Washington and Jefferson College
84% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Washington and Jefferson College is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, Pennsylvania, registered in 1935, with $112,286,300 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301 EIN 25-0965601 Since 1935
Revenue (FY2023)
$112.3M
▲ 4.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$74.2M
Net assets
$301.2M
Employees
930
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 rating84% to programs · $3 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 Washington and Jefferson College: 84% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating49 mo reserves · +34% 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 Washington and Jefferson College: 49 mo reserves · +34% 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 Washington and Jefferson 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 Washington and Jefferson College: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Promote education, the development of skills, knowledge, and personal qualities.
What they do
Washington & jefferson college offers auxiliary services such as the operation of the campus store, conferences & events, laundry, and dining to enhance the overall experience of its students.
Contact & location
- Address
- 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301
- City
- Washington
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $89.0M (FY2013) to $112.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $57.7MNet assets $301.2M
Operating margin
33.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$358.9M
Total liabilities
$57.7M
Net assets
$301.2M
Salaries & benefits
$27.7M
37% of expenses
Board members
22
21 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $112,286,300▲4.7% | $74,220,091▼22.1% | $301,216,862▲17.8% | $358,929,572▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $107,289,502▲19.6% | $95,253,081▲2.7% | $255,653,359▲4.3% | $316,708,859▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $89,694,288▲4.2% | $92,791,467▲0.8% | $245,136,695▼9.2% | $308,254,612▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $86,098,165▲4.8% | $92,092,677▼2.9% | $269,857,312▲9.1% | $339,242,520▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $82,152,318▼10.5% | $94,876,239▼1.5% | $247,293,225▼6.0% | $317,857,588▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $91,803,068▼12.8% | $96,308,057▲3.7% | $262,978,736▼1.2% | $334,005,682▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $105,231,318▲17.3% | $92,891,346▲4.4% | $266,054,544▲3.6% | $336,797,862▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $89,693,998▲2.1% | $88,989,224▲6.2% | $256,781,448▲5.0% | $326,087,072▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $87,879,653▼6.2% | $83,791,446▲5.3% | $244,522,265▼1.9% | $318,521,155▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $93,728,374▲5.3% | $79,545,540▲3.8% | $249,169,791▲3.1% | $321,713,847▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $89,001,736 | $76,661,570▼0.3% | $241,656,727▲7.1% | $314,713,979▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $76,900,841▲2.7% | $225,568,969▲8.3% | $298,820,968▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $74,897,645▲3.9% | $208,229,183▲3.0% | $284,491,026▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $72,113,330▲3.5% | $202,163,164▲14.2% | $276,393,865▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $69,698,969 | $177,100,119 | $254,285,296 | 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: John C Knapp — $398,089 (0.54% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John C Knapp | President | 70 | $398,089 |
| Carolyn Campbell-golden Vp | For Development & Alumni Engagement | 60 | $219,938 |
| Jeffrey Frick Vp For | Academic Affairs/dean of College | 60 | $202,598 |
| Michael Timko | Associate Vp For Technology | 60 | $200,551 |
| Tracey Sheetz Vp For | Enrollment & Marketing | 40 | $177,497 |
| Thomas Szejko Associate Vp | Business & Finance/controller | 60 | $158,357 |
| Kerri Lacock Associate Vp | For Alumni Engagement & Development | 60 | $147,199 |
| Neal Jackson | Associate Vp of Development | 60 | $143,165 |
| James Irwin | Former Officer | 0 | $104,664 |
| B John Pendleton Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Charles F Marcy | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Clyde B Jones III | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David A Ross | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Diana L Reed | Vice Chairman | 2.5 | — |
| Donna Haley Grier | Chairman | 6 | — |
| Jacqueline Bauer | Secretary | 2.5 | — |
| Jimil B Wilson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John C Burns | Trustee | 2 | — |
| John D Simon | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Joseph H Menendez | Treasurer | 2.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Metz Culinary Management | Food Services | $4,326,778 |
| The Parish Group | Marketing Services | $557,848 |
| Ellucian Company LP | Technical Support | $352,896 |
| Transact Campus Inc | Technical Support | $321,555 |
| Growing Seasons Landscaping LLC | Maintenance | $310,340 |
Grants received · $5.2M total
69 grants to Washington and Jefferson College totaling $5.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Higher education | 2024 | $12,690 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,888 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $8,954 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $227,680 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $118,317 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $16,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $11,846 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Education | 2023 | $11,107 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | Les trachtenberg memorial scholarship | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $243,975 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $166,500 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Higher education | 2022 | $41,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Washington and Jefferson College a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Washington and Jefferson College is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-0965601, based in Washington, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Washington and Jefferson College's EIN?
- Washington and Jefferson College's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-0965601.
- How much revenue does Washington and Jefferson College report?
- Washington and Jefferson College reported $112,286,300 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Washington and Jefferson College's spending goes to programs?
- Washington and Jefferson College spends about 84% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Washington and Jefferson College have?
- CharityIndex grades Washington and Jefferson College A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Washington and Jefferson College's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Washington and Jefferson College's latest Form 990 is $398,089, paid to John C Knapp (President).
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Data for Washington and Jefferson College (EIN 25-0965601) 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.