EIN 04-2103589

Lesley University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,502
Year formed
1909
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Lesley University is committed to active learning, scholarly research, critical inquiry, and diverse forms of artistic practice through close mentoring relationships among students, faculty, and practitioners in the field.
Total revenues
$117,726,321
2023
Total expenses
$116,817,987
2023
Total assets
$422,901,748
2023
Num. employees
1,502
2023

Program areas at Lesley University

Expenses related to instructing full time and part time students: the University is home to a number of important centers and institutes that conduct research, help shape public policy, and provide continuing education and professional development opportunities across a wide range of disciplines including:*math *special education *literacy*center for adult learnersat a glance:*founded: 1909 *total enrollment: 2796*threshold: 57*undergraduates: 1259*master's, c.a.g.s., ph.d. students: 1480*total alumni: 82,362*campus locations: *cambridge, ma Lesley University academics:*undergraduate study:-lesley University college of art and design (la+d)-college of liberal arts and sciences (clas)-lesley center for adult learning (lcal)*graduate study: -courses + programs in cambridge -programs offered throughout the us -online courses + programs*unique program formats *centers + institutes *continuing education + professional development *threshold non-degree program*accreditation: -new england commission of higher education-national association of schools of art and design-the baccalaureate business management program is fully accredited by the accreditation council for business schools & programs (acbsp).-the bachelor of social work (bsw) is accredited by the council on social work education (cswe).-the master of social work (msw) is accredited by the council on social work education (cswe).-the clinical mental health counseling: art therapy is accredited by the commission on accreditation of allied health education programs (caahep) upon the recommendation of the accreditation council for art therapy education (acate).-the clinical mental health counseling: art therapy program is approved by the american art therapy association.-the clinical mental health counseling: dance therapy program is approved by the american dance therapy association.-the clinical mental health counseling: drama therapy program is accredited by the north american drama therapy association.-the clinical mental health counseling: music therapy program is approved by the american music therapy association
Expenses related to financial aid for students:the purpose of financial aid is to help you attain your goal of a Lesley University education, by offering financial assistance in the form of grants, loans, and student work opportunities.
Expenses related to academic support which includes the expenses for the library, dean of students, various academic deans and other academic support. Also, expenses related to research and general institutional operations.
Expenses related to services provided to the student body, including counseling, career guidance, admissions, registrar, student activities, and health services as well as expenses related to athletic programs.
Auxiliary enterprises

Who funds Lesley University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$1,743,489
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$400,291
Community Foundation of New JerseyUnrestricted Grant To Support Organization's Exempt Purpose$250,000
...and 31 more grants received totalling $3,427,994

Financials for Lesley University

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,027,934
Program services$79,066,893
Investment income and dividends$1,619,288
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$2,070,762
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$28,298,238
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$643,206
Total revenues$117,726,321

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Data update history
April 22, 2025
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $400,291 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Community Foundation of New Jersey
October 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $37,030 from The Mosse Foundation
August 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
29 Everett St
Cambridge, MA 02138
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Middlesex County, MA
Website URL
lesley.edu/ 
Phone
(617) 868-9600
Facebook page
LesleyUniversity 
Twitter profile
@lesley_u 
IRS details
EIN
04-2103589
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1909
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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
Undetermined
Charity Registration status
Not Registered
FTB status revoked
Revoked
AG Registration Number
None yet
FTB Entity ID
3183266
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-06-18
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