Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, CT. The organization was established in 1943. According to its NTEE Classification (B43) the organization is classified as: Universities, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Fairfield University employed 3,362 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fairfield University is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Fairfield University generated $341.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $329.3m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO DEVELOP THE CREATIVE INTELLECTUAL POTENTIAL OF ITS STUDENTS, SEE SCHEDULE O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HIGHER LEARNING: FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY IS AN INSTITUTE OF HIGHER LEARNING WITH UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, DOCTORATE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION ACADEMIC PROGRAMS INCLUDING STUDENTS RESIDING ON CAMPUS AND INCLUDES A COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL. SEE SCHEDULE O.
AUXILIARY SERVICES: AUXILIARY SERVICES INCLUDE THE COSTS OF ROOM AND BOARD FOR APPROXIMATELY 3,416 FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS LIVING ON CAMPUS IN RESIDENCE HALLS, TOWNHOUSES, AND APARTMENT COMPLEXES RESIDING ON A 200 ACRE CAMPUS. GRADUATE STUDENT HOUSING IS ALSO OFFERED IN INDEPENDENT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSES, AND IN APARTMENT STYLE RESIDENCE HALLS.
OTHER ACTIVITIES: A VARIETY OF STUDENT SERVICES INCLUDING ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT AT THE QUICK CENTER, STUDENT ACTIVITIES FOR CLUB SPORTS, AND OTHER ITEMS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark R Nemec President | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $637,957 | 
| Nancy A Altobello Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Rev John F Baldovin Sj Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Kevin P Cannon Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Carlos M Cardoso Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Frank J Carroll III Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Gilbane Building Company Construction | 6/29/22 | $30,869,362 | 
| Aramark Services Inc Dining Service | 6/29/22 | $14,819,264 | 
| Pac Group Llc Construction | 6/29/22 | $7,519,084 | 
| Abm Industry Group Llc Janitorial | 6/29/22 | $4,804,426 | 
| Sodexo Operations Llc Dining Service | 6/29/22 | $2,413,734 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $25,478,475 | 
| Investment income | $8,144,904 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $277,600 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,686,303 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $341,786,596 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $93,460,567 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $4,226,265 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,711,155 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $96,879,829 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,247,648 | 
| Other employee benefits | $21,508,133 | 
| Payroll taxes | $6,776,717 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $796,740 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $300,586 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $39 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $164,782 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $190,942 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $19,627,695 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $2,106,621 | 
| Office expenses | $7,352,354 | 
| Information technology | $4,788,966 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $10,609,562 | 
| Travel | $1,316,616 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $194,396 | 
| Interest | $11,701,996 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,174,980 | 
| Insurance | $1,617,061 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $329,252,732 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,020 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $87,770,436 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $29,534,242 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,121,948 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $366,420,075 | 
| Investments—other securities | $102,313,290 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $25,132,252 | 
| Total assets | $1,075,022,921 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $50,301,480 | 
| Grants payable | $1,752,346 | 
| Deferred revenue | $9,041,756 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $276,510,834 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $1,118,849 | 
| Total liabilities | $338,725,265 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $736,297,656 |