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SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 23-7208882 · NEW HAVEN, CT 06515-1330 · United States · FY 2024 Data
3 out of 5 56 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 76/100
Reliability (20%) 70/100
Effectiveness (25%) 78/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

The mission of the Southern Connecticut State University Foundation is to solicit, receive, and administer gifts and financial resources from private sources for the benefit of the campus and programs of Southern Connecticut State University. The Foundation operates exclusively to promote the educational, scientific, literary, and cultural objectives of the University. As the primary fundraising vehicle to solicit and administer private gifts and grants that will enhance Southern's mission, the Foundation supports the University's pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, and public service.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$5.0M
Total Revenue
$5.2M
Total Expenses
$53.8M
Net Assets
0
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 89.1%
Fundraising Efficiency 671.5%
Operating Reserve 124.66x
Liability-to-Asset 1.9%
Revenue Diversification 53.4%
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 7,551 similar organizations (United States, Education, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
89.1% 84.5%
P10P90
Above median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
6.3% 12.8%
P10P90
Top quarter
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
4.6% 0.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
671.5% 57.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
124.7 mo 9.0 mo
P10P90
Top quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
1.9% 18.6%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
53.4% 89.9%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
5.9% 7.7%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
25.3% 8.7%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
-3.0% 2.9%
P10P90
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $5.0M $5.2M $53.8M 89.1% 0
2023 $4.7M $4.1M $49.4M 85.1% 0
2022 $6.8M $3.6M N/A — 0
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Organization Details
EIN
23-7208882
State
CT
City
NEW HAVEN
ZIP
06515-1330
Classification
B43
Category
Education
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1893
Foundation Code
13
Form 990
On File
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