Saint Francis University
Saint Francis University
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About this organization
Mission
NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION LOCATED IN LORETTO, PENNSYLVANIA.
About
SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY ("SFU"), FOUNDED IN 1847 BY THE FRANCISCANS OF THE THIRD ORDER REGULAR, IS THE OLDEST FRANCISCAN COLLEGE IN THE NATION. LOCATED IN LORETTO, PA, THE UNIVERSITY IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE REGION, PROVIDING HIGHER EDUCATION, CULTURAL EVENTS, PERFORMING ARTS, ATHLETIC COMPETITION, AND NUMEROUS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR CAMBRIA COUNTY AND BEYOND. OVER 98% OF THE UNIVERSITY'S UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS RECEIVE SOME SORT OF FINANCIAL AID. SFU PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE COMMUNITY AND SERVES BOTH TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS. IN ADDITION TO SFU'S MAIN CAMPUS LOCATION IN LORETTO, THE UNIVERSITY CONDUCTS INSTRUCTION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN WESTERN AND CENTRAL PA IN BOTH UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE "O".SFU CURRENTLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 1,449 FULL-TIME AND 263 PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AND 509 GRADUATE STUDENTS. ALL FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE. SFU ESTIMATES THAT OVER 10,000 HOURS WERE DEDICATED TO SERVICE BY SFU STUDENTS.THE UNIVERSITY'S CENTERS OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES FOR THE AREA: THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) PROVIDES EXPERTISE IN FINANCING, MARKETING, AND OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT TO LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS. THESE PROJECTS ARE FUNDED THROUGH FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO BUSINESSES AT NO COST.THE DOROTHY DAY CENTER SERVES AS THE MAJOR ARM OF OUTREACH FOR THE UNIVERSITY THROUGH FAITH, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL SERVICES. THE CENTER OFFERS A VARIETY OF ASSISTANCE TO THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED, INCLUDING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL AID, FOOD, AND CLOTHING, AS WELL AS DIRECT STUDENT ASSISTANCE THROUGH MANY VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS. MAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE SMILE AND PLUS-1 PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS USE UNIVERSITY STAFF AND STUDENTS TO WORK WITH ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH OF THE AREA, IN THE AREAS OF READING SKILLS, TUTORING, AND OTHER LIFE EXPERIENCE SKILLS.THE UPWARD BOUND CENTER IS A FEDERAL PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DESIGNED TO PREPARE LOW INCOME, POTENTIAL FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR THE RIGORS OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE PARTICIPANTS, THE PROGRAM OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF ACADEMIC, CAREER, AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS. FROM SEPTEMBER TO MAY, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN SATURDAY FOLLOW-UPS HELD ON CAMPUS AND TUTORIALS HELD AFTER SCHOOL IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC YEAR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COLLEGE VISITS, SAT CRAM SESSIONS, AND COLLEGE FAIRS. DURING THE SIX-WEEK RESIDENTIAL SUMMER PROGRAM, STUDENTS ATTEND FIVE ACADEMIC CLASSES EACH DAY AND PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE VARIETY OF CAREER AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. ON AVERAGE, 93% OF UPWARD BOUND STUDENTS GO ON TO COLLEGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. AFTER COMPLETING HIGH SCHOOL, 80% OF UPWARD BOUND GRADUATES EARN A COLLEGE DEGREE WITHIN FIVE YEARS.THE UNIVERSITY HOSTS APPROXIMATELY 360 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN A VARIETY OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS INCLUDING SCIENCE DAY AND BUSINESS DAY. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS AT LITTLE OR NO COST. THEY INCLUDE A DAY OF WORKING WITH VARIOUS UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS, GUEST PROFESSORS, AND STUDENTS TO PRESENT AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE EXCITING TOPICS IN VARIOUS CONCENTRATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE UNIVERSITY HOSTS FORENSIC COMPETITIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE REGION AND WEEK LONG SCIENCE ACADEMIES AND KID SCIENCE CAMPS ALL THROUGH THE SUMMER MONTHS FOR ALL AGE GROUPS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “A mind for excellence: saint francis university offers higher education in an environment guided by catholic values and teachings, and inspired by the example of our patron, saint francis of assisi. continued on schedule "o".the oldest franciscan institution of higher learning in the united states, saint francis university is an inclusive learning community that welcomes all people.a spirit for peace and justice: university programs and activities foster such franciscan values as a humble and generous attitude toward learning, respect for diversity and the uniqueness of individual persons, understanding of ethical issues, and reverence for all life. with a spirit of simplicity and joy, we provide opportunities for the university community to think critically and analytically, communicate effectively, and integrate theory and practice.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “Non-profit educational institution located in loretto, pennsylvania.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of PA, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as PO BOX 600, LORETTO, PA, 159400600.
- The non-profit has a total of 1610 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $2,121,498.
- The organization has 29 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1847.
- The organization pays $39,417,611 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,231,793 in fundraising expenses.
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