Villanova University
93% goes to programs $18 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Villanova University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Villanova, Pennsylvania, registered in 1946, with $930,985,067 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
800 E Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA, 19085 EIN 23-1352688 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$931.0M
▲ 6.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$852.6M
Net assets
$2.3B
Employees
7,166
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 rating93% to programs · $18 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 Villanova University: 93% to programs · $18 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating32 mo reserves · +8% 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 Villanova University: 32 mo reserves · +8% 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 Villanova 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 Villanova University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
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What they do
Scholarship and fellowships: a significant amount of financial assistance is provided to enable qualified students to study at the university. a total of 4,824 students received financial assistance from the university during fiscal year 2025.
Auxiliary services: various goods and services are provided for the benefit of students, faculty, and staff. the primary categories included rooms to more than 5,000 students enrolled during the fall and spring semesters, meals, bookstore, conference services, and other related activities.
Contact & location
- Address
- 800 E Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA, 19085
- City
- Villanova
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $590.4M (FY2013) to $931.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $569.5MNet assets $2.3B
Operating margin
8.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9B
Total liabilities
$569.5M
Net assets
$2.3B
Salaries & benefits
$419.6M
49% of expenses
Board members
38
36 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $930,985,067▲6.2% | $852,613,222▲7.6% | $2,288,461,945▲6.3% | $2,857,987,333▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $876,585,763▲12.1% | $792,209,029▲8.9% | $2,153,768,035▲8.6% | $2,715,848,538▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $781,809,892▼10.4% | $727,335,921▲9.1% | $1,983,235,439▲2.8% | $2,319,330,082▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $872,271,471▲20.9% | $666,951,852▲8.4% | $1,928,811,041▲6.9% | $2,287,455,797▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $721,495,890▲11.9% | $615,511,535▲2.5% | $1,803,891,061▲24.5% | $2,176,059,794▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $644,725,997▼5.4% | $600,701,606▲3.2% | $1,448,702,287▲5.8% | $1,878,489,443▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $681,243,299▲1.8% | $582,174,573▲4.5% | $1,369,761,674▲5.0% | $1,772,002,061▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $668,932,400▲7.9% | $557,079,192▲7.7% | $1,304,271,272▲13.4% | $1,713,508,143▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $620,088,877▲7.4% | $517,382,498▲3.5% | $1,149,757,821▲15.9% | $1,560,930,019▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $577,625,497▲4.2% | $499,721,269▲2.7% | $991,953,445▲4.3% | $1,403,316,336▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $554,559,133▼6.1% | $486,744,720▲2.0% | $951,342,779▲7.5% | $1,212,001,304▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $590,362,285 | $477,280,340▲2.1% | $885,171,645▲21.0% | $1,142,143,458▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $467,635,747▲3.6% | $731,615,696▲18.2% | $999,397,358▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $451,522,565▲3.9% | $619,176,066▼2.3% | $904,722,414▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $434,657,993▲4.6% | $633,742,615▲17.4% | $914,283,511▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $415,451,477 | $539,695,103 | $831,569,197 | 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: Mr Kyle A Neptune — $1,786,041 (0.21% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Kyle A Neptune | Coach, Men's Basketball | 35 | $1,786,041 |
| Mr Jerold T Wright | Assistant To the President | 35 | $995,432 |
| Patrick G Maggitti Phd | Provost | 35 | $966,354 |
| Mr Mark W Jackson | Vp & Director of Athletics | 35 | $826,347 |
| Mr Shane P Mcandrew | Chief Investment Officer | 35 | $808,237 |
| E Michael Zubey Jr Jd | Vp & General Counsel | 35 | $789,229 |
| Mr Roger Demareski | Exec Vp Admin & Operations | 35 | $779,186 |
| Mark C Alexander Jd | Dean/prof, School of Law | 35 | $686,611 |
| Wen Mao Phd | Dean, School of Business | 35 | $574,383 |
| Mr Kevin Noller | Vp, University Advancement | 35 | $558,371 |
| Ms Denise E Dillon | Coach, Women's Basketball | 35 | $550,599 |
| Mr Neil J Horgan | Vp For Finance & Cfo | 35 | $546,199 |
| Jeremy Kees Phd | Professor | 35 | $522,083 |
| Michele Marcolongo Phd | Dean, College of Engineering | 35 | $510,560 |
| Mark T Ferrante | Coach, Football Head | 35 | $502,691 |
| Adele Lindenmeyr Phd | Dean, College Liberal A&s | 35 | $488,296 |
| Donna S Havens Phd Rn Faan | Dean/prof, College of Nursing | 35 | $446,164 |
| Mr Raymond D Duffy | Vp, Hr & Aff Action Officer | 35 | $431,952 |
| Ms Ann E Diebold | Vp, University Communications | 35 | $362,919 |
| Christine K Palus Phd | Dean, College of Prof Studies | 35 | $361,096 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Turner Construction Company | Construction Service | $37,486,850 |
| Del Valley Properties | Construction Service | $12,656,504 |
| Wohlsen Construction Co | Construction Service | $11,193,785 |
| Media Works Ltd | Marketing | $3,483,631 |
| Rycon Construction Inc | Construction Service | $3,089,030 |
Grants received · $192.5M total
349 grants to Villanova University totaling $192.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $24K in FY2024
3 grants totaling $24K in FY2024. All grants made by Villanova University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ch Pennsylvania Under - 21 | Support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Support | $7,500 |
| Drew O Donoghue Fund Inc | Support | $6,710 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Villanova University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Villanova University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1352688, based in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Villanova University's EIN?
- Villanova University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1352688.
- How much revenue does Villanova University report?
- Villanova University reported $930,985,067 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Villanova University's spending goes to programs?
- Villanova University spends about 93% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Villanova University have?
- CharityIndex grades Villanova University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Villanova University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Villanova University's latest Form 990 is $1,786,041, paid to Mr Kyle A Neptune (Coach, Men's Basketball).
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Data for Villanova University (EIN 23-1352688) 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.