EIN 25-0965430

Mercyhurst University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,687
City
Year formed
1926
Most recent tax filings
2022-05-01
Description
Mercyhurst is a Catholic university in Erie, PA offering 66 undergraduate majors, with an emphasis on faith and reason.
Also known as...
Mercyhurst College
Total revenues
$162,924,977
2022
Total expenses
$157,564,444
2022
Total assets
$174,010,156
2022
Num. employees
1,687
2022

Program areas at Mercyhurst University

At the fall census date during the 2021-22 academic year there were 3059 students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and associate degree programs at the main campus in Erie (2645) and at North East and other satellites (414). The student population was comprised of 2418 full-time and 241 part-time undergraduate students along with 274 full-time and 126 part-time graduate students. There were 151 full-time and 95 part-time faculty. During the academic year, 943 total degrees were conferred in the following categories: Baccalaureate 553, Associate 110, Masters 224, UG certificates 40 and Grad certificates 16. 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, and the university bookstore on the North East campus. The total student population in university housing on the Main campus was 1,806 for the 2021-22 fiscal year. 1,468 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 as well as the North East 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
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$235,733
The Ayco Charitable FoundationEducation$131,100
Erie Community FoundationVarious Projects$117,103
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Mercyhurst University

NameTitleCompensation
Britt JeanetteVice President for Technology and Chief Information Officer$126,207
Michael HellerVice President of Finance
Zirkle Laura MVice President of Student Life$121,623
Bollheimer MeredithGeneral Counsel , Vice President of Legal Affairs$123,102
McGill Duncan EDean of Ridge College$175,737
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Mercyhurst University

RevenuesFYE 05/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$23,421,358
Program services$137,827,089
Investment income and dividends$1,215,069
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$8,031
Net rental income$129,410
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$106,070
Net income from fundraising events$217,950
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$162,924,977

Form 990s for Mercyhurst University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-052023-04-13990View PDF
2021-052022-04-11990View PDF
2020-052021-04-14990View PDF
2019-052020-10-07990View PDF
2018-052019-05-14990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Saint Xavier University (SXU)Chicago, IL$135,827,529
Trustees of the College of the Holy CrossWorcester, MA$353,583,327
University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA$116,399,474
Saint Ambrose University (SAU)Davenport, IA$125,922,880
Data update history
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $117,103 from Erie Community Foundation
July 13, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 5, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
June 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
CatholicChristianReligiousLobbyingConservation easementFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible 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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