Walsh University
91% goes to programs $28 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Walsh University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in N Canton, Ohio, registered in 1961, with $83,120,308 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
2020 E Maple St, N Canton, OH, 44720 EIN 34-0868798 Since 1961
Revenue (FY2024)
$83.1M
▲ 19.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$79.3M
Net assets
$116.0M
Employees
1,054
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 rating91% to programs · $28 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 Walsh University: 91% to programs · $28 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · +5% 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 Walsh University: 18 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 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 Walsh University: 5 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 Walsh University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To educate students to become leaders in service to others through a values-based education.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2020 E Maple St, N Canton, OH, 44720
- City
- N Canton
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $82.3M (FY2013) to $83.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $12.1MNet assets $116.0M
Operating margin
4.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$128.1M
Total liabilities
$12.1M
Net assets
$116.0M
Salaries & benefits
$25.9M
33% of expenses
Board members
24
23 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,120,308▲19.3% | $79,346,570▲6.9% | $116,016,613▲2.5% | $128,134,508▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $69,667,096▼10.5% | $74,226,305▼0.1% | $113,191,504▼0.9% | $125,408,213▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $77,831,740▼4.0% | $74,312,173▼4.3% | $114,191,950▲5.9% | $128,765,298▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $81,110,683▼8.0% | $77,663,952▲2.1% | $107,787,608▼2.4% | $125,540,692▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $88,203,359▲8.1% | $76,077,040▼2.9% | $110,474,680▲16.3% | $130,905,475▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $81,583,016▼1.0% | $78,345,094▼3.8% | $94,975,560▲0.9% | $117,531,247▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $82,377,410▲1.0% | $81,447,703▲3.0% | $94,112,489▲0.6% | $115,538,855▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $81,531,539▲1.2% | $79,103,210▲1.3% | $93,531,473▲3.5% | $116,264,310▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $80,528,922▼0.3% | $78,067,969▲0.8% | $90,363,540▲6.1% | $115,401,929▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $80,733,688▲1.6% | $77,422,026▲4.2% | $85,185,859▲2.9% | $111,683,608▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $79,460,069▼3.5% | $74,321,466▲2.0% | $82,766,505▲4.6% | $110,796,699▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $82,321,906 | $72,854,248▲6.8% | $79,137,200▲16.1% | $108,547,130▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $68,240,272▲6.3% | $68,138,307▲7.9% | $98,188,596▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $64,215,392▲4.1% | $63,177,036▲6.1% | $95,845,724▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $61,709,842▲4.9% | $59,550,560▲11.1% | $93,229,994▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $58,812,160 | $53,611,708 | $88,954,912 | 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: Dr Timothy Collins — $386,248 (0.49% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Timothy Collins | President | 40 | $386,248 |
| Laurel Lusk | Treasurer/ Vp For Finance | 40 | $160,060 |
| Dr Marc Fusaro | Dean - Deville School of Business | 40 | $157,345 |
| Dr Michael Dunphy | Vp For Academic Affairs | 40 | $155,932 |
| Dr Eric Constant | Vp For Philanthropy | 40 | $154,796 |
| Jami Swain | Vp For Human Resources | 40 | $113,316 |
| Teresa Fox | Vp For Marketing | 40 | $111,223 |
| Dr Rachel Hosler | Secretary/vp of Student Affairs | 40 | $105,875 |
| Anthony Orahoske | Director | 2 | — |
| Atwell Williams | Director | 2 | — |
| Barbara Yingling | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Benjamin Biery | Director | 2 | — |
| Bro Walter Zwierchowski | Director | 2 | — |
| Bruce Altieri | Director | 2 | — |
| Carl Young | Director | 2 | — |
| Carol Miller | Chair | 2 | — |
| Christopher Remark | Director | 2 | — |
| David Mccauley | Director | 2 | — |
| Dr Richard Reichert | Director | 2 | — |
| Ed Robinson | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Keypath Education | Educational Services | $2,981,862 |
| Sodexo Inc & Affiliates | Dining Services | $2,735,262 |
| Gannett Ohio Localiq | Advertising | $247,698 |
| Pioneer Trails Inc | Bus Rental | $220,725 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Athletic Training Services | $195,688 |
Grants received · $3.2M total
80 grants to Walsh University totaling $3.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stark Community Foundation Inc | Education | 2024 | $388,776 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $41,245 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $32,397 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $11,465 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Memorial scholarship | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $7,849 |
| Stark Community Foundation Inc | Education | 2023 | $362,001 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $22,875 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants | 2023 | $21,141 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $18,921 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $11,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $10,100 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Taylor paige ceepo memorial fund scholarship | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $7,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Walsh University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Walsh University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-0868798, based in N Canton, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Walsh University's EIN?
- Walsh University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-0868798.
- How much revenue does Walsh University report?
- Walsh University reported $83,120,308 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Walsh University's spending goes to programs?
- Walsh University spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Walsh University have?
- CharityIndex grades Walsh University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Walsh University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Walsh University's latest Form 990 is $386,248, paid to Dr Timothy Collins (President).
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Data for Walsh University (EIN 34-0868798) 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.