VASSAR COLLEGE

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY, 12604 (845) 437-7000 Est. 1861 EIN 14-1338587
990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)
www.vassar.edu

Mission

THE MISSION OF VASSAR COLLEGE IS TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE "THE MEANS OF A THOROUGH, WELL-PROPORTIONED AND LIBERAL EDUCATION" THAT INSPIRES EACH INDIVIDUAL TO LEAD A PURPOSEFUL LIFE. THE COLLEGE MAKES POSSIBLE AN EDUCATION THAT PROMOTES ANALYTICAL, INFORMED, AND INDEPENDENT THINKING AND SOUND JUDGMENT; ENCOURAGES ARTICULATE EXPRESSION; AND NURTURES INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY, RESPECTFUL DEBATE AND ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP. VASSAR SUPPORTS A HIGH STANDARD OF ENGAGEMENT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING, SCHOLARSHIP AND ARTISTIC ENDEAVOR; A BROAD AND DEEP CURRICULUM; AND A RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS THAT FOSTERS A LEARNING COMMUNITY. FOUNDED IN 1861 TO PROVIDE WOMEN AN EDUCATION EQUAL TO THAT ONCE AVAILABLE ONLY TO MEN, VASSAR IS NOW OPEN TO ALL AND STRIVES TO PURSUE DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUITY AS ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF A RICH INTELLECTUAL AND CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH ALL MEMBERS, INCLUDING THOSE FROM UNDERREPRESENTED AND MARGINALIZED GROUPS, ARE VALUED AND EMPOWERED TO THRIVE.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
28
Total Giving
$444K
Recipients
28
Years Active
2017 - 2024
Avg grant: $13,792 Median: $8,298

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
20246$137K $23K33
20235$129K $26K23
20226$89K $15K42
20213$28K $9K21
20204$29K $7K22
20193$24K $8K30
20171$9K $9K10

Sectors Funded

Human Services
12
Environment
3
Community Improvement
2
Arts, Culture & Humanities
1
Diseases & Disorders
1
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
1
Education
1

Top States

New York
25
Illinois
3

Grantee Size Profile

$1M - $5M
7
$100K - $500K
7
Under $100K
4
$10M - $50M
4
$500K - $1M
3
$5M - $10M
3

Top Grantees

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Grants Awarded · 28 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$371,090,212
Total Expenses
$352,948,624
Net Assets
$1,679,698,811
3,715 employees 1,425 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-06-30)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
4.8 years Healthy
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↑ 13.3%
Expenses ↑ 9.7%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 19.1% Earned revenue 62.8% Investment 17.0% Other 1.0%
Expense Breakdown
Program 78.8% Management 17.0% Fundraising 4.2%

Officers & Trustees (44)

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Filing History (7 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
$371,090,212 ↑$352,948,624$1,679,698,811
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
$327,504,520 ↑$321,644,155$1,573,307,833
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
$284,446,069 ↓$305,388,420$1,468,923,939
2021 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
$307,212,205 ↓$294,849,344$1,425,677,712
2020 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
$315,019,195 ↑$284,023,820$1,586,934,732
2019 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
$259,994,278 ↓$277,245,588$1,278,745,381
2017 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
$279,850,462 $273,731,996$1,280,816,783

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EIN: 14-1338587 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data