EIN 06-0776644

Sacred Heart University (SHU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5,403
Year formed
1963
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Sacred Heart University, the second-largest Catholic university in New England, offers more than 40 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its main campus in Fairfield, Connecticut, and satellites in Connecticut, Luxembourg and Ireland.
Also known as...
Sacred Heart University Incorporated
Total revenues
$509,040,952
2023
Total expenses
$424,623,112
2023
Total assets
$1,356,203,738
2023
Num. employees
5,403
2023

Program areas at SHU

Sacred Heart continues to offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Regardless of what undergraduate program or graduate programs are chosen, our focus on academic opportunities - rooted in the catholic intellectual traditions and the principles of engaged learning - creates an absorbing, customized educational experience for each student.
Sacred Heart University is committed to serving the needs of its diverse student population by offering an array of services designed to ensure student success. These services, provided through academic advising, student life, career services, jandrisevits learning center, the office of special services, and the wellness center, aim to service student in a manner that is consistent with the mission. The University also promotes active engaged learning outside of the classroom. Out athletics programs are about more than just competition and winning, they are built on longstanding tradition of helping our student- athletes realize their potential, strengthen their character, and empower their mind while developing self-confidence and valuable leadership skills.
Sacred Heart University's student financial assistance office is committed to helping students and their families find the most affordable options available for attending college. For full-time undergraduate students, there are basically two types of financial assistances: first, traditional merit or need-based aid; and second, a range of other options open to students and their families whether they qualify for traditional aid or not. Several financial assistance options are also available to qualified part-time undergraduate students and graduate students.

Grants made by SHU

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Order of Malta - American AssociationDonation$9,600

Who funds Sacred Heart University (SHU)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Collegiate Athletic AssociationGrants/scholarships$1,383,348
Cedar Street Charitable FoundationGeneral$1,052,000
Northeast ConferenceSports Sponsorship Grant$891,002
...and 103 more grants received totalling $5,769,198

Personnel at SHU

NameTitleCompensation
John J. PetilloPresident$1,272,604
Peter J. WardTreasurer$187,150
Bill HaugVice President for Marketing and Communications
Shirley Canaan, MBAVice President for Information Technology$284,522
David CoppolaSenior Vice President Administration and Planning / Senior Vice President of Administration and Planning$337,131
...and 19 more key personnel

Financials for SHU

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$23,827,438
Program services$471,698,261
Investment income and dividends$14,430,976
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$182,484
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-926,094
Net income from fundraising events$-172,113
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$509,040,952

Form 990s for SHU

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-14990View PDF
2022-062023-05-13990View PDF
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062021-01-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 17 new grant, including a grant for $1,383,348 from National Collegiate Athletic Association
October 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
August 11, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 35 new grant, including a grant for $891,002 from Northeast Conference
July 15, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
CatholicChristianReligiousPolitical advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5151 Park Ave
Fairfield, CT 06825
Metro area
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT
County
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT
Website URL
sacredheart.edu/ 
Phone
(203) 371-7999
Facebook page
SacredHeartUniversity 
Twitter profile
@sacredheartuniv 
IRS details
EIN
06-0776644
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1963
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B43: University or Technological Institute
NAICS code, primary
611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
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