York University
80% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Strong reserves
York University is a 501(c)(3) organization, registered in 2024, with $1,017,395,087 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 80% of spending to programs.
Toronto On M3j1p3, Canada, 00000 EIN 23-7069967 Since 2024
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.0B
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.0B
Net assets
$1.4B
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 rating80% to programs · $1 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 York University: 80% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · -0% 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 York University: 17 mo reserves · -0% 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 York University: 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 York University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The mission of york university is the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge. a community of faculty, students and staff are committed to academic freedom, social justice, accessible education and collegial self-governance. york university makes innovation its tradition.
Contact & location
- Address
- Toronto On M3j1p3, Canada, 00000
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- Education
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- Colleges & Universities
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Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.3BNet assets $1.4B
Operating margin
-0.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7B
Total liabilities
$1.3B
Net assets
$1.4B
Salaries & benefits
$696.8M
68% of expenses
Board members
33
32 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,017,395,087 | $1,018,036,554 | $1,400,603,058 | $2,738,822,163 | 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: Steven Hoffman — $474,590 (0.05% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Hoffman | Professor/senior Advisor/advisor/endowed Chair | 35 | $474,590 |
| Dr Rhonda L Lenton | President and Vice Chancellor / Professor | 35 | $393,018 |
| David Peters | Vice-president Academic and Provost/professor | 35 | $356,900 |
| James Orbinski | Professor/director, Organized Research Unit Faculty Based | 35 | $353,097 |
| Lilian K Ng | Professor, Endowed Chair | 35 | $352,400 |
| Detlev Zwick | Dean/associate Professor | 35 | $346,127 |
| Jim Clayton | Professor / Endowed Chair / Director | 35 | $341,717 |
| Marcia A Annisette | Vice Provost Academic/professor | 35 | $286,831 |
| Lisa Colleen Philipps | Provost and Vice President Academic / Senior Advisor / Professor | 35 | $286,017 |
| Amir Asif | Vp Research & Innov./prof./s Adv. | 35 | $266,248 |
| Rui Wang | Former Int. Vp Research & Innovation | 35 | $263,542 |
| Laina Bay-cheng | Vice-president Equity, People & Culture (interim) | 35 | $254,341 |
| Susana Gajic-bruyea | Vice President, Advancement | 35 | $245,625 |
| Carol Mcaulay | Vice President Finance and Administration | 35 | $230,995 |
| Lyndon Martin | Vice Provost Academic / Professor | 35 | $227,740 |
| E Louise Spencer | Former Int. Vp Advancement / Assistant Vp Development | 0 | $197,441 |
| Rose Brushwood | Vice-provost Teaching and Learning/professor | 35 | $195,870 |
| Marie-helene Budworth | Member - Board of Governors | 1 | $195,699 |
| Alice Maclachlan | Vice-provost and Dean/professor/graduate Program Director | 35 | $190,725 |
| Alice Jane Pitt | Professor | 35 | $177,800 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Stuart Olson Construction Limited | Construction | $19,808,913 |
| Ball Construction Ltd | Construction | $11,133,775 |
| Harbridge & Cross Limited | Construction | $4,343,688 |
| Bda Inc | Construction | $3,407,891 |
| Mccarthy Tetrault | Legal Services | $2,145,997 |
Grants received · $800 total
1 grant to York University totaling $800, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Education | 2020 | $800 |
Grants made · $41K in FY2024
2 grants totaling $41K in FY2024. All grants made by York University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Boston University | Research | $27,991 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Research | $12,919 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is York University a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. York University is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7069967.
- What is York University's EIN?
- York University's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7069967.
- How much revenue does York University report?
- York University reported $1,017,395,087 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of York University's spending goes to programs?
- York University spends about 80% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does York University have?
- CharityIndex grades York University A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does York University's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on York University's latest Form 990 is $474,590, paid to Steven Hoffman (Professor/senior Advisor/advisor/endowed Chair).
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Data for York University (EIN 23-7069967) 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.