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Alvernia University

ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY IS A CATHOLIC COMPREHENSIVE UNIVERSITY WITH A LIBERAL ARTS FOUNDATION FOUNDED BY THE BERNARDINE FRANCISCAN SISTERS IN 1958. SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O.

Reading, PA EIN 231522643 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Alvernia University

Forming ethical leaders with moral courage to do well and do good.

Founded
Headquarters
Reading, PA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Mission

Alvernia university is a catholic comprehensive university with a liberal arts foundation founded by the bernardine franciscan sisters in 1958. See continuation on schedule o.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.55%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Alvernia University is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Reading, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1958 and has been operating for 68 years. Its EIN is 231522643. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 92/100 for youth development charities in United States. The organization reports $95M in annual revenue. 159 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Alvernia University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

Alvernia University is located in Reading, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1958 and has been active for 68 years. Its registered address is 400 Saint Bernardine St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Alvernia University has $95M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Alvernia University is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). It has $95M in annual revenue. The organization has 159 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Alvernia University. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Alvernia University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Forming ethical leaders with moral courage to do well and do good. Alvernia University is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1958.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Alvernia University's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $95M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Alvernia University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Alvernia University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 231522643, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

JO
John Mccloskey
SENIOR VP AND CHIEF OF STAFF

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Ann B••••
TRUSTEE
BA
Barry S•••••••
TRUSTEE AS OF JULY
CA
Carl M••••
VP, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
CH
Charles B•••••• M•
TRUSTEE
CH
Christopher W•••
PROFESSOR
C
C T••••• W•••
TRUSTEE THROUGH JUNE
DA
Daniel L••••••
TRUSTEE
DA
Darryl M•••
VP, MISSION DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
DA
David B••••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David P••••
TRUSTEE AS OF MARCH
EL
Elizabeth M•••••
DEAN, COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
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Ellen H•••••
TRUSTEE
EL
Ellen H••••• E••
TRUSTEE
EL
Elsayed E•••••••••
TRUSTEE
GL
Glynis F•••••••••
PROVOST
GR
Gregory J S••••••••
VICE CHAIR
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Guido P••••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jeanne S•••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jeffrey R•••
TRUSTEE
JO
John H G••••• J•
TRUSTEE
JO
John L•••••
PRESIDENT
JO
John M A••••• J•
TRUSTEE
JO
John M••••••••
SVP, CHIEF OF STAFF, SECRETARY
JO
John W•••••••••••
TRUSTEE
KA
Karen A•• C••••••
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
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Form filed
$110.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$111.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$95.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$90.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Alvernia University This page 66 $95.1 million -
West Chester Dance Works 93 $322,940 100%
Beyond the Game 93 $612,348 86%
Centennial Childrens Chorus 93 $198,966 87%
Gorham Youth Soccer Association 93 $101,760 98%
Achla Alianza Chicana Hisp Lat Amer Alliance Chicanos … 93 $593,739 100%
Westchester Childrens Chorus Inc 93 $149,918 100%
Bull City Woodshop 90 $186,528 83%
Idaho West Central Mountain Youth Advocacy Coalition 90 $376,629 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 159 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 16, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Alvernia University

What is Alvernia University?
Alvernia University is a youth development school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Reading, United States. Forming ethical leaders with moral courage to do well and do good.
When was Alvernia University founded?
Alvernia University was founded in 1958.
Who leads Alvernia University?
John Mccloskey serves as SENIOR VP AND CHIEF OF STAFF.
Where is Alvernia University located?
Headquartered in Reading, United States.
What is Alvernia University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M.
Is Alvernia University trustworthy?
Alvernia University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Alvernia University's registration number?
IRS EIN: 231522643.
What is Alvernia University's website?
https://www.alvernia.edu