Stetson University Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Deland, Florida, registered in 1943, with $250,437,317 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 92% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$250.4M
▲ 2.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$266.0M
Net assets
$498.7M
Employees
2,555
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 Stetson University Inc: 92% to programs · $21 to raise $100 earns a A 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 Stetson University Inc: 23 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a B+ 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 Stetson University Inc: 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 Stetson University Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Our mission at stetson university is to provide an excellent education in a creative community where learning and values meet, and to foster in students the qualities of mind and heart that will prepare them to reach their full potential as informed citizens of local communities and the world.
Auxiliary enterprises: the university auxiliary enterprises are for the convenience and benefit of its students, faculty, and staff. these services include a wide variety of student housing options, including dormitories and apartment-style accommodations. in addition, the university offers full array of dining services, student convenience store, and campus bookstore.
Revenue grew from $200.3M (FY2013) to $250.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-6.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$741.0M
Total liabilities
$242.3M
Net assets
$498.7M
Salaries & benefits
$89.3M
34% of expenses
Board members
33
32 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $250,437,317▲2.1% | $265,955,642▲4.3% | $498,709,051▲2.0% | $741,017,064▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $245,230,702▼15.9% | $254,996,021▲1.7% | $489,080,329▲2.9% | $663,746,635▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $291,629,402▲1.1% | $250,822,027▲1.7% | $475,119,808▼3.8% | $652,792,817▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $288,494,091▲17.0% | $246,585,474▲2.2% | $493,717,564▲22.2% | $684,046,890▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $246,563,024▼1.6% | $241,344,995▲2.0% | $404,095,790▲1.5% | $588,771,463▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $250,632,704▲1.0% | $236,531,473▲5.9% | $398,038,979▲4.9% | $541,540,027▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $248,069,650▲10.4% | $223,271,930▲2.1% | $379,412,472▲11.2% | $523,358,318▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $224,743,357▲2.3% | $218,731,268▲3.3% | $341,124,920▲8.3% | $481,422,496▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $219,691,666▲6.0% | $211,790,022▲9.7% | $315,048,906▼1.4% | $457,049,629▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $207,337,106▲3.5% | $193,067,484▲5.3% | $319,372,743▲1.1% | $459,258,935▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $200,292,081 | $183,287,157▲8.8% | $315,904,253▲11.3% | $402,872,065▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $168,461,974▲7.2% | $283,760,702▲13.4% | $372,000,043▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $157,180,517▲7.8% | $250,334,769▲1.4% | $339,060,082▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $145,768,178▲1.9% | $246,761,742▲12.3% | $328,338,875▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $143,094,624 | $219,722,403 | $297,788,061 | 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: Christopher F Roellke — $523,032 (0.20% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher F Roellke | President/trustee | 70 | $523,032 |
| Noel Painter | Former Evp and Provost | 60 | $477,725 |
| Jeffrey Altier | Athletic Director | 60 | $316,886 |
| Darryl Wilson | Professor of Law and Associate Dean | 40 | $272,022 |
| Peter Lake | Professor of Law | 40 | $266,656 |
| Rebecca Morgan | Professor of Law | 40 | $263,695 |
| Jeremy Digorio | Vp and Cfo | 60 | $255,947 |
| Elizabeth Boals | Professor of Law | 40 | $244,375 |
| John Downey | Vp of Campus Life and Student Success | 60 | $240,318 |
| Donald Jones | Basketball Coach | 40 | $233,253 |
| Elizabeth Skomp | Evp and Provost | 60 | $230,394 |
| Krista Bofill | Evp and Cdo | 60 | $229,919 |
| Kristen Adams | Former Dean of Law School | 60 | $221,883 |
| Theresa J Pulley Radwan | Former Interim Dean and Professor of Law School | 60 | $205,823 |
| Frank R Huth | Former Evp and Cfo | 60 | $188,966 |
| Bruce Chong | Former Vp For University Marketing and Communication | 60 | $179,885 |
| Jeffrey Gates | Senior Vp - Enrollment Management and Marketing | 60 | $161,451 |
| D Benjamin Barros | Dean and Professor of Law School | 60 | $153,426 |
| Amy K Gipson | Former Interim Vp - Development and Alumni Engagement | 60 | $130,707 |
| Lynn Schoenberg | Former Co-interim Vp For Class and Dean of Students | 60 | $122,564 |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Williams Company Building Division | Construction | $12,071,707 |
| Biltmore Construction Company Inc | Construction | $5,933,970 |
| Chartwells | Food Services | $5,332,618 |
| Sdf Contracting LLC | Construction | $912,566 |
| Hartman Integration Inc | Construction | $891,912 |
129 grants to Stetson University Inc totaling $10.5M, 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 | $407,000 |
| Givewell Community Foundation Inc | Education - college | 2024 | $131,370 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $130,000 |
| Memorial Hospital-west Volusia Inc | General support | 2024 | $70,000 |
| Southwest Volusia Healthcare Corporation | General support | 2024 | $68,625 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $53,412 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | Education | 2024 | $20,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $8,424 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $8,250 |
| Midway USA Foundation Inc | To fund youth shoothing sports | 2024 | $5,197 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | 2023 | $407,000 |
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Data for Stetson University Inc (EIN 59-0624416) 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.