Liabilities / Assets
93rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 93% of similar nonprofits.
Acadia University Us Foundation Nova Scotia
EIN 98-0537324 • 501(c)3 • Wolfville, Nova Scotia, CA
Profile
The Foundation was established in 2008. Its purpose is to develop public knowledge and awareness by the American public of the work being conducted by Acadia University, and to encourage financial support for the University and its programs. The Foundation may determine the manner in which the funds available shall be used and distributed for the benefit of Acadia University, and in so determining, be governed by the provisions of any bequest or trust or any conditions to which a transfer is made pursuant to the University Foundations Act. The Foundation is a public charity and, under the provisions of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Act, is exempt from paying income taxes.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.96x
Liabilities / Revenue
84th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
30th percentile
Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
84th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
22nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
61st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$11,810
Down $6,807 (-37%) from 2024
Liabilities
Up$11,359
Up $2,293 (+25%) from 2024
Net Assets
Down$451
Down $9,100 (-95%) from 2024
Revenue
Up$83,881
Up $6,161 (+7.9%) from 2024
Expenses
Down$92,981
Down $24,939 (-21%) from 2024
Net Income
Up-$9,100
Up $31,100 (+77%) from 2024
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $11,810
- Liabilities
- $11,359
- Net assets
- $451
- Revenue
- $83,881
- Expenses
- $92,981
- Net income
- -$9,100
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Apr 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025
- Signed
- Aug 14, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $83,881
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The Foundation was established in 2008. Its purpose is to develop public knowledge and awareness by the American public of the work being conducted by Acadia University, and to encourage financial support for the University and its programs. The Foundation may determine the manner in which the funds available shall be used and distributed for the benefit of Acadia University, and in so determining, be governed by the provisions of any bequest or trust or any conditions to which a transfer is made pursuant to the University Foundations Act. The Foundation is a public charity and, under the provisions of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Act, is exempt from paying income taxes.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships at Acadia University | $70,612 | $70,612 |
| Research Awards at Acadia University | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Community Programs at Acadia University | $10,000 | $10,000 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Handrigan | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| Robert Sutherland | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Judith Latta | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Laura Caldwell | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| Anthony Cicerone | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Scott Russell | Advisor (Non-Voting) | - | $0 | - | - |
| Erin Beaudin | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Acadia University US Foundation Nova Scotia
- EIN
- 98-0537324
- Address
- CA
Signing Officer
- Name
- Erin Beaudin
- Title
- Treasurer
- Signed
- 2025-08-14
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Part I, Line 10
“Grants to Acadia University”
Part I, Line 8
“Admin Fee”
Part II, Line 24
“Receivables”
Part II, Line 26
“Payables”
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