Brandeis University
- Assets
- $1.6b
- Revenue
- $457.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5,343
- Location
- Waltham, MA
- Founding
- 09/1941
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 04-2103552
Organization Overview
Brandeis University is located in Waltham, MA. The organization was established in 1941. According to its NTEE Classification (B43) the organization is classified as: Universities, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2020, Brandeis University employed 5,343 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations.
For the year ending 06/2020, Brandeis University generated $457.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $478.0m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 2.0% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Brandeis University has awarded 225 individual grants totaling $29,953,239. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, A COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS AND STUDENTS UNITED BY THEIR COMMITMENT TO THE PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE AND ITS TRANSMISSION FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INSTRUCTIONAL AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT: BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY IS A RARE COMBINATION OF A LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE AND A GLOBAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY. OUR STUDENT BODY NUMBERS 5,400, INCLUDING UNDERGRADUATES AND GRADUATE STUDENTS. WE HAVE A GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AND TWO PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS, THE HELLER SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL POLICY AND MANAGEMENT AND THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL. THE RABB SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES OFFERS GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS. MANY ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ARE ENRICHED BY MYRIAD INTERACTIONS WITH THE NUMEROUS OTHER LEADING UNIVERSITIES IN THE AREA. WE WORK TO CONNECT THEORY AND PRACTICE THROUGH FIELD WORK AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING.
SPONSORED PROGRAMS INCLUDE VARIOUS RESEARCH AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS FUNDED BY EXTERNAL PARTIES, INCLUDING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, FOREIGN AND STATE GOVERNMENTS, AND PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATIONS. BRANDEIS RESEARCH IS AT THE HEART OF MANY SOCIETAL, ARTISTIC, INTELLECTUAL, AND SCIENTIFIC ADVANCES. RESEARCH AT BRANDEIS IS INTERDISCIPLINARY, BOLD, AND COLLABORATIVE. IT'S AN APPROACH THAT ENABLES THE FACULTY TO LEVERAGE THE RELATIVELY SMALL SIZE OF THE UNIVERSITY TO ACHIEVE AN IMPACT WELL BEYOND THE SUM OF ITS PARTS. BRANDEIS IS WHOLLY COMMITTED TO THE PROPOSITION THAT BASIC RESEARCH IS THE ENGINE OF INNOVATION IN HUMAN HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES: BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY SERVES THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF STUDENTS AND HAS BROAD RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF STUDENT LIFE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. THESE SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, COMMUNITY LIVING, DINING SERVICES, HEALTH CENTER, PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING CENTER, AND INTERFAITH CHAPLAINCY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ronald Liebowitz President | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $1,141,607 |
Nicholas Warren Chief Investment Officer | Officer | 50 | $801,573 |
Stewart Uretsky Evp Finance And Administration | Officer | 50 | $527,171 |
Lisa Lynch Provost | Officer | 50 | $513,612 |
Zamira Korff SVP Institutional Advancement | Officer | 50 | $478,778 |
Ira Jackson Evp Communications Thru 1/2019 | Officer | 50 | $450,454 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Sodexo Inc Affiliates Food Service | 6/29/20 | $18,341,244 |
Commodore Builders Construction | 6/29/20 | $7,717,485 |
Zvi Construction Llc Construction | 6/29/20 | $2,242,052 |
Collaborative Solutions Llc Consulting | 6/29/20 | $1,530,648 |
Signature Commercial Solutions Consulting | 6/29/20 | $1,434,535 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $455,545 |
| Fundraising events | $109,966 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $54,145,557 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,054,409 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $54,711,068 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $389,017,866 |
| Investment income | $2,083,265 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $651,507 |
| Royalties | $2,425,915 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,483,626 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,849,542 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $457,392,877 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,673,162 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $109,358,217 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,509,796 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,561,455 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,958,706 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $232,792 |
| Other salaries and wages | $168,022,914 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,874,502 |
| Other employee benefits | $18,188,600 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,294,225 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,519,288 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $414,430 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $7,535 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,926,110 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,446,190 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,233,010 |
| Office expenses | $11,318,998 |
| Information technology | $7,534,983 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,579,720 |
| Travel | $4,714,675 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,345,447 |
| Interest | $13,797,568 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,140,793 |
| Insurance | $1,866,991 |
| All other expenses | $15,733,256 |
| Total functional expenses | $477,973,721 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,263,971 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $62,184,111 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $11,751,408 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,102,803 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $7,594,582 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $474,214 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $17,380,866 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $360,799,121 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,099,459,286 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $48,011,110 |
| Total assets | $1,638,021,472 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,188,146 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $22,728,074 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $264,059,043 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $28,275,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $35,000,000 |
| Other liabilities | $27,531,947 |
| Total liabilities | $407,782,210 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $182,889,973 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,047,349,289 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,638,021,472 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Brandeis University has awarded $3,673,162 in support to 37 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: Research | $772,197 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: Research | $287,902 |
Shrewsbury, MA PURPOSE: Research | $246,091 |
Somerville, MA PURPOSE: Research | $242,797 |
Durham, NH PURPOSE: Research | $196,639 |
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - COLUMBIA AR PURPOSE: Research | $169,171 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 28 grants that Brandeis University has recieved totaling $877,412.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: General support | $371,863 |
National Council Of State Boards Of Nursing Inc Chicago, IL PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $105,616 |
Rize Massachusetts Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: INSIGHTS & SOLUTIONS | $71,633 |
Atran Foundation Inc Englewood, NJ PURPOSE: ATRAN CHAIR IN LABOR ECONOMICS | $60,000 |
Atran Foundation Inc Englewood, NJ PURPOSE: ATRAN CHAIR IN LABOR ECONOMICS | $60,000 |
Casa Esperanza Inc Roxbury, MA PURPOSE: OUTPATIENT SERVICES | $57,302 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,073,525,864 |
| Earnings | $39,388,112 |
| Admin Expense | $1,783,138 |
| Net Contributions | $18,320,825 |
| Other Expense | $34,429,939 |
| Grants | $21,432,479 |
| Ending Balance | $1,073,589,245 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fordham University Bronx, NY | $2,146,125,008 | $936,054,028 |
Rochester Institute Of Technology Rochester, NY | $2,165,976,339 | $849,584,640 |
St Johns University New York Jamaica, NY | $1,490,909,375 | $810,687,746 |
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $1,598,843,813 | $653,047,178 |
The New School New York, NY | $1,263,076,833 | $558,997,855 |
Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $1,235,224,804 | $592,927,157 |
Rockefeller University New York, NY | $3,879,645,094 | $455,447,251 |
American University Of Beirut New York, NY | $1,902,791,001 | $608,300,843 |
Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $1,638,021,472 | $457,392,877 |
Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $1,589,887,299 | $499,698,237 |
Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI | $913,541,997 | $403,272,641 |
Long Island University Brookville, NY | $751,317,388 | $425,246,385 |