EIN 24-0795406

Misericordia University

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,183
City
Year formed
1924
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
Misericordia University is a Catholic university in northeast Pennsylvania, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, that provides caring, motivated students with a challenging education.
Related structure
Misericordia University is child organization, under the parent exemption from United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
Total revenues
$92,426,504
2022
Total expenses
$87,726,976
2022
Total assets
$215,289,512
2022
Num. employees
1,183
2022

Program areas at Misericordia University

Misericordia University is a catholic liberal arts institution established in the tradition of the sisters of mercy in 1924. The University fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and respect for persons in an environment where all are welcome. The University offers undergraduate and graduate programs to resident and commuter students who can choose from majors in three distinct academic colleges. The college of arts and sciences offers major degree programs in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, clinical laboratory science, computer science, english, environmental studies, government, law and national security, history, information technology, mathematics, medical and health humanities, philosophy, psychology, and statistics as well as a number of minor degree programs. Dual credentials are available in history/mba, history/organizational management, philosophy/organizational management and psychology/organizational management. Specializations in pre-law (english, history, medical and health humanities, philosophy), pre-professional (biochemistry, chemistry), pre-dpt (biochemistry, biology, medical and health humanities), secondary education certification (biology, chemistry, english, mathematics), and citizenship certification in history. The college of health sciences & education offers major degree programs in diagnostic medical sonography, early childhood & special education, health science, medical imaging, middle level education, nursing bsn, rn-bsn, occupational science, secondary education and social work, as well as minor degree programs in addictions counseling, gerontology and patient navigation. Certification programs are available in addictions counseling, autism spectrum disorders, diagnostic medical sonography, geriatric care manager, family nurse practitioner, patient navigation and reading specialist.the college of health sciences & education offers dual credentials in health science/speech pathology, medical imaging/diagnostic medical sonography, and nursing dnp/bsn to dnp, as well as entry level professional master of science degrees in adult-gerontologic primary care nurse practitioner, education, family nurse practitioner, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, and speech-language pathology; a post-professional master of science degree in occupational therapy; and post professional doctorial degrees in physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, and nursing education.the college of business offers major degree programs in accounting, business administration, health care management, mass communication and design, professional studies, and sports management along with a number of minor degree programs. Specialization in pre-dpt includes health care management. Graduate programs include masters of business administration.misericordia University is regionally accredited by the middle states commission on higher education. The University is also officially recognized by the following accrediting agencies: accreditation council for occupational therapy education, commission on accreditation in physical therapy education, american physical therapy association, commission on accreditation of allied health education programs, commission on accreditation of allied health education programs (caahep), commission on collegiate nursing education, council on academic accreditation in audiology and speech-language pathology of the american speech-language-hearing association, council on social work education, international accreditation council for business education, Pennsylvania department of education, and the joint review committee on education in radiologic technology. Misericordia University has legal permission from the Pennsylvania state board of nurse examiners to operate a school of nursing in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Various other state education departments also recognize the University's academic programs.the master's degree in education offered by Misericordia University is fully approved by the Pennsylvania department of education. The master's degree in nursing is fully accredited by the commission on collegiate nursing education of the american association of colleges of nursing. The professional master's degree program in occupational therapy is fully accredited by the accreditation council for occupational therapy education. The entry level program in physical therapy is fully accredited by the commission on accreditation of physical therapy education, american physical therapy association. The occupational therapy doctoral program (otd) are fully approved by the Pennsylvania department of education. The master's degree in business administration and the master's degree in organizational management have accreditation by the international assembly for collegiate business education. The professional master's degree program in speech-language pathology at Misericordia University is accredited by the council on academic accreditation in audiology and speech-language pathology, american speech-language-hearing association.the accreditation review commission on education for the physician assistant (arc-pa) is the accrediting agency that protects the interests of the public and pa profession by defining the standards for pa education and evaluating pa educational programs within the territorial united states to ensure their compliance with those standards. The following statement is provided by arc-pa: "the arc-pa has granted accreditation - provisional status to the Misericordia University physician assistant program sponsored by Misericordia University. Accreditation-provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program's ability to meet the arc-pa standards or when a program holding accreditation-provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students. Accreditation-provisional does not ensure any subsequent accreditation status. It is limited to no more than five years from matriculation of the first class. "the total headcount for fall 2021 included 2,240 students.

Who funds Misericordia University

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Luzerne FoundationScholarships, Program Support, Annual Distributions, Equipment$158,305
Curtis Barbara Ann-TrGeneral Operating$141,216
Allone FoundationAutism Collaborative Centers of Excellence Initiative$127,750
...and 48 more grants received totalling $1,150,148
Federal funding details
Federal agencyProgram nameAmount
Department of EducationFEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS$22,894,564
Department of EducationCOVID-19 EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND$2,263,250
Department of EducationCOVID-19 EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND$2,203,965
...and 8 more federal grants / contracts

Personnel at Misericordia University

NameTitleCompensation
James RobertsChief of Staff and Secretary$96,281
Jim RobertsChief of Staff
Mark van EttenVice President , Finance and Administration and Treas.$170,185
Susan HelwigVice President - University Advancement$182,171
Bozinski, GlennVice President of Enrollment Managementadmissio
...and 27 more key personnel

Financials for Misericordia University

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,451,141
Program services$78,028,919
Investment income and dividends$2,988,902
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$38,797
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,353,354
Net income from fundraising events$-1,034
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$566,425
Total revenues$92,426,504

Form 990s for Misericordia University

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-04-05990View PDF
2020-062021-04-14990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
2018-062019-04-15990View PDF
2017-062018-04-10990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 5, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
June 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 13, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
June 9, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
May 15, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsChapter / child organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
CatholicChristianReligiousLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
301 Lake St
Dallas, PA 18612
Metro area
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
County
Luzerne County, PA
Website URL
misericordia.edu/?p=2875 
Phone
(570) 674-6400
Facebook page
MisericordiaUniversity 
Twitter profile
@misericordiau 
IRS details
EIN
24-0795406
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1924
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
Child within group exemption
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