St Edwards University
88% goes to programs $19 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
St Edwards University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Austin, Texas, registered in 1972, with $207,738,144 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
3001 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78704 EIN 74-1109641 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2023)
$207.7M
▲ 14.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$186.3M
Net assets
$308.2M
Employees
1,734
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 rating88% to programs · $19 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 St Edwards University: 88% to programs · $19 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating20 mo reserves · +10% 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 St Edwards University: 20 mo reserves · +10% 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 St Edwards University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 St Edwards University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide a culturally diverse student body with an education that achieves a balance among the humanities, the sciences and the professions.
Contact & location
- Address
- 3001 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78704
- City
- Austin
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $163.0M (FY2013) to $207.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $112.6MNet assets $308.2M
Operating margin
10.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$420.8M
Total liabilities
$112.6M
Net assets
$308.2M
Salaries & benefits
$62.1M
33% of expenses
Board members
27
27 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $207,738,144▲14.3% | $186,276,973▲2.4% | $308,189,447▲11.9% | $420,787,531▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $181,722,489▼6.9% | $181,836,041▼5.6% | $275,483,005▲4.1% | $397,116,911▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $195,192,635▲10.2% | $192,566,756▲9.9% | $264,750,003▼3.6% | $397,941,844▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $177,051,726▼15.2% | $175,281,210▼6.9% | $274,734,573▲13.4% | $407,674,009▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $208,782,526▲3.4% | $188,190,824▼4.1% | $242,247,624▼1.0% | $377,920,423▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $202,000,196▲4.6% | $196,276,298▼0.5% | $244,734,099▲2.0% | $383,389,490▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $193,030,570▲1.6% | $197,178,596▲8.1% | $240,019,689▲0.8% | $382,111,693▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $189,964,127▲4.8% | $182,406,348▲6.7% | $238,187,733▲7.8% | $386,211,408▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $181,178,561▲5.8% | $170,925,233▲4.4% | $220,895,844▲3.2% | $366,572,049▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $171,184,643▲5.0% | $163,716,729▲5.8% | $213,973,844▲1.4% | $320,194,780▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $163,013,898 | $154,697,751▲5.8% | $210,982,448▲7.6% | $319,336,253▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $146,168,607▲6.1% | $195,994,123▲19.7% | $310,346,436▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $137,766,366▲5.4% | $163,750,897▲12.6% | $279,309,491▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $130,732,914▲7.9% | $145,365,947▲13.3% | $259,166,008▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $121,122,966 | $128,254,587 | $244,436,347 | 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: Montserrat Fuentes — $627,087 (0.34% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montserrat Fuentes | President | 45 | $627,087 |
| Lisa L Kirkpatrick | Vp For Student Affairs & Administration | 45 | $310,817 |
| Jose E Demedeiros | Vp For University Advancement | 45 | $273,337 |
| Marianne Ward-peradoza | Provost | 45 | $266,375 |
| Tracy L Manier | Vp Enrollment Management | 45 | $240,463 |
| Alicia Betsinger | Vp For Institutional Effectiveness and Technology | 45 | $229,982 |
| Mary C Campbell | Vp Marketing | 45 | $221,666 |
| Sharon Nell | Dean Arts and Humanities | 45 | $182,465 |
| Jonathan Hodge | Dean & Prof. Natural Sciences | 45 | $179,537 |
| George E Martin | President Emeritus | 45 | $177,599 |
| Gregory Perrin | Avp Advancement Administration | 45 | $176,683 |
| Gary Huff | Chief Financial Officer | 45 | $170,970 |
| Monique Jimenez-herrera | Vice Provost Academic Initiatives/faculty Success | 45 | $168,504 |
| Catherine Campbell | Dean Behavioral Sciences | 45 | $165,561 |
| Anabel Rodriguez | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| April Ruzicka | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brother Richard Daly Csc | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Brother Thomas Dziekan Csc | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Catherine Hilliard | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Chris Ragland | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bon Appetit | Food Services | $5,149,422 |
| Jm Mitchell Group Inc | Marketing | $2,956,662 |
| Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody | Legal | $1,321,253 |
| Collegis Education | Higher Education Consulting | $621,594 |
| Hill and Wilkinson Construction Group | Construction | $572,180 |
Grants received · $4.8M total
103 grants to St Edwards University totaling $4.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $68,455 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $31,437 |
| John G & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation | Kmf initiative - scholarship assistance | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $20,000 |
| John G & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation | Student help with hunger and emergencies | 2024 | $20,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $15,366 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $150,300 |
| Austin Community Foundation | To address the nursing shortage & promote nursing excellence in central texas | 2023 | $95,475 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $83,534 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $51,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $28,800 |
| John G & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation | Kmf initiative - scholarship assistance | 2023 | $25,000 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants | 2023 | $21,728 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is St Edwards University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. St Edwards University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1109641, based in Austin, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is St Edwards University's EIN?
- St Edwards University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1109641.
- How much revenue does St Edwards University report?
- St Edwards University reported $207,738,144 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of St Edwards University's spending goes to programs?
- St Edwards University spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does St Edwards University have?
- CharityIndex grades St Edwards University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does St Edwards University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on St Edwards University's latest Form 990 is $627,087, paid to Montserrat Fuentes (President).
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Data for St Edwards University (EIN 74-1109641) 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.