Nonprofit · EIN 11-0461385
VAUGHN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY
Tax-exempt · FLUSHING, NY 11369
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $44,885,080 | $45,662,491 | -$777,411 | $85,587,546 | $57,364,625 | $28,222,921 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $42,613,847 | $43,257,669 | -$643,822 | $84,761,421 | $56,591,011 | $28,170,410 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $40,693,540 | $43,562,964 | -$2,869,424 | $90,841,107 | $60,692,327 | $30,148,780 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,621,992
- of which government grants
- $4,993,986
- Program service revenue
- $37,260,988
- Investment income
- $1,872,668
- Net rental income
- $18,000
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,148,944
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$28,964
- Other revenue
- $129,432
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,306,185
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,331,860
- Other salaries and wages
- $13,807,805
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $18,599,188
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $128,978
- Accounting fees
- $116,000
- Occupancy
- $2,674,284
- Travel
- $513,618
- Depreciation
- $3,468,438
- Program services (functional)
- $34,590,478
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,534,607
- Fundraising (functional)
- $537,406
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $84,761,421
- Total assets, end of year
- $85,587,546
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $57,364,625
- Net assets, end of year
- $28,222,921
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $43,213,165
- Publicly traded securities
- $21,374,961
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $21,607,035
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,615,886
- Gross unrelated business income
- $18,956
- Gross receipts
- $44,951,544
- Employees
- 472
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1932
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR SHARON B DEVIVO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $418,117 | $9,960 |
| ROBERT G WALDMANN | VP FIN. & BUS. SERV. (OUTGOING) Officer | 40 | $254,989 | $7,334 |
| PAUL LAVERGNE | VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Officer | 40 | $175,672 | $46,575 |
| DOMENIC PROSCIA | VP TRAINING Officer | 40 | $205,458 | $6,013 |
| HOSSEIN RAHEMI | PROFESSOR TENURED CHAIR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,101 | $20,525 |
| RONALD RUGGERI | INSTRUCTOR OF TECH. SPEC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $181,946 | $1,862 |
| AMIR ELZAWAWY | PROFESSOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,100 | $19,918 |
| MARGARET DUCHARME | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,640 | $19,516 |
| SHOULING HE | PROFESSOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,675 | $19,995 |
| KELLI L SMITH | VP STUDENT AFFAIRS Officer | 40 | $162,550 | $4,899 |
| BRENDAN LEONARD | VP FIN. & BUS. SERV. (INCOMING) Officer | 40 | $58,571 | $6,366 |
| APRIL GASPARRI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY ECCLESTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS IZARRA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DALMA NOVAK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY WARD-CALLAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| OSWIN MOORE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PATTY CLARK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETER A VAUGHN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RODERICK K RANDALL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SURYA RAGHU | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERI BRISTOL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR SHARON B DEVIVO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $408,719 | $9,097 |
| ROBERT G WALDMANN | VP FIN. & BUS. SERV. Officer | 40 | $264,407 | $6,567 |
| PAUL LAVERGNE | VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Officer | 40 | $171,014 | $40,980 |
| HOSSEIN RAHEMI | PROFESSOR, CHAIR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,927 | $19,006 |
| DOMENIC PROSCIA | VP TRAINING Officer | 40 | $187,031 | $4,717 |
| MARGARET DUCHARME | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,945 | $18,252 |
| AMIR ELZAWAWY | PROFESSOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,064 | $18,552 |
| GHANIA BENBELKACEM | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,238 | $18,089 |
| KELLI L SMITH | VP STUDENT AFFAIRS Officer | 40 | $158,821 | $2,322 |
| RONALD RUGGERI | INSTRUCTOR OF TECH. SPEC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,266 | $1,393 |
| APRIL GASPARRI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY ECCLESTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS IZARRA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DALMA NOVAK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE B POSNER | TRUSTEE (OUTGOING) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN STAUFFER | TRUSTEE (OUTGOING) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYSA C SCULLY LEIPONIS | SECRETARY (OUTGOING) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY WARD-CALLAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OSWIN MOORE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY CLARK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER A VAUGHN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RODERICK K RANDALL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SURYA RAGHU | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERI BRISTOL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR SHARON DEVIVO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $400,575 | $8,737 |
| ROBERT G WALDMANN | VP FINANCE & BUSINESS SERVICES Officer | 35 | $259,046 | $5,692 |
| HOSSEIN RAHEMI | PROFESSOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $194,860 | $19,780 |
| PAUL LAVERGNE | VP OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Officer | 35 | $166,794 | $40,270 |
| DOMENIC PROSCIA | VP OF TRAINING Officer | 35 | $188,692 | $4,150 |
| HE SHOULING | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $153,934 | $19,441 |
| EDGAR TROUDT | ASSOCIATE VP OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 35 | $139,650 | $20,092 |
| MAXINE LUBNER | PROFESSOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $152,523 | $2,992 |
| RONALD RUGGERI | INSTRUCTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $144,232 | $1,190 |
| KELLI SMITH | VP OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Officer | 35 | $120,722 | $0 |
| PETER A VAUGHN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OSWIN MOORE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYSA C LEIPONIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY WARD-CALLAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY CLARK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY ECCLESTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS IZARRA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE B POSNER | TRUSTEE RESIGNED 02/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RODERICK K RANDALL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SURYA RAGHU | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN STAUFFER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DALMA NOVAK | TRUSTEE AS OF 12/22 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8601 23RD AVE, FLUSHING, NY 11369-1000
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR SHARON DEVIVO, 86-01 23RD AVENUE, FLUSHING, NY 11369
- Signed the 990
- BRENDAN LEONARD, VP FINANCE & BUSINESS SERVICES
- Phone
- (718) 429-6600
- Website
- WWW.VAUGHN.EDU
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE A DYNAMIC LEARNING ENVIRONMENT BUILT ON OUR AERONAUTICAL HERITAGE THAT INSPIRES A DIVERSE AND COMMITTED COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS AS LEADERS IN THE INDUSTRIES WE SERVE.
Program accomplishments
- INSTRUCTION - VAUGHN IS A FOUR YEAR PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OFFERING BACHELOR AND ASSOCIATE DEGREES IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, AVIATION AND MANAGEMENT. THE INSTITUTION ALSO OFFERS A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AIRPORT MANAGEMENT. THE COLLEGE PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO OVER 1,300 STUDENTS. THE INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES ARE SUPPORTED AND ENHANCED BY EFFORTS IN THE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, STUDENT SUPPORT AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT AREAS.Expenses $32,291,753 · grants $4,306,185 · revenue $35,551,876
- AUXILIARY SERVICES - VAUGHN OPERATES A 194 BED RESIDENCE HALL TO PROVIDE ON CAMPUS HOUSING FOR OUR STUDENTS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 APPROXIMATELY 110 STUDENTS WERE LIVING IN THE RESIDENCE HALL.Expenses $2,298,725 · revenue $1,831,458
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 11-0461385
- 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
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B42)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $85,587,546
- Income (IRS master file)
- $44,951,544
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $44,885,080 | $45,662,491 | $85,587,546 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $42,613,847 | $43,257,669 | $84,761,421 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $40,693,540 | $43,562,964 | $90,841,107 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $40,549,911 | $43,389,503 | $98,455,390 | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 11-0461385).
Questions about VAUGHN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY
- What is the EIN of VAUGHN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VAUGHN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY is 11-0461385.
- Is VAUGHN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
- Are donations to VAUGHN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VAUGHN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY 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 VAUGHN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VAUGHN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VAUGHN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names DR SHARON DEVIVO.
- Who are the officers and directors of VAUGHN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $418,117 (DR SHARON B DEVIVO, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does VAUGHN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $44,885,080, expenses of $45,662,491 and total assets of $85,587,546 at year end.
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