University of Saskatchewan
79% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
University of Saskatchewan is a 501(c)(3) organization, registered in 1970, with $962,171,944 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 79% of spending to programs.
Saskatoon Saskatchewan S7n 5a2, Canada, 00000 EIN 23-7069575 Since 1970
Revenue (FY2024)
$962.2M
▲ 2.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$858.1M
Net assets
$2.0B
Employees
0
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 rating79% to programs · $2 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 University of Saskatchewan: 79% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating28 mo reserves · +11% 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 University of Saskatchewan: 28 mo reserves · +11% 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 University of Saskatchewan: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 University of Saskatchewan: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The primary role of the university is to provide post-secondary instruction and research in the humanities, sciences, social sciences and other areas of human, intellectual, cultural, social and physical development.
Contact & location
- Address
- Saskatoon Saskatchewan S7n 5a2, Canada, 00000
- City
- —
- State
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- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $913.1M (FY2013) to $962.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $246.8MNet assets $2.0B
Operating margin
10.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3B
Total liabilities
$246.8M
Net assets
$2.0B
Salaries & benefits
$501.9M
58% of expenses
Board members
11
6 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $962,171,944▲2.0% | $858,134,508▲2.3% | $2,010,174,415▲4.9% | $2,257,014,245▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $943,491,532▲15.3% | $838,650,338▲2.7% | $1,916,384,780▲4.3% | $2,169,727,628▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $817,995,313▲0.2% | $816,512,099▲0.4% | $1,836,628,666▼5.5% | $2,087,790,996▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $816,404,692▼10.5% | $813,402,668▲0.1% | $1,943,530,867▼4.1% | $2,207,784,972▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $911,997,041▲27.2% | $812,910,945▲7.6% | $2,027,225,511▲20.0% | $2,297,212,660▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $717,162,062▼9.4% | $755,521,858▲1.7% | $1,689,439,903▼4.3% | $1,944,445,047▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $791,745,127▲6.3% | $742,866,525▼2.5% | $1,765,833,077▼2.5% | $2,028,086,723▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $744,727,050▼2.8% | $761,965,490▲9.3% | $1,810,277,711▲6.0% | $2,113,945,749▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $766,132,520▲5.9% | $697,434,481▼7.8% | $1,708,039,997▼4.2% | $1,940,387,040▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $723,497,719▼12.5% | $756,189,939▲4.2% | $1,783,070,280▼5.4% | $2,068,871,210▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $826,413,148▼9.5% | $725,800,806▼5.5% | $1,884,564,065▼4.7% | $2,175,418,681▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $913,147,974 | $767,898,583 | $1,976,752,905 | $2,293,023,013 | 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: Karen Chad — $770,480 (0.09% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Chad | Former Vice-president Research | 37.5 | $770,480 |
| Kent Stobart | Vice-dean of Education and Professor of Pediatrics | 37.5 | $421,843 |
| R Peter Stoicheff | President | 37.5 | $390,213 |
| Marilyn Baetz | Interim Dean College of Medicine | 37.5 | $386,736 |
| Darcy Marciniuk | Associate Vice President Research and Professor College of Medicine | 37.5 | $379,420 |
| Sean Groves | Site Director - La Ronge, Department of Family Medicine | 37.5 | $371,069 |
| John Decoteau | Professor Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | 37.5 | $367,976 |
| Airini | Vice President-provost and Vp Academic | 37.5 | $333,959 |
| Julian Demkiw | University Secretary and Chief Governance Officer | 37.5 | $183,227 |
| Nadeem Jamali | Member - Board of Governors, Professor | 37.5 | $149,307 |
| Shelley Brown | Vice Chair - Board of Governors | 0.5 | $2,027 |
| Keith Martell | Chair - Board of Governors | 0.5 | $1,376 |
| Joy Crawford | Former Member - Board of Governors | 0.5 | $1,086 |
| Marty Seymour | Member - Board of Governors | 0.5 | $996 |
| Louise Simard | Former Member - Board of Governors | 0.5 | $941 |
| Grant Devine | Member - Board of Governors | 0.5 | $833 |
| Herb Mcfaull | Member - Board of Governors | 0.5 | $760 |
| Grit Mccreath | Chancellor - Board of Governors | 0.5 | $688 |
| Corinna Stevenson | Member - Board of Governors | 0.5 | $398 |
| Krunal Chavda | Student Member-ussu President | 0.5 | $398 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Guillaume Leclair | Physician Services | $430,854 |
| Jonathon Starr | Physician Services | $349,191 |
| Dion Marten | Physician Services | $338,802 |
| Adekunle Ahmed | Physician Services | $325,800 |
| John Schulte | Physician Services | $321,140 |
Grants received · $65K total
2 grants to University of Saskatchewan totaling $65K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Community Foundation | General purpose | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | Gen. purpose | 2019 | $50,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is University of Saskatchewan a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. University of Saskatchewan is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7069575.
- What is University of Saskatchewan's EIN?
- University of Saskatchewan's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7069575.
- How much revenue does University of Saskatchewan report?
- University of Saskatchewan reported $962,171,944 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of University of Saskatchewan's spending goes to programs?
- University of Saskatchewan spends about 79% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does University of Saskatchewan have?
- CharityIndex grades University of Saskatchewan A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does University of Saskatchewan's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on University of Saskatchewan's latest Form 990 is $770,480, paid to Karen Chad (Former Vice-president Research).
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Data for University of Saskatchewan (EIN 23-7069575) 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.