University of Providence

Nonprofit profile at a glance

EIN
810231777
IRS 990 coverage
2009–2024
Official website data refreshed
Sep 2026
Forms available
Form 990 2024, Form 990-T 2021
Location
Great Falls, Montana, USA
Phone
800-856-9544
Rating
90
Verdict
STRONG
Rating confidence
Standard
Sector
University or Technological Institute
Affiliation
Christianity

Official website

Reported finances

Revenue
$28,628,346
Expenses
$35,605,391
Assets
$48,621,362
Liabilities
$7,549,128

Source: IRS Form 990. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Amounts in USD.

Leadership & pay

31 people listed

Executive titles in this filing

  • FATHER OLIVER DOYLE (PRESIDENT)

Highest reported compensation

  • FATHER OLIVER DOYLE (PRESIDENT): $347,171 total reported compensation
  • JOEL BLUML (VP FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & ATHLETICS): $175,967 total reported compensation
  • MACKENZIE STICK (VP FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT): $162,539 total reported compensation

Source: IRS Form 990. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Names and roles reflect this filing, not necessarily current officeholders.

Overview

Mission

At the University of Providence, we believe you are called for more. More than a degree, more than a career, more than yourself. We unite faith, mission, service, academics, and leadership into one transformative journey, one that begins with each student’s unique purpose.

What it reported doing in 2024

See schedule ouniversity of providence ("up")during the 2024-2025 academic year, the university conferred 1 associate, 161 baccalaureate, and 73 master's degrees, and 34 professional certificates. The university of providence continues to serve a diverse cohort of undergraduate and graduate students with a commitment to personalized education and community leadership.enrollment & demographics-total enrollment: fall 2024: 765 students, with 591 undergraduate and 174 graduate students.ay 24-25: 914 students, with 762 undergraduate and 152 graduate students.-student body composition: enrollment includes both full-time and part-time students; the reported gender distribution suggests a coeducational environment with a higher proportion (66%) of female students among undergraduates. The racial and ethnic composition of the entire student population (both undergraduate and graduate) is approximately: 70% white, 5% african american or black, 4% asian,4% hispanic, 1% american indian or Alaska natives, 1% native hawaiian or other pacific islander, and 11% race unknown. Small populations of international students (3%) and veterans (5%).-of the incoming students in fall 2024, 40% were Montana residents; 29% of undergraduates were first-generation college students, and 33% qualified for pell grants.-retention: freshman retention remains strong, with around 72% of first-time students returning for the subsequent fall a key indicator of student satisfaction and educational quality.tuition & financial aid-tuition & fees: estimated at $30,448 for undergraduate programs and $24,528 for graduate programs. -about 60% of students receive grant and scholarship support, with average aid awards contributing to the net price students pay; 33% receive federal pell grants and 48% other federal student loansinstitutional resources & faculty-student-to-faculty ratios are favorable, supporting individualized instruction and mentoring. Estimated ratios imply small class sizes conducive to student engagement.accreditation updates-the self-study for the msn programs adult-gerontology nurse practitioner and nurse educator was submitted to the commission on collegiate nursing education (ccne) in september 2024, and the university hosted the site visit in october 2024. The programs received full re-accreditation in the spring of 2025. -a follow-up financial report was submitted to the northwest commission on colleges and universities (nwccu) in september 2024. -institutional self-study was submitted to nwccu in february 2025, and the university hosted a site visit in april of 2025. The university received a full seven-year re-accreditation.academic programs-seven new online concentrations will be offered in 2025-2026 through course sharing in partnership with rize education: business analytics, digital marketing, esports and gaming management, web design, information technology, ai literacy, and public health. -new major was developed in integrative humanities.rn-bsn was recognized as top online program in Montana.to advance its future, the providence 100 strategic plan, approved in 2023 and active through 2029, boldly positions the university of providence for its next century of impact. Rooted in the university's catholic mission and values, the plan prioritizes academic excellence, student success, and community engagement while advancing long-term financial sustainability. More than a roadmap for institutional growth, providence 100 is a commitment to shaping lives - preparing graduates to lead with compassion, contribute meaningfully to society, and carry forward the university's enduring legacy of service and justice into its next 100 years.providence 100 is guided by three strategic pillars:1. Academic excellencethe university educates diverse individuals and communities through programs ranging from certificates to advanced graduate degrees. Students are formed to serve their professions and communities with knowledge, compassion, and understanding in p

Operating model

Revenue model
Earned-program. 69% of the money available for current operations came from fees and other program revenue.
Distribution model
Hybrid. The nonprofit split its reported program spending across 72% for direct work, and 28% for grants.

The verdict

STRONG - A large share of available resources goes toward mission work and the filed numbers largely add up. Expenses are high relative to revenue and total assets are small relative to annual expenses; liquid coverage is unknown.

Rating breakdown

  • Financial Efficiency: 96
  • Transparency & Controls: 85
  • Accountability: 97
  • Sustainability: 30
  • Growth: 100

Detailed rating inputs

Financial Efficiency

  • Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
  • Program expense ratio: 93.3%; rating input score 93
  • Fundraising efficiency: $92.96 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 84; 84th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

  • Consistency checks: 94.1%; rating input score 94; 20th percentile among comparable filings
  • Pay-setting controls: 3 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 50
    • Compensation committee: Missing
    • Independent consultant: Missing
    • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
    • Written employment contract: Pass
    • Compensation survey or study: Pass
    • Board or committee approval: Pass
  • Foreign activity oversight: Limited
  • Grant itemization coverage: 94.9%; rating input score 95; 24th percentile among comparable filings
  • Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
  • Related-party transparency: Yes; rating input score 100

Accountability

  • Independent voting board: 95%; rating input score 95; 28th percentile among comparable filings
  • Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
    • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
    • Whistleblower policy: Pass
    • Document-retention policy: Pass
    • CEO compensation review process: Pass
    • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
    • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
    • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
    • Audit committee oversight: Pass
    • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

  • Operating margin: -24.4%; rating input score 4; 4th percentile among comparable filings
  • Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.37; rating input score 48; 48th percentile among comparable filings
  • Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.16; rating input score 65; 65th percentile among comparable filings
  • Officer compensation ratio: 4.3%; rating input score 56; 56th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

  • Program expense growth: 5.2% per year; rating input score 100; 44th percentile among comparable filings
  • Revenue growth: 3% per year; rating input score 100; 26th percentile among comparable filings
  • Asset growth: 8% per year; rating input score 100; 55th percentile among comparable filings

Details

  • What they do: 1 programs and campaigns described on the official site · 1 operating location identified
  • Where the money goes: 100% of revenue deployed · 93.3% of spending went to programs
  • Governance: 19 of 20 board members independent · 9 of 9 filing controls reported
  • Programs: 1 filed program accomplishment · $33.2M in reported program spending
  • Leadership: top reported pay $347K · 31 people listed · 3 of 6 pay-setting controls reported
  • Highest-paid contractors: 5 contractors listed · $2.8M reported
  • Consistency: 36 of 37 current checks pass · 1 finding to review
  • Schedules: 10 filed schedules · includes major donors, grants, executive pay, and related organizations
  • Filing history: 15 filing years from 2009 to 2024
  • Contacts: How to reach this organization
  • Money network: 10 filed money-flow records
  • Related organizations: 175 filed related-organization links
  • Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
  • People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.

Key Signals

Signals prioritize questions for review. They are not findings of misconduct.

Grant-readiness screening is separate from the live rating, not a measure of program quality. Review the source records before making a grant decision.

  • High — Sustainability: Operating margin scored 4/100.
  • Moderate — Sustainability: Total-asset coverage ratio scored 48/100.
  • Review — Transparency & Controls: Domestic grant itemization did not reconcile in the filed values.
  • Review — Sustainability: Officer compensation ratio scored 56/100.
  • High — Grant Readiness: Federal audit findings: this organization reported findings in its latest federal Single Audit.