EIN 06-0646623

Fairfield University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3,821
Year formed
1942
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
Fairfield University offers a wide range of academic programs for undergraduate, graduate, doctorate, and continuing education students. The university has a total full-time equivalent enrollment of 4,525 for the 2021-2022 academic year with students residing on campus. Its purpose is to establish and maintain an institution that provides intermediate, secondary, undergraduate, and graduate education in Connecticut while also performing works of education, charity, and religion.
Total revenues
$489,308,458
2024
Total expenses
$432,418,916
2024
Total assets
$1,209,670,431
2024
Num. employees
3,821
2024

Program areas at Fairfield University

Higher learning: Fairfield University is an institute of higher learning with undergraduate, graduate, doctorate and continuing education academic programs including students residing on campus and includes a college preparatory school. See schedule o.
Other activities: a variety of student services including arts and entertainment at the quick center, student activities for club sports, and other items.
Auxiliary services: auxiliary services include the costs of room and board for approximately 3,743 full-time undergraduate students living on campus in residence halls, townhouses, and apartment complexes residing on a 200 acre campus. Graduate student housing is also offered in independent off-campus houses, and in apartment style residence halls.

Who funds Fairfield University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$2,040,298
Earl W and Hildagunda A Brinkman Private Charitable FoundationCharitable Donation$1,100,000
Mahoney-Mcnamee Family FoundationSupport of Educational Programs.$1,000,000
...and 165 more grants received totalling $11,258,109

Personnel at Fairfield University

NameTitleCompensation
Michael TrafecanteVice President for Finance , Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer$347,370
Carroll HoldsChief Information Officer
Steven Gstalder, EdDVice President and Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Services
Joanne P. WilliamsSenior Vice President , Finance and Administration$322,286
Jennifer AndersonVice President , Marketing and Communications
...and 21 more key personnel

Financials for Fairfield University

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$46,841,328
Program services$403,023,980
Investment income and dividends$13,578,109
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$1,167,962
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$24,663,362
Net income from fundraising events$33,717
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$489,308,458

Form 990s for Fairfield University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-14990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-12990View PDF
2020-062021-05-25990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
April 22, 2025
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $1,100,000 from Earl W and Hildagunda A Brinkman Private Charitable Foundation
March 9, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
January 19, 2025
Received grants
Identified 41 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Mahoney-Mcnamee Family Foundation
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $800,000 from Martino Family Foundation
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 67 new grant, including a grant for $377,800 from Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
CatholicChristianReligiousLobbyingConservation easementFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824
Metro area
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT
County
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT
Website URL
fairfield.edu/ 
Phone
(203) 254-4000
Facebook page
FairfieldUniversity 
Twitter profile
@fairfieldu 
IRS details
EIN
06-0646623
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1942
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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