EIN 25-0965430

Mercyhurst University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,744
City
Year formed
1926
Most recent tax filings
2023-05-01
Description
Mercyhurst University hosts over 3,000 students and offers more than 60 undergraduate majors, over 10 graduate programs, and 25 athletic teams. The university fosters passionate study across 100 academic disciplines, educating diverse individuals in a culture where faith and reason thrive together. Mercyhurst combines the beauty of the liberal arts with an appreciation for the dignity of work and a dedication to serving others. The institution inspires students to make choices that uphold human and spiritual values while exercising leadership in pursuit of justice.
Also known as...
Mercyhurst College
Total revenues
$149,337,359
2023
Total expenses
$151,539,948
2023
Total assets
$168,302,499
2023
Num. employees
1,744
2023

Program areas at Mercyhurst University

At the fall census date during the 2022-23 academic year there were 2814 students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and associate degree programs at the main campus in Erie (2801) and other satellites (13) . The student population was comprised of 2249 full-time and 197 part-time undergraduate students along with 228 full-time and 127 part-time graduate students. Additionally, there were 13 municipal police academy students. There were 145 full-time and 93 part-time faculty. During the academic year, 847 total degrees were conferred in the following categories: Baccalaureate 489, Associate 97, Masters 204, UG certificates 45 and Grad certificates 12. The University offered 13 graduate programs, 65 undergraduate majors with 70 minors, and 9 associate degree programs.
Auxiliary services includes student housing, foodservice, the University bookstore and the University's conference center on the Main campus. The total student population in University housing on the Main campus was 1,705 for the 2022-23 fiscal year. 1,531 students at the Main campus had paid meal plans while many other students and employees dine in University facilities on a pay-as-you-go basis. The University maintains a bookstore on the Main campus. The University has a conference center facility at the Main campus and regularly hosts outside groups and organizations.
All other program related activities.

Grants made by Mercyhurst University

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Erie Downtown Development CorporationSupport the Erie Downtown Development Corporation Fund.$13,073

Who funds Mercyhurst University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Ayco Charitable FoundationEducation$131,100
Erie Community FoundationVarious Projects$117,103
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$78,750
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Mercyhurst University

NameTitleCompensation
Britt JeanetteVice President for Technology and Chief Information Officer$137,511
Michael HellerVice President of Finance
Veitch Dionne NVice President of Enrollment$122,321
Zirkle Laura MVice President of Student Life$125,126
Bollheimer MeredithGeneral Counsel , Vice President of Legal Affairs$127,242
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Mercyhurst University

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$15,961,497
Program services$127,164,278
Investment income and dividends$1,388,766
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$20,431
Net rental income$57,277
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$4,570,034
Net income from fundraising events$175,076
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$149,337,359

Form 990s for Mercyhurst University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-052024-02-22990View PDF
2022-052023-04-13990View PDF
2021-052022-04-11990View PDF
2020-052021-04-14990View PDF
2019-052020-10-07990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $14,660 from National Collegiate Athletic Association
May 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $40,917 from American Online Giving Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
CatholicChristianReligiousLobbyingConservation easementFundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
501 E 38th St
Erie, PA 16504
Metro area
Erie, PA
County
Erie County, PA
Website URL
mercyhurst.edu/ 
Phone
(814) 824-2000
IRS details
EIN
25-0965430
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1926
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
NAICS code, primary
611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
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