THE MISSION OF UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, AN INDEPENDENT, MULTI-DENOMINATIONAL SEMINARY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, DERIVES FROM A CHRISTIAN HERITAGE THAT IS AT ONCE PROGRESSIVE AND EVANGELISTIC: TO EDUCATE LEADERS FOR MINISTRY IN CHURCHES AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, TO EXTEND THE WORK OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND TO ENRICH THE ACADEMY THROUGH TEACHING AND RESEARCH.
Key facts about Union Theological Seminary
- EIN
- 13-1624238
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Total assets
- $223,719,296
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.
How Union Theological Seminary gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−13%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$223.7M
+2.7% YoY
Revenue
$39.1M
-16.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
$9.0M
-25.2% YoY
Expenses
$34.6M
-11.1% YoY
About Union Theological Seminary
Based on IRS filings
Union Theological Seminary is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $223.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $9.0M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $223,719,296 | $217,803,574 | $207,379,121 |
| Revenue | $39,103,505 | $46,602,334 | $27,425,534 |
| Expenses | $34,609,860 | $38,910,095 | $37,034,766 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,011,463 | $12,047,281 | $3,121,811 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Union Theological Seminary
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rev Dr Serene Jones | President | 40 | $370,456 |
| Clifford Hudson | Chair | 2 | — |
| Rhonda McLean Esq | Vice-Chair | 2 | — |
| James Blue III | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Geoffrey Brown | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Wolcott B Dunham Jr | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Blake Franklin Esq | Trustee Thru Feb 2024 | 2 | — |
| Rev Amy Gopp | Trustee Thru May 2024 | 2 | — |
| Rev Dr Mark Hostetter | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Virginia Johnston | Trustee | 2 | — |
| David Klassen | Trustee Thru May 2024 | 2 | — |
| Caroline Laguerre-Brown | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dr Timothy Light | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Sister Joan Magnetti | Trustee Thru May 2024 | 2 | — |
| David M McAlpin | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Calvin Mew | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Rev Robin R Meyers PHD | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Craig J Miller | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Rev Edward D Pardoe III | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Chang Park | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Rev Susan Sgarlat | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Rev Madison Shockley | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Rev Stan J Sloan | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Rev Nancy Steeger Jennings | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Rev Winnie Varghese | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Marian Marcus Warden | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Rev Dr Raphael G Warnock | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Ruth Wooden | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jason G Wright | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Rita L Walters | VP for Development | 40 | $124,242 |
| Nina Wong | Treasurer | 40 | $199,633 |
| Jody West | Secretary/VP for Administration | 40 | $116,125 |
| Cornel West Chair IN | Philosophy and Christian Practice | 40 | $167,447 |
| Afsheen Shamsi | VP of Communications & Marketing | 40 | $173,162 |
| William Peabody | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $237,219 |
| Su Yon Pak | VP of Academic Affairs & Dean | 40 | $172,832 |
| Vanessa Hutchinson | VP of Admisssions & Fin. Aid | 40 | $126,616 |
| David Gastwirth VP for | Online Ed & Learning Innovation | 40 | $131,627 |
| Mary Boys Skinner McAlpin | Professor of Practical Theology | 40 | $121,410 |
| Jorge Busone Rodriguez Visiting | Assist. Prof. of Historical Studies | 40 | $117,770 |
| Gary Dorrien | Professor of Social Ethics | 40 | $111,235 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Theological Seminary?
Union Theological Seminary is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $223.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Union Theological Seminary?
As of 2024, Union Theological Seminary holds $223.7M in total assets with $39.1M in annual revenue.
Where does Union Theological Seminary operate?
Union Theological Seminary has awarded grants in Illinois, North Carolina, New York.
What is Union Theological Seminary's EIN?
Union Theological Seminary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1624238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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