The Baruch College Fund
84% goes to programs $10 to raise $100 Strong reserves
The Baruch College Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2015, with $24,206,693 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
1 Bernard Baruch Way, New York, NY, 10010 EIN 23-7039817 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$24.2M
▼ 23.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$22.5M
Net assets
$336.8M
Employees
596
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 rating84% to programs · $10 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 The Baruch College Fund: 84% to programs · $10 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating179 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 The Baruch College Fund: 179 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a B+ 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 The Baruch College Fund: 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 The Baruch College Fund: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The fund engages in generating, encouraging & promoting the educational welfare of the students of the bernard m. baruch college of the city university of new york.
What they do
Either directly or indirectly (through bcf funds transferred to the city university of new york to reduce student tuition obligations), the bcf provided $4.86 million in scholarships and awards to 1,845 students in fiscal year 2025. all scholarship and awards recipients are selected by the college and approved for award based on individual scholarship and award fund criteria. direct awards to 639 students include, but are not limited to funds distributed for study abroad programs, awards to recognize academic achievement and emergency funds distributed based on need due to hardship.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Bernard Baruch Way, New York, NY, 10010
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $21.6M (FY2013) to $24.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.1MNet assets $336.8M
Operating margin
6.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$339.9M
Total liabilities
$3.1M
Net assets
$336.8M
Salaries & benefits
$10.1M
45% of expenses
Board members
54
53 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,206,693▼23.4% | $22,543,549▲7.2% | $336,822,924▲6.8% | $339,911,162▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $31,602,064▲134% | $21,024,620▲8.0% | $315,296,857▲9.1% | $318,550,156▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $13,518,092▼49.5% | $19,473,356▲15.3% | $289,098,785▲8.8% | $291,818,822▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $26,760,125▼60.2% | $16,882,469▲10.4% | $265,731,508▼9.3% | $268,376,266▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $67,294,185▲180% | $15,286,838▼2.3% | $293,080,516▲33.6% | $295,690,612▲32.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $24,010,665▲4.5% | $15,646,160▼0.7% | $219,444,007▲0.6% | $222,873,682▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $22,986,420▲11.2% | $15,759,999▼14.6% | $218,182,959▲5.5% | $220,846,202▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $20,676,670▼22.7% | $18,459,083▲25.8% | $206,795,869▲6.7% | $210,051,751▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $26,762,884▲120% | $14,675,308▲2.1% | $193,818,928▲16.5% | $197,380,493▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $12,148,292▼40.8% | $14,375,463▲5.9% | $166,335,901▼4.1% | $169,308,348▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $20,529,714▼5.0% | $13,570,058▲7.0% | $173,491,320▼2.3% | $176,594,759▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $21,608,635 | $12,687,927▲3.6% | $177,574,614▲13.8% | $180,302,478▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $12,250,317▼6.5% | $156,090,303▲20.1% | $158,696,672▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $13,100,109▼0.2% | $129,939,811▼5.1% | $132,536,544▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $13,122,223▼1.4% | $136,868,592▲10.3% | $138,642,520▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $13,308,582 | $124,090,051 | $125,887,109 | 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)
Highest-paid: Yildiray Yildirim — $178,726 (0.79% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yildiray Yildirim | Professor | 0 | $178,726 |
| Irina Laskin | Controller | 35 | $166,979 |
| Bruce Weber | Dean | 10 | $154,220 |
| Lin Peng | Professor | 0 | $127,283 |
| Scott Newbert | Professor | 0 | $101,155 |
| Linda Essig | Provost | 0 | $45,000 |
| Alaina Gilligo | Vp of Ops. & Admin. | 10 | $12,000 |
| Mary Rivers | Avp of Budget & Planning | 10 | $6,750 |
| Ahmad Choudhry | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Alejandro Canete | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Austin W Marxe | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Buzzy Geduld | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Charles R Dreifus | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Christine S Li-auyeung | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Daniel Clivner | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Darren J Smith | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Krell | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Debra Bernstein | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Debra Wasserman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dennis J Hickey | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Buchholz & Associates | Investment Advisory Services | $232,856 |
| Ologie LLC | Brand Activation and Messaging Strategy | $155,000 |
| Rsm Us LLP | Audit and Tax Preparation Services | $138,226 |
| Future Funds | Planned Giving Fundraising | $135,000 |
Grants received · $18.2M total
88 grants to The Baruch College Fund totaling $18.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aspen Institute Inc | College excellence program | 2024 | $304,500 |
| The New York Community Trust | For a scholarship award. | 2024 | $200,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $100,231 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $63,231 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $36,998 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $21,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Fjc | General operating support | 2024 | $5,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $817,150 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $213,381 |
| The New York Community Trust | For an endowment fund. | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $167,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $140,917 |
Grants made · $9.4M in FY2024
1 grant totaling $9.4M in FY2024. All grants made by The Baruch College Fund →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baruch College - the City University of Ny | Program support | $9,397,767 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Baruch College Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Baruch College Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7039817, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Baruch College Fund's EIN?
- The Baruch College Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7039817.
- How much revenue does The Baruch College Fund report?
- The Baruch College Fund reported $24,206,693 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of The Baruch College Fund's spending goes to programs?
- The Baruch College Fund spends about 84% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does The Baruch College Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades The Baruch College Fund A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does The Baruch College Fund's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on The Baruch College Fund's latest Form 990 is $178,726, paid to Yildiray Yildirim (Professor).
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Data for The Baruch College Fund (EIN 23-7039817) 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.