Syracuse University
95% goes to programs $25 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Syracuse University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Syracuse, New York, registered in 1938, with $1,864,892,391 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
Comptrollers Office Skytop Office B, Syracuse, NY, 13244 EIN 15-0532081 Since 1938
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.9B
▲ 7.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.7B
Net assets
$3.3B
Employees
17,147
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating95% to programs · $25 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 Syracuse University: 95% to programs · $25 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · +7% 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 Syracuse University: 23 mo reserves · +7% 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Syracuse university is a non-profit research university devoted to education, research and public engagement.
What they do
Student services:expenditures in this area include support services for the university's undergraduate freshmen and sophomores. the university has a two-year residence requirement for freshmen and sophomores with the primary purpose of contributing to the students' emotional and physical well-being and their intellectual, and social development outside the formal instruction program.
Sponsored research and other related activities:expenditures in this area include research and similar activity funded by grants from the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Other program services:other program service expenditures support syracuse university's academic and research initiatives through provision of academic support, student services and general institutional support, the critical components to seamless delivery and to meeting the needs and expectations of syracuse university's students and faculty.
Contact & location
- Address
- Comptrollers Office Skytop Office B, Syracuse, NY, 13244
- City
- Syracuse
- State
- New York
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.2B (FY2013) to $1.9B (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.3BNet assets $3.3B
Operating margin
7.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.7B
Total liabilities
$1.3B
Net assets
$3.3B
Salaries & benefits
$753.2M
43% of expenses
Board members
49
48 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,864,892,391▲7.2% | $1,732,103,097▲7.9% | $3,329,350,806▲9.4% | $4,676,447,711▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,739,194,343▲0.6% | $1,605,970,896▲7.6% | $3,043,226,687▲8.3% | $4,268,712,597▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,729,445,030▲14.5% | $1,493,187,941▲10.6% | $2,808,743,211▲0.1% | $4,035,936,698▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,510,275,831▼0.8% | $1,349,889,136▼4.4% | $2,805,931,296▲18.2% | $3,919,538,933▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,522,525,721 | $1,411,580,571▲3.1% | $2,373,114,217▲0.5% | $3,525,794,177▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,523,155,355▲8.0% | $1,368,544,252▲6.6% | $2,360,574,888▲5.7% | $3,208,471,300▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,409,942,742▲3.8% | $1,284,205,296▲1.9% | $2,234,148,044▲10.5% | $3,035,514,012▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,357,874,902▲7.2% | $1,259,953,506▲3.4% | $2,020,957,202▲10.8% | $2,854,624,621▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,266,122,237▼0.2% | $1,218,868,630▲3.4% | $1,823,961,190▼1.0% | $2,688,394,910▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,269,059,737▲3.5% | $1,178,788,210▲4.4% | $1,842,203,525▲0.3% | $2,668,632,803▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,226,485,952 | $1,128,791,081▲3.8% | $1,836,657,686▲10.1% | $2,656,991,491▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,087,442,180▲1.3% | $1,668,196,880▲8.9% | $2,396,012,308▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,073,215,205▲5.9% | $1,531,370,319▼4.6% | $2,278,730,399▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,013,689,409▲3.4% | $1,604,757,297▲10.0% | $2,239,201,408▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $979,923,676 | $1,458,962,389 | $2,161,769,188 | 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: Dino Babers — $12,957,233 (0.75% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dino Babers | Football Head Coach | 60 | $12,957,233 |
| James Boeheim | Basketball Head Coach | 60 | $2,609,654 |
| Adrian Autry | Basketball Head Coach | 60 | $1,786,673 |
| Kent Syverud | Chancellor and President | 60 | $1,189,621 |
| Candace Campbell Jackson | Svp and Chief of Staff | 60 | $1,095,688 |
| Roderick Long | Football Defensive Coordinator | 60 | $906,420 |
| J Michael Haynie | Vc- Strategic Initiatives & Innovation | 60 | $874,945 |
| Brett Padgett | Svp & Chief Financial Officer | 60 | $780,418 |
| Gretchen Ritter | Vc, Provost & Chief Academic Officer | 60 | $670,865 |
| Gwenn Judge | Former Vp & Cfo | 60 | $555,834 |
| Allen Groves | Svp & Chief Student Exp | 60 | $498,343 |
| Mary Opperman | Secretary | 60 | $412,490 |
| Karin Ruhlandt | Former Dean of Arts & Sci | 60 | $374,423 |
| Daniel French | Former Svp & Gen Counsel | 60 | $340,145 |
| Michele Wheatly | Former Vice Chan & Provost | 60 | $325,662 |
| Lois Agnew | Former Interim Dean of Arts & Sci | 60 | $291,697 |
| Gabe Nugent | General Counsel | 60 | $275,218 |
| Zhanjiang Liu | Former Interim Provost | 60 | $251,175 |
| Lisa Dolak | Former Svp & Univ Sec/prof | 60 | $221,483 |
| Behzad Mortazavi | Dean of Arts & Science | 60 | $217,478 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Legends Sales & Marketing LLC | Marketing | $2,322,861 |
| Populous | Architects | $2,091,338 |
| Barclay Damon LLP | Attorneys | $1,872,778 |
| Ashley Mcgraw Architects PC | Architects | $1,821,253 |
| Proskauer Rose LLP | Attorneys | $1,647,874 |
Grants received · $419.9M total
522 grants to Syracuse University totaling $419.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $123K in FY2023
7 grants totaling $123K in FY2023. All grants made by Syracuse University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University | Support | $50,000 |
| Crouse Health Foundation Inc | Support | $21,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Support | $20,100 |
| Interfaith Works of Central New York Inc | Support | $11,890 |
| F O C U S Greater Syracuse Inc | Support | $7,500 |
| Everson Museum of Art of Syracuse and Onondaga County | Support | $7,000 |
| Museum of Science & Technology Foundation | Support | $6,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Syracuse University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Syracuse University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 15-0532081, based in Syracuse, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Syracuse University's EIN?
- Syracuse University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 15-0532081.
- How much revenue does Syracuse University report?
- Syracuse University reported $1,864,892,391 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Syracuse University's spending goes to programs?
- Syracuse University spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Syracuse University have?
- CharityIndex grades Syracuse University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Syracuse University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Syracuse University's latest Form 990 is $12,957,233, paid to Dino Babers (Football Head Coach).
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Data for Syracuse University (EIN 15-0532081) 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.