Nonprofit · EIN 02-0223339
RIVIER UNIVERSITY
Tax-exempt · NASHUA, NH 03060
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $75,357,674 | $71,273,731 | $4,083,943 | $200,070,103 | $82,024,303 | $118,045,800 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $73,930,147 | $68,864,195 | $5,065,952 | $171,092,886 | $59,956,657 | $111,136,229 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,855,644
- of which government grants
- $4,589,285
- Program service revenue
- $65,263,280
- Investment income
- $3,981,825
- Net rental income
- $204,885
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,641,838
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$8,005
- Net income from gaming
- $60,045
- Other revenue
- $256,925
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $21,026,534
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $971,358
- Other salaries and wages
- $17,296,199
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $22,406,335
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $100,881
- Accounting fees
- $47,000
- Occupancy
- $6,291,401
- Travel
- $478,254
- Depreciation
- $4,578,823
- Program services (functional)
- $61,649,412
- Management and general (functional)
- $9,455,312
- Fundraising (functional)
- $169,007
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $171,092,886
- Total assets, end of year
- $200,070,103
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $82,024,303
- Net assets, end of year
- $118,045,800
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $102,417,471
- Publicly traded securities
- $69,131,470
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $89,911,981
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $28,133,819
- Gross receipts
- $81,111,355
- Employees
- 959
- Volunteers
- 85
- Year formed
- 1947
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clair Glossner | FT Faculty Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,790 | $18,971 |
| Paula Williams | VP Academic Affairs Officer | 40 | $192,680 | $10,130 |
| Steven Perrotta | VP Finance & Admin Officer | 40 | $162,379 | $30,202 |
| Ralph Sperry | FT Faculty Highest-paid employee | 40 | $181,727 | $7,374 |
| Karen Cooper | VP University Advance Officer | 40 | $154,729 | $27,202 |
| Paul Brower | VP Enrollment Manager Officer | 40 | $150,259 | $26,257 |
| Dr John Gleason | Dean of Education Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,587 | $25,129 |
| Hank Parkinson | VP Student Experience Officer | 40 | $138,242 | $28,924 |
| Donna Proulx | FT Faculty Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,036 | $13,374 |
| Judi O'Hara | FT Faculty Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,576 | $13,831 |
| Mr Bradley R Kreick | Trustee, Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ms Talesha Saint-Marc Esq | Trustee, Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Edward Dudley | Trustee, Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Mario Andrade | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Douglas Barker | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
23 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr William Barry III Esq | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Joseph Bellavance IV | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Robert Calamari Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Michael Croatti | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Keeva Davis | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Ana Hebra Flaster | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sister Holly Guathier | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Hon Joseph N Laplante | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Tara Levesque-Vogel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Melissa Mei-Yen Wu | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Mailaja Mohammed | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mrs Mary Murphy '04G | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ms Martha O'Neill Esq | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sister Jeanne Perreault | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mrs Linda Robinson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr David Roedel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sister Maria Rosa pm '87 | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Samuel A Tamposi Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mrs Sharon Tamposi | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mr Vincent Tulley | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Cynthia Whitaker | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sister Paula Marie Buley ihm | President Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Karen Scolforo | Past VP Student Affairs Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 39 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clair Glossner | FT Faculty Highest-paid employee | 40 | $199,600 | $15,917 |
| David Pitts | FT Faculty Highest-paid employee | 40 | $184,742 | $9,216 |
| Brian Ernsting | Past VP Academic Affairs Officer | 40 | $176,150 | $12,306 |
| Dr John Gleason | Dean of Education Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,280 | $19,501 |
| Karen Cooper | VP University Advance Officer | 40 | $149,102 | $21,398 |
| Steven Perrotta | VP Finance & Admin Officer | 40 | $147,586 | $20,720 |
| Paul Brower | VP Enrollment Manager Officer | 40 | $142,921 | $21,164 |
| Paula Williams | Dean of Nursing Officer | 40 | $146,028 | $7,601 |
| Donna Proulx | FT Faculty Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,994 | $10,863 |
| Susan Langlois | Past Dean of Arts and Sci Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,565 | $11,159 |
| Karen Scolforo | VP Student Affairs Officer | 40 | $43,371 | $6,393 |
| Hank Parkinson | VP Student Experience Officer | 40 | $41,440 | $4,269 |
| Mrs Mary Murphy '04G | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sister Maria Rosa pm '87 | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Aaron Dufoe '97'98G | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Mario Andrade | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Douglas Barker | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sister Helen Cote | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Michael Croatti | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ms Keeva Davis | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Edward Dudley | Trustee, Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr William Barry III Esq | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ms Talesha Saint-Marc Esq | Trustee, Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ms Martha O'Neill Esq | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Gerardine Ferlines | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ms Ana Hebra Flaster | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sister Holly Guathier | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Joseph Bellavance IV | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Robert Calamari Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Bradley R Kreick | Trustee, Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Tara Levesque-Vogel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr K Brian McLaughlin | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr Mailaja Mohammed | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Marie Ramas | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Linda Robinson | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mr David Roedel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Sharon Tamposi | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Melissa Mei-Yen Wu | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sister Paula Marie Buley ihm | President Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 420 S MAIN ST, NASHUA, NH 03060-5042
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Sister Paula Marie Buley, 420 South Main Street, Nashua, NH 030605086
- Signed the 990
- Steven Perrotta, VP Finance and Admin
- Phone
- (603) 888-1311
- Website
- www.rivier.edu
- Return prepared by
- Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC
Mission
See Schedule O
Program accomplishments
- Instructional, academic support, and student services expenses related to providing instructional services for 2,193 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. Instructional programs range from liberal arts to professional studies. Programs such as nursing and education lead to licensure.Expenses $52,891,620 · grants $21,026,534 · revenue $57,806,417
- For students living beyond a reasonable commuting distance, or students within a reasonable commuting distance who elect to have an in-residence experience, the University provided room and board for an average of 449 students during FY 2024-25.Expenses $7,977,263 · revenue $6,884,705
- Youth sports camp is a summer program hosted by our coaches and trainers. Camp runs 5 days per week for 6 weeks and serves 50-120 campers each week. Sports practiced include basketball, lacrosse and soccer.Expenses $146,695 · revenue $269,381
- Other program services include (a) conferences and workshops, most of which occur during the summer months, (b) recovery of accounts receivable expensed in prior years, (c) student dormitory policy violation fees, and (d) student club dues and revenues.Expenses $633,834 · revenue $302,777
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 02-0223339
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Exempt since
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B430)
- Group exemption
- 0928: UNITED STATES CATHOLIC CONFERENCE
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $200,070,103
- Income (IRS master file)
- $81,111,355
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $75,357,674 | $71,273,731 | $200,070,103 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $73,930,147 | $68,864,195 | $171,092,886 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $65,894,279 | $62,248,435 | $151,913,252 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $64,521,014 | $57,501,248 | $141,304,994 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 02-0223339).
Questions about RIVIER UNIVERSITY
- What is the EIN of RIVIER UNIVERSITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RIVIER UNIVERSITY is 02-0223339.
- Is RIVIER UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1946.
- Which annual return does RIVIER 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 RIVIER UNIVERSITY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RIVIER UNIVERSITY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RIVIER UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Sister Paula Marie Buley.
- Who are the officers and directors of RIVIER UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 38 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $200,790 (Clair Glossner, FT Faculty).
- How much revenue does RIVIER UNIVERSITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $75,357,674, expenses of $71,273,731 and total assets of $200,070,103 at year end.
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