The mission of Vassar College is to make accessible "the means of a thorough, well-proportioned and liberal education" that inspires each individual to lead a purposeful life. The College makes possible an education that promotes analytical, informed, and independent thinking and sound judgment; encourages articulate expression; and nurtures intellectual curiosity, creativity, respectful debate and engaged citizenship. Vassar supports a high standard of engagement in teaching and learning, scholarship and artistic endeavor; a broad and deep curriculum; and a residential campus that fosters a learning community. Founded in 1861 to provide women an education equal to that once available only to men, Vassar is now open to all and strives to pursue diversity, inclusion, and equity as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members, including those from underrepresented and marginalized groups, are valued and empowered to thrive.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9B
+4.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$129K
+44.8% YoY
Grant Count
5
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+73.8% YoY
About Vassar College
Based on IRS filings
Vassar College is a nonprofit organization focused on HQ, based in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $129K. Net investment income was $34.3M.
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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 | $1,926,108,246 | $1,837,463,297 | $1,787,979,827 |
| Revenue | $327,504,520 | $284,446,069 | $307,212,205 |
| Expenses | $321,644,155 | $305,388,420 | $294,849,344 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $34,271,461 | $29,434,605 | $55,015,826 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Climate Vault Inc ($98,770), Finish Strong Wellness Center Inc ($9,128), Hudson River Housing Inc ($8,568).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Matters 2 Inc Poughkeepsie, NY | Grant to support the organization's mission | $5,500 |
| Hudson River Housing Inc Poughkeepsie, NY | Grant to support the organization's mission | $8,568 |
| Dutchess County Pride Center Inc Lagrangeville, NY | Grant to support the organization's mission | $7,128 |
| Finish Strong Wellness Center Inc Poughkeepsie, NY | Grant to support the organization's mission | $9,128 |
| Climate Vault Inc Chicago, IL | Grant to support organization's mission. | $98,770 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Howe Bradley | President and Trustee | 40 | $673,418 |
| Timothy Kane | VP for Alumnae Affairs and Dev | 40 | $364,752 |
| Bryan A Swarthout | VP for Fin and Admin | 40 | $337,048 |
| William Hoynes | Dean of Faculty | 40 | $289,593 |
| Carlos Leoncio Garcia | VP for Tech and HR; Chief Information Officer | 40 | $277,747 |
| Carlos Alamo | Dean of College | 40 | $279,348 |
| Robert K Brigham | Professor of History | 40 | $247,113 |
| Robert DeMaria | Professor of English | 40 | $231,188 |
| Marianne Begemann | Dean of Str Plan and Acad Res | 40 | $240,279 |
| Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert | Professor of Hispanic Studies | 40 | $236,610 |
| Sonya Smith | Dean of Admissions and Student Fin Services | 40 | $236,730 |
| David A Kennett | Professor of Economics | 40 | $211,803 |
| Maxine Coleman | Assistant VP for Facilities Operations | 40 | $202,154 |
| Angelique Crump | Controller | 40 | $160,274 |
| Shay Humphrey - From 04 2023 | General Counsel | 40 | $212,385 |
| Gladwyn Lopez - Thru 07 2023 | Interim VP for Communications | 40 | $153,566 |
| Wesley Dixon | Secretary of the Board | 40 | $173,607 |
| Victoria Grantham - From 07 2023 | VP for Communications | 40 | $123,613 |
| Francesca Amann | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Eric Beringause | Trustee and Committee Chair | 4 | — |
| Jason Blum | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Ernie Ceberio | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Sharon Chang | Trustee and Committee Chair | 4 | — |
| Delia Cheung Hom | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Winston Clement | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Patrick DeYoung | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Brian Farkas | Trustee and Committee Chair | 4 | — |
| Lee Feinstein | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Robyn Field | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Tyrone Forman | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Anthony J Friscia | Trustee and Board Chair | 10 | — |
| Amy Guerly | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Jennifer Haas | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Leslie Jackson Chihuly | Trustee and Committee Chair | 4 | — |
| Eric Liu | Trustee | 2 | — |
| John McCormick | Trustee and Committee Chair | 4 | — |
| Mark Ordan | Trustee and Committee Chair | 4 | — |
| Carol S Ostrow | Trustee and Committee Chair | 4 | — |
| Cynthia Patton | Trustee and Committee Chair | 4 | — |
| Kathy Putnam | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Alexandra Shiva | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Robert Tanenbaum | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Kerry Tatlock | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Monica Vachher | Trustee | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vassar College?
Vassar College is a nonprofit organization focused on HQ, based in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY. It holds $1.9B in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Vassar College?
As of 2024, Vassar College holds $1.9B in total assets with $327.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $129K in 2024.
Where does Vassar College operate?
Vassar College has awarded grants in Illinois, New York.
What size grants does Vassar College award?
In 2024, Vassar College awarded 5 grants totaling $129K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Vassar College's EIN?
Vassar College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1338587. 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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