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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$833.4M
+5.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$145K
-6.5% YoY
Grant Count
3
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
+24.7% YoY
About Suffolk University
Based on IRS filings
Suffolk University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $833.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $7.5M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $833,435,577 | $789,643,941 | $797,236,174 |
| Revenue | $352,261,784 | $338,957,398 | $381,571,833 |
| Expenses | $388,413,222 | $370,498,553 | $340,041,813 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,499,725 | $1,712,771 | $61,192,583 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Suffolk University
Boston Public Schools Dual Enrollment Program
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Miller Scholars Program
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY
Amount
Full-tuition scholarship for eight consecutive semesters
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Revere Public Schools Dual Enrollment Program
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boston Parks & Recreation Department ($100,000), Boston Planning and Development Agency ($30,000), East Boston High School ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOSTON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOSTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| EAST BOSTON HIGH SCHOOL EAST BOSTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| BOSTON PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT BOSTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARISA KELLY | PRESIDENT, EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE | 50 | $915,374 |
| ROBERT C LAMB JR | TRUSTEE/CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TAMELA BAILEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DANNY BEST | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KENT CHABOTAR | TRUSTEE (UNTIL 6/14/24) | 1 | — |
| PATRICK COEHLO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SUSAN CONNELLY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH DELISI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARIA DIPIETRO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DARREN DONOVAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE GARVEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ERNST GUERRIER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HIND HABBACH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL JAMES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PATRICK JORDAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KONSTANTINOS LIGRIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MANUEL LOPES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JANE MANCINI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STACY MILLS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BEVILTON MORRIS | TRUSTEE (UNTIL 4/8/24) | 1 | — |
| THE HONORABLE AMY NECHTEM | TRUSTEE/VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN RUGNETTA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DOROTHY SAVARESE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARIE-LOUISE SKAFTE | TRUSTEE/(SECRETARY EFF. 6/14/24) | 1 | — |
| LARRY SMITH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NANCY STACK | TRUSTEE/SECRETARY (UNTIL 10/9/23) | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH SULLIVAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK SULLIVAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KENNETH TAUBES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CAROL SAWYER PARKS | LIFE TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JULIE SANDELL | PROVOST (UNTIL 6/30/2024) | 50 | $489,123 |
| DONNA GRAND PRE | SVP/ENROLLMENT | 50 | $272,631 |
| JOHN NUCCI | SVP/GOV'T & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS | 50 | $268,348 |
| MICHELLE QUINLAN | CFO/TREASURER | 50 | $273,438 |
| ANDREW PERLMAN | DEAN, LAW SCHOOL | 50 | $416,123 |
| AMY ZENG | DEAN, SAWYER BUSINESS SCHOOL | 50 | $383,216 |
| THOMAS DORER | GENERAL COUNSEL | 50 | $311,984 |
| GREGOR GATLIN | VP/MARKETING & COMMUNICATION | 50 | $260,242 |
| BORIS LAZIC | VP OF ADMINISTRATION | 50 | $295,290 |
| LAURA FERRARI | VP OF STUDENT AFFAIRS | 50 | $253,852 |
| EDIE SPARKS | DEAN, COLLEGE ARTS AND SCIENCES | 50 | $320,745 |
| CHRISTOPHER GIBSON | PROFESSOR | 50 | $255,340 |
| JANICE GRIFFITH | PROFESSOR | 50 | $230,615 |
| PATRICK SHIN | VICE DEAN, LAW SCHOOL | 50 | $233,183 |
| ABU JALAL | PROFESSOR | 50 | $213,195 |
| MICHAEL RUSTAD | PROFESSOR | 50 | $218,251 |
| LAURA SANDER | FORMER SENIOR VP/TREASURER | 50 | $206,763 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suffolk University?
Suffolk University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BOSTON, MA. It holds $833.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Suffolk University?
As of 2024, Suffolk University holds $833.4M in total assets with $352.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $145K in 2024.
Where does Suffolk University operate?
Suffolk University has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does Suffolk University award?
In 2024, Suffolk University awarded 3 grants totaling $145K — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Suffolk University's EIN?
Suffolk University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2133255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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