grant Cornwell — $967,945 (0.43% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Cornwell | President | 50 | $967,945 |
| Anil Menon | Dean Crummer Business | 50 | $585,563 |
| Laurie K Houck | Vice President | 50 | $399,464 |
| Edward A Kania | Vice President | 50 | $382,488 |
| Faye Tydlaska | Vice President | 50 | $337,907 |
| Donald Davidson | Vice President | 50 | $303,000 |
| Donna A Lee | Vice President | 50 | $270,582 |
| Samuel A Stark | Vice President | 50 | $259,759 |
| Greg W Marshall | Professor | 50 | $243,717 |
| William Seyfried | Assoc Dean | 50 | $238,568 |
| Halil Kiymaz | Professor | 50 | $225,187 |
| Keenan Yoho | Professor | 50 | $223,228 |
| William H Short | Asst Treasurer | 50 | $208,782 |
| Lorraine M Kyle | Executive Director | 50 | $159,715 |
| Kathleen Currie | Assistant Secretary | 50 | $57,358 |
| Kathryn G Nichols | Asst Secretary | 50 | $37,535 |
| Allan E Keen | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Andrea Massey-farrell | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Anthony Diresta | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Bruce A Beal | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas Company | Construction Planning | $2,718,177 |
| Ellucian Company LP | Banner Tech Support | $1,404,220 |
| Eab Global Inc | Student Search Engine | $1,125,310 |
| Schaeffer Design Studio LLC | Building Design Services | $720,750 |
| Northmen Roofing | Roofing Services | $409,049 |
158 grants to Rollins College totaling $8.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | 2024 | $250,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $80,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $49,816 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | To provide scholarships for students | 2024 | $33,161 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $26,500 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $24,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $17,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $12,478 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $12,100 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $10,500 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $7,000 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | For general operating support | 2024 | $6,666 |
| The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc | For general operating support | 2024 | $6,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | B40 higher ed institutions | 2023 | $425,000 |
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | 2023 | $250,000 |
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Data for Rollins College (EIN 59-0624440) 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.