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Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA 19081
Tax ID23-1352683

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About this organization

Revenue

$342,149,238

Expenses

$230,543,871

Website

swarthmore.edu

Mission

SEE ATTACHMENT 1

About

SWARTHMORE IS A CO-EDUCATIONAL COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND ENGINEERING DEDICATED TO INTELLECTUAL EXPLORATION, ACCESS, AND EDUCATING FOR THE COMMON GOOD. THE AVERAGE ENROLLMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 WAS 1,647. THERE WERE 176 STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD. OF THE TOTAL STUDENT POPULATION, 1,435 COME FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES WHILE 212 COME FROM OTHER NATIONS. SWARTHMORE'S COMMITMENT TO FINANCIAL AID AND ACCESS IS AT THE CORE OF OUR EDUCATIONAL MISSION. THE COLLEGE STRIVES TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR ALL ADMITTED STUDENTS TO ATTEND SWARTHMORE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, AND MEETS 100 PERCENT OF DETERMINED NEED FOR ALL ADMITTED STUDENTS. NEARLY 56 PERCENT OF THE STUDENTS RECEIVED NEED-BASED SWARTHMORE SCHOLARSHIP AID FROM AN OVERALL FINANCIAL AID BUDGET OF $44 MILLION. SWARTHMORE'S AID AWARDS CONSIST OF GRANTS (WHICH DO NOT NEED TO BE REPAID) AND THE EXPECTATION THAT STUDENTS WILL WORK IN A PART-TIME CAMPUS-BASED JOB. THE COLLEGE'S FINANCIAL AID AWARDS ARE LOAN-FREE. SWARTHMORE'S 425-ACRE ARBORETUM CAMPUS INCLUDES THE CRUM WOODS, A NATURALLY WOODED AREA COMPRISING NEARLY THREE-FIFTHS OF THE COLLEGE'S LAND. IN 2015, THE COLLEGE LAUNCHED ITS ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY FRAMEWORK, A SET OF GUIDELINES FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS AND FACILITIES OPERATIONS THAT INCLUDES SUSTAINABLE BUILDING GUIDELINES AND A PROJECT CHECKLIST. THE FOLLOWING YEAR, THE COLLEGE INSTITUTED A CARBON CHARGE THAT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR CAMPUS INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS THAT INCREASE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY AND PROMOTE RENEWABLE ENERGY. SWARTHMORE WAS HONORED TO RECEIVE A 2017 SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS EXCELLENCE AWARD IN THE INNOVATIVE COLLABORATION CATEGORY FROM THE INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS NETWORK FOR OUR CARBON CHARGE PROGRAM. SWARTHMORE COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL QUALIFIED PERSONS, WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST ANY PERSON BY REASON OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, AGE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. THIS POLICY IS CONSISTENT WITH RELEVANT GOVERNMENTAL STATUES AND REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THOSE PURSUANT TO TITLE IX OF THE FEDERAL EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972 AND SECTION 504 OF THE FEDERAL REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Swarthmore college is an institution dedicated to the finest undergraduate education, committed to making a significant intellectual contribution, and resolved to be a microcosm of, and prepare leadership for a more just world. our mission is to provide an educational experience that has at its core a commitment both to intellectual vigor and to the responsibility to use that vigor to advance the conditions of humanity. the college seeks to do this through an exceptional academic program and supported by purposeful experiences outside of the class room. central to the college's mission is recognition of the fact that student learn both inside and outside the classroom.”.

When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “See attachment 1”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is PA, as reported.
  • The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 500 COLLEGE AVENUE, SWARTHMORE, PA, 19081.
  • The form of the non-profit reports 2758 employees as of 2020.
  • The non-profit has loans outstanding as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Operates a school.
  • Collects art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Has foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $111,605,367.
  • The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 36 independent voting members.
  • The organization has a professional fund raiser.
  • The organization was formed in 1864.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization engages in lobbying activities.
  • The organization pays $102,272,967 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $6,759,194 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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