University of Dayton is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dayton, Ohio, registered in 1976, with $958,129,377 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$958.1M
▲ 7.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$906.8M
Net assets
$1.6B
Employees
8,792
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 University of Dayton: 89% 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 University of Dayton: 22 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A 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 University of Dayton: 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 University of Dayton: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The university of dayton is a top-tier catholic research university with academic offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. we are a diverse community committed, in the marianist tradition, to educating the whole person and to linking learning and scholarship with leadership and service.
The university, as part of its educational mission, is also involved in basic and applied research. this activity provides hands-on learning opportunities and on campus employment for our students; support for our faculty by providing equipment and laboratories for their use; and a positive economic impact to the regional community through increased employment opportunities and training. research areas: us government contracts - 95.63%, state and local government - .56%, business and industry - 3.03%, private foundations / universities / non-u.s. sponsors - .78%.
Revenue grew from $585.5M (FY2013) to $958.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
5.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.2B
Total liabilities
$514.5M
Net assets
$1.6B
Salaries & benefits
$349.7M
39% of expenses
Board members
36
34 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $958,129,377▲7.9% | $906,753,193▲3.1% | $1,640,425,540▲4.2% | $2,154,896,182▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $887,642,083▼2.6% | $879,160,283▲5.1% | $1,574,473,729▲3.9% | $2,104,612,847▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $911,432,367▲10.2% | $836,348,600▲9.6% | $1,515,017,848▼1.1% | $2,024,377,510▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $826,984,131▲10.6% | $763,108,188▲6.2% | $1,532,045,280▲24.1% | $2,074,626,748▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $747,930,230▼3.5% | $718,309,190▼3.4% | $1,234,335,072▲0.9% | $1,782,604,426▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $774,902,657▲4.0% | $743,966,284▲9.0% | $1,223,641,470▲5.3% | $1,763,815,306▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $744,939,324▲8.4% | $682,710,203▲8.6% | $1,162,264,161▲8.8% | $1,741,014,706▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $687,044,405▲9.4% | $628,457,663▲6.0% | $1,067,815,160▲14.2% | $1,625,765,573▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $628,075,224▲0.4% | $592,646,985▲8.0% | $934,708,237▼1.3% | $1,503,514,780▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $625,593,950▲6.8% | $548,846,137▲10.0% | $946,958,617▲3.0% | $1,522,522,596▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $585,511,709 | $498,735,093▲1.1% | $919,448,623▲16.2% | $1,431,406,505▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $493,455,707▲7.3% | $791,542,331▲14.0% | $1,316,615,005▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $459,942,076▲2.0% | $694,556,703▼2.9% | $1,221,585,129▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $450,959,851▲4.8% | $715,524,433▲17.2% | $1,198,022,155▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $430,508,976 | $610,735,316 | $1,091,366,394 | 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: Anthony D Grant — $2,482,733 (0.27% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony D Grant | Head Coach Men's Basketball | 40 | $2,482,733 |
| Eric F Spina Phd | President of the University/secretary of the Board | 40 | $994,523 |
| Tamika D Jeter | Head Coach Women's Basketball | 40 | $539,948 |
| Andrew T Horner | Exe Vp Business and Administrative Services | 40 | $504,238 |
| Neil G Sullivan | Vp and Director of Athletics | 40 | $419,419 |
| Ricardo Greer | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | 40 | $388,290 |
| Christopher J Morrison | Vice President Advancement | 40 | $382,025 |
| Gul S Kremer Phd | Dean School of Engineering | 40 | $350,527 |
| Andrew L Strauss Jd | Dean School of Law | 40 | $342,008 |
| Mary Ann P Recker Jd | Vice President and General Counsel | 40 | $339,335 |
| Trevor C Collier | Dean School of Business | 40 | $322,683 |
| Jason K Reinoehl Phd | Vp Strategic Enrollment Mgt | 40 | $320,623 |
| Molly C Wilson | Vp Marketing and Communications | 40 | $311,763 |
| Sukhjinder Sidhu | Executive Director Research Institute | 40 | $304,872 |
| William M Fischer Jd | Vp Student Development | 40 | $296,369 |
| Alison Carr-chellman Phd | Dean School of Education | 40 | $290,630 |
| Troy W Washington | Vp Human Resources | 40 | $287,893 |
| Danielle M Poe | Dean College of Arts and Sciences | 40 | $282,931 |
| Richard S Krysiak | Vp Facilities Management and Planning | 40 | $270,999 |
| Michael F Gorman | Professor | 40 | $270,339 |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Encore One LLC | Janitorial Services | $5,171,036 |
| Greater Dayton Construction Ltd | General Contractor | $3,488,235 |
| Shorelight Education LLC | Recruiting Services | $1,459,755 |
| Bottling Group LLC | Beverage Supplier | $1,274,915 |
| Aviationx | Charter Flights | $1,239,179 |
255 grants to University of Dayton totaling $41.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $257,500 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | College excellence program | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $157,800 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $157,800 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $136,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $131,211 |
| Caresource | Spotlight on mental health exhibition game sponsor | 2024 | $100,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Higher education | 2024 | $76,850 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | Various programs/gen | 2024 | $59,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $58,608 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $33,850 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $30,500 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Scholarship | 2024 | $27,000 |
19 grants totaling $1.6M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by University of Dayton →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greene County Community Foundation | Transfer of hall hunger initiative program funds to fdn | $720,545 |
| Dayton Boat Club | Boat house property support in connection with women's rowing team | $350,000 |
| Arcade Innovation Hub LLC | Organizational support | $205,355 |
| Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation | Proceeds from charity basketball game | $100,000 |
| Ncr Employees Benefit Association | Captial contribution to player development facility | $50,000 |
| Nami Ohio | Proceeds from charity basketball game | $40,000 |
| YWCA Dayton | 2023 greek week activities proceeds | $33,687 |
| Neighborhoods For Daytons Future | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation of Ohio Kentucky and Indiana Inc | Greek week proceeds to grant wish | $18,438 |
| The United Way of the Greater Dayton Area | Freedom schools, dakota center, catholic social services of the miami valley, st. vincent depaul hotel, brunner literacy center | $18,040 |
| Omega Community Development Corporation | Hope center for families and 2023 hope lives here gala bronze sponsorship | $12,000 |
| Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce | 2024 annual meeting sponsorship and minority business partnership support | $11,000 |
| A Special Wish Foundation | Distance 3 dreams student group annual proceeds to grant wish | $10,402 |
| Learn To Earn Dayton | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Dayton Childrens Hospital Foundation | 2024 flyerthon proceeds and 2023 twigs sponsorship | $9,192 |
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Data for University of Dayton (EIN 31-0536715) 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.