Wilkes University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, registered in 1948, with $163,934,833 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$163.9M
▲ 7.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$160.8M
Net assets
$158.7M
Employees
1,823
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 Wilkes University: 88% to programs · $14 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 Wilkes University: 12 mo reserves · +2% 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 Wilkes University: 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 Wilkes University: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To educate through a commitment to attention, exceptional teaching, and academic excellence.
Student services - includes funds expended for activities with the primary purpose of contributing to the students' emotional and physical well-being and intellectual, cultural, and social development outside the context of the formal instruction program. wilkes classifies the following offices into this program: offices of enrollment services (admissions), registrar, financial aid administration, career services, and health and wellness services. in addition, expenditures for student activities, cultural events, intramural and intercollegiate athletics, freshman orientation, and student clubs and organizations are considered student services for financial statement purposes.
Academic support - includes funds expended to provide support services for the institution's primary mission of instruction, research, and public service. the academic administration of the university including academic deans but not department chairs that are charged to their primary function category are found in this program. all salaries, benefits, and other expenses for the library are also considered academic support.research - includes all expenditures for activities specifically organized to produce research, whether commissioned by an agency external to the institution or separately budgeted within the university. (continued on schedule o) in addition to this, the expenses of several research grants are recorded to the research classification.public service - includes funds expended for activities established primarily to provide non-instructional services beneficial to individuals and groups external to the university. the expenses of the small business development center, radio and television studios, shine program, and several community lecture series are among those posted to this program.
Revenue grew from $116.6M (FY2013) to $163.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
1.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$252.1M
Total liabilities
$93.3M
Net assets
$158.7M
Salaries & benefits
$64.7M
40% of expenses
Board members
27
26 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $163,934,833▲7.9% | $160,785,944▲5.5% | $158,741,231▲5.9% | $252,088,643▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $151,867,816▲0.7% | $152,371,657▲3.9% | $149,916,320▲3.8% | $250,953,210▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $150,786,707▼6.3% | $146,690,144▼4.5% | $144,374,185▼0.4% | $248,146,592▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $160,900,129▲10.1% | $153,585,983▲12.0% | $145,024,626▲0.3% | $255,715,402▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $146,082,857▲4.8% | $137,178,946▼3.7% | $144,651,117▲15.7% | $257,594,047▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $139,424,489▼7.5% | $142,466,122▼2.8% | $125,028,955▼1.4% | $232,735,413▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $150,728,118▼0.6% | $146,506,000▲3.8% | $126,778,010▲0.3% | $230,606,431▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $151,572,972▲6.4% | $141,080,974▲2.1% | $126,350,551▲9.0% | $227,558,147▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $142,450,367▲6.0% | $138,186,140▲11.2% | $115,897,105▲6.4% | $217,001,023▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $134,365,883▲11.8% | $124,311,934▲8.0% | $108,932,710▲2.5% | $210,559,210▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $120,193,942▲3.0% | $115,156,847▲6.0% | $106,236,483▲2.2% | $201,180,987▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $116,646,619 | $108,596,850▲5.4% | $103,957,453▲9.7% | $201,908,746▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $103,039,073▲1.5% | $94,802,980▲17.2% | $189,461,510▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $101,519,928▼1.1% | $80,894,295▼0.4% | $169,047,074▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $102,663,288▲3.4% | $81,188,217▲10.1% | $151,354,084▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $99,334,638 | $73,746,782 | $144,202,555 | 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: Greg Cant — $391,338 (0.24% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Cant | President | 75 | $391,338 |
| Ellen Gallagher Vice President | Of Finance and Coo (exit 8/25) | 60 | $266,513 |
| David Ward Senior Vice | President / Provost | 50 | $265,384 |
| Kevin Boyle Vice President | Of Advancement | 50 | $255,452 |
| Jonathan Ference Dean of | Nesbitt School of Pharmacy | 50 | $219,366 |
| Abel Adekola Dean of College | Of Business and Engineering | 50 | $210,177 |
| Michael Wood Vice President | Special Asst To the President | 50 | $203,117 |
| Deborah Zbegner Dean of | College of Health and Education | 50 | $189,406 |
| Paul Riggs Dean of College | Of Arts and Sciences | 50 | $179,735 |
| Jared Menghini Vice President | Of Enrollment and Marketing | 50 | $176,840 |
| Elizabeth Leo General Counsel | And Title Ix Coordinator | 50 | $165,866 |
| Mark Allen Associate Vice | President For Studen Life & Success | 50 | $161,580 |
| Joseph Housenick Associate | Vice President/chief of Hr | 50 | $159,975 |
| John Matlock Associate Vice | President of Finance (exit 10/24) | 50 | $158,816 |
| Woojun Lee Associate Professor | Of Sports Management | 50 | $154,141 |
| Ali Qureshi | Trustee | 3 | — |
| Anthony Fanucci | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Bruce Weinstock | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Carolann Besler | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Charles Cohen | Vice Chair | 3 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Keypath Education LLC | Nursing Education Provider | $12,617,124 |
| Aramark Services Inc | Food Service | $3,449,970 |
| Power Engineering Corporation | Construction Services | $1,413,381 |
| Ellucian Company LP | Computer Management Services | $1,014,092 |
| C & D Waterproofing Corporation | Construction Services | $577,000 |
37 grants to Wilkes University totaling $2.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Data for Wilkes University (EIN 24-0795506) 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.