St Francis Xavier University
501(c)(3)
67% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
St Francis Xavier University is a 501(c)(3) organization, registered in 1969, with $172,573,027 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 67% of spending to programs.
Antigonish Ns B2g 2w5, Canada, 00000 EIN 98-6008096 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2024)
$172.6M
▲ 5.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$169.0M
Net assets
$218.0M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating67% to programs · $0 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 Francis Xavier University: 67% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 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 St Francis Xavier University: 15 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 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 Francis Xavier University: 5 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 St Francis Xavier University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Primarily undergraduate institution of approx. 4,100 students. the university offers major advanced major and honours programs through department in its faculty of arts science business and education.
What they do
Comprised of student services coady institute continuing education library info & technology all of which directly support the universitys educational mandate
Contact & location
- Address
- Antigonish Ns B2g 2w5, Canada, 00000
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $135.8M (FY2020) to $172.6M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $319.5MNet assets $218.0M
Operating margin
2.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$537.5M
Total liabilities
$319.5M
Net assets
$218.0M
Salaries & benefits
$97.6M
58% of expenses
Board members
24
20 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $172,573,027▲5.2% | $169,046,165▲1.7% | $217,976,587▲12.9% | $537,489,295▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $164,079,185▼3.9% | $166,140,407▼4.3% | $193,027,736▲14.2% | $525,063,371▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $170,752,944▲16.2% | $173,538,050▲18.3% | $168,984,758▲2.7% | $493,116,732▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $146,968,555▲8.2% | $146,725,452▲10.6% | $164,621,598▲13.9% | $457,148,022▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $135,834,774 | $132,714,322 | $144,566,534 | $431,603,073 | 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)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stfx | Board Members | 0 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Pomerleau Inc | Construction | $8,387,172 |
| Sodexho Marriot Services | Food Services | $8,045,990 |
| Firstonsite Restoration Limited | Construction | $4,979,324 |
| Medavie Blue Cross | Health Services | $2,978,239 |
| Town of Antigonish | Utilities | $2,937,313 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is St Francis Xavier University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. St Francis Xavier University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 98-6008096.
- What is St Francis Xavier University's EIN?
- St Francis Xavier University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 98-6008096.
- How much revenue does St Francis Xavier University report?
- St Francis Xavier University reported $172,573,027 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of St Francis Xavier University's spending goes to programs?
- St Francis Xavier University spends about 67% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does St Francis Xavier University have?
- CharityIndex grades St Francis Xavier University B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does St Francis Xavier University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on St Francis Xavier University's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Stfx (Board Members).
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Data for St Francis Xavier University (EIN 98-6008096) 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.