Seton Hall University
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
87% goes to programs $14 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Seton Hall University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in South Orange, New Jersey, registered in 1946, with $563,813,000 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
400 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ, 07079 EIN 22-1500645 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2023)
$563.8M
▲ 6.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$550.7M
Net assets
$552.6M
Employees
4,013
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating87% to programs · $14 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 Seton Hall University: 87% to programs · $14 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · +2% 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 Seton Hall University: 12 mo reserves · +2% 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 Seton Hall 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 Seton Hall University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Seton hall university is a catholic institution of higher education
What they do
Academic support and student services - academic support provides support services, such as libraries, academic technology, faculty curriculum development, for its primary missions of instruction, research and public service. student services provide various services to students, such as counseling, career guidance, financial aid, student records, health services and transportation, which contribute to the students' emotional and physical well-being and to their intellectual, cultural and social development outside the context of the university's formal instructional programs.
Research, training & public services - enables faculty to explore new areas of education, learning and knowledge and provides non-instructional services to individuals and groups external to the university. the university also offers financial support to students through academic scholarships and work-study programs, which are funded by federal, state and private grants.
Contact & location
- Address
- 400 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ, 07079
- City
- South Orange
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $406.4M (FY2013) to $563.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $369.1MNet assets $552.6M
Operating margin
2.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$921.7M
Total liabilities
$369.1M
Net assets
$552.6M
Salaries & benefits
$199.4M
36% of expenses
Board members
39
30 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $563,813,000▲6.7% | $550,690,000▲7.2% | $552,557,000▲7.6% | $921,688,000▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $528,427,000▲0.4% | $513,621,000▲0.9% | $513,733,000▲7.1% | $881,744,000▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $526,525,000▲11.3% | $509,076,000▲8.7% | $479,685,000▼5.1% | $868,383,000▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $473,034,000▲3.6% | $468,441,000▼0.1% | $505,531,000▲15.4% | $890,349,000▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $456,494,000▲2.2% | $468,697,000▼1.3% | $438,028,000▼0.6% | $814,560,000▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $446,821,000▼3.2% | $475,088,000▲8.0% | $440,653,000▼3.9% | $701,436,000▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $461,354,000▲11.2% | $439,778,000▲10.3% | $458,501,000▲2.0% | $722,351,000▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $414,965,000▲3.5% | $398,763,000▼0.5% | $449,462,000▲6.9% | $714,992,000▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $400,917,000▲3.6% | $400,791,000▲6.1% | $420,405,000▼2.8% | $618,392,000▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $386,807,000▼4.8% | $377,909,000▲3.7% | $432,470,000▲0.9% | $639,087,000▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $406,365,000 | $364,557,000▲2.9% | $428,476,000▲14.0% | $652,078,000▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $354,173,000▲6.5% | $375,970,000▲11.5% | $565,515,000▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $332,438,000▼1.6% | $337,078,000▼0.1% | $527,269,000▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $337,759,000▲2.1% | $337,290,000▲13.2% | $529,794,000▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $330,948,000 | $297,859,000 | $501,517,000 | 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: Shaheen Holloway — $2,132,686 (0.39% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Holloway | Head Coach Men's Basketball | 60 | $2,132,686 |
| Joseph E Nyre Phd | President/ceo/regent/trustee | 60 | $1,719,479 |
| Patrick G Lyons Mba | Evp Operations & Chief of Staff | 60 | $751,746 |
| Katia Passeriniphd | Interim President/ceo/regent/trustee | 60 | $478,267 |
| Anthony J Bozzella | Head Coach Women's Basketball | 60 | $444,623 |
| Alyssa Mccloud Phd | Sr. Vp Enrollment Management | 50 | $424,639 |
| Jon Paparsenos | V.p. Univ. Advancement | 50 | $398,666 |
| Kimberly A Capadona Esq | General Counsel | 50 | $378,016 |
| Donna M Mcmonagle | V.p. Finance & Cfo | 50 | $374,906 |
| John Cornwell Jdm Phil | Interim Dean, School of Law | 45 | $362,258 |
| Bryan Felt Ma | Athletics Director | 45 | $350,111 |
| Joyce A Strawser Phd | Dean Stillman School Business | 45 | $304,992 |
| Erik Lillquist Jd | Interim Provost | 50 | $303,303 |
| Matthew Borowick Mba | V.p. Univ. Relations | 50 | $296,706 |
| Monica Burnette Phd | V.p. Student Services | 50 | $285,131 |
| John Buschman Dls | Dean University Libraries | 45 | $273,015 |
| Katherine Suga Esq | Senior Associate General Counsel | 45 | $263,193 |
| Kathleen Boozang Jd Llm | Former Dean, School of Law | 45 | $244,962 |
| Jonathan V Farina Phd | Interim Dean College of Arts & Sciences | 45 | $236,558 |
| Paul E Fisher Mpa | Chief Information Officer | 45 | $217,709 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Dining LLC | Food Services | $13,546,935 |
| Torcon | General Contracting | $11,506,071 |
| Atalian Us Northeast Inc | Housekeeping | $3,874,875 |
| Securitas Security Services USA Inc | Security | $2,064,375 |
| Wiley Edu LLC | Education Development | $1,695,252 |
Grants received · $55.6M total
214 grants to Seton Hall University totaling $55.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Services of New Jersey Inc | Grants/assistance were awarded for the following legal services program:legal assistance for individuals facing detention or deportation $125,516state of nj irp subgrant $809,360 | 2024 | $934,876 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $132,432 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $114,873 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $35,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Scholarship grant | 2024 | $29,154 |
| United Way Miami Inc | General support | 2024 | $28,400 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | To provide scholarships for students | 2024 | $27,342 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $21,350 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Universities, graduate schools or law schools | 2024 | $15,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For a scholarship award. | 2024 | $13,000 |
| Baylor University | Subcontract-research | 2024 | $12,898 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Big East Conference Inc | Funding for athletic program | 2023 | $4,742,928 |
Grants made · $1.3M in FY2023
11 grants totaling $1.3M in FY2023. All grants made by Seton Hall University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Township of South Orange Village | General purpose | $620,000 |
| Township of Clifton | General purpose | $326,000 |
| Township of Nutley | General purpose | $279,000 |
| City of Summit Nj | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Soma Cross-cultural Works Inc | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Scholarship Fund For Inner-city Children | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Maison Fortune Orphange Foundation Inc | General purpose | $7,000 |
| St Pauls Outreach Inc | General purpose | $6,000 |
| South Orange Performing Arts Center Inc | General purpose | $6,000 |
| The V Foundation | General purpose | $6,000 |
| National Association For the Advancement of Colored People | General purpose | $6,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Seton Hall University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Seton Hall University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-1500645, based in South Orange, New Jersey. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Seton Hall University's EIN?
- Seton Hall University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-1500645.
- How much revenue does Seton Hall University report?
- Seton Hall University reported $563,813,000 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Seton Hall University's spending goes to programs?
- Seton Hall University spends about 87% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Seton Hall University have?
- CharityIndex grades Seton Hall University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Seton Hall University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Seton Hall University's latest Form 990 is $2,132,686, paid to Shaheen Holloway (Head Coach Men's Basketball).
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Data for Seton Hall University (EIN 22-1500645) 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.