Sarah Lawrence College
87% goes to programs $43 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Sarah Lawrence College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bronxville, New York, registered in 1973, with $149,454,371 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
1 Mead Way, Bronxville, NY, 10708 EIN 23-7223216 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2024)
$149.5M
▲ 8.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$149.7M
Net assets
$208.2M
Employees
1,611
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →CProgram efficiency40% of the rating87% to programs · $43 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 Sarah Lawrence College: 87% to programs · $43 to raise $100 earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating17 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 Sarah Lawrence College: 17 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 Sarah Lawrence College: 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 Sarah Lawrence College: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Sarah lawrence college is a four-year liberal arts college (continued on schedule o) offering select graduate programs on its main campus in bronxville, ny and 4 undergraduate global studies programs.
What they do
Auxiliary enterprises: sarah lawrence college provides students with a wide range of living and dining experiences. on-campus housing for 1,124 students includes many unique options, from converted houses to traditional suite-style residence halls. sarah lawrence dining options include dining-hall, grab-and-go, and cafe style fare across a range of meal-plans.
Graduate programs: sarah lawrence college offers its 223 graduate students nine distinctive master's degree and various non-degree and certificate programs which include the areas of writing, theatre, dance, child development, art of teaching, human genetics, health advocacy and dance movement therapy.
Other educational programs consisting of non-credit continuing education programs, special non-credit courses for adults, (language, photography, swimming and fitness, etc.), writing institute classes, certificate courses, and early childhood programs.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Mead Way, Bronxville, NY, 10708
- City
- Bronxville
- State
- New York
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $102.9M (FY2013) to $149.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $107.0MNet assets $208.2M
Operating margin
-0.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$315.2M
Total liabilities
$107.0M
Net assets
$208.2M
Salaries & benefits
$53.7M
36% of expenses
Board members
28
26 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,454,371▲8.0% | $149,685,113▲4.6% | $208,186,081▲4.8% | $315,160,558▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $138,374,477▲7034% | $143,127,331▲2442% | $198,585,295▲2.5% | $314,231,163▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,939,602▼98.7% | $5,630,699▼95.6% | $193,683,518▼3.9% | $299,779,457▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $146,220,078▲38.1% | $129,314,578▲20.1% | $201,519,036▲12.6% | $307,915,978▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $105,890,233▼7.5% | $107,705,470▼8.2% | $178,974,559▲18.9% | $288,904,571▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $114,507,149▼3.1% | $117,389,210▼3.0% | $150,529,173▼1.8% | $243,768,343▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $118,163,792▲4.5% | $120,996,822▲5.3% | $153,302,727▲0.8% | $243,103,825▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $113,074,818▼14.0% | $114,900,806▲2.7% | $152,137,210▲4.4% | $234,454,086▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $131,439,410▲28.7% | $111,829,590▲1.1% | $145,774,966▲17.8% | $223,883,176▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $102,094,736▼21.3% | $110,586,078▼0.2% | $123,701,366▼8.5% | $204,843,298▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $129,691,300▲26.0% | $110,808,642▲1.9% | $135,202,504▲14.0% | $216,499,223▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $102,933,214 | $108,765,612▲4.4% | $118,649,097▲3.7% | $199,413,323▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $104,150,514▲4.9% | $114,369,275▲15.6% | $197,770,190▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $99,252,726▲7.3% | $98,920,619▼14.2% | $185,368,492▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $92,522,344▲3.2% | $115,323,022▲10.7% | $185,813,182▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $89,616,283 | $104,195,409 | $174,273,099 | 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: Cristle Collins Judd — $530,475 (0.35% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristle Collins Judd | President/trustee | 40 | $530,475 |
| Patricia Goldman | Vp Advancement & External Relations | 40 | $332,514 |
| Kanwal Singh | Provost & Dean of Faculty | 40 | $284,075 |
| Andrew Kane | Vp of Finance & Operations | 40 | $270,805 |
| Dave Stanfield | Vp and Dean of Students | 40 | $237,727 |
| Danielle Coscia | Vp For Human Resources | 40 | $236,590 |
| Kelle Steenblock Thru 062025 | Director of Genomics Institute | 40 | $221,125 |
| Kevin Mckenna | Vp Admissions | 40 | $219,398 |
| Alison Schlesinger Thru 525 | Vp For New Educational Ventures | 40 | $208,817 |
| Jerrilynn Dodds | Faculty | 40 | $195,509 |
| Thomas Blum - Former Avp Inst | Resear. & Gov Rel/sec./consultant | 40 | $125,732 |
| Joanna Silver | General Counsel (as of 07/2024) | 40 | $102,520 |
| Elke Zuern | Faculty/trustee | 30 | $70,350 |
| Alan Wilson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Atadika Nirschl Novisi | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Clarion Johnson | Trustee (thru 06/30/2025) | 1 | — |
| David Berger | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Deborah Harris | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Diana Sandigo Cabrera | Trustee (thru 06/30/2025) | 1 | — |
| Gregg Horowitz | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Flora Landscapes Ltd | Landscape Services | $765,472 |
| Zubatkin Owner Representation LLC | Consulting | $634,824 |
| Grant Thornton (audittax) | Accounting | $225,176 |
| Collegiate Enterprise Solutions LLC | Consulting | $170,000 |
| Cyrusone Corp | Consulting | $147,929 |
Grants received · $10.8M total
86 grants to Sarah Lawrence College totaling $10.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $340,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $110,000 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $80,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For a scholarship award. | 2024 | $60,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $23,619 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $15,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $15,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $6,600 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $5,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $691,086 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $90,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sarah Lawrence College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sarah Lawrence College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7223216, based in Bronxville, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sarah Lawrence College's EIN?
- Sarah Lawrence College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7223216.
- How much revenue does Sarah Lawrence College report?
- Sarah Lawrence College reported $149,454,371 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Sarah Lawrence College's spending goes to programs?
- Sarah Lawrence College spends about 87% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Sarah Lawrence College have?
- CharityIndex grades Sarah Lawrence College B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Sarah Lawrence College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Sarah Lawrence College's latest Form 990 is $530,475, paid to Cristle Collins Judd (President/trustee).
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Data for Sarah Lawrence College (EIN 23-7223216) 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.