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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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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · 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
Size
major

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
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.47%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.84
Program$0.84
84% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Alvernia University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 18,293 youth development charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 95% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 88% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $111M in annual revenue. 159 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Alvernia University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 231522643. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Alvernia University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

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 $111M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for youth development charities in United States. 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)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $111M 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Alvernia University is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $111M 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
84% to programs
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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1,423

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

JO
John M••••••••
SENIOR VP AND CHIEF OF STAFF

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Hahn, Freitag Earn Academic All-MAC Honors - Alvernia University Athletics
Jul 2026
auwolves.com
13 Golden Wolves Earn AHCA All-American Scholar Honors - Alvernia University Athletics
Jul 2026
auwolves.com
Stenzel, Williams, Miksich, Spielman All Earn Academic All-MAC Honors - Alvernia University Athletics
Jul 2026
auwolves.com
Never Ever, Ever Give Up boot camp at Alvernia prepares future leaders to ‘take on the world’ - Reading Eagle
Jul 2026
www.readingeagle.com
Piccininno Earns Academic All-MAC Honors - Alvernia University Athletics
Jun 2026
auwolves.com
Cottrell Earns Academic All-MAC Honors - Alvernia University Athletics
Jun 2026
auwolves.com
Pottsville CollegeTowne director service unparalleled, Alvernia chief says - Pottsville Republican Herald
Jun 2026
www.republicanherald.com
Five Golden Wolves Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors - Alvernia University Athletics
Jun 2026
auwolves.com
Alvernia University Spring 2026 Graduations - LancasterOnline
Jun 2026
lancasteronline.com
Alvernia University graduates - Reading Eagle
Jun 2026
www.readingeagle.com
Form filed
$110.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$111.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$95.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$90.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development this charity 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 159 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1958
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

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, PA, United States.
What is Alvernia University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is Alvernia University trustworthy?
Alvernia University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong 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