EIN 41-0698301

College of St. Scholastica (CSS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,310
City
Year formed
1962
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The College of St. Scholastica is a Catholic Benedictine institution and the only independent private college in northeastern Minnesota. The College was founded in 1912 by a group of pioneering Benedictine Sisters.
Total revenues
$109,485,948
2023
Total expenses
$113,339,683
2023
Total assets
$209,187,872
2023
Num. employees
1,310
2023

Program areas at CSS

Instruction: css prepares its students for a life of purpose by emphasizing core values of the catholic benedictine tradition, including hospitality, the love of learning, respect, community and stewardship. Learning here entails a commitment to meeting rigorous academic standards, broadening the scope of one's vision and becoming accountable to both self and society. Css offers 46 majors and many unique minors. The College also offers advanced degrees, certificates and licensures in 34 different areas. The main campus is in duluth, mn, with additional in-state campuses in austin, brainerd, cloquet, inver grove heights and St. Cloud. In addition to graduate and extended sites the College offers online programs.
Auxiliary services: css offers its students housing, food and health services.housing consists of a residence hall and suites and seven apartment complexes with a capacity of 856 beds. Over half of the College's full-time undergraduate traditional aged students reside on campus. For, 2022-23, occupancy was 702 and 670 students for fall and spring semesters, respectively. St. Scholastica utilizes aramark campus dining to provide quality nutritious foods at multiple campus locations. Together we are committed to sustainable practices and supporting student's health wellbeing. All student residing in the residence hall are required to purchase a meal plan. Over 40% of traditional agred students reside on campus. Optional meal plans are available for other residential commuter students. For 2022-23, 418 and 388 students obtained meal plans for fall and spring semesters, respectively. The physical and emotional well-being of all students is essential for academic success. Student health services provides onsite access to medical professionals. Our professional staff offers student confidential services in treating physical and mental health concerns that commonly occur within the College population. A campus convenience store serves students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the surrounding community with a selection of collegiate clothing, gifts and general merchandise.
Student & administrative services: the student experience is critical to the css mission. The College provides library services, computer labs, academic and personal advisement and counseling, tutoring and graduate school preparation to enhance its educational programs. Support is offereed for admissions, registration, financial aid and specialized services to enrich diversity within the College. Student activties are a way for students to connect with other students with similar views, aspirations and concerns, and then provide a framework for those students to work togehter for a common goal. A variety of campus organizations, clubs and leadership opportunities provide students with many avenues for personal, vocational and social growth. The athletics departement offers 22 men's and women's programs consistent with the mission statement of the College and the ncaa division iii philosophy. There were 400 unduplicated student participants in these programs. All students may participate in a wide variety of intramural activities as well as general use of the College's recreational facility, the burns commons wellness center.
Other program services include activities from performing arts, miscellaneous education-related fees, and other educational services.

Grants made by CSS

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Duluth ClinicSee Part Iv$136,125
Centracare ClinicSee Part Iv$62,865
Fairview Health ServiceSee Part Iv$54,685
...and 10 more grants made

Who funds College of St. Scholastica (CSS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Manitou FundStudent Center ($500K) and Nursing Scholarship ($275K), Warner Series ($25K) and One Nursing Skill Lab ($195K)$995,000
Helene Fuld Health TrustTo Promote PRG & Study in$300,000
Alliss Educational Foundation-EquityScholarships$194,728
...and 31 more grants received totalling $1,906,027

Personnel at CSS

NameTitleCompensation
Diane VertinChief Operating Officer$167,751
Jill LarsonChief Financial Officer$129,896
Benjamin DeneenChief Information Officer
Chris MuellerVice President of College Advancement / Vice - President for College Advanceme / Vice - President for College Advanceme / Vice President for College Advancement / Vice - President for College Advancement$154,384
Nathan DehneVice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
...and 17 more key personnel

Financials for CSS

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,340,134
Program services$92,294,102
Investment income and dividends$2,802,197
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$4,922,804
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$126,711
Total revenues$109,485,948

Form 990s for CSS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-10990View PDF
2022-062023-05-08990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062019-12-11990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 9, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from Minnesota Power Foundation
July 15, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from Helene Fuld Health Trust
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
CatholicChristianReligiousPolitical advocacyLobbyingConservation easementOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1200 Kenwood Ave
Duluth, MN 55811
Metro area
Duluth, MN-WI
County
St. Louis County, MN
Website URL
css.edu/ 
Phone
(800) 447-5444
Facebook page
stscholastica 
Twitter profile
@stscholastica 
IRS details
EIN
41-0698301
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1962
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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