Nonprofit · EIN 02-0263136
FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY
Tax-exempt · RINDGE, NH 03461
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $127,747,799 | $131,253,640 | -$3,505,841 | $87,057,409 | $45,308,667 | $41,748,742 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $124,840,764 | $127,758,224 | -$2,917,460 | $90,354,301 | $45,408,033 | $44,946,268 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $85,806,266 | $86,816,801 | -$1,010,535 | $92,753,056 | $46,503,900 | $46,249,156 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,208,437
- of which government grants
- $520,707
- Program service revenue
- $124,622,193
- Investment income
- $1,921,275
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,627,375
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,106
- Other revenue
- -$4,106
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $75,120,323
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,168,905
- Other salaries and wages
- $21,738,881
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $29,915,406
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $69,323
- Accounting fees
- $111,165
- Occupancy
- $6,153,527
- Travel
- $383,600
- Depreciation
- $4,280,683
- Program services (functional)
- $124,312,372
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,280,998
- Fundraising (functional)
- $660,270
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $90,354,301
- Total assets, end of year
- $87,057,409
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $45,308,667
- Net assets, end of year
- $41,748,742
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $41,295,414
- Publicly traded securities
- $23,344,348
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $28,976,640
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,772,102
- Gross unrelated business income
- $196,714
- Gross receipts
- $132,911,020
- Employees
- 1,114
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1962
- State of legal domicile
- NH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Kim Mooney | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $448,886 | $38,261 |
| Peter Eden | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $269,850 | $15,641 |
| Catherine Paden | Provost & VP Acad Affairs Key employee | 40 | $193,080 | $29,854 |
| Sarah Dangelantonio | Exec Dean Assess & Acad Affairs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,542 | $21,410 |
| James Donelan | Dean Class Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,173 | $52,195 |
| John Murphy | Past Interim CFO Officer | 40 | $173,333 | $0 |
| Letha Zook | Dept Chair Acad Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,461 | $16,906 |
| Joseph Hlavin | Acad Prog Director MPAS TX Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,497 | $26,211 |
| Linda Quimby | VP Enrollment & Uni Comm Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,550 | $16,668 |
| Steve Duprey | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Soggu | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Houle | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Arnold | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Derica Carty | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth DiPietro | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Dymek | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Hallenbeck | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alexandra Johnson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Litzerman | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Genevieve McGillicuddy | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dominick Miciotta | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert F Riley | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rollin Schuster | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Trent Spiner | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Frederick Pierce IV | Past Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alexander Mowatt | CFO Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Kim Mooney | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $449,523 | $55,263 |
| Janet Waldron | Past Interim CFO/VP Finance Officer | 40 | $280,000 | $0 |
| Eric Graage | VP of University Advancement Highest-paid employee | 40 | $195,640 | $30,564 |
| Priscilla Marsicovetere | Dean Coll. Health & Nat Science/HP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $178,235 | $47,277 |
| Catherine Paden | Provost Key employee | 40 | $186,495 | $34,055 |
| Gwen Goodman | Chief Human Resources Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,936 | $31,309 |
| Sarah Dangelantonio | Exec Dean of Assess./Academic Affairs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,522 | $16,829 |
| Linda Quimby | VP Enrollment and University Comm. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,843 | $20,558 |
| Steve Duprey | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Genevieve McGillicuddy | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Houle | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Arnold | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Derica Carty | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth DiPietro | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Hallenbeck | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Johnson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dominick Miciotta | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Riley | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rollin Schuster | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Soggu | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Trent Spiner | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Frederick Pierce IV | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean O'Kane | Past Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Dymbick | Past Interim CFO Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| John Murphy | Interim CFO Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Kim Mooney | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $465,160 | $49,032 |
| Janet Waldron | Interim CFO/VP Finance & Acct. Officer | 40 | $280,000 | $0 |
| Catherine Padin | Provost Key employee | 40 | $178,458 | $30,730 |
| Priscilla Marsicovetere | Dean Coll. Health & Natural Science Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,244 | $40,815 |
| Marci Contreras | Aca Prog Dir - MPAS AZ Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,971 | $21,800 |
| Sarah Dangelantonio | Exec Dean of Assessement & Academic Affairs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,250 | $23,963 |
| Letha Zook | Dept Chair/Academic Director/HP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,884 | $22,519 |
| Linda Quimby | VP Enrollment and University Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,091 | $27,063 |
| Derica Carty | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth DiPietro | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Duprey | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Genevieve McGillicuddy | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dominick Miciotta | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Riley | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rollin Schuster | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Soggu | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Frederick Pierce IV | Chair/Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Houle | Co-Chair/Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean O'Kane | Secretary/Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Camerino | Past Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Terrell Boston Smith | Past Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 40 UNIVERSITY DR, RINDGE, NH 03461-5046
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Peter Eden, 40 University Drive, Rindge, NH 03461
- Signed the 990
- Peter Eden, President
- Phone
- (603) 899-4000
- Website
- www.franklinpierce.edu
- Return prepared by
- Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC
Mission
Franklin Pierce University delivers programs and educational experiences that develop essential intellectual and professional skills; promotes close community connections; and empowers our students to realize their potential through the intersection of highly personalized liberal learning, innovative engagement, and professional programming.
Program accomplishments
- Franklin Pierce University serves traditional and nontraditional students at the undergraduate and graduate level. Awards are offered from the certificate level through the doctoral level. Credit and non-credit bearing courses are available, and many programs are available online. Degree completion programs are available and the university welcomes transfer students at all instructional locations.Undergraduate Fall Enrollment total Headcount = 997Traditional Undergraduate = 910Nontraditional/Online = 87Graduate Fall Enrollment Total Headcount = 658 Student Faculty Ratio = 13:1Average class size = 16Undergraduate Awards: Undergraduate Certificate (multiple legal and human services concentrations)Associate of Arts (multiple business, legal and human services concentrations)Bachelor of Arts (multiple liberal arts/humanities concentrations)Bachelor of Science (multiple biological, health, and environmental science concentrations; business concentrations)Graduate Awards:M.B.A. in LeadershipM.B.A. in Energy & Sustainability StudiesM.B.A. in Human Resource ManagementM.B.A. in Health AdministrationM.B.A in AccountingM.B.A. in Sports ManagementMaster of Science in AccountingMaster of Business Administration and Master of Science in Nursing - Dual DegreeMaster of Education & Teacher CertificationM.Ed Elementary (K-6 or K-8)M.Ed Social Sciences (5-8 or 5-12)M.Ed Life Sciences (7-12)M.Ed English Language Arts (5-8 or 5-12)M.Ed General Special Education (K-12)M.Ed LeadershipMaster of Physician Assistant StudiesM.S. in Nursing EducationM.S. in Nursing LeadershipDoctor of Physical TherapyGraduate Certificate (multiple business, nursing & education)Student:faculty Ratio: 12:1Average Class Size: 16Undergraduate Areas of Study:Accounting/Finance, Biology, Communication, Criminal Justice, Digital Media Design, Education, Emergency Medical Services, English, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Healthcare Administration, Health Sciences, History, Integrated Studies,Management, Marketing, Music, Nursing, Political Science, Psychology, Sports and Recreation Management, Sports Media, Education Studies, Human Services.Graduate Areas of Study:Business Administration in Energy and Sustainability Studies, Business Administration in Human Resource Management, Business Administration in Leadership, Business Administration in Sports Management, Business in Health Administration, Education, Health Administration, Human Resource Management, Leadership, Mental Health Counseling, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies,.MBA tracks are available as an accelerated program through the College of Business and several programs are available online.Accreditation:Franklin Pierce University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). In November 2018, Franklin Pierce was accorded full re-accreditation by NECHE with the next comprehensive evaluation scheduled for Fall 2028.Expenses $124,312,372 · grants $75,120,323 · revenue $124,622,193
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 02-0263136
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1963
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B420)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $87,057,409
- Income (IRS master file)
- $132,911,020
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $127,747,799 | $131,253,640 | $87,057,409 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2024 | $124,840,764 | $127,758,224 | $90,354,301 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2023 | $85,806,266 | $86,816,801 | $92,753,056 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2022 | $91,004,046 | $87,262,013 | $94,215,029 | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 02-0263136).
Questions about FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY
- What is the EIN of FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY is 02-0263136.
- Is FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1963.
- Are donations to FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Peter Eden.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 26 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $448,886 (Dr Kim Mooney, Past President).
- How much revenue does FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $127,747,799, expenses of $131,253,640 and total assets of $87,057,409 at year end.
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