Sacred Heart University
AT SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, WE NOT ONLY PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE, BUT ALSO GIVE THEM A DEEPER APPRECIATION OF WHO THEY ARE AND ALL THEY CAN BE. …
Sacred Heart University Incorporated
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Visit www.sacredheart.eduAbout Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University is a education organization based in FAIRFIELD, United States. Annual revenue: $421.3 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 060776644.
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Mission
At sacred heart university, we not only prepare students for the future, but also give them a deeper appreciation of who they are and all they can be. Through our distinctive mission and commitment to leadership in catholic higher education, we help students help others and, together, we make a difference in the world. The shu mission: the pursuit of truth and knowledge as intrinsically valuable; commitment to excellence in all that we do; responsibility for the common good of society; recognition of the dignity and worth of every human being; preservation, transmission and development of the liberal arts and catholic intellectual traditions. Our vision is to shape graduates knowledgeable of self, rooted in faith, educated in mind, compassionate in heart, responsive to social and civic obligations and able to respond to an ever-changing world.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Sacred Heart University has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1963, it predates 89% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 195,586 education 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
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- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySacred Heart University is a registered education nonprofit based in Fairfield, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. Its EIN is 060776644. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $540M in annual revenue. 121 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Sacred Heart University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 060776644. 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.
Sacred Heart University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Sacred Heart University is located in Fairfield, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years. Its registered address is 5151 Park Ave, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Sacred Heart University has $540M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Sacred Heart University is classified as an Education 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 $540M in annual revenue. The organization has 121 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Sacred Heart 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, Sacred Heart University holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.
Sacred Heart University is a education organization based in FAIRFIELD, United States. Annual revenue: $421.3 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 060776644. Sacred Heart University is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1963.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $540M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Sacred Heart University are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sacred Heart University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 060776644, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 121 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 121 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1963
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Sacred Heart University
- What is Sacred Heart University?
- Sacred Heart University is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Fairfield, United States. Sacred Heart University is a education organization based in FAIRFIELD, United States. Annual revenue: $421.3 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 060776644.
- When was Sacred Heart University founded?
- Sacred Heart University was founded in 1963.
- Who leads Sacred Heart University?
- Peter Ward serves as VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE.
- Where is Sacred Heart University located?
- Headquartered in Fairfield, CT, United States.
- What is Sacred Heart University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sacred Heart University trustworthy?
- Sacred Heart University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Sacred Heart University's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 060776644.
- What is Sacred Heart University's website?
- https://www.sacredheart.edu