Brandeis University is located in Waltham, MA. The organization was established in 1941. According to its NTEE Classification (B43) the organization is classified as: Universities, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Brandeis University employed 5,147 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brandeis University is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Brandeis University generated $399.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $459.3m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Brandeis University has awarded 346 individual grants totaling $38,437,366. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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INSTRUCTIONAL AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT:BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY IS A RARE COMBINATION OF A LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE AND A GLOBAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY. OUR STUDENT BODY NUMBERS 5,300, INCLUDING UNDERGRADUATES AND GRADUATE STUDENTS. WE HAVE A GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AND TWO PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS, THE HELLER SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL POLICY AND MANAGEMENT AND THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL. THE RABB SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES OFFERS GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS. MANY ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ARE ENRICHED BY MYRIAD INTERACTIONS WITH THE NUMEROUS OTHER LEADING UNIVERSITIES IN THE AREA. WE WORK TO CONNECT THEORY AND PRACTICE THROUGH FIELD WORK AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING.
SPONSORED PROGRAMS INCLUDE VARIOUS RESEARCH AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS FUNDED BY EXTERNAL PARTIES, INCLUDING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, FOREIGN AND STATE GOVERNMENTS AND PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATIONS. BRANDEIS RESEARCH IS AT THE HEART OF MANY SOCIETAL, ARTISTIC, INTELLECTUAL AND SCIENTIFIC ADVANCES. RESEARCH AT BRANDEIS IS INTERDISCIPLINARY, BOLD AND COLLABORATIVE. IT'S AN APPROACH THAT ENABLES THE FACULTY TO LEVERAGE THE RELATIVELY SMALL SIZE OF THE UNIVERSITY TO ACHIEVE AN IMPACT WELL BEYOND THE SUM OF ITS PARTS. BRANDEIS IS WHOLLY COMMITTED TO THE PROPOSITION THAT BASIC RESEARCH IS THE ENGINE OF INNOVATION IN HUMAN HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES: BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY SERVES THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF STUDENTS AND HAS BROAD RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF STUDENT LIFE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. THESE SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO COMMUNITY LIVING, DINING SERVICES, HEALTH CENTER, PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING CENTER, AND INTERFAITH CHAPLAINCY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ronald Liebowitz President | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $803,640 |
Lisa R Kranc Trustee - Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Daniel J Jick Trustee - Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cynthia D Shapira Trustee - Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Curtis H Tearte Trustee - Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ellen L Kaplan Trustee - Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Sodexo Inc Food Service | 6/29/22 | $19,720,482 |
The Broad Institute Inc Covid-19 Testing | 6/29/22 | $6,043,975 |
Huron Consulting Group Llc It Consulting | 6/29/22 | $2,666,714 |
Bigelow & Fleming Llc Construction | 6/29/22 | $2,158,719 |
Signature Commercial Solutions Temp Staffing | 6/29/22 | $2,009,550 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $27,153,598 |
Investment income | $3,178,123 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $23,962 |
Royalties | $2,416,610 |
Net Rental Income | $1,612,822 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,199,245 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $399,602,478 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $108,277,344 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $23,679 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,100,811 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $227,254 |
Other salaries and wages | $171,186,402 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $186,033 |
Other employee benefits | $19,552,150 |
Payroll taxes | $12,124,733 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $935,624 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $322,341 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $7,678 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,429,677 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,746,547 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,142,319 |
Office expenses | $11,076,081 |
Information technology | $8,554,158 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,652,384 |
Travel | $498,515 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $366,360 |
Interest | $11,822,622 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,613,073 |
Insurance | $2,101,196 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $459,328,785 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,405,592 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,448,393 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $7,678,483 |
Accounts receivable, net | $21,071,042 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $6,233,201 |
Inventories for sale or use | $543,158 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $26,108,657 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $76,229,146 |
Investments—other securities | $1,238,605,116 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $35,880,081 |
Total assets | $1,811,655,582 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37,920,960 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $18,963,938 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $253,152,237 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $27,650,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $26,611,963 |
Total liabilities | $364,299,098 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,447,356,484 |
Over the last fiscal year, Brandeis University has awarded $4,279,517 in support to 61 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AUTISTIC SELF ADVOCACY NETWORK PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $51,250 |
BOSTON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $27,434 |
CLARK UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $11,849 |
BROWN UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $115,518 |
CORNELL UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $76,696 |
DISABILITY POLICY CONSORTIUM PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $35,955 |