Nonprofit · EIN 16-0759798
DAEMEN UNIVERSITY
Tax-exempt · AMHERST, NY 14226
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $92,503,760 | $91,579,144 | $924,616 | $86,714,837 | $36,449,442 | $50,265,395 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $93,127,130 | $92,764,292 | $362,838 | $84,222,864 | $34,895,410 | $49,327,454 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $86,763,348 | $86,606,944 | $156,404 | $81,683,749 | $33,609,872 | $48,073,877 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,138,547
- of which government grants
- $2,435,395
- Program service revenue
- $78,926,041
- Investment income
- $2,577,894
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,824,068
- Net income from fundraising events
- $27,293
- Other revenue
- $1,861,278
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $29,685,502
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,198,834
- Other salaries and wages
- $24,920,307
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $35,881,748
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $80,563
- Accounting fees
- $31,900
- Occupancy
- $4,449,924
- Travel
- $961,420
- Depreciation
- $4,216,744
- Program services (functional)
- $84,596,448
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,469,681
- Fundraising (functional)
- $513,015
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $84,222,864
- Total assets, end of year
- $86,714,837
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $36,449,442
- Net assets, end of year
- $50,265,395
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $48,275,314
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $33,146,366
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $17,119,029
- Gross unrelated business income
- $578,535
- Gross receipts
- $146,307,605
- Employees
- 1,321
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1947
- 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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Gary A Olson | President Officer | 40 | $542,315 | $45,289 |
| Dr Michael Brogan | Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Officer | 40 | $184,765 | $21,820 |
| Thomas Wojciechowski | Executive Director of Web Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,282 | $88,346 |
| Gregory Ford | Dean of the Scott Bieler College of Health Professions Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,680 | $44,989 |
| Diane Bessel Matteson | Associate Professor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,652 | $8,944 |
| Melaine Kenyon | VP of Information Technology Officer | 40 | $131,939 | $30,326 |
| Elizabeth Wright | AVP OF Academic Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,645 | $47,793 |
| Mimi Steadman | Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Officer | 40 | $128,684 | $27,635 |
| Heather Maloney-Stassen | Founding Dean & Vice Provost Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,476 | $27,282 |
| Kerry Spicer | Vice Pres. for Student Affairs & Dean of Students Officer | 40 | $112,099 | $29,733 |
| Traci Murphy | Vice President for Athletics Officer | 40 | $114,935 | $26,578 |
| Mario Hicks | VP of Institutional Advancement Officer, Former | 40 | $123,600 | $3,797 |
| Jacquelyn Dole | AVP of Business Affairs & Controller Officer, Former | 40 | $110,577 | $8,479 |
| Tiffany Hamilton | VP Institutional Equity & Belonging & HEOP Director Officer | 40 | $90,423 | $24,477 |
| Robert Rood | VP of Business Affairs Officer, Former | 40 | $86,960 | $5,899 |
29 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Ross | Trustee Trustee or director | 40 | $92,038 | $294 |
| Timothy Balkin | Vice President of Business Affairs Officer | 40 | $82,277 | $239 |
| Lisa A Arida | AVP of Business Affairs & Cont. Officer | 40 | $70,199 | $6,055 |
| John Yurtchuk | Chair Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Saffrin | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| JoEtte Zaccagnino | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Lana Benatovich | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Bieler | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Byron Brown | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Chason | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| JoAnn Falletta | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dorothy Ferguson | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Friedman | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Terrence Gilbride | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Gioia | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jo-Ann Grabowski | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Gracie | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Johnathan Graves | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Gurske-Deperio | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Higgins | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Candace Johnson | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Lawley-Best | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Marinelli | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca J McCormick-Boyle | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Gail Y Mitchell | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Reynolds | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Shandra Spicer | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Turner II | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Zenger | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 39 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Gary A Olson | President Officer | 40 | $516,535 | $40,934 |
| Gerald Kugel | Dean Highest-paid employee | 40 | $234,405 | $14,567 |
| Melaine Kenyon | VP of Information Technology Officer | 40 | $131,097 | $67,409 |
| Dr Michael Brogan | Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Officer | 40 | $176,410 | $21,088 |
| Thomas Wojciechowski | Executive Director of Web Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,074 | $74,844 |
| Gregory Ford | Professor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,820 | $60,638 |
| Karl Terryberry | Professor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,929 | $55,236 |
| Dr Gregory J Nayor | VP of Strategic Initiatives Officer, Former | 40 | $147,313 | $24,389 |
| Robert Rood | VP of Business Affairs Officer | 40 | $149,186 | $12,467 |
| Michael S MacDonald | Men's Basketball Coach Highest-paid employee | 40 | $97,998 | $61,181 |
| Mimi Steadman | Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Officer | 40 | $105,935 | $25,474 |
| Mario Hicks | VP of Institutional Advancement Officer | 40 | $121,500 | $369 |
| Kerry Spicer | Vice Pres. for Student Affairs & Dean of Students Officer | 40 | $91,862 | $26,706 |
| Brenda Young | Trustee Institutional trustee | 40 | $102,926 | $13,895 |
| Lisa A Arida | AVP of Business Affairs & Cont. Officer, Former | 40 | $95,216 | $17,546 |
| Rebecca J McCormick-Boyle | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| JoEtte Zaccagnino | trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| John Yurtchuk | Chair Institutional trustee | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Saffrin | Vice Chair Institutional trustee | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Lana Benatovich | Secretary Treasurer Institutional trustee | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Bieler | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Chason | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Eimer | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dorothy Ferguson | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Friedman | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Terrence Gilbride | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Gioia | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jo-Ann Grabowski | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Gracie | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Johnathan Graves | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Gurske-Deperio | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Candace Johnson | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Lawley-Best | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine LePage-Campbell | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Reynolds | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Shandra Spicer | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Turner II | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Arthur Wingerter | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Zenger | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 39 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Gary A Olson | President Officer | 40 | $478,501 | $41,209 |
| Dr Gregory J Nayor | VP of Student Affairs Officer | 40 | $165,001 | $28,823 |
| Dr Michael Brogan | VP of Academic Affairs Officer | 40 | $165,501 | $19,935 |
| Gregory Ford | Professor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,239 | $62,953 |
| Thomas Wojciechowski | Executive Director of Web Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,602 | $69,166 |
| Melaine Kenyon | VP of Information Technology Officer | 40 | $127,696 | $40,235 |
| Robert Rood | VP of Business Affairs Officer | 40 | $153,565 | $12,116 |
| Elizabeth Wright | Dean Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,042 | $59,285 |
| Michael S MacDonald | Men's Basketball Coach Highest-paid employee | 40 | $96,276 | $64,459 |
| Joel Patterson | Professor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,810 | $26,785 |
| Lisa A Arida | AVP of Business Affairs & Cont. Officer | 40 | $105,698 | $25,219 |
| Brenda Young | Trustee Trustee or director | 40 | $97,208 | $13,558 |
| Emily B Perryman | VP of Institutional Advancement Officer | 40 | $71,802 | $14,532 |
| Anthony Fulgenzio | Interim VP of Institutional Advancement Officer | 40 | $72,237 | $10,369 |
| John Yurtchuk | Chair Institutional trustee | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Saffrin | Vice Chair Institutional trustee | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| JoEtte Zaccagnino | Secretary/Treasurer Institutional trustee | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| Lana Benatovich | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine LePage-Campbell | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Bieler | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Chason | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Eimer | Trusett Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dorothy Ferguson | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Friedman | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Terrence Gilbride | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Gioia | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jo-Ann Grabowski | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Gracie | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Johnathan Graves | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Gurske-Deperio | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Candace Johnson | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Lawley-Best | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Gail Mitchell | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Reynolds | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Shandra Spicer | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| ALan Turner II | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Wellington | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Arthur Wingerter | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Zenger | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4380 MAIN ST, AMHERST, NY 14226-3544
- In care of
- % LISA A ARIDA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Timothy Balkin, 4380 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226
- Signed the 990
- Timothy Balkin, Vice President of Business Affairs
- Phone
- (716) 839-8218
- Website
- www.daemen.edu
- Return prepared by
- Drescher &Malecki LLP
Mission
Private, independent university providing higher education to students. The mission of Daemen University is to prepare creative, ethically-minded leaders for a diverse and interconnected world by integrating the intellectual strengths acquired through the liberal arts with the preparation necessary for professional excellence to make meaningful contributions to society.
Program accomplishments
- Private, independent university providing higher education to students. The mission of Daemen University is to prepare creative, ethically-minded leaders for a diverse and interconnected world by integrating the intellectual strengths acquired through the liberal arts with the preparation necessary for professional excellence to make meaningful contributions to society.Expenses $84,596,448 · grants $29,685,502 · revenue $92,503,760
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
- 16-0759798
- 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
- 1951
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B420)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $86,714,837
- Income (IRS master file)
- $146,307,605
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $92,503,760 | $91,579,144 | $86,714,837 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2024 | $93,127,130 | $92,764,292 | $84,222,864 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2023 | $86,763,348 | $86,606,944 | $81,683,749 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2022 | $88,907,221 | $85,037,434 | $83,009,537 | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2021 | – | – | – | 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 16-0759798).
Questions about DAEMEN UNIVERSITY
- What is the EIN of DAEMEN UNIVERSITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DAEMEN UNIVERSITY is 16-0759798.
- Is DAEMEN UNIVERSITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
- Are donations to DAEMEN UNIVERSITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DAEMEN 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 DAEMEN 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 DAEMEN 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 DAEMEN UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Timothy Balkin.
- Who are the officers and directors of DAEMEN UNIVERSITY?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 44 people; 18 received compensation from the organization, the highest $542,315 (Dr Gary A Olson, President).
- How much revenue does DAEMEN UNIVERSITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $92,503,760, expenses of $91,579,144 and total assets of $86,714,837 at year end.
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