Trinity College
87% goes to programs $16 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Trinity College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hartford, Connecticut, registered in 1981, with $272,926,617 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
300 Summit St, Hartford, CT, 06106 EIN 06-0646927 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2023)
$272.9M
▲ 13.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$271.2M
Net assets
$1.0B
Employees
1,772
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 rating87% to programs · $16 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 Trinity College: 87% to programs · $16 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating44 mo reserves · +1% 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 Trinity College: 44 mo reserves · +1% 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 Trinity College: 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 Trinity College: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Trinity college's mission is to provide excellence in liberal arts education with emphasis on outstanding faculty, rigorous curriculum, talented and motivated student body and an attractive, supportive and secure campus community.
What they do
The college provided residential and dining services to students.
The college maintains a beautiful 100 acre campus with classic collegiate architecture.
Contact & location
- Address
- 300 Summit St, Hartford, CT, 06106
- City
- Hartford
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $191.5M (FY2013) to $272.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $220.7MNet assets $1.0B
Operating margin
0.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2B
Total liabilities
$220.7M
Net assets
$1.0B
Salaries & benefits
$83.1M
31% of expenses
Board members
34
33 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $272,926,617▲13.5% | $271,227,502▲8.3% | $1,000,156,928▲5.5% | $1,220,832,080▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $240,407,084▼4.6% | $250,376,491▲7.8% | $948,406,782▲0.7% | $1,166,779,575▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $252,035,420▲1.2% | $232,180,098▲10.4% | $941,618,851▼0.8% | $1,162,274,753▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $249,100,432▲18.7% | $210,261,825▼5.1% | $949,379,693▲24.4% | $1,148,089,790▲19.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $209,852,573▲11.4% | $221,566,717▲3.7% | $762,896,942▼2.1% | $960,937,259▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $188,358,122▼52.1% | $213,744,413▲8.2% | $779,610,657▲2.0% | $977,724,524▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $393,420,239▲83.1% | $197,579,436▲3.4% | $763,974,185▲4.3% | $967,138,015▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $214,830,616▲11.4% | $191,035,204▼1.0% | $732,446,280▲9.7% | $941,174,968▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $192,838,876▼7.7% | $193,025,439▲5.5% | $667,865,971▼7.6% | $882,760,666▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $208,828,670▲9.1% | $183,016,062▲0.3% | $723,024,738▲4.7% | $916,086,796▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $191,453,537 | $182,534,484▲7.3% | $690,708,226▲11.4% | $888,775,303▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $170,164,648▲3.7% | $619,978,671▲8.7% | $834,462,497▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $164,083,506▲1.8% | $570,269,818▼0.1% | $775,899,899▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $161,107,277▲1.6% | $570,800,879▲13.8% | $774,191,518▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $158,548,445 | $501,527,811 | $705,692,665 | 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: Joanne Berger-sweeney — $686,386 (0.25% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joanne Berger-sweeney | President | 40 | $686,386 |
| Danny Hitchell | Vp Finance | 40 | $362,423 |
| Michael Casey | Vp Advancement (until 8/23) | 40 | $336,411 |
| Sonia Cardenas | Vp Academic Affairs and Dean | 40 | $332,597 |
| Dickens Mathieu | General Counsel, Secretary Clg | 40 | $294,265 |
| Amanda Eshleman | Vp Library & Information Tech | 40 | $285,240 |
| Joseph Dichristina | Vp St Affairs, Dean Campus Life | 40 | $267,436 |
| Hellen Hom-diamond | Vp Strat Marketing & Communication | 40 | $259,998 |
| Davarian Baldwin | Dist Prof American Studies | 40 | $242,503 |
| Anita Davis | Vp Diversity Equity & Inclusion | 40 | $240,861 |
| Chris R Delaney | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Consuelo Ma Pedro | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Craig Vought | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Damian W Wilmot | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David L Schnadig | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Elissa Raether Kovas | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Elting | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Eric S Estes | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Henry Mallari-d'auria | Trustee | 1 | — |
| James Yu | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Abm Industry Groups LLC | Facility Services | $17,518,806 |
| Chartwells | Food Services | $12,084,398 |
| Daniel O'connell's Sons | Construction | $11,323,514 |
| Cenaxo LLC | Construction | $1,717,674 |
| Liberty Landscapes LLC | Replacement of Athletic Fields | $736,145 |
Grants received · $47.4M total
242 grants to Trinity College totaling $47.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $3,358,143 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $1,113,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $142,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $115,534 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, education | 2024 | $101,750 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Edu - educational success (primary) | 2024 | $65,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $59,150 |
| Greater Hartford Gives Foundation | Public affairs | 2024 | $52,848 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $30,750 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $29,750 |
| Pga Tour Inc | General support | 2024 | $18,588 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $12,500 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $10,600 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Edu - educational success (primary) | 2024 | $10,500 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $10,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Trinity College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Trinity College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 06-0646927, based in Hartford, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Trinity College's EIN?
- Trinity College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 06-0646927.
- How much revenue does Trinity College report?
- Trinity College reported $272,926,617 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Trinity College's spending goes to programs?
- Trinity College spends about 87% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Trinity College have?
- CharityIndex grades Trinity College A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Trinity College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Trinity College's latest Form 990 is $686,386, paid to Joanne Berger-sweeney (President).
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Data for Trinity College (EIN 06-0646927) 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.