Nonprofit · EIN 11-1630906
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Also known as OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Tax-exempt · HEMPSTEAD, NY 11549
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $733,581,247 | $679,973,371 | $53,607,876 | $1,663,381,335 | $377,854,680 | $1,285,526,655 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $705,753,783 | $642,149,237 | $63,604,546 | $1,597,308,183 | $391,264,494 | $1,206,043,689 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $653,515,145 | $617,411,862 | $36,103,283 | $1,469,859,304 | $395,001,539 | $1,074,857,765 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $34,976,874
- of which government grants
- $13,587,723
- Program service revenue
- $624,883,233
- Investment income
- $73,996,581
- Net rental income
- $270,417
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $44,640,336
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$542,253
- Net income from gaming
- -$3,605
- Other revenue
- -$275,441
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $235,697,567
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $6,899,311
- Other salaries and wages
- $225,550,258
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $313,274,432
- Professional fundraising fees
- $420,000
- Legal fees
- $1,720,629
- Accounting fees
- $347,470
- Occupancy
- $11,508,837
- Travel
- $14,252,225
- Depreciation
- $25,817,409
- Program services (functional)
- $606,259,938
- Management and general (functional)
- $66,839,215
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,874,218
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,597,308,183
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,663,381,335
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $377,854,680
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,285,526,655
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $362,635,512
- Publicly traded securities
- $613,053,409
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $789,952,241
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $495,574,414
- Gross unrelated business income
- $590,887
- Gross receipts
- $852,276,414
- Employees
- 5,843
- Volunteers
- 1,500
- Year formed
- 1935
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Poser | President Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $1,277,591 | $61,745 |
| Craig Claxton | Head Men's Basketball Coach Highest-paid employee | 60 | $984,595 | $134,324 |
| Catherine Hennessy | SVP Finance/Treasurer to 5/25 Officer | 60 | $781,258 | $99,937 |
| David Battinelli | Dean, School of Medicine Highest-paid employee | 60 | $712,861 | $18,166 |
| Charles Riordan | Provost & SVP Academic Affairs Officer | 60 | $646,256 | $18,166 |
| Jessica Eads | SVP for Enroll Mgmt Officer | 60 | $536,515 | $106,429 |
| Alan Kelly | SVP for Development to 6/25 Officer | 60 | $491,605 | $111,717 |
| Jennifer Mone | SVP for Legal Affairs to 2/25 Officer | 60 | $504,366 | $84,248 |
| Samara Ginzburg | Vice Dean & Dean for Education Highest-paid employee | 60 | $443,127 | $114,319 |
| Richard Cole | VP for Athletics Officer | 60 | $448,341 | $96,844 |
| Sina Rabbany | Dean, School of Engineering Highest-paid employee | 60 | $449,649 | $56,358 |
| Janet Lenaghan | Dean, School of Business Highest-paid employee | 60 | $448,845 | $56,326 |
| Denise Cunningham | VP for Human Resources Officer | 60 | $312,478 | $80,082 |
| Theresa Coniglio | VP Marketing & Comm Officer | 60 | $292,875 | $57,743 |
| Jean Peden Christodoulou | VP Administration/COS eff 5/25 Officer | 60 | $276,765 | $73,174 |
36 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Barkwill | VP for Facilities to 8/24 Former | 60 | $282,933 | $31,761 |
| Paul Romano | VP Facilities & Ops eff 9/24 Officer | 60 | $225,899 | $81,222 |
| Cornell Craig | VP Equity & Inclusion Officer | 60 | $246,649 | $33,438 |
| Alan J Bernon | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Brodlieb | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Catalano | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Frederick E Davis | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael P DeDomenico | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael P Delaney | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Dempster | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Arno H Fried | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Leo A Guthart | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter S Kalikow | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Hon Arthur J Kremer | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana E Lake | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Randy Levine | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David S Mack | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathryn V Marinello | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stella Mendes | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Janis M Meyer Esq | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marilyn B Monter | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Martha S Pope | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Samuel Ramos | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Roberge | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Rosenthal | Trustee to 10/24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Debra A Sandler | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason M Savarese | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald M Schaefer | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Seiman | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Leonard Shapiro | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Sparacio | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kurt A Lambert | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracey Ant | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Edward G Watson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason King | SVP Legal/Gen Counsel eff 6/25 Officer | 60 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy Doyle | SVP Financial Affairs eff 6/25 Officer | 60 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 46 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Poser | President Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $1,237,529 | $58,031 |
| Craig Claxton | Head Men's Basketball Coach Highest-paid employee | 60 | $796,549 | $114,854 |
| Catherine Hennessy | SVP Finance/Treasurer Officer | 60 | $763,748 | $87,827 |
| David Battinelli | Dean, School of Medicine Highest-paid employee | 60 | $699,261 | $17,107 |
| Charles Riordan | Provost Officer | 60 | $632,680 | $13,271 |
| Alan Kelly | SVP for Development Officer | 60 | $499,362 | $104,726 |
| Jessica Eads | SVP for Enroll Mgmt Officer | 60 | $498,400 | $104,662 |
| Richard Cole | VP for Athletics Officer | 60 | $437,789 | $117,777 |
| Sina Rabbany | Dean, School of Engineering Highest-paid employee | 60 | $439,401 | $111,204 |
| Jennifer Mone | SVP for Legal Affairs Officer | 60 | $467,766 | $79,577 |
| Janet Lenaghan | Dean, School of Business Highest-paid employee | 60 | $425,308 | $53,566 |
| Gail Prudenti | Dean, School of Law to 6/23 Former | 60 | $435,900 | $17,595 |
| Joseph Barkwill | VP for Facilities to 8/24 Officer | 60 | $388,544 | $64,670 |
| Denise Cunningham | VP for HR Officer | 60 | $299,792 | $19,570 |
| Theresa Coniglio | VP Marketing & Comm Officer | 60 | $248,849 | $38,070 |
| Cornell Craig | VP Equity & Inclus eff 11/23 Officer | 60 | $175,540 | $27,186 |
| Alan J Bernon | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Brodlieb | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Catalano | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Frederick E Davis | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael P DeDomenico | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael P Delaney | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Dempster | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Arno H Fried | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Leo A Guthart | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter S Kalikow | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Hon Arthur J Kremer | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana E Lake | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Randy Levine | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David S Mack | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathryn V Marinello | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stella Mendes | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Janis M Meyer Esq | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John D Miller | Trustee to 10/18/23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marilyn B Monter | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Martha S Pope | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Samuel Ramos | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Roberge | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Rosenthal | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Debra A Sandler | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason M Savarese | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald M Schaefer | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Seiman | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Leonard Shapiro | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Sparacio | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kurt A Lambert | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 54 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Poser | President Trustee or director, Officer | 60 | $1,015,011 | $54,177 |
| Catherine Hennessy | SVP Finance/Treasurer Officer | 60 | $739,174 | $81,737 |
| Herman Berliner | Former Provost/SVP to 7/2021 Former | 60 | $464,924 | $175,993 |
| Dolores Fredrich | Fmr SVP Legal Affairs to 12/21 Former | 60 | $525,625 | $82,356 |
| Alan Kelly | VP for Development Officer | 60 | $498,442 | $96,596 |
| M Patricia Adamski | Former SVP Pln/Adm to 8/21 Former | 60 | $510,257 | $65,797 |
| Janet Lenaghan | Int Prov to 6/22 /Dean Bus Sch Highest-paid employee | 60 | $504,868 | $52,728 |
| Jessica Eads | VP for Enroll Mgmt Officer | 60 | $459,168 | $91,615 |
| Sina Rabbany | Dean, School of Engineering Highest-paid employee | 60 | $429,715 | $108,540 |
| Richard Cole | VP for Athletics Officer | 60 | $424,526 | $109,412 |
| Jennifer Mone | VP for Legal Affairs Officer | 60 | $403,967 | $74,112 |
| Craig Claxton | Head Men's Basketball Coach Highest-paid employee | 60 | $468,513 | $709 |
| Gail Prudenti | Dean, School of Law to 6/23 Highest-paid employee | 60 | $444,309 | $22,530 |
| Kathleen Gallo | Dean, Sch of Nursing to 5/23 Highest-paid employee | 60 | $432,345 | $25,699 |
| Melissa Connolly | VP for Univ Relations to 1/23 Officer | 60 | $335,889 | $106,199 |
| Joseph Barkwill | VP for Facilities Officer | 60 | $360,594 | $54,500 |
| W Houston Dougharty | Former VP Stud Affairs to 5/22 Former | 60 | $231,789 | $69,557 |
| Charles Riordan | Provost Officer | 60 | $274,892 | $149 |
| Stephen Fabiani | Former VP InfoTech to 8/2022 Former | 60 | $236,654 | $12,131 |
| Denise Cunningham | VP for HR eff 10/1/22 Officer | 60 | $232,628 | $14,049 |
| Alan J Bernon | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Brodlieb | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Catalano | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Frederick E Davis | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael P DeDomenico | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael P Delaney | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Dempster | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Arno H Fried | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Leo A Guthart | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter S Kalikow | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Hon Arthur J Kremer | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana E Lake | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Randy Levine | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| David S Mack | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathryn V Marinello | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth McCaul | Trustee to 10/18/22 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stella Mendes | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Janis M Meyer Esq | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John D Miller | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Minieri | Trustee to 2/6/23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marilyn B Monter | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Martha S Pope | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Julio A Portalatin | Trustee to 1/26/23 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Samuel Ramos | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Roberge | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Rosenthal | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Debra A Sandler | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason M Savarese | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald M Schaefer | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Seiman | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Leonard Shapiro | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Sparacio | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven C Witkoff | Trustee to 10/18/22 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Theresa Coniglio | VP Marketing & Comm eff 2/23 Officer | 60 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 128 HOFSTRA UNIV PHILLIPS HALL 100, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11549-0001
- In care of
- % OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Susan Poser, 128 HOFSTRA UNIV PHILLIPS HALL 100, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11549
- Signed the 990
- Jason King, General Counsel
- Phone
- (516) 463-6820
- Website
- www.hofstra.edu
- Return prepared by
- GRANT THORNTON ADVISORS LLC
Mission
INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING OFFERING UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS, ALONGSIDE CO-CURRICULAR, CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.
Program accomplishments
- Instruction and related academic support, including research and public services, sponsored programs, scholarships, fellowships and other expenses benefiting the community. (Fall 2024 full-time equivalents of 9,944)Expenses $559,984,318 · grants $230,865,361 · revenue $576,445,528
- Auxiliary enterprises, including residence halls and food service. (approximately 2,643 students in residence halls)Expenses $46,275,620 · grants $4,832,206 · revenue $48,437,704
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
- 11-1630906
- 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
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B430)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,663,381,335
- Income (IRS master file)
- $852,276,414
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $733,581,247 | $679,973,371 | $1,663,381,335 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $705,753,783 | $642,149,237 | $1,597,308,183 | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $653,515,145 | $617,411,862 | $1,469,859,304 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $607,156,021 | $578,254,646 | $1,395,731,357 | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | 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 11-1630906).
Questions about HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
- What is the EIN of HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY is 11-1630906.
- Is HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HOFSTRA 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 HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY 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 HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY 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 HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Susan Poser.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 51 people; 18 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,277,591 (Susan Poser, President).
- How much revenue does HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $733,581,247, expenses of $679,973,371 and total assets of $1,663,381,335 at year end.
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