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Saint Leo University Inc

Saint leo university welcomes and embraces in the catholic benedictine tradition (see schedule o) individuals of all faiths. The university seeks balanced growth in mind, body, and spirit …

Education Saint Leo, FL EIN: 591237047 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Saint Leo University Inc

Discover one of the top-ranked universities in Florida! Saint Leo offers flexible learning options rooted in Catholic values and academic rigor.

Founded
Headquarters
Saint Leo, FL
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B43
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2005

Mission

Saint leo university welcomes and embraces in the catholic benedictine tradition (see schedule o) individuals of all faiths. The university seeks balanced growth in mind, body, and spirit for all members of our community. Our community recognizes the dignity, value, and gifts of all. At saint leo, learning is of prime importance, and we work to meet the evolving needs of our communities and the world around us.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B43
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.30%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.82
Program$0.82
82% to programs beats the peer average (73%) and 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, Saint Leo University Inc 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
  • It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • Established in 1965, it predates 88% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Saint Leo University Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Saint Leo, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its EIN is 591237047. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $146M in annual revenue. 175 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Saint Leo University Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 591237047. 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.

Saint Leo University Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% 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.

Saint Leo University Inc is located in Saint Leo, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.

Based on official tax filings, Saint Leo University Inc has $146M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% 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.

Saint Leo University Inc 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 very-large organization. It has $146M in annual revenue. The organization has 175 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Saint Leo University Inc. 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, Saint Leo University Inc 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.

Discover one of the top-ranked universities in Florida! Saint Leo offers flexible learning options rooted in Catholic values and academic rigor. Saint Leo University Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $146M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Saint Leo University Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 591237047, 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
82% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1,881

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

JA
James B•••••
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Saint Leo University softball wins NCAA Division II National Championship - Hernando Sun
Jun 2026
www.hernandosun.com
Saint Leo University Expands Online Graduate Programs for Florida Working Professionals - Yahoo Finance
Apr 2026
finance.yahoo.com
Saint Leo University to require AI certifications for all graduates through IBM partnership - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Mar 2026
www.fox13news.com
Saint Leo president aims to build nation’s largest Catholic university - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth
Mar 2026
tbbwmag.com
Saint Leo University partners with IBM to embed AI training across all majors - Tampa Bay 28
Mar 2026
www.tampabay28.com
New Saint Leo leader targets social mobility rankings as university prepares for growth - The Business Journals
Feb 2026
www.bizjournals.com
Form filed
$145.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$141.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$146.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$177.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$170.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$167.6M 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 this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 175 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 175 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 · 1965
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Saint Leo University Inc

What is Saint Leo University Inc?
Saint Leo University Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Saint Leo, United States. Discover one of the top-ranked universities in Florida! Saint Leo offers flexible learning options rooted in Catholic values and academic rigor.
When was Saint Leo University Inc founded?
Saint Leo University Inc was founded in 1965.
Who leads Saint Leo University Inc?
James Burkee serves as President.
Where is Saint Leo University Inc located?
Headquartered in Saint Leo, FL, United States.
What is Saint Leo University Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is Saint Leo University Inc trustworthy?
Saint Leo University Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Saint Leo University Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 591237047.
What is Saint Leo University Inc's website?
http://www.saintleo.edu