CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
1946 CAMPUS DR, HYDE PARK, NY · IRS data through FY2025
Revenue, expenses and net assets
Revenue Expenses Net assets
| Tax year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $223,873,012 | $212,927,313 | $410,765,840 |
| FY2024 | $213,847,676 | $198,702,515 | $386,764,210 |
| FY2023 | $225,789,915 | $209,604,167 | $347,313,612 |
| FY2022 | $176,113,234 | $171,859,636 | $331,521,462 |
| FY2021 | $144,829,552 | $145,874,433 | $330,882,670 |
| FY2020 | $156,431,588 | $171,126,400 | $285,180,244 |
| FY2019 | $190,140,710 | $177,778,600 | $299,244,712 |
| FY2018 | $172,057,835 | $173,716,895 | $286,106,093 |
| FY2017 | $173,422,233 | $171,153,418 | $275,158,428 |
| FY2016 | $186,057,223 | $175,388,041 | $259,394,305 |
| FY2015 | $165,490,810 | $161,971,655 | $257,483,153 |
| FY2014 | $159,967,627 | $155,779,288 | $249,532,408 |
| FY2013 | $163,254,699 | $153,947,195 | $228,276,887 |
| FY2012 | $168,278,245 | $146,628,884 | $199,631,059 |
Where the revenue came from
| Source | Amount | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions & grants | $15,417,378 | 7% |
| Program service revenue | $208,384,758 | 93% |
Where the money was spent
| Category | Amount | % of expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Program services | $176,440,520 | 83% |
| Management & general | $33,094,810 | 16% |
| Fundraising | $3,391,983 | 2% |
What the numbers show
- Program service revenue made up 93% of total revenue in FY2025.
- Program services accounted for 83% of functional expenses, management & general 16%, and fundraising 2%.
- 83% of functional expenses went to program services in FY2025. That is higher than 35.9% of 412 Education organizations in NY.
- Net assets covered about 23.1 months of expenses at the end of the reporting year. That puts it in the 61st percentile among 4125 Education organizations in NY.
- Total revenue was higher than 98.9% of 4251 Education organizations in NY.
- Total revenue rose from $168,278,245 in FY2012 to $223,873,012 in FY2025, Revenue increased in 6 and decreased in 7 of 13 year-over-year comparisons.
- Expenses exceeded revenue in 3 of 14 reported years (FY2018, FY2020, FY2021).
- The highest revenue on record here is $225,789,915 in FY2023.
- Net assets grew from $199,631,059 to $410,765,840 between FY2012 and FY2025.
- Donations are generally tax-deductible (public charity).
Figures compared against other organizations of the same NTEE program area in the same state. See the methodology page for how these are calculated and the guide to reading nonprofit financials for their limits.
About this organization
THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA IS A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT COLLEGE DEDICATED TO BETTERING THE NATION AND THE WORLD, BY MEANS OF OUTSTANDING EDUCATION, PRACTICE, AND SCHOLARSHIP ON ALL ASPECTS OF FOOD AND THE ENTERPRISES RELATED TO IT.
IRS status
| Ruling year | 1955 |
| Subsection | 501(c)(3) |
| Classification | Public charity |
| Program area (NTEE) | B30 — Education (in NY) |
| Donations | Donations are generally tax-deductible (public charity). |
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Source: Internal Revenue Service — Exempt Organizations Business Master File (downloaded September 20, 2026), Statistics of Income extracts, Form 990 e-file data, Publication 78 and the Automatic Revocation list. Figures are as reported by the organization; IRS processing may adjust them. This is not a charity rating and not tax advice. Confirm deductibility in IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.
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