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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by CENTENARY UNIVERSITY.

Totals

Total revenue
$53,300,151
Total expenses
$54,083,099
Contributions and grants received
$3,434,909
Grants paid
$19,324,813
Program service revenue
$49,048,488
Investment income
$114,222
Other revenue
$702,532
Total assets, end of year
$25,076,601
Total liabilities, end of year
$39,704,880
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
-$14,628,279
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$49,068,414
Management and general expenses
$4,390,860
Fundraising expenses
$623,825
Program service expenses (Part III)
$49,068,414

Program services were 90.7% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $1,162,099

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $2,272,810

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $749,915

  • 2a · Program service revenue: TUITION

    total $41,373,004 · related or exempt $41,373,004

  • 2b · Program service revenue: ROOM AND BOARD

    total $7,167,440 · related or exempt $7,167,440

  • 2c · Program service revenue: AUXILIARY INCOME

    total $508,044 · related or exempt $508,044

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $59,702 · excluded $59,702

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $360,875

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $148,047

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $212,828

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $212,828 · excluded $212,828

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $17,715,956

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $17,661,436

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $54,520

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $54,520 · excluded $54,520

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER REVENUE

    total $375,495 · excluded $375,495

  • 11b · Other revenue: INSURANCE PROCEEDS

    total $114,209 · excluded $114,209

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $489,704

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $19,324,813 · program services $19,324,813

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $511,000 · program services $132,650 · management and general $271,250 · fundraising $107,100

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $12,894,277 · program services $11,295,722 · management and general $1,344,141 · fundraising $254,414

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $24,360 · program services $21,900 · management and general $2,160 · fundraising $300

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $1,335,650 · program services $1,022,938 · management and general $273,345 · fundraising $39,367

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $1,391,902 · program services $822,313 · management and general $543,595 · fundraising $25,994

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $37,440 · management and general $37,440

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $119,250 · management and general $119,250

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $5,435 · management and general $5,435

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $2,758,196 · program services $2,245,585 · management and general $458,111 · fundraising $54,500

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $1,127,345 · program services $1,114,172 · management and general $7,420 · fundraising $5,753

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $948,342 · program services $715,476 · management and general $186,948 · fundraising $45,918

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $2,047,483 · program services $1,538,180 · management and general $461,243 · fundraising $48,060

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $6,087 · program services $6,087

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $4,371,035 · program services $4,271,427 · management and general $99,608

  • 17 · Travel

    total $257,989 · program services $248,646 · management and general $9,268 · fundraising $75

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $2,433 · program services $2,433

  • 20 · Interest

    total $450,434 · program services $428,812 · management and general $21,622

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $1,424,112 · program services $1,355,755 · management and general $68,357

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $122,500 · program services $122,500

  • 24a · Other expenses: FOOD SERVICE

    total $2,284,558 · program services $2,241,266 · management and general $9,366 · fundraising $33,926

  • 24b · Other expenses: MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

    total $869,487 · program services $604,084 · management and general $257,299 · fundraising $8,104

  • 24c · Other expenses: EQUINE CENTER EXPENSES

    total $719,882 · program services $719,882

  • 24d · Other expenses: REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

    total $331,332 · program services $297,414 · management and general $33,918

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $717,757 · program services $536,359 · management and general $181,084 · fundraising $314

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $286,221 · end of year $413,941

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,066,558 · end of year $3,082,387

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $414,460 · end of year $384,401

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $994,758 · end of year $1,273,177

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $281,084 · end of year $76,609

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $21,054,230

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $16,043,229

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $8,269,604 · end of year $5,011,001

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $16,030,550 · end of year $14,749,862

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $846,328 · end of year $85,223

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $5,226,298 · end of year $4,409,194

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $1,124,316 · end of year $963,370

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $14,995 · end of year $14,224

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $109,518 · end of year $123,092

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $3,568,265 · end of year $4,000,000

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $1,647,382 · end of year $61,216

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $29,478,429 · end of year $30,133,784

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year -$24,727,781 · end of year -$28,831,729

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $11,748,141 · end of year $14,203,450

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

CENTENARY UNIVERSITY DELIVERS ACCREDITED DEGREE PROGRAMS AND COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR REGIONAL AND GLOBAL PROFESSIONS OF CRITICAL THOUGHT AND PURPOSEFUL ACTION WITHIN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT IMMERSED IN A CULTURE OF SERVICE.

Activities or mission (Part I)

CENTENARY UNIVERSITY DELIVERS ACCREDITED DEGREE PROGRAMS AND COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR REGIONAL AND GLOBAL PROFESSIONS OF CRITICAL THOUGHT AND PURPOSEFUL ACTION WITHIN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT IMMERSED IN A CULTURE OF SERVICE.SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR INCLUDED EXPLORING NEW PROGRAMMATIC AND REVENUE GENERATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE UNIVERSITY. CENTENARY LAUNCHED ITS MASTER OF ARTS IN HAPPINESS STUDIES IN FALL 2022, DEVELOPED AN RN TO BSN PROGRAM SCHEDULED TO LAUNCH IN FALL 2023, ESTABLISHED A RELATIONSHIP WITH A LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOUSE THEIR STUDENTS ON THE CENTENARY CAMPUS AND EXPLORING/DEVELOPING ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DURING THE SUMMER.

  • INSTRUCTIONAL: CENTENARY UNIVERSITY IS A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS DISTINGUISHED BY A DIVERSE STUDENT BODY, A DEDICATED FACULTY AND STAFF AND STIMULATING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. THE UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO QUALITY LIBERAL ARTS AND CAREER STUDIES EDUCATION TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN LEARNING AND PREPARE THEM FOR A SATISFYING CAREER, SUCCESSFUL LIVES, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LIFELONG INTELLECTUAL PURSUITS. AS THE PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE OF NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY, CENTENARY OFFERS A RANGE OF UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND DOCTORATE PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS NON-DEGREE COURSES FOR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.

    Expenses $40,547,269 · Grants $19,324,813 · Revenue $41,373,004

  • AUXILIARY SERVICES AT CENTENARY UNIVERSITY ARE ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDE STUDENT HOUSING AND OTHER FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF CENTENARY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. UNIVERSITY DORMITORIES CONSIST OF 8 RESIDENCE HALLS AND PROVIDE LIVING QUARTERS FOR APPROXIMATELY 756 STUDENTS. AUXILIARY SERVICES ALSO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, IN-PERSON AND REMOTE EVENTS, WELLNESS AND DINING SERVICES, PARKING, AND OTHER STUDENT SERVICES.

    Expenses $8,521,145 · Revenue $7,675,484

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • John Johnson

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Rochelle Makela-Goodman

    CHAIR, THRU

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Michael T Catapano

    1ST VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3 + 1 related
  • Cathleen Compoli

    2ND VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • David D Dallas

    3RD VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • David Johnson

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3 + 1 related
  • Drew Wintemberg

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Audrey Bonaparte-Watts

    SECRETARY, THRU

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Carol Valentine Allen

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Lester Aron

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Mark Avondoglio

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Denise Blasevick

    TRUSTEE, THRU

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Ron Garriques

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Joyce Hansen

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Giovanna Kanu

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Dr Phil Linfante

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Dr Denise Littleton

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Fred Mangione

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Muriel F Millman

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • A Lynn Moran

    TRUSTEE, THRU

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Nancy J Paffendorf

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Darlene Panzitta

    TRUSTEE, THRU

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Esther Poulsen

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Sunita Pradhan

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Angela Rodriguez-Moore

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Dr Wendy Ross

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Bishop John R Schol

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Alden Siegel

    TRUSTEE, THRU

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Timothy Smith

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Vicki Sylvain

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Robert M Weinstein PhD

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Dr Edward Yaw

    TRUSTEE, THRU

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Jill Zinckgraf

    TRUSTEE, THRU

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Dr Dale Caldwell

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $212,146
    From this org
    $151,359
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $60,787
    Hours/week
    35 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $146,859
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $4,500
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $60,787
    Filer's total
    $212,146
  • Denton Stargel

    VP BUSINESS & FINANCE/CFO

    Total calculated
    $210,593
    From this org
    $196,561
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,032
    Hours/week
    35 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $188,511
    Bonus
    $5,000
    Other
    $3,050
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,032
    Filer's total
    $210,593
  • Robert Miller

    VP ENROLLMENT MANAGMENT

    Total calculated
    $154,020
    From this org
    $142,176
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,844
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $142,176
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,844
    Filer's total
    $154,020
  • Kerry Mullins-Montane

    VP STUDENT LIFE/DEAN OF STUDENTS

    Total calculated
    $201,374
    From this org
    $145,613
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $55,761
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $145,613
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $55,761
    Filer's total
    $201,374
  • Vincent Bilello

    CONTROLLER

    Total calculated
    $103,497
    From this org
    $103,437
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $60
    Hours/week
    35
  • Lisa Plantamura Dean For

    INNOVATION & INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

    Total calculated
    $113,741
    From this org
    $101,850
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,891
    Hours/week
    35
  • Bruce Murphy

    FORMER PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $179,621
    From this org
    $178,694
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $927
    Hours/week
    0

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $175,694
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $3,000
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $927
    Filer's total
    $179,621

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 1a · Housing allowance or residence for personal use
  • 1a · Personal services (maid, chauffeur, chef)
  • 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments

Answered no

  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 1A
DR. DALE CALDWELL, PRESIDENT AND KERRY MULLINS-MONTANE, VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT LIFE AND DEAN OF STUDENTS, EACH RECEIVED A RESIDENCE ON UNIVERSITY PREMISES FOR THEIR USE, AS A CONDITION OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT AND AS INCLUDED IN THEIR CONTRACTS. THIS BENEFIT WAS TREATED AS NONTAXABLE AS IT MET THE CONDITIONS OF SECTION 119 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. BRUCE MURPHY, PRESIDENT RECEIVES HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES AT HIS RESIDENCE WHICH IS TREATED AS NONTAXABLE WORKING CONDITION FRINGE BENEFITS UNDER SECTION 132 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
PART I, LINE 7
BRUCE MURPHY, PRESIDENT, RECEIVED A BONUS IN CALENDAR YEAR 2022, AS REPORTED IN PART II, COLUMN B(II).

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
15 May 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202521369349300007

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